Mountains to Sound Eco-Adventure Camp

• For ages 11-15
• $182 - Register by July 17
• Register through Pierce County Parks 253-798-4177

Course #	Dates	Day	Time	Location
12743	Aug. 3-7	Mon-Fri	9:00 am-4:30 pm	Meridian

The Gross Out Olympics is an event all kids can participate in. Get ready for extreme Gross Out challenges - Bologna Toss, Human Cheese Puff, Lemon Slurp, and many more disgusting events. Every Olympian earns a gold medal in these games.

Wear bathing suits or clothes that can get dirty. There will be a sprinkler on hand for the Olympians to run through and clean off between events.

Course #	Dates	Day	Time	Location
12732	August 21	Fri	2:00-4:00 pm	Meridian Habitat Park

• For ages 3 and Up
• Deadline to register is Tuesday, August 18.

Art for Kids Camp

• For ages 5-13
• $125 (4 days)
• 2 great locations
• Instructor: Art for Kids School Instructors

Ages 5-8	Dates	Day	Time	Location
#12737	July 20-23	Mon-Thur	9 am-12 noon	Frontier
#12735	Aug. 10-13	Mon-Thur	9 am-12 noon	Lakewood
Age 9-13	Dates	Day	Time	Location
#12738	July 20-23	Mon-Thur	1:00-4:00 pm	Frontier
#12736	Aug. 10-13	Mon-Thur	1:00-4:00 pm	Lakewood

This multi-media art program is oriented and designed to enhance a child's enjoyment of art and creative expression. Youths are provided with an opportunity to explore their creativity through a variety of materials.

Drawing and painting will be explored with all supplies included. The media includes pen and ink, charcoal, acrylic, and soft and oil pastels. Campers should bring a snack and beverage each day to class.

A Chance to Dance Camp - Beginner

• Ages 6-10
• $52 (5 days)

This week long camp will include an introduction to ballet, jazz, modern/creative dance, and hip-hop. This is a great way for beginners to sample some different styles and develop their technique! Students will have fun learning routines and even experimenting with their own choreography.

Students must wear dance or comfortable clothing, such as leotard, tank top, dance pants, sweat pants, etc. Bare feet, socks or dance shoes are acceptable. And, be sure to bring a water bottle.

Register at the Parks Administration Office 253-798-4177.

• For ages 7-15
• $80 - ages 7-10
  $15 - ages 11-15
  $7 for supplies paid to instructor first day of class

This week long camp will provide instruction in basic music theory and an introduction to playing the guitar. Learn rhythms, the music alphabet. Creativity will be encouraged by writing your own songs. We will cover basic chords for songs we can sing together as well as note reading and other guitar techniques.

Please provide your own guitar (no electric), pencils, snacks and water. The final class will include an open session where parents are invited to hear the campers play in an informal setting.

Theater Workshop

• Ages 8-14
• $67 (5 days)

Course #	Dates	Day	Time	Location
12739	July 13-17	Mon-Fri	10 am - 12 pm	Meridian Habitat Park

This fast paced, physically active program will introduce participants to various aspects of the 'art of acting.' Included in the program are group theater games, improvisation, and mime techniques.

New Rockers Camp

This week long rock climbing camp includes bouldering, tope-rope climbing, fundamental technique instruction and games.

• For: Ages 6-10
• Fee: $179/participant - includes equipment and camp t-shirt!
• Location: Edgeworks Climbing, 6102 North 9th St. Suite 200, Tacoma
  www.edgeworks-climbing.com

Course #	Dates	Day	Time	Location
12745	July 13-17	Mon-Fri	10 am - 1 pm	Edgeworks
12746	July 27-31	Mon-Fri	10 am - 1 pm	Edgeworks
12747	Aug. 3-7	Mon-Fri	10 am - 1 pm	Edgeworks
12748	Aug. 10-14	Mon-Fri	10 am - 1 pm	Edgeworks
12749	Aug. 24-28	Mon-Fri	10 am - 1 pm	Edgeworks

Lots of Fun Day Camp - FULL

• For Ages 6-21
• 4 weeks
• Camp is full please contact Pierce County Parks 253-798-4177 to be placed on a waiting list.

Dates	Time	Location	Fee
July 6-30, 2009	9:00 am - 2:00 pm	TBD	$175

For children and young adults with disabilities. This is a 4 week summer camp, weekdays. The camp activities will include swimming, field trips, cooperative games, special visitors, creative arts, sports activities, singing, and social activities.

A full time assistant (age 16 or older) must be provided for campers NOT toilet trained, ambulatory, or who pose a safety threat to self or others.

Transportation is the responsibility of the parents/care givers. for assistance through Pierce Transit, call 253-983-3315.

2009 Colleen Hacker's Success Soccer Camp - FULL

Dates	Time	Location	Fee
June 22-26	9:00 am - 2:00 pm	Gonyea Playfield - 13422 10th Ave. S., Parkland	$160

Colleen Hacker's Success Soccer Camp is FULL, please call Pierce County Parks 253-798-4753 to be placed on a waiting list.

• For ages 6-17
• Registration begins March 2, 2009.
• Registration deadline is June 5, 2009 (if space is still available, the camp fills quickly).
• All soccer clinic participants will receive a t-shirt, soccer ball, camp certificate and a full week of fun!

This camp is staffed by members of the three-time NAIA National Champion PLU Women's Soccer Team, high school coaches, and players from PLU Men's Soccer teams, in cooperation with Pierce County Parks. Players will be divided into age groups/skills and taught soccer skills/tactics through game related drills and actual game experiences.

Print Success Soccer Camp registration form/waiver and mail with payment to:

• Pierce County Parks & Recreation
  9112 Lakewood Drive SW
  Lakewood, WA 98499

Colleen Hacker's Success Soccer Camp is FULL, please call Pierce County Parks 253-798-4753 to be placed on a waiting list.

Jr. Ram Basketball Camp

• For Boys, Grades 1-9
• Rogers High School Gym in Puyallup
• Register by June 29, 2009
• Registration Form - Mail form to Pierce County Parks & Recreation, 9112 Lakewood Drive SW, Lakewood, WA 98499.

Improve your ball handling, shooting, passing and defensive skills. This 4-day clinic for boys grades 1-9 will be lead by Rogers High School Boys Basketball Team and staff.

For more information, contact Jen at 253-798-4753.

The Rockit Robot - Hyper Peppy Robotics

• For ages 7-12
• $150 - Registration deadline July 6

Course #	Dates	Day	Time	Location
12715	July 13-17	Mon-Fri	9 am - 12 pm	Sprinker

Build and take home your own Rockit Robot. Use the clap of your hands or the
sound of your voice to get it moving. You will see first-hand the many gears,
circuit board, and microphone, as well as it's easy-to-assemble mechanical drive
system. You will also get to build other robots as part of a small group.

Registration deadline July 6. Register through Sprinker Recreation Center 253-798-4000.

Come discover Pierce County Parks with our newest Recreation employee Jen. Each week we will meet in a different Pierce County Park to explore and play games.

Each participant should come in comfortable shoes and clothes to hike through the woods. All participants are encouraged to bring a water bottle and sun screen. Feel free to stay in the park after class and have a picnic or explore some more.

• For ages 4-12
• Fees:
  • $5/week per child
  • $35/child for the whole session
• Deadline to register is the Friday prior to adventure