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June 20-24 Fresh! Plein Air Painting Ages 11-14, 1-5pm June 27-July 1 Ladybugs, Beetles, & Spiders, Oh My! Insect Inspired Art Ages 5-7, 8:30-12pm Puppets and Mask Making Ages 5-7, 1:30-5pm July 11-15 Larger than Life/Nature Enlarged Ages 8-10, 1-5pm July 19-23 Improbable Piatas: Strange & Unusual Piata Making Ages 11-14, 1-5pm July 25-29 Sculpt It! Ages 5-7, 8:30-12pm Illustrious Illustration Inspiration Ages 5-7, 1:30-5pm August 1-5 Paint a Symphony! Art Inspired by Music Ages 8-10, 1-5pm

The arts broaden childrens horizons and help them discover a talent or mission or purpose they never knew they had. Fine Arts for Children & Teens is using achievement in the arts as a bridge to achievement in life. First Lady Michelle Obama

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Locations for these programs: Carlos Gilbert Elementary Cesar Chavez Elementary Chaparral Elementary Kearny Elementary Wood Gormley Elementary Monica Roybal Youth Center A limited number of 6 & 7 year olds will be registered at each site. Please present birth certificate at time of registration for 6, 7 and 12 yr. olds.

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2011 Summer Youth Program

June 6 - July 21 Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
ReGiSTRATiOn for these program will be on Saturday, May 14, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the following locations: Southside Library, Jaguar Drive Property Control, Siringo Road Complex Genoveva Chavez Community Center, 3221 Rodeo Rd.

The cost per child is based on the sliding fee scale below:
Above $80,000.................. $160.00 $70,001 - 80,000 ............... $160.00 $50,001 - 70,000 ............... $140.00 $36,001 - 50,000 ............... $120.00 $25,701 - 36,000 ............... $100.00 $16,151 - 25,700 ................. $80.00 $10,001 - 16,150 ................. $60.00 Less than $10,000.............. $20.00
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The City of Santa Fe has changed the www.santafenm.gov/index.aspx?nid=1722 format for registration this year. for more information Calll 955-6568 No one will be allowed to line up Teen Programs (13 and over) until Saturday Morning at 8:00 am. SECURITY WILL ENFORCE THIS AT ALL THREE LOCATIONS.

Activities for teens at Carlos Ortega Teen Center, 737 Agua Fria from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Mon - Fri.

Registration begins May 17th at the Carlos Ortega Teen Center. Space is limited, so register early! For more information on the teen programs please contact Gordon Betancourt at 955-6860.

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Julianna Fierro goes underwater at Bicentennial Pool.

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4 6 8 10 12 14 14 16 Keep kids busy without spending a lot. Getting out of town: What to do in Albuquerque. The Santa Fe Childrens Museum has a new look. Sleepaway camp marks a big step for kids. How to keep summer full of learning City of Santa Fe camps are fun (and a good deal). YMCA: A winning formula for summer day camps. All the camp listings

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The one-fun-thing-a-day rule adds up to enjoyment

By Stephanie Nakhleh

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Liam Sheridan drops into the bowl at the downtown skate park, riding over a mural put in last summer to combat grafti.

meandy Bishop and her daughter, Brittney, enjoy an afternoon hike along La Tierra Trails

eave it to my husband to figure it out. Im the stay-at-home parent, but whether it was inertia or chronic lack of creativity, summers at home with the kids tended to consist of them being bored and me counting the days until school starts. That, or I had to shell out for pricey camps. Then I got called out of town unexpectedly, and my husband took time off work to stay home with the kids. Hows it going, honey? I asked when I called home after the first day. I had some trepidation. He wasnt used to this, after all. Great! he said. He had a system all sorted out, and it kept him and the kids happy the rest of the time I was gone. I wasnt sure whether to be relieved or annoyed. The system was remarkably simple: one fun thing a day: something to look forward to, something to get everyone out of the house, something inexpensive, something to wear the kids out. He planned their activity around the weather and bookended it with rest time and chores. I decided to adopt this program when I returned, but was worried that Santa Fe wouldnt have enough

excursions to fill a summer. I was wrong. Even once you get past the obvious the Santa Fe Childrens Museum, Quiggys, the Bicentennial Pool there are so many nooks and crannies to explore. Many activities are free. Some outings are best done during the heat of the day: the three I already listed are among those, because they involve water or air conditioning. Hikes near the ski basin are also good for the earlyafternoon time slot; the high elevation means cool breezes. (Pack your sunscreen and water, though.) One of our favorites is Big Tesuque Creek. Its one of the last hikes before the ski areas parking lot, and the creek is often flowing enough for fun water play. Now that its partly indoors in the summer, the Santa Fe Farmers Market can be enjoyed even in the middle of the day. My children love ambling through the stalls packed with colorful produce and locally made crafts. When theyre in season, we buy a big sack of English peas the kids favorite kind, since they like cracking open the pods which are usually all eaten by the time we leave. When were in the mood for something different, we play around at Shidoni Foundrys sculpture

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EL RANCHO DE LAS GOLONDRINAS 334 Los Pinos road 471-2261 www.golondrinas.org MUSEUM HILL 710 Camino Lejo 476-008 www.museumhill.org SANTA FE PUBLIC LIBRARY MAIN LIBRARY CHILDRENS ROOM 14 Washington Ave. 9-6783 OLIVER LA FARGE BRANCH LIBRARY CHILDRENS ROOM 1730 Llano St. 9-4863 SOUTHSIDE LIBRARY CHILDRENS ROOM 699 Jaguar Drive 9-2828 BORDERS 313 Zafarano Drive 474-940

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JOE HAYES STORYTELLING WHEELWRIGHT MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN 704 Camino Lejo 982-4636 www.wheelwright.org/ PUBLIC POOLS Salvador Perez Park 610 Alta Vista 9-2604 THE GENOVEVA CHAVEZ COMMUNITY CENTER 3221 rodeo road 9-4000 ALTO/BICENTENNIAL PARK 1043 Alto St. 9-4779 FORT MARCY FIELD COMPLEX 490 Washington Ave. 9-200 SANTA FE FARMERS MARKET 1607 Paseo de Peralta 983-4098 www.santafefarmersmarket.com SKATEBOARD PARKS Downtown Park 302 W. De Vargas St. Franklin e. miles Park 1027 Camino Carlos rey 9-2100 THE SANTA FE CHILDRENS MUSEUM 100 Old Pecos Trail 989-839 www.santafechildrensmuseum.org. SHIDONI FOUNDRY 108 Bishops Lodge road 988-8001 www.shidoni.com RANDALL DAVEY AUDUBON CENTER 1800 upper Canyon road 983-4609 nm.audubon.org

From swimming at the Bicentennial Pool to whiling away time at the Santa Fe Childrens museum (top, left) to relaxing at the railyard Park, nding one fun thing a day can make summer days enjoyable.

garden on Bishops Lodge Road in Tesuque. The funky bronze sculptures scattered around the grassy grounds are fascinating to explore, though parents should be aware that some of them are of unclothed and anatomically correct human figures. On certain days, you can watch molten bronze being poured. The art gallery appeals to older kids. Museum Hill provides many days worth of One Fun Thing. This cluster of culture on Camino Lejo is home to the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art, Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, Museum of International Folk Art and the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian. The Folk Art museum is my kids favorite, but the Indian Arts and Culture museum also hosts many kid-centered activities. For mellow days, check out one of the many venues offering free story times for children. Borders Books, several branches of the public libraries and the Wheelwright Museum host story hours. Storyteller Joe Hayes is one of Santa Fes Living Treasures. I still vividly remember him coming to tell stories at my own elementary school. Dont miss his sunset story times at the Wheelwright.

Other activities are best done as early as possible, such as El Rancho de las Golondrinas, the living history museum near La Cienega, just south of Santa Fe. It can be a good 10 degrees hotter there, and we often wilt unless we go right at opening time. Santa Fes two skateboard parks are fun for older kids, but bear in mind the concrete reflects the heat. Playgrounds and lower-elevation hikes are also best done in the morning. My kids top playground picks are the Salvador Perez Park (AKA Train Park) on Alta Vista Street, Franklin E. Miles Park on Camino Carlos Rey, and Bicentennial Park on Alto Street. For hikes, try the short loop at the Randall Davey Audubon Center (983-4609) on Upper Canyon Road. Two-Mile Dam is my favorite family hike, as close to a duck pond as Santa Fe gets. The easy 1.5-mile loop winds around whats left of the dam; now a pretty little pond surrounded with fuzzy cattails. Dont miss Tent Rocks, where kids will be amazed by giant cones of volcanic rock. Take Interstate 25 south to the Cochiti Pueblo exit; drive west until you reach N.M. 22; follow that road to Forest Road 266 (about 40 miles from Santa Fe).

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A change of scenery can keep kids busy

By Stephanie Nakhleh The Rio Grande Botanic Garden is our favorite BioPark stop. The Childrens Fantasy Garden, with its giant carrots and underground tunnels, still holds tremendous appeal for my teenager and her friends, as well as their younger siblings. Walking around the 36 developed acres can take an entire day, if not many. After the childrens garden, visit the Rio Grande Heritage Farm, with its animals and domestic crops. Enjoy the peace and simple beauty of the new Sasebo Japanese Garden. Watch butterflies wheel throughout the PNM Butterfly Pavilion. 2601 Central Ave. NW. 505-768-2000. Tingley Beach is fun for little fishermen. This open space, connected to the aquarium and botanic gardens, includes fishing ponds stocked with rainbow trout, a childrens pond, and trails. Fishing licenses are sold on site at the gift shop. My kids dont fish, but enjoy walking around the ponds with our dog, feeding the ducks, and playing in the little waterfall that feeds the ponds. A cute train connects the zoo, aquarium, botanic gardens and Tingley Beach. 10th St. NW. Admission is free, unless one wants a fishing license, which is $17 for a day pass. Cliff s Amusement Park has about 25 rides, including a roller coaster, the Water Monkey, a play area and other traditional favorites. 4800 Osuna NE. 505-881-9373. Adults: $22, Children: $19. www. cliffsamusementpark.com. For outdoor fun, head to the Elena Gallegos Picnic Area, in the foothills of the Sandias. This park is a popular jumping-off point for hiking, running and mountain-biking, as well as picnicking. Keep your eyes peeled for the many roadrunners zipping around. If you visit around dusk and youre lucky, you might hear some coyotes howling. Simms Park Road. 505-857-8334. Parking: $2. Learn about Albuquerques ancient past with a hike around the Petroglyph National Monument. More than 20,000 rock etchings dating back 3,000 years are found throughout this monument. Stop by the visitor center to learn which of the three viewing trails, in different sections of the park, best suits your familys hiking ability. This exposed area gets very hot in the summer, so go early, wear sun protection, and bring extra water. 6001 Unser Blvd. NW. 505-899-0205. The monument itself is free; theres a $1 parking fee at Boca Negra Canyon. www.nps. gov/petr.

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Savanna Smith touches a touring exhibit from the museum of Natural History in Santa Fe but families might want to take a day trip to Albuquerque and see the museum in persom

ids hankering for something different? Santa Fe has much to offer, but everyone needs a change of pace once in a while. When the family just needs to get out of town for a bit, Albuquerque is just a short drive away and offers plenty of kid-friendly activities. Here are some of our familys favorites. A ride up Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway is a must. The tramline stretches over several miles, from the foothills of the Sandia mountains to the crest, a rise of nearly 4,000 feet. The ascent is dramatic, with views you cant get anywhere else. 40 Tramway Road. 505-242-9052. Roundtrip fares: Adults: $20. Teens: $17. Children: $12. Children under 5: Free. Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. www.sandiapeak.com From the tram, consider hiking 1.5 miles along the crest trail to the stone Kiwanis cabin, built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. This gentle hike is appropriate for kids, but bear in mind that its at 10,000 feet elevation. Visitors, especially from lower elevations, might tire easily. Pack plenty of water and sunscreen. If youre up for a scramble, you can eat a picnic lunch on top of the stone cabin. Look around the cabin for the hollowed-out pion tree: my kids like squeezing inside. Weve been to childrens museums all over the country and Explora! Childrens Museum is one of our favorites. Kids can be captivated for an hour just by the leaping water exhibit near the entrance.

Children of all ages will find plenty to keep their hands busy and their brains thinking. 1701 Mountain Road NW. 505-224-8300. Adults: $7. Children under 12: $3. www.explora.us At the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science, kids can admire giant dinosaurs, walk through a volcano, and take the Evolator (evolution elevator) through 38 million years of New Mexicos geologic and evolutionary history. The museum has exhibits on space, a planetarium, and a handson Naturalist Center. 1801 Mountain Road NW. 505-841-2800. Adults: $7. Children under 13: $4. http://nmnaturalhistory.org Albuquerque BioPark is the name for several of Albuquerques best family activities: the zoo, aquarium, botanic gardens, and fishing ponds. Buy a ticket for the whole BioPark and stay entertained all day. Admission for the three parks: Adults: $12. Children: $5. Per park: Adults: $7. Children: $3. www.cabq.gov/biopark. The parks Rio Grande Zoo, nestled in shady trees along the Rio Grande, is home to more than 250 species of animals. Watch sea-lion feedings, ride a camel, take in a colorful bird show. 903 10th St. SW. 505-768-2000. Get face to face with sharks at the Albuquerque Aquarium. Their 285,000-gallon shark tank is the highlight, but they also feature exhibits with stingrays, jellyfish, and an eerie eel tunnel. 2601 Central Ave. NW. 505-768-2000.

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Bring in the
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Smiles are on the menu at the Santa Fe Childrens Museum for Suzette Grab and son Jaydn.

ew exhibits, new programs, new space and newly renovated exhibits are bound to make the Santa Fe Childrens Museum an exciting destination this summer. The changes should open a whole new world of exploration for children and youths. Visitors have enjoyed watching construction of a 3,500-square-foot expansion through a window in the wall of the museum. But new exhibits have been kept under wraps. These will be revealed at the Grand Opening, scheduled for May 7 if construction goes as scheduled. Opening events continue throughout the month of May. Several existing exhibits are undergoing transformations. The magnet table is being replaced with an icosahedron a structure composed of 20 equilateral triangles that can be reconfigured in various ways so children can experiment with magnets in a three-dimensional space. Sculptor Caleb Lee Bowman and electromagnetic scientist Neal Tapia both volunteers designed the exhibit. We want to move away from the model of children stepping up to a table to do something and instead let them step into an experience, said Executive Director Anna Marie Tutera Manriquez. Bowman is also applying his artistic skills to create more dynamic Waterworks and Bubble exhibits. A dramatic play area where children can stage performances or puppet shows already is completed, and the museum is developing programming on creating narratives. A summer camp called Monsters, Fairies and Wizards where 4- to 5-year-olds explore dramatic play and storytelling utilizes the new stage. Changes to Earthworks, the outdoor exhibit space, might have the most appeal during the summer

months. An existing climbing tower is being quadrupled in size into a massive climbing structure, which Environmental Educator Melanie Beck described as a huge, giant fort up in the air. A new bridge, shaped like a boat, also doubles as a climbing structure. The Youth Conservation Corps is sponsoring employment opportunities for people 15 to 25 years old to help construct these and assist with other projects. The corps is also helping to create a community garden, where children can learn sustainable gardening skills. One of the summer camps, Cooking from the Garden, shows children how to use garden produce to create meals. A camp for 4- to 5-yearolds has had remarkable success getting kids to try vegetables picked in the museums garden, such as bok choy and tomatillos. The Native Plant Society of New Mexico is partnering with the museum to do more xeriscaping and teach children about native plants, another project implemented with help from the Youth Conservation Corps. And anyone is welcome to learn tree identification with Arborist Richard Atkinson of Southwest Trees & Landscape, Inc. As always, the museums week long summer camps provide creative learning opportunities. Several of these like a physics and science camp for 6- to 8-year-olds directly incorporate the new exhibits. A design and construction camp for kids 9 to 11 utilizes an exhibit prototyping space in the new wing. The museum is partnering with the Jane Goodall Institutes Roots & Shoots program for a summer camp called Connecting with Nature. Activities include taking care of the earth and recycling. The Roots & Shoots curriculum is also featured once a month on Science Sundays, beginning in May.

Other summer camps include art camps, To the Edge of the Universe (new this year through a partnership with the New Mexico Museum of Space History), a camp on dinosaurs called Digs and Discoveries and Crawling and Collecting with Santa Fe entomologist Ollie Greer. Greers exhibit of 2,700 bug specimens is on display this summer. The museum opens at 9 a.m. every Friday for Preschool Prime Time, a mom and tots program. Every weekend has special programming, with activities like music classes with Lori Sunshine on Saturdays and Sunday Science. The annual Summer Solstice celebration is especially popular. The museum is closed from April 18 through May 6 to complete renovations and install exhibits. Go to www.santafechildrensmuseum.org for a complete calendar of programming and updates on the reopening.

WHEN AND WHERE

LOCATION 1050 Old Pecos Trail 989-8359 www.santafechildrensmuseum.org ADMISSION New Mexico residents with ID: $5 per person, $2 on Sundays. All other visitors: $9 per person, $5 on Sundays. Annual Memberships are available. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Parents of unaccompanied youth over 12 must register at the front desk. HOURS Note: the museum closes at 5 p.m. until after the reopening May 7. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, noon-6 p.m.; closed Mondays. Closed New Years Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

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SUMMER DAY CAMPS FOR AGES 4-11 To register call 8-835 x104 June 6-Aug. 12,  a.m. to 4 p.m. monday-Friday $185-285 per week-long camp (includes materials, snacks, T-shirts, and take-home projects). June 6-10 BUG ME! Camps for ages 4-5, 6-8, and -11. June 13-17 EARTH WIND AND FIRE essential elements of Science and Physics. Camp for ages 6-8. IMAGINE, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT Creative Building Camp. Camp for ages -11.
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rebekah Birkan and malia Burke (right) work together on their recycled art project.

June 20-24 DINOS IN THE DESERT Digs and Discoveries. Camps for ages 4-5 and 6-8. June 27-July 1 SPACE ACADEMY To the edge of the universe. Camps for ages 6-8 and -11. In partnership with the New mexico museum of Space History. WALK ON THE WILD SIDE Jane Goodalls roots and Shoots Summer Camp. Camp for ages 6-8. July 11-15 SUMMER ART STUDIO with museum artists Bill and Shakti. Camps for ages 6-8 and -11. July 25-2 SPACE ACADEMY To the edge of the universe. Camps for ages 6-8 and -11. In partnership with the New mexico museum of Space History August 1-5 SOW AND SAUT Gardening and Cooking. Camps for ages 4-5 and 6-8. August 8-12 IMAGINE, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT Creative Building Camp. Camp for ages 6-8. MONSTERS, FAIRIES AND WIZARDS...OH MY! Camps for ages 4-5.

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Sam Wilson enjoys painting himself.

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Leaving for camp can be a big step

By Miranda Merklein

oing off to sleepaway camp is often a childs first big adventure as an individual living away from home. Parents can have questions, however, about when to send their children to camp for a week or two of fun and learning in the summer. Overnight camps are typically for children ages 8 to 14, although some camps have programs for high school students as well. With younger children, it might be best to first start with a shorter duration camp a few days to one week away from home before enrolling in a two-week camp. While every child is different, we have found that children 10-12 years old are about perfect for their first extended sleepaway experience, said Jordan Stone, assistant director for Cottonwood Gulch Expeditions, which offers exciting, relatively long archaeological and anthropological expeditions into remote wilderness areas, with 16 days being the shortest in duration. This age range usually provides a good introduction to what its like to live away from home (and away from electronics) for a couple weeks, Stone said. Her best advice for children who get homesick: Stick it out. Everyone gets homesick, and some handle it better than others, but unless there are extenuating circumstances, children will be better off in the long run if they stick through some tough times. Bishop Stoney Camp (also known as Camp

Stoney) offers a four-day Family Camp, where parents accompany their children overnight. In addition, the Christian-based camp offers a variety of week-long overnight camps for children grades three to 12 in the areas of outdoor adventure, arts and crafts, in addition to camps inspired by popular childrens films. Beryl Zimmerman, directors assistant for Camp Stoney, recommends that children be at least 8 years of age before enrolling in an overnight camp. They are less likely to experience homesickness at this age, she said. Zimmerman also recommends that children know exactly when they will be dropped off, and more importantly, what time they will be picked up from camp. It is also useful, she said, when parents write cards or notes to their children and either start mailing them the week before or hand them to the office administrator or camp director to be doled out during the week. Children and older youth also might want to bring comfort items, such as a favorite pillow, blanket, or stuffed animal to keep on their beds. And because a childs first sleepaway camp experience can be stressful for parents as well, Zimmerman says it is best if the child is not be exposed to their parents anxiety, as it will infect the child as well. The camp asks that parents do not call the camp to check up on their child. If a child becomes terribly homesick, camp administrators will talk

with the child privately and ask what they can do to help them get through the next few days. They may also call parents to ask for advice. Its usually during the quiet periods that children remember to be homesick, Zimmerman said. If they are kept busy, they dont have time to think about it. All camps provide packing lists, and it works out best when parents and children pack their clothes and supplies together so that children feel prepared by knowing what they are bringing and where to find their things. Most importantly, dont forget the bug spray, sunblock, lots of socks and an extra pair of shoes, since fun and adventure often involves water and mud and can get pretty messy. Though some children attend overnight camp only once or twice, many regular campers form tight connections with their friends and counselors and apply to become camp counselors when they are older. Hummingbird Music Camp, located in the Jemez mountains, is a one-week music instruction and outdoor adventure camp for children 8 to 14, with the opportunity to continue to camp as a staffer, counselor in training, counselor, and head counselor in subsequent years. Miriam Gordon, camp registrar for Hummingbird Music Camp, knows that parents might miss their children but can feel better if they completely trust the camp they are sending their children to for the first time. Meanwhile, kids should prepare to have a great time and learn loads of life skills and appropriate ways to interact socially. Because our camp is for musicians, they should also expect to become quite a bit more proficient at playing their instruments, Gordon said. Because staff director Sally Chapman is a licensed clinical psychologist, she spends plenty of time training the staff and counselors to help them deal appropriately with any problems that might occur. Hummingbirds policy is to limit contact with home and instead, give kids plenty of activities to keep their minds off home and on camp. Usually by the second day of camp, if not sooner, all the campers are into whats happening in the Jemez rather that whats going on at home, Gordon said. Hummingbirds best tip focuses more on what NOT to bring to camp: iPods, cell phones, laptops, MP3 players, etc., as all these distractions take away from the camping experience. Our campers spend their time hiking, fishing, camping, playing games, creating skits, improving their musical skills, and generally having a great time, Gordon said.

WHEN AND WHERE

COTTONWOOD GULCH EXPEDITIONS call 800-2-GO-TREK www. cottonwoodgulch.org. HUMMINGBIRD MUSIC CAMP 575-829-3060 www.hummingbirdmusiccamp.org. BISHOP STONEY CAMP 505-983-5610 www.campstoney.org.

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Discover us!

Call us to learn about our wonderful summer camps!

Artistic, Outdoor Education, Circus Arts, and more...
Call 983-9727 for more information and to register.

June -August
Full Day Programs for ages 6 -12 and Teen Intensives for ages 13 -17. Scholarships available Contact Shayla for more information at 505 424 5050, spatton @ sfai.org
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THIS PROGRAM PARTIALLY FUNDED BY THE CITY OF SANTA FE ARTS COMMISION AND THE 1% LODGERS TAX AND BY NEW MEXICO ARTS, A DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS

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For less than the cost of a movie, you can take the family on an adventure to New Mexicos past! The Ranch of the Swallows is an outdoor living history museum, where costumed villagers and hands-on activities make history fun. Children under 5 are always admitted free!

June 4-5 Spring Festival, Childrens Fair SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: FREE for children under 13!
Healing Arts Cultural Experiences Permaculture Intuitive Development Yoga Tai chi

July 16-17 Viva Mxico! Celebration and Animal Weekend

June 4-5

Spring Festival, Childrens Fair

August 6-7 Summer Festival July 16-17 Viva Mxico! Celebration and Horses of the West August 6-7 Summer Festival, 13! FREE for children underFrontier Days Sept 3-4 Fiesta de los Nios: Sept 3-4 A ChildrensFiesta de los Nios: Celebration A Childrens Celebration FREE for children under 13! Free for children under 13! Sept 17-18 Santa Fe Renaissance Fair Sept 17-18 Santa Fe Renaissance Fair Oct 1-2 Harvest Festival Oct 1-2 Harvest Festival FREE for children under 13! ***
and Horses of the West

The way to a peaceful future is through our children

Dance, Music, Story and Healing Arts of Senegal, Ireland, Brazil, Japan & Haiti.

Urban Culture Week: Breakdancing & Grafti Art

Programs funded in part by Santa Fe Arts Commission and the 1% Lodgers Tax, The Santa Fe County Lodgers Tax Advisory Board, New Mexico Arts and New Mexico Humanities Council

General admission: June through September Wednesday - Sunday, 10 AM to 4 PM Just south of Santa Fe: I-25 Exit 276 For more information and a complete schedule: 505-471-2261 / WWW.GOLONDRINAS.ORG

For more information, please call Helen at 795-9079 or email goldenacornscamp@gmail.com www.goldenacornscamp.com

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Keep kids growing even when school is out

By Em Powers Hunter

Clyde Mueller

A visit to Bandelier National monument complete with climbs and hikes is educational and fun.

s there an on/off switch for learning? If so, many parents would like to keep the switch on for summer but find it a daunting task. Keeping children engaged in stimulating mental activities during the summer seems easier said than done, especially in this age of Facebook, video games, computer games, texting, cable TV, and general Internet surfing. Parents, be encouraged! It can be done. You can make this summer a learning-filled adventure but it starts with you. While you dont have to forbid all electronic devices, there needs to be limits. Children may gripe at first but once involved in more varied activities, they will not be so obsessed with the electronic devices. Sometimes we forget that learning is not limited to the four walls of a school building and that teachers are

not the only ones qualified to teach. Remember, you were your childrens first teacher and know them best. Use this knowledge to start the planning now. Think about your childs interests and list them. Then sit down and talk about what your child enjoys doing and learning about. There are a plethora of parenting books about finding your childs passion and how important it is to his or her development. The summer is a perfect time to focus on your childs passions and interests. Next, make a second list of activities and resources in your community that relate to their interests. If you plan one activity a week that is related to your childs interests, you will have an engaged child who is learning! For my family, travel has always been a sure-fire way to tie learning and fun together. We have trav-

eled throughout the United States and each summer, we ask our children to research our planned destinations. Yes, its a sneaky way to get them to read and research. Once at our destination, we try to pick out activities that will appeal to them but also have learning opportunities. We found that national parks are great places to learn about a variety of topics. As families explore the parks, there is built-in learning as children spontaneously ask questions in these stimulating environments. Plus, there are many informative displays on science and history. As an added bonus, the Junior Ranger programs are both educational and fun. If you dont have the time or resources to travel extensively during the summer, no problem. Santa Fe and the surrounding area have a variety of familyfriendly activities that can promote learning. Pick up

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the book, Santa Fe with Kids from A to Z, for some quick ideas. The authors suggest many places to visit, such as Bandelier National Monument, the Eight Northern Pueblos, and El Rancho de las Golondrinas. Another book, Best Easy Day Hikes Santa Fe, will guide you as you plan hikes in the Santa Fe area. This book is easy to read and carry with you and gives useful information on each hiking route such as difficulty of hike and distance. If you pair this book with a nature guide, you and your child can immerse yourselves in the beauty of the outdoors and learn about plants, birds and trees at the same time. And dont forget one of the more traditional but effective ways to encourage learning is a visit to the library. Its fun and free! In fact, the Santa Fe Public Library offers a variety of programs in the summer for children. One of the most popular programs is their annual summer reading program. According to Director of Libraries Pat Hodapp, about 1,000 children participated in the program last summer. Parents can register June 1. Each week, they receive a prize and after five weeks, they can qualify for a drawing for a bicycle. Hodapp emphasizes the importance of summer reading: Reading is so key, especially since many studies show that students who dont read during the summer often drop below their grade level in reading. For younger children, the library offers the preschool story time throughout the summer as well as a craft program for kids. The craft program also encourages reading by tying stories and crafts together. Hodapp also recommends choosing books that have been made into movies to motivate reluctant readers. Two of her favorites are Charlottes Web and The Borrowers. Amy Barr, a childrens librarian at the Santa Fe Public Library, suggests parents and kids check out kidsreads.com and teenreads.com for great book suggestions, reviews and contests. For elementary-aged readers, Barr recommends any book by Andrew Clements. For older elementary students and middle-schoolers, she suggests

Jamie Humphrey

Watching the past come alive is part of the attraction at el rancho de las Golondrinas.

books by Joseph Bruchac. He combines Native American legends with contemporary stories to create suspenseful tales. Finally, for older teen readers with a zombie obsession, she says Rot & Ruin by John Maberry is a good choice. For more specific ideas for learning this summer, parents can find good suggestions in 365 Fun-Filled Learning Activities by Mary Weaver. It is an excellent source of inexpensive, easy-to-do activities for children under 10. Another book that offers great advice is The Fifteen Minute Organizer by Emilie Barnes. Barnes advises parents to put together a Summer Project Box. This survival kit will help when the kids begin to feel the boredom blues. She suggests assembling the basics: materials for arts and crafts, activities and adventures. So, dont delay. Get your pen, paper, summer project box, National Parks pass, and library card and

you will be on your way to a summer of fun-filled learning adventures with your child. Em Powers Hunter is a writer, educator and parent of four boys. She has taught in middle schools, a college, and homeschooled one of her sons.

RESOURCES
Santa Fe with Kids From A to Z by mary Catherine mathews and Kelsey Daly 365 Fun-Filled Learning Activities by mary Weaver SANTA Fe PuBLIC LIBrArY www.santafelibrary.org Santa Fe Public Library reading Incentive Program, One World, many Stories, registration begins June 1. Santa Fe Public Library Programs/Book Lists: www.santafelibrary.org/kidstart2.html#lists JuNIOr rANGer www.nps.gov/learn/juniorranger.cfm

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City program continues to provide choices

By Flo Barnes hildren ages 6 through 18 have plenty of choices for camp through the city of Santa Fes Summer Youth and Summer Teen Programs and the Genoveva Chavez Centers Day Camp and Sports Camp programs. An impressive array of activities is offered through each program, although fees, registration and program dates vary. Deborah Trujillos daughters, Marisa, 9, and Mikayla, 14, have been attending the program since each was 6 years old. I like the activities they offer and the low cost. Both my girls go to private school so at summer camp theyre able to meet kids they wouldnt otherwise meet. One thing I really like about the program is that they block off one half hour or 45 minutes for reading. They do all kinds of arts and crafts and jewelry making. Where else are you going to get childcare for five to six weeks for $160? Trujillo asked. They split them up by age group. I dont want my 6-year-old hanging out with 12-year-olds. The staff is real good; weve never had a problem. The girls have attended a variety of sites. Sometimes we pick one that is closer to where we live or sometimes they want to go where the staff they know are working she said. Keeping kids busy is a big part of the camps. Last year our sites incorporated the Lets Move program of an hour of movement every day, said Terrie Rodriguez, director of the Youth and Family Services Division for the city. The response was so positive. In addition to stretching and calisthenics, our kids did dance, yoga, sports and just ran around the playground. We incorporated more walking field trips and of course the ever-popular swimming at the citys pools. Two of our sites were able to garden last summer. Spending time working in a garden gives a child a new appreciation for where food comes from and preparing healthy snacks. According to Edith Martinez of the Community Services Department, the Lets Move theme includes an Olympics Day to be held on June 24 that incorporates track and field events, outdoor volleyball, basketball, water polo and weight lifting at Fort Marcy. We try not to make it too competitive. Participants keep track of how theyre doing on their fitness activities in a daily log. They get some fun recognition from the mayor for participating at the end of camp. At the end of the six weeks partici-

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relaxing between activities with a good book makes for a well-balanced day.

In most towns, the YMCA brings to mind a gymnasium and pool, with activities for families, children and older adults. Santa Fes YMCA isnt as much a place although there is a central site across from the Southside Library its a commitment to providing great child care for children all year round, whether in pre-school, after school or in summer camps. This year, parents who want a licensed summer camp for their children can sign up for the YMCA camp at Pion Elementary School. Pamela Prada, child care program director, says the camp has an additional feature this year a curriculum aligned with New Mexico standards so that children will keep learning all summer long (but shh, its so much fun they wont know it.) Theyre having fun, theyre being physical, and its standards based, Prada said. The Pion camp will accept 100 children, ages 5-12. Summer camp is $130 per week, but because it is licensed, parents who qualify for subsidies from the Children Youth and Families Department will be able to use those dollars to help pay for camp. There also is some nancial assistance. The Y also will have a day camp for 30 children at its branch ofce by the library. Theres also something special for teenagers, who can apply to be counselors in training a program that gives them responsibility and helps them learn to work. Santa Fes YMCA is under the YMCA of Central New Mexico and also runs after-school programs and a preschool. For more information, call 424-8077, or visit www.ymcanm.org

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D E T A I L S
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CITY OF SANTA FE YOUTH PROGRAM

SerVeS: Ages 6 through 12 DATeS: monday June 6-Thursday July 21 (no program monday July 4) COST: A sliding scale of $20 to $160 for entire program based on family income, veried through Santa Fe Public Schools Student Nutrition application and acceptance letter. Non-refundable registration fee payable by money orders or cash. reGISTrATION: 10 a.m. Saturday (may 14). No one will be allowed to line up until 8 a.m. on may 14. reGISTrATION LOCATIONS: Genoveva Chavez Community Center, 3221 rodeo road Siringo road Complex, 2651 Siringo road Southside Library, 6559 Jaguar Drive PrOGrAm SITe LOCATIONS monica roybal Youth Center, Carlos Gilbert, Cesar Chavez, Chaparral, Kearny and Wood Gormley.

Games are part of the days activities at the monica roybal site.

pants are given a certificate from President Obama, Martinez said. Despite the popularity of the city camps, Martinez doesnt expect the city to have to turn away any participants for the camps that traditionally have served 1,100 youth a session. Sometimes we may have a waiting list if parents want their children to go to a particular site, Martinez said. The Genoveva Chavez Day Camp is another option for parents who need child care during the summer. According to Mona Baca, Genoveva Chavez Center youth program coordinator, the program combines education, recreation and leisure activities, including swimming, ice-skating games, visual art, special presentations and field trips. Our mission is to have kids experience a wide variety of activities that are fun, educational and safe, she said. Art activities are directed three mornings a week by FACT (Fine Art for Children and Teens). The sports camps will feature local coaches teaching basketball (two sessions), volleyball, baseball, soccer and cheerleading for a week each. The first camp is basketball, starting Tuesday (May 31).

Jane Phillips

Campers gather around Clan Tynker at the Genoveva Chavez Center.

SUMMER TEEN PROGRAM

SerVeS: Ages 13 through 18 reGISTrATION: 7:30 a.m. Tuesday (may 17) at the Carlos Ortega Teen Center, 737 Agua Fria St. COST AND DATeS: Same as Summer Youth Program Information: Summer Youth Program, 955-6708
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GENOVEVA CHAVEZ CENTER SUMMER PROGRAM AND SPORTS CAMPS

SerVeS: Ages 6 through 12 DATeS: June 6 through Aug. 5; 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. monday through Friday, with optional free breakfast and lunch. LOCATION: Chavez Center, 3221 rodeo road, www.chavezcenter.com Sports camps start may 31 and include sessions on basketball, volleyball, baseball, soccer and cheerleading. There will be six half-day sessions 8:30 a.m.-noon. The rst camp is basketball starting may 31. COST: Day camp is $135 per week; sports camp costs $55 a week. Optional combo camp-sports camp in morning and day camp in afternoon, $155 per week. reGISTrATION: Starts April 15 at the Genoveva Chavez Center anytime during open hours and will be ongoing. You can nd the forms on the Chavez Center website, contact mona Baca, 955-4014, or melissa Bustos, 955-4005.

Ian Currie and Noah Kramer race at the Genoveva Chavez Canter camp.

Clyde Mueller

Kids learn the techniques of dodgeball at monica roybal Summer Camp.

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A CAmP FOr eVerYONe !

OFFerS: A one-week camp for children with diabetes ages 8-13, in the manzano mountain retreat, 90 minutes outside Albuquerque. The camp offers comprehensive medical care, dietary principles and diabetes education in an informal setting. Also offered are hiking, sports, swimming, archery and arts and crafts. Application deadline, June 3, payment deadline June 3. SeSSION: July 3-July 9. COST: $415 including non-refundable $50 deposit. Scholarships and discounts available. PHONe: 505-504-6286 for mark Orgeron emAIL: morgeron@diabetes.org WeBSITe: www.diabetes.org/camp

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION CAMP FOR KIDS

OFFerS: Instruction in classical ballet from creative dance (beginning age 3) to pre-professional and adult, including tap and jazz. SeSSION: Begins June 6. PHONe: 983-5591 for tuition and schedule information WeBSITe: www.aspensantafeballet.com OFFerS: Big Sky Build It! is Santa Fes summer camp where art meets science. Choose from 24 weeklong, all-day workshops for ages 5-6, 7-8, 9-11 and 12-14. make a solarpowered rail runner, a high-ying rocket, a bedroom iPod music system, a machine that creates delicious ice cream oats and much

ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET

BIG SKY BUILD IT!

more. even build a working electric guitar. Located this year at the Santa Fe Waldorf School. Teaching internships available for qualied teens and adults. SeSSIONS: June 13-Aug. 23, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Quality precare and aftercare available. COST: $235 plus materials per week. Scholarships and multicamp discounts available. PHONe: Call 428-7575 emAIL: infobigskyl@bigskylearning.com WeBSITe: www.bigskylearning.com for registration and more information. OFFerS: residential camps for second-graders through high school. Kids can take part in 10 different camps throughout the summer

that promote learning and Christian fellowship, including Harry Potter camp, Narnia camp, adventure camps, ministry, arts and crafts camp and a family camp for a long weekend. SeSSIONS: may 27-July 16. COST: $350 to $450 per week. PHONe: 983-5610 WeBSITe: register at www.campstoney.org OFFerS: The Camp Invention program is a nonprot, enrichment program that focuses on science, technology, engineering, and math (STem) activities through inquiry-based, hands-on learning for children entering grades 1 through 6. New curriculum each year! The Camp Invention program is run in partnership with the u.S. Patent and Trademark Ofce. SeSSIONS: Santa Fe, Pion elementary, June 13-17; Los Alamos, Barranca mesa elementary, June 20-24; Camps run from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. COST: $215 a week; discounts available PHONe: 1-800-968-4332; Contact marchell Schuman. WeBSITe: www.campinvention.org. OFFerS: An indoor/outdoor program with a one-acre playground. Art, science, gardening, weather activities and mud and sand play are explored. Open to children of all faiths ages 2-7. Camp is open 8 a.m-5:30 p.m. monday through Friday. SeSSIONS: Three, three-week sessions, June 6-Aug. 5 COST: Varies. Call for information. WeBSITe: www.sftbs.org. PHONe: 982-6888

CAMP INVENTION

BISHOP STONEY SUMMER CAMP

CAMP SHALOM

OFFerS: Two weeks of faith-based, pandamonium theme crafts, storytelling and other activities for children entering prekindergarten to fourth grade. SeSSIONS: June 13-24, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. COST: $25 for rst child and $10 each for siblings PHONe: 982-3625 WeBSITe: www.cbsfa.org Day camps for kindergartners and rst-graders and Little Trekkers for second-graders; cooking, art, movement and swimming and Friday eld trips. Young Trekkers, grades 3 and 4, focus on nature and outdoor activities including kayaking, swimming, art, rock climbing, hiking and Friday eld trips to Albuquerque. Outdoor Trekkers for grades 5 through 7. Activities include kayaking, rock climbing, hiking and survival skills and Friday

CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI

CHILDRENS ADVENTURE COMPANY

Natalie Guilln

melvin moquino helps Tahee Nayea build a replica of Taos at summer camp for Native American students.

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eld trips to Albuquerque. SeSSIONS: may 30-Aug. 8. COST: $220 plus tax per week for full-day program, from 7:45 a.m.-6 p.m., $200 plus tax for a short-day program, 7:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m.. PHONe: 988-7201 emAIL: deegregory@earthlink.net WeBSITe: www.childrensadventurecompany.org OFFerS: Children 3-6 years old participate in arts and crafts and playing outside. SeSSIONS: Summer program June 6-July 1 and July 11-Aug. 5, 8:15 a.m. -3 p.m. extended hours available. COST: $700 for each four-week session. PHONe: 466-1251 WeBSITe: www.childrensgardensantafe.com

CHILDRENS GARDEN MONTESSORI

OFFerS: A place where kids can express themselves through art, including painting/sketching, textile, folk art and classic New mexico art forms. Hikes and outdoor games also possible. Kids bring snacks and lunch. For ages 6-15. SeSSIONS: Weeklong sessions from rst week of June through Aug. 12. Camp hours: 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m., with classes starting at 10 a.m. COST: $275 a week, which includes a materials fee. PHONe: 670-5019 emAIL: dragonyartsf@gmail.com WeBSITe: www.dragonyartstudioforkids.com OFFerS: One-week Adventures in the Past, ages 9-12. SeSSIONS: July 25-29, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. COST: $260 PHONe: 471-2261 for information WeBSITe: www.golondrinas.org

DRAGONFLY STUDIO SUMMER CAMP

EL RANCHO DE LOS GOLONDRINAS

OFFerS: Beginning etiquette to advanced lessons. Children, adults, corporate business. Private and group lessons. SeSSION: Ongoing. Call for appointments and class schedules. Also offers elbows off the Table etiquette class at Santa Fe Community College June 17 and June 24 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 428-1676 for more information. PHONe: 988-2070 emAIL: etiquette@etiquettesantafe.com WeBSITe: www.etiquettesantafe.com

ETIQUETTE SCHOOL OF SANTA FE

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The ag-raising ceremony is a tradition at the Hummingbird music Camp in the Jemez mountains

OFFerS: Award-winning visual arts classes for youth ages 5-18. June 6-Aug. 12. Weeklong, half-day art camps for ages 5-7, 8-10, and 11-14, and weekend workshops for teens ages 13-18. Topics include self-portraits, graphic illustration, insects, plein air, and texture printmaking. COST: All art materials, instruction and snacks are included in the cost. A weeklong camp is $225. Weekend workshops for teens are $15. Scholarships are available. PHONe: 992-ArTS(2787) emAIL: program@factsantafe.org to register WeBSITe: www.factsantafe.org

FINE ARTS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS

OFFerS: Vacation Bible school for ages 5 years to sixth grade. music, arts and crafts, snacks, recreation and Bible stories. SeSSION: June 6-10. 9 a.m.-noon COST: Free PHONe: 983-9141 WeBSITe: www.fbcsantafe.com OFFerS: A nature camp for children ages 4-9. Activities include hikes, crafts and learning about plants and animals. SeSSIONS: Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. beginning June 7. Pick-up and drop-off are in eldorado. COST: $40 a day, $35 for siblings PHONe: 603-0637

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

GALISTEO SUMMER CAMP

OFFerS: For children ages 3-6. Art, dramatic play, music, yoga, outdoor play, nature walks and exploration; fun and varied themes. HOurS: regular hours: 9 a.m. -2:30 p.m. extended hours: 7:45 a.m. -4:30 p.m. eNrOLLmeNT: enrollment available by session (3-weeks), by week, or on part-time basis (2 or 3 days per week) COST: Varies according to hours and days of enrollment. PHONe: 982-0879 emAIL: naomi@gentlenudgeschool.net WeBSITe: www.gentlenudgeschool.net OFFerS: Summer sessions for ages 3-5, June 7-June 23 and July 12-July 28, 7:30 a.m.

GENTLE NUDGE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP

to 12:30 p.m. Activities include art, music, stories and creative indoor and outside play. Limited to 15 children per session. COST: $190 per session. PHONe: register at 983-9383. OFFerS: A safe, fun, positive, girl-centered environment that inspires self-condence in girls ages 5-15. Activities include art, swimming, science, computer skills, sports, fun and making new friends. SeSSIONS: Nine one-week sessions, 7:30 a.m.6 p.m. monday-Friday, June 13-Aug. 12 COST: Sliding-scale tuition, sign-up available for one-week session or all nine one-week sessions. PHONe: 982-2042 WeBSITe: www.girlsincofsantafe.org

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OFFerS: A memorable summer experience for children ages 4-9. Children may enroll for three, four or ve days per week. Activities include art, cooking, dance, weekly nature eld trips, games, gardening, storytelling and swimming. There is a low student-teacher ratio. enrollment is limited. SeSSIONS: minimum enrollment is one session. Camp hours are 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. June 6-24, June 27-July 22 and July 25-Aug. 12. COST: Call for costs and to register. PHONe: 988-1968 WeBSITe: www.littleearthschool.org OFFerS: Four-week intensive sessions with six to eight hours of instruction daily for three age levels, 11 through professional. Nationally acclaimed faculty from New York City and San Francisco. Final performance at the Greer Garson. One four-week session and two, twoweek sessions. SeSSIONS: June 11-Aug. 6 COST: Four weeks $1,500; two weeks $800 PHONe: 438-9180, ext. 1004 emAIL: layla@movingpeopledance.org WeBSITe: www.movingpeopledance.org,

LITTLE EARTH SCHOOL SUMMER DAY CAMP

MOVING PEOPLE DANCE THEATER

Jane Phillips

Natalie Gober, (right) and michaela ODonahue show randall Davey Audubon campers how to make paper from recycled pulp.

OFFerS: Programs for girls ages 6-17 at rancho del Chaparral and Camp elliott Barker. Girls can experience nature rst-hand, learn new skills, participate in new activities and make new friends. Summer camp is open to Girl Scouts and non-Scouts. All sessions include a general program of songs, games, crafts, nature activities and hikes. Also offered are specialty programs including horseback riding, archery, ecology, arts, family camping and canoeing. Scholarships are available. SeSSIONS: June 12 through July 29. COST: $150-$640, depending on session and number of days PHONe: 505-343-1040 or 1-800-658-6768. WeBSITe: www.nmgirlscouts.org or on Facebook OFFerS: Family week features music, arts and crafts, intergenerational worship, hiking, campres stories, concerts and reworks. SeSSIONS: June 27-July 3. COST: registration fees begin at $350 for a family of two, plus housing and meals. PHONe: 505-685-4333, ext. 4152. WeBSITe: www.ghostranch.org OFFerS: Camp focuses on cultural and healing arts that include instructors from various countries and cultures. each of the six weeks emphasizes a different culture and healing traditions. A core curriculum includes yoga, Tai Chi, gardening and permaculture, herbs, cooking and intuitive development. Children ages 5-11. SeSSION: June 27 to Aug. 5

GIRL SCOUT SUMMER CAMP

COST: $225 per week or $200 for each additional child PHONe: 795-9079, Helen Wildman emAIL: helen@goldenacornscamp.com WeBSITe: www.GoldenAcornsCamp.com

HEIDI LOEWEN

OFFerS: Private ceramic wheel and sculpture classes. Group classes are also available. Located at 315 Johnson St. SeSSIONS: Classes can be scheduled for any day or night of the week, including weekends. COST: Call for rates. PHONe: 988-2225 WeBSITe: www.heidiloewen.com OFFerS: All-day activities including nature hunts, picnics, gardening, crafts, water fun, science and eld trips. Children 4-9 years old. SeSSIONS: Begins June 7, Tuesdays-Thursdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ten weekly sessions excluding the week of July 4. COST: each session, $85. expected to ll early. Discounts considered for multiple enrollments. PHONe: Britt at 204-4009 or brittlandnicole@ live.com OFFerS: Ages 5-10, with optional overnights once every two weeks. Transportation is provided from eldorado and Santa Fe. Hours are monday through Friday 8:45 a.m.-4:45 p.m. from Santa Fe and 8:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m. from eldorado. We are together to respect ourselves, each other and mother earth through kindness, cooperation, caring and creativity in a noncompetitive environment. Activities

include shelter building, exploring, archery, making sculptures with recycled materials, hiking and mask making. Homeopathic rst aid is used. SeSSIONS: June 6-Aug. 26 COST: Call Tajali for costs. PHONe: 466-8444

HIGHER GROUND DAY CAMP

OFFerS: The Big Jungle Adventure theme for ages 4-12. Bible lessons, music, crafts and games. SeSSIONS: July 11-15, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Includes a light supper. COST: Suggested donation, $20 per child, $30 per family. PHONe: 983-7568 OFFerS: Ongoing classes and workshops in Spanish dance, guitar and culture for adults, youth and children. SeSSIONS: Vary COST: Varies PHONe: 470-7828 WeBSITe: http://mariabenitez.com OFFerS: A program for children ages 3-6 that is based on the world-famous preschools of reggio emilia of Italy, which encourage play and consider it essential for learning. Activities include art, music, water play and literacy. SeSSIONS: Call for information. PHONe: 983-2803, lacasitapreschool@gmail.com WeBSITe: www.lacasita.edu

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

OFFerS: Programs for ages 3-6 in early Steps in Dance curriculum. Students age 7 and up can take dance, voice and acting. A pre-professional program is offered for students age 11 and up. musical theater and dance curriculum tracks allow students to select courses in the specialized areas of their choice. SeSSIONS; Two-week summer dance and musical theater immersions both July 5-15; other classes available. COST: Vary, sliding scale available. PHONe: 795-7088, ask for Danny Silver. WeBSITe: www.ndi-nm.org OFFerS: Weeklong sessions in an exciting and safe summer activity for boys and girls ages 8-13. Classes are 9 a.m.-1 p.m. weekdays. PHONe: James at 699-2034 for details and costs. WeBSITe: www.santafefencing@mac.com

NATIONAL DANCE INSTITUTE NEW MEXICO

NEW MEXICO FENCING FOUNDATION

GHOST RANCH - ABIQUI

INSTITUTE FOR SPANISH ARTS

GOLDEN ACORNS

HOMEGROWN CAMP

LA CASITA PRESCHOOL

OFFerS: Three programs through the Nature Odyssey Program for students entering grades 4-6, and Living earth Adventure Program (LeAP) for grades 7 and 9. The programs provide opportunities for young people to become immersed in nature and learn with enthusiastic environmental educators. Classrooms range from the river beds and canyons of the rio Grande Valley to headwaters of the Jemez river on the Valles Caldera National Preserve. SeSSIONS: rio Grande Valley, June 13-17; Valles Caldera National Preserve, June 20-24; and LeAP, June 27-July 1 COST: $295, and $325 for LeAP with possible for PeeC members. Some scholarships available. PHONe: 662-0460 WeBSITe: www.PajaritoeeC.org

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International Baccalaureate World School

When Claire speaks, Desert Academy listens. She collaborates with her classmates on our river monitoring program. She leads tours through our student ambassador program. She acts and sings in our touring production of Youre a Good Man, Charlie Brown. She advocates for community service through the Leos Club. In all classes, she writes as a way to reflect, explore, and inspire. We cant wait to hear what Claire has to say next.

Photo: Douglas Merriam

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Session 1 June 6 June 24 Session 2 June 27 July 22 Session 3 July 25 August 12

OFFerS: All levels of swimming lessons in eight, 45-minute lessons for all ages and skill levels. every Friday is Family Fun Night from 5:30-7:45 p.m. beginning in may. SeSSION: Lessons begin rst week of June. Sessions are monday through Thursdays. COST: $75 for each two-week session PHONe: 455-9355 WeBSITe: www.puebloofpojoaque.org

PUEBLO OF POJOAQUE WELLNESS CENTER

age group. Youth counselor opportunities are available for children ages 12-18. On-line registration began march 12. SeSSIONS: June 6-Aug.12. COST: $225 per week for members, $260 for nonmembers. Aftercare 3-5 p.m. for most camps. Leadership camp, $385. PHONe: 983-4609, ask for Amy roberts. emAIL: Aroberts@Audubon.org WeBSITe: nm.audubon.org

OFFerS: Audubon Summer Day Camp is for children, ages post-kindergarten-15. each week of camp is lled with science investigations, nature explorations, creative arts, stories, hiking and active play in the outdoors. many themes are offered throughout the summer, and activities are adapted to each

RANDALL DAVEY AUDUBON SUMMER CAMP

RIO GRANDE SCHOOLS SUMMER SOLUTIONS

OFFerS: A recreational day-camp program for students entering kindergarten through sixth grade. Weekly themes include Alice in Wonderland, pirates. gardening, gooey sticky yummy, kids construction zone. Art activities include water colors, acrylic painting, drawing with pencil and pastel, multi-media, collage, clay and wood sculpture.

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Katharine Egli

A climb up the wall is part of the adventure for Per Olson, who was attending camp at the Santa Fe Climbing Gym last year.

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Temple Beth Shalom Temple Beth Shalom Preschool & Kindergarten Preschool & Kindergarten

Camp Shalom 2011

June 6 - August 5 Camp Shalom 2002 June 10 to Aug 9
culture. NAEYC Accredited Open to children of all faiths 982-6888 preschool@sftbs.org Temple Beth Shalom 205 E. Barcelona Road

Full day Kindergarten Offering enriched afternoon kindergarten program

2, Pre 4 & Kindergarten program 2, 3, 4,3 & K year old programs

Enjoy a summer of art, ecology, science & just plain fun! Open to children of innate Ages learning Supporting the childs all faiths.joy of2-6. For information and brochure: Multicultural curriculum integrating Jewish

982-6888 Temple Beth Shalom, 205 E. Barcelona Road NAEYC accredited

Jane Phillips

etiquette Camp teaches kids manners for a lifetime.

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times and costs. OFFerS: Critter Camp summer program for children ages 8-12 provides a fun and educational opportunity to work with animals, including dog walking and socializing, cat socializing, dog training and grooming, humane education, and animal artwork and games. Participants also will help in the clinic. SeSSIONS: June 6-10, June 27-July 1 and July 25-29 COST: $250 per session PHONe: 983-4309, ext. 202 WeBSITe: www.sfhumanesociety.org. OFFerS: Six-week summer camps featuring poetry, creative motion, African dances, hiphop and drawing among the many activities. SeSSIONS: June 20-July 29 for ages 6-12. Teen intensive workshops, ages 13-17, from Aug. 8-26. COST: Varies, scholarships available. PHONe: 424-5050, Shayla Patton. WeBSITe: www.sfai.org

SeSSIONS: Summer Solutions, June 13July 1 and July 25-Aug. 12, monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. with option of extension to 5 p.m. COST: $325 a week for full day. . PHONe: 983-1621 Ask for Neal Turnquist; emAIL: Neal_Turnquist@riograndeschool.org WeBSITe: www.riograndeschool.org OFFerS: roller skating, scooters, roller blading, interactive games and music for all ages with a focus on fun and tness. Featuring private birthday parties, public skating and school eld trips, special events. Fresh pizza, snack bar, novelties, video arcade. SeSSIONS: Public skate Friday, 6-8 p.m. Private birthday parties Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Adult skating classes Tuesday 7-8:30 p.m. COST: Admission $5 for Friday night all-ages public skate, including skates and scooters; $3 per person for eld trips (by reservation only), includes admission for 50 people, skates and scooters; $98 for private parties (by reservation only) includes admission for 50 people and skates and scooters. Adult skating class, $7. PHONe: 473-7755. OFFerS: Children explore challenging life situations using the imaginary world of play. Toys used in the sand tray include plants, animals, houses, vehicles and creepy creatures. expressive, fun and non-threatening. Sandplay addresses aggression, fear, grief and encourages safety, stability and well-being while enhancing self-esteem and creativity. PHONe: Kathryn mcGlynn at 690-6401 or email kmcglynn@cypbermesa.com for days,

SANTA FE ANIMAL SHELTER

ROCKIN ROLLERS EVENT ARENA

Its Fair Time! Santa Fe County Fair August 4-7 2011

Fun for the whole family and its free!
For more information contact the Santa Fe County Extension ofce: http://santafeextension.nmsu.edu 505-471-4711

SANTA FE ART INSTITUTE

SAFE SPACE SANDPLAY

OFFerS: The four summer camps will combine the indoor and outdoor programs. The programs will build leadership skills, condence, problem-solving skills, teamwork, wilderness skills and respect for the natural environment. each of the camps will be offered in different age groups. Cadet Adventure Camp is for ages 5-8, High Adventure Camp is for ages 9-13 and Teen Adventure Camp is for ages 12-16. each camp is led by experienced instructors

SANTA FE CLIMBING CENTER ADVENTURE CAMP

Try something fun. Learn to fence. New Mexico Fencing Foundation offers an exciting and safe summer activity for boys and girls ages 813. Have a great time and learn new skills.
Week-long sessions are of fered this summer, 9:001:00 weekdays. The coaching staff accommodates different ages and skill levels everybody gets plenty of exercise and enjoys it. Visit www.nmfencing.org or contact James at 505-699-2034 or santafefencing@mac.com for details. Located at 1306 Clark Rd. Suite C, across from Big-5 Sporting Goods.

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evan Levy and Nathan Kotz deconstruct a computer at the Big Sky Learning Camp.

who are familiar with teaching rock climbing to each age group. SeSSIONS: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. monday through Friday, may 31-Aug. 12 COST: $249 for Cadet Adventure Camp, $299 per week for the others; overnight camp, $349 a week PHONe: 986-8944 WeBSITe: www.climbsantafe.com OFFerS: Children and teens build skills and learn new ideas to assist their understanding of our world. Classes range from cooking, guitar and swimming to a variety of camps, including fashion camp, computer camp and arts activities. SeSSIONS: Vary COST: Varies CONTACT: The Continuing education ofce at 428-1676 WeBSITe: www.sfcc.edu

SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

OFFerS: Two, one-week programs emphasizing interactive hands-on scientic learning. SeSSIONS: July 25-29 and Aug.1-5, 8:30 a.m3 p.m. Students can sign up for one session or both. For children entering grades 5-8. COSTS: $300 session; includes lunch. CONTACT: 982-1829, or email Jim Heidenberger at jheidenberger@sfprep.org. WeBSITe: www.sfprep.org

SANTA FE PREPARATORY SCHOOL

study acting, singing and dance and perform in a Broadway musical production at the James A. Little Theater. SeSSION: June 20-July 31, rehearsal hours from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. monday through Friday. Space is limited. Scholarships available. Call for more information. PHONe: 920-0704 WeBSITe: www.pandemoniumprod.org OFFerS: Nature camp, circus camp, mountain craft camp and tie-dye camp for ages 4-12. Special activities for 4-year-olds. SeSSION: June and July. COST: Varies PHONe: 467-6431 WeBSITe: www.santafewaldorf.org OFFerS: Camps provide children with summer adventures that promote a healthy spirit, mind and body. Children spend time indoors and outdoors as experienced staff lead campers in a wide variety of activities each day including arts and crafts, games, skits and songs, sports, swimming and weekly off-site eld trips. Programs available for youths in grades K-10 SeSSIONS: June 6 -Aug. 12. COST: Varies PHONe: 424-8077 WeBSITe: www.ymcacnm.org

OFFerS: Various activities and lessons for youth of all ages who love to skateboard. Several camps are scheduled in June, July and August. See website for complete schedule and pricing information. PHONe: 474-0074 WeBSITe: www.skateboardsafety.com

SKATEBOARD SCHOOL

SOUTHWEST CHILDRENS THEATER

SANTA FE PERFORMING ARTS

OFFerS: Classes in acting, singing and stage movement for children 7-12, and teenagers. SeSSIONS: Two week mini-courses, June 6-17, and summer intensive, June 20-July 31, culminating in main stage productions by the teenagers and children. COST: Call for information 982-7992, or email ofce@sfperformingarts.org WeBSITe: www.sfperformingarts.org

OFFerS: The summer camp is a six-week program from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. daily with aftercamp hours for ages 4 through high school. Various camps are offered for different age groups. Numerous one-week theme camps also are offered. exploration camps are available for students entering grades 7-11. Scholarships available. SeSSION: Six-week program, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., with after-camp hours until 5:30 p.m., June 13-July 22 COST: Varies PHONe: 438-8585 WeBSITe: www.santafeschool.org

SANTA FE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS & SCIENCES SUMMER CAMP

SANTA FE WALDORF SCHOOL

SANTA FE YMCA

OFFerS: Students create their own characters and plot for summer show complete with original songs and music. Children in grades 3 to 8 also write their own play, and design their own costumes in putting together their own piece of theater. SeSSIONS: Summer theater runs June 21July 30. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. COST: Sliding scale PHONe: 984-3055 for more information and to register. WeBSITe: www.southwestchildrenstheatre.com

OFFerS: The theater presents its musical theater summer camp for ages 7-17. Students

SANTA FE YOUTH THEATER PANDEMONIUM PRODUCTION MUSICAL THEATER SUMMER CAMP

OFFerS: Two weeks of circus activities including clowning, trapeze, stilt walking, puppets and acrobatics. Beginners, intermediate camps available. SeSSIONS: Intermediate camp July 25-Aug. 5; beginner camp, July 11-22 . COST: $475. Scholarships are available. PHONe: 992-2588

WISE FOOL CIRCUS CAMP

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Summer Musical Theatre Summer Camp

Students study acting, singing, dancing and perform in the Treasured Classic Musical

June 20th - July 31st, 2011

9am - 1pm Monday - Friday Ages: 7 - 17

All performances at the

James A. Little Theatre

Rehearsals at Santa Fe High Theatre

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Space is limited | Scholarships available

To Register Call (505) 920-0704

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