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UTEP CAMPS

July 23-July 27th

Just Kickin’ It! (Entering Kindergarten)

This is a nonsensical, just for fun, freeform dance movement class with music, counts, colors, rhymes, animals and making nice as the focus. Require Elements: Imagination. Hours: 15.00

July 16th-July 20th

Bonjour French Camp for Kids Entering Kinder

In this introductory course, children will learn basic French elements, including the alphabet, numbers, every day greetings, colors, days of the week, and the vocabulary to identify family members and friends.    Hours: 15.00

June 28th-July 1st

Miner Elite Volleyball Camp (Ages 15 to 18): Play Package

This fast-paced camp, open to any and all participants within the specified age range, is intended for experienced players who are looking to take their game to the next level. Our staff will teach the techniques used by the UTEP program with time allotted in each session for specialization by position (hitters, setters, etc.). These techniques will then be incorporated into advanced individual and team drills designed to increase each player’s knowledge of the game. Evening sessions will be devoted to team play and tournament. Improve your game and have a great time doing it!

UTEP Golddigger Dance Camp (Ages 5 to 18) Come join us for the 2012 Golddigger Dance Camp. Learn all new drill, novelty, kick, jazz and hip-hop routines designed for peak performances.

Benefits

The 2012 UTEP Golddigger Dance Camp is honored to supply each camper with a UTEP Golddiggers T-shirt as part of your registration.

For more camp information, contact Becky Salcido, UTEP Golddigger Coach at soobecky@aol.com

July 16th-July 19th

UTEP Miners’ Half Day Afternoon Soccer Academy: Boys and Girls (Ages 5 to 18)

Are you a true soccer player? Then come learn and play soccer all day! You will learn both outdoor and indoor techniques and strategies, all while having fun playing the game you love! Topics taught are ball control, dribbling, heading, passing, shooting, juggling, and defending. For more info call (915) 747-5142

July 12-July 14th

Miner Elite Volleyball Camp (Ages 15 to 18): Skills Package

This fast-paced camp, open to any and all participants..

within the specified age range, is intended for experienced players who are looking to take their game to the next level.

A student participation form must be completed (both sides) for each registrant. For more info call (915) 747-5142

July 12th- July 14th

Miner Elite Volleyball Camp (Ages 15 to 18): Total Package

This fast-paced camp, open to any and all participants within the specified age range, is intended for experienced players who are looking to take their game to the next level.

July 16th- July 19th

UTEP Miners’ Full Day Soccer Academy: Boys and Girls (Ages 5 to 18)

Are you a true soccer player? Then come learn and play soccer all day! You will learn both outdoor and indoor techniques and strategies, all while having fun playing the game you love! Topics taught are ball control, dribbling, heading, passing, shooting, juggling, and defending. BRING SACK LUNCH (LUNCH NOT INCLUDED).

For more info call (915) 747-5142

July 10th-July 13th

UTEP Cheer Camp: Squads of 3 or more (Ages 5 and Up)

UTEP offers the largest and best Cheerleading Camp in the El Paso area! Participants will demonstrate their team spirit while enhancing their dance skills; learn how to motivate a crowd and practice proper safety techniques; building self-esteem; and learning how to exercise self-discipline.

For more camp information, contact David Vasquez, UTEP Cheer Coach at vasdavid@utep.edu.

Registration Information

To register your team, contact Professional and Public Programs at (915) 747-5142 to ensure the best service possible!

June 11th- June 15th                      

Bonjour French Camp for Kids Entering Grades 6 to 8

In this introductory course, children will learn basic French elements, including the alphabet, numbers, every day greetings, colors, days of the week, and the vocabulary to identify family members and friends.    Hours: 15.00.For more info call (915) 747-5142

June 25th- June 29th                      

Early College Admission Process (Entering Grades 7 to 9)

Research shows that raising awareness about college at an early age is a key factor in increasing the likelihood that your child will pursue a higher education. This interactive and engaging course guides participants through every step of the college admission process. Participants also will review the structure of the SAT and learn test-taking strategies necessary to perform well. This unique course is designed to map the admission process and provide the knowledge your child needs for a successful journey.    Hours: 15.00. For more info call (915) 747-5142

Lynx Exhibits Camp Registration Open

Registration is underway for a summer full of themed, fun-filled camps for 6- to 12-year-olds at Lynx Exhibits, 300 W. San Antonio Downtown.

The summer sessions begin with Blast From the Past and Camp Cretaceous on June 11, 2012, and end with Blast From the Past and Craft-A-Palooza the week of August 13, 2012. Lynx also offers Earth Day Every Day four weeks throughout the summer. Lynx offers a variety of educational experiences all summer and is one of the few institutions in El Paso to offer camp on Mondays.

“We know parents need to plan for the full work-week so it made sense to extend our camps to five days. Each day offers a different challenge, craft and activity so children never have a chance to be bored,” said Deborah Chaney, Lynx Education Director.

Camps are $100 each, with discounts for multiple camps and multiple children. Military families get an additional discount. Pick from morning or afternoon sessions which alternate through the summer between the four camps. Earth Day Every Day investigates the environment and recycling featuring crafts of recycled materials and a solar oven. Blast From the Past includes the best activities from our most popular camps of the past, including gross-out biology, insects, pirates, ancient Egypt and world cultures.

In Camp Cretaceous, children will make erupting volcanoes and dino eggs, plus other crafty croc projects. Craft-A-Palooza is a beehive of activity with make and take tons of creative crafts with beads, sun catchers, Shrinky-Dinks, papier-maché and more!

More information and registration forms are available online at www.LynxExhibits.com or by calling 533-4330.

EL PASO MUSEUM

Museum School

Youth Art CAmps

$60 for members,

$75 for NoN-members

uNless otherwise Noted. Art supplies iNCluded.

One Arts Festival Plaza El Paso, TX 79901

www.ElPasoArtMuseum.org      (915) 532-1707

Ages 6-8 Years Old

Colored Shadows,

June 12 -15, 9:30am-12:00pm

Examine shadows and light in this exciting drawing class.

Learn how to use shading and more! Instructor: Corina Bualle

Surrealist Painting,

June 12 -15, 1:00-3:30pm

Want to explore the unusual? Be like the Surrealists and paint

works inspired by dreams and your limitless imagination.

Instructor: Lisa Cuellar

Action Painting, June 19 – 22, 9:30am-12:00pm

Throw yourself into action painting! Using thick watercolor paint, be a modernist for four days!

Instructor: Michelle Murphy

I’m All Chalked Up,

June 19 – 22, 9:30am-12:00pm

Do you draw just about everything? This class introduces

you to the wonderful world of pastels. Create landscapes,

bug designs, and images from the El Paso area, such as the

Franklin Mountains! Instructor: Corina Bualle

Found Art Objects,

June 19 – 22, 1:00-3:30pm

Go green! Use natural things along with recycled items to

create expressive sculptures. Recycle and make art!

Instructor: Corina Buallle

Sculpture, June 26 – 29, 9:30am-12:00pm $68/$85

Explore clay and other materials while creating your own

sculptures. Learn the basics of design in the realm of 3D.

Instructor: Liz Monroy

Decoupage, June 26 – 29, 1:00-3:30pm

Use the age old technique of decoupage to make nostalgic

art forms using vintage pictures, paper tid bits, lace and

small drawings. Instructor: Lisa Cuelllar

Oil Pastels, July 17 – 20, 9:30am-12:00pm

Create a masterpiece using the medium of oil pastels. Explore

the techniques that make this medium so exciting!

Instructor: Lisa Cuella

Musical Instruments in Art, July 17 – 20, 9:30am-12:00pm

Have an ear for music? What’s your favorite instrument?

Explore musical instruments through painting and collage.

Instructor: Greg Decker

Crayon Batik, July 17 – 20, 1:00-3:30pm

Learn the art of batik using fabric dye and crayons. Play with

colors to make amazing designs, landscapes and more!

Instructor: Lisa Cuellar

Murals for All, July 24 – 27, 9:30am-12:00pm

Inspired to make BIG art that speaks to everyone? Try your

hand at mural making in this fun, collaborative class just for

beginners! Instructor: Dave Herrera

Self Portraits, July 24 – 27, 9:30am-12:00pm

Who are you? How do you see yourself? Use the mirror to

draw your own beautiful face during this exciting camp of

self exploration. Instructor: Greg Decker

Papier-mâché Tea Pots,

July 24 – 27, 1:00-3:30pm

Yesterday’s news becomes today’s treasure when you

use papier-mâché  to create your own whimsical teapot.

Make headlines as you decorate the tea pot on the last

day!  Instructor: Lisa Cuellar

Super Heroes, July 31 – August 3, 9:30am-12:00pm

Imagine you have secret powers! What would they be?

Design yourself as a super hero in this adventurous class

with paint, fabric, masks and more!

Instructor: Greg Decker

Oil Pastels, July 31 – August 3, 1:00-3:30pm

Create a masterpiece using the medium of oil pastels.

Explore the techniques that make this medium so exciting!

Instructor: Lisa Cuellar

Ages 9-12 Years Old

Play with Clay, June 12 – 15, 9:30am-12:00pm $68/$85

Have fun learning the basics of clay using coil, pinch pot

and slab construction. Instructor: Lisa Cuellar

Monoprints, June 12 – 15, 9:30am-12:00pm

No two are alike! Using simple materials like ink and paint,

make one-of-a-kind art. Instructor: Michelle Murphy

Pillow Portraits, June 12 – 15, 1:00-3:30pm

Create a one-of-a-kind soft sculpture portrait using cloth,

marker and various artist mediums. You will take home your own soft sculpture ready for exhibition!

Instructor: Monica Seymore

Wax Batik, June 12 – 15, 1:00-3:30pm $68/$85

Learn the art of batik using fabric dye and bees wax. Focus

on the still life, while learning to play with colors. Batik will

show you how to use contrast to make your best artworks

yet!

Instructor: Corina Bualle

I-Phone Art, June 19 – 22, 9:30am-12:00pm

Into your phone? Can’t seem to put it down? Do something

creative with technology! Learn how to make art with free  drawing apps.

I-Phone or I-Pad is required for camp.

Instructor: Wendi Glick

Paper Pulp Painting,

June 19 – 22, 1:00-3:30pm

Rip drawing paper and whirl in a blender. It’s pulp! Paper

pulp will be applied just like paint to make highly textural and unique art forms. Instructor: Monica Seymore

Four Days of Clay, June 19 – 22, 1:00-3:30pm $68/$85

Learn the basics of creating clay figures using different

modeling techniques. Create your favorite animal,

character or who knows what? Instructor: Wendi Glick

3D Mixed Media, June 26 – 29, 9:30am-12:00pm $68/$85

Use your imagination by combining new techniques and

3D to create fun sculpture. Imagine the possibilities.

Instructor: Lisa Cuellar

T-Shirt Art, June 26 – 29, 9:30am-12:00pm

Use tie-dye, stencils and silkscreen techniques to

personalize a t-shirt. Brand yourself with your own logo!

Instructor: Michelle Murphy

Sculpture, June 26 – 29, 1:00-3:30pm $68/$85

Explore clay and other materials while creating your own

sculptures. Learn the basics of design in the realm of 3D.

Instructor: Liz Monroy

All Pastels, All the Time, June 26 – 29, 1:00-3:30pm

From dry pastels to oil pastels, explore drawing in the

museum setting. Look to the art on display for inspiration

as you learn about the basics of pastels!

Instructor: Monica Seymore

Henna Art, July 17 – 20, 9:30am-12:00pm

Learn how to make intricate patterns with henna! You will

leave with temporary wearable art that you help design!

Instructor: Corina Bualle

Portraiture, July 17 – 20, 1:00-3:30pm

It’s all about you! Examine the art of portraiture using

many different mediums. Who are you? Learn about

yourself with painting and drawing.

Instructor: Corina Bualle

The City, July 17 – 20, 1:00-3:30pm

If you designed your own city, with recreation areas,

buildings, gardens, what would it look like? Explore 2D design in this team oriented class.

Instructor: Greg Decker

Mixed Media, July 24 – 27, 9:30am-12:00pm

Use your imagination by combining new techniques in

collage, stencils, paint and more!  There’s no limit to what

you can do in this camp. Only your imagination can tell!

Instructor: Lisa Cuellar

Self Portraits, July 24 – 27, 1:00-3:30pm

Who are you? How do you see yourself? Use the mirror to

draw your own beautiful face during this exciting camp

of self exploration. Instructor: Greg Decker

Murals 101, July 24 – 27, 1:00-3:30pm

Inspired to make BIG art that speaks to everyone? Try

your hand at mural making in this fun, collaborative class

just for beginners! Instructor: Dave Herrera

Let’s be Witty, July 31 –

August 3, 9:30am-12:00pm

Art making doesn’t need to be serious all the time! Use

your own special brand of humor to create artworks that

focus on the funny, absurd and more. Instructor: Vanessa Torrez

Printmaking, July 31 – August 3, 9:30am-12:00pm

You can do so much with so little! Use everyday materials

and block printing to create unique multi dimensional

plant and animal prints. Instructor: Lisa Cuellar

Super Heroes, July 31 –

 August 3, 1:00-3:30pm

Imagine you have secret powers! What would they be?

Design yourself as a super hero in this adventurous class

with paint, fabric, masks and more!

Instructor: Greg Decker

Scraps to Masterpieces, July 31 – August 3, 1:00-3:30pm

Recycled art is so cool! Use found objects to make 3D

sculptures, while also learning about being ‘green”.

If you love to collect things, bring your treasures and make them  into your own artsy sculpture. Instructor: Vanessa Torrez

Art ClAsses for Adults

15 YeArs And older,

Saturdays

June 9 – July 14

Narrative Collage and Watercolor. 9:30am-12:00pm

$47 Members/$59 Non-Members

Work ‘thematically’ while working with direct materials: such as photography, collage and watercolor.  The class is six sessions.

Instructor: Greg Decker

Introduction to Oil Painting

1:00-3:30pm

$47 Members/$59 Non-Members

Start painting now! Learn introductory oil painting techniques while examining still life. The class is six  sessions. Instructor: Greg Decker

Saturdays

June 9 – July 28

Wheel-throwing with Clay

12:30-3:30pm

$75 Members/$95 Non-members. Learn basic wheel-throwing skills including centering, opening, pulling, shaping, forming vessels, and glazing. The class is eight sessions.

Instructor: Aryk Gardea

Sundays

June 10 – July 15

Working from Life

12:30-3:30pm

$47 Members/$59 Non-Members.Focus on drawing from the nude model using charcoal and pastel. Beginning, intermediate and advanced students are welcome. The class is six sessions.

Instructor: Calixto “Manny” Guerra

Sundays

June 10 – July 29

Wheel-throwing with Clay

12:30-3:30pm

$75 Members/$95 Non-members. Learn basic wheel-throwing skills including centering, opening, pulling, shaping, forming vessels, and glazing. The class is eight sessions.

Instructor: Aryk Gardea

INSIGHTS MUSEUM SUMMER CAMPS

Summer Discover

LEGO® Mania I  –

June 12 – June 15

Build a city or space station with houses, skyscrapers, pyramids, bridges, tunnels, towers and more. Explore the many possibilities of LEGOS® building systems while learning basic architecture techniques and scientific principles.

Chemistry in the House – June 19 – June 22

Learn about the basics of chemistry through hands on experiments using common household materials. Use Kool Aid to tie-dye your own t-shirt. Test for acids and bases using red cabbage. Make a volcano and lava lamp, and use pop rocks and mentos in some explosive experiments! Create your own toothpaste and more… all while exploring the amazing aspects of chemistry.

Dino Track Lab – June 26 – June 29

Begin your adventure over 200 million years ago when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Step on the rocky path that dinosaurs once roamed. Become a paleontologist and uncover dinosaur tracks!

* This camp requires hiking or other forms of physical activity.

Reach for the Stars – July 10 – July 13

Search the heavens for all the wonders of the cosmos. Learn how astronomer’s search the farthest reaches of space, and see what they’re seeing.

NASA Space Exploration – July 17 – July 20

Learn all about space exploration, gravity and rocket power.

LEGO® Mania II  – July 24 – July 27

This camp is a more challenging version of LEGO Mania I. Explore the many possibilities of LEGOS® building systems while learning basic architecture techniques and scientific principles.

KIDS ages 6+ to 12 years!

Each camp runs Tuesday – Friday. Morning sessions –  9am – 12pm

Afternoon sessions – 1 – 4pm

$75.00 per camper per session (Non-Members)

$68.00 per camper per session (Members) . Space limited to 15 kids per camp

VARIOUS CAMPS THROUGHOUT EL PASO AND LAS CRUCES

The YMCA day camps for 2012:

THEME CAMPS (K-5) are full day camps, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.  It is a full day of activities, creativity and fun centered around the theme of the week.  Themes include: Space in the Place, It is Possible, Blast Off!, Rock ‘N Space, Up and  Going, Countdown, Exploring Resources, Meeting New Aliens, Intergalactic Sports, Master you Space Place, and Mission Accomplished. Y member rate – $105/week, and Program member rate -$140/week.

HALF DAY CAMPS (K-5) incorporate many of the same themed-based activities as the full-day camp, just between the hours of 9 a.m. – 12 noon or 1 – 4 p.m.  Y member rate -$75/week, and program member rate – $100/week.

SPECIALTY CAMPS (ages vary) are half-day camps focusing on specific programs specialties for the entire week, including basketball, art, soccer, acting, bicycling, and many more.

TEEN LEADERSHIP CAMPS (6 grade and up) Open to highly motivated teens who want to develop spiritually, mentally, and physically.  Registration is limited. Y member rate – $25/week, program member rate -$40/week.

Check with your neighborhood YMCA Branch or the YMCA website at www.elpasoymca.org.

“Saturday Art Fiesta” classes for ages 5-12 meet every Saturday.

May 27th, July 30th

Diablos camps — El Paso Diablos host the summer camps and clinics at Cohen Stadium. Call for cost: 755-2000 or diablos.com.

Diablos Baseball clinics are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Diablos camps ..Continued from page 17…Sunday, May 27 and Monday, July 30. Registration is 9 a.m.

Diamond Girl Dance camp is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 9 and July 21.

June 17th

‘What’s Up Zak?’ Kids Summer Musical Program — Western Hills United

Methodist Church, 524 Thunderbird, hosts amusic program for children entering pre-K through eight grade 11 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Sundays June 10-July 29; plus Saturdays, July 21 and 28. Registration deadline is May 31; late registration through June 17, if space available. Participation is free.  Information: 584-2133. Registration forms and permission slips available at the church office or online at westernhillsep.org.

Students will help put on an upbeat, jazzy musical about Zacchaeus the Tax collector. Kids will learn to dance, sing, act, and build props and sets. The presentation will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, July 29.  Pre-casting auditions are 1 to 4 p.m.  Saturday and Sunday, June 2-3, for solos and major roles. Previous experience not necessary; participants need to be of Christian faith.

May 29th- June 29th

Las Cruces Summer Recreation Program — The City of Las Cruces Summer Recreation Program at Meerscheidt Recreation Center, 1600 E. Hadley Session I runs May 29-

June 29 and Session II runs from July 2-Aug.3. The program provides activities for youth such as swimming, arts and crafts, games and tournaments, as well as field trips for bowling, museums and movies. Information: (575) 541-

2563 or 541-2550.

All Summer

Creative Kids’ summer classes — Creative Kids will offer a variety of summer art

classes at the Olo Gallery, 504 San Francisco Street in Union Plaza. Pre-registration required,

space is limited. Information: 533-9575 or creativekidsart.org.

All Summer

Sacramento Summer Camps — Sacramento Methodist Assembly, 30 miles

southeast of Cloudcroft, N.M., is taking registration for its 2012 summer camps for children and teens during the summer months.

Information: 1-800-667-3414. Registration forms available online at sacramentoassembly.org.

New programs this year include programs paintball, ATV trail rides, challenge course with high and low ropes, giant swing, climbing wall, fly fishing, archery and more.

May 29th- July 27th

St. Mark’s ‘Great Summer Adventure’ Camps — St. Mark’s United Methodist

Church, 5005 Love Road, will host its 2012 children’s summer camps for ages 3-12 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays, May 29-July 27. Special activities for two-year-olds already enrolled at St. marks. Before and after care may be offered 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for additional fee. No camps July 4. Cost: $145 per week, plus onetime registration fee (includes t-shirt). “Space”

Adventure half-day camp: $75. Space is limited.

Information/registration: 581-4444, ext. 237 or loveroad.org.

Adventure themes are “Treasure” or “Potty Camp” (May 29-June 1); “Happy Feet” or

“Potty Camp” for age 2 and 3 (June 4-8);“Time Traveler’s” (June 11-15); “Safari” (June 18-22); “Lone Star” (June 25-29); “New Years” (July 2-3 and July 5-6), “Space” (noon to 3 p.m. July 16-20) and “Rolling” (July 9-13).

Christian Sports Camps “Beyond The Gold”and “Best of the Best” are July 23-27, for ages 4-12. Cost: $75 for Beyond the Gold; $70 for

Best of the Best. Teen and adult volunteers needed. A volunteer

meeting is 10 a.m. Saturday, June 2.

All Summer

YWCA Summer Camps — YWCA El Paso Del Norte Region camps are Monday

through Friday through the summer months.

Girls and boys ages 5 to 12 can enjoy indoor and outdoor sports and recreation, arts and crafts, swimming and field trips. A healthy breakfast, lunch and snack offered every day.

Cost: $100 per week; $22 per day. Additional siblings in same family receive 10 percent discount. Enrollment forms available online at ywcaelpaso.org and can be brought to the

nearest YWCA branch

June 2nd- July 28th

Library Kids Summer programs — The El Paso Public Library will host a series of programs for kids at all library branches, June 2-July 28. Information: 351-4435. For complete schedule, visit the Kids Zone at elpasolibrary.org.

This year’s programs/presenters  include Asombro-Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, Bob King, Chet Gecko, Chinese Calligraphy, Daisy the Party Clown, Desert Weeds’ Printmaking Workshop with Oscar Moya and Lydia Limas,

Doug Wilson’s Magic Show, “Draw Like A Maya” with Gabriel Gaytán, Jaime O’Hara: The Magic Guy, Karuna Warren and the New World Drummers, Mad Science, Martha’s Dinosaur Origami, Nancy Green, Randy Collins, Teresa and Monica Ortiz, Turtles, Turtles  with Max Soto, Zakia (Belly Dancing) and Z-Z the Clown.

June 2nd- July 14th

Summer Reading Club — The El Paso Public Library’s free Summer Reading Club for

children completing grades 5 through age 12 runs June 2-July 14 at all public library facilities. The theme for this year is “Get A Clue…At the Library!/¡Investiga…En La Biblioteca!.” Youth 13 years and older (or younger if entering 7th grade) may participate in the Teen Summer Reading Club. Registration forms available at any public library, and kids can register anytime through July 7. Completed logs must be turned in by July 14. Information: Laurel Indalecio, 543-5470 or elpasolibrary.org

June 4th- July 20th

Summer Cre-Arte Academy — Teresa Fernandez will host bilingual art classes for ages 4-10 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 4:30 to 7;30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, June 4-July 20, at her classrooms at 300 N. Resler, Suite A. Students learn drawing, painting, sculpture and more. Cost: $120 per week (materials included) Information:  613-7817 or elpasoartacademy.com.

All Summer

Summer Nature Camp — Las Cruces Museum of Natural History’s four different

summer Nature Camp for ages 5 to 12 June 4- 29 at the museum, Mesilla Valley Mall. Camps focus on engineering, forensic science, botany and dinosaurs.  Information: (575) 522-3120 or Education Curator Kim Hansen, khanson@lascruces.org. Web: las-cruces.org/museums/natural-history.

• June 11-15 — “Crime Scene Detective” for ages 7-9. Each day covers a different aspect of forensics with Graduation Day on Friday.

Campers will gather and examine evidence from a crime scene. Cost: $125.

• June 18–22 — “Fantastic Flora!” for ages 7- 9. Each day covers a different aspect of botany including native plants, wildflowers, plants of the ancient world and carnivorous plants. Cost: $100.

• June 25–29 — “Junior Paleontologist” for ages 5-6. Campers learn about many kinds of dinosaurs through hands-on demonstrations and interactive activities Cost: $75.

NJTL Tennis Camp — National Junior Tennis League hosts summer camps for tennis players age 6 to 18 8 to 11 a.m. June 6-July 9, at schools throughout the city.

Information/locations: Robert Tapia, 820-6227 or rtapia02@sisd.net.

The USTA/National Junior Tennis League (NJTL) is a nationwide network of community tennis organizations seeking to develop the

character of young people through tennis and education. It offers a variety of on and off-court programming, emphasizing educational and lifeskill components to enhance overall development at little or no cost to the participant.

June 18th- Aug 17th

Summer Zoo Camp — The weeklong camps for ages 6 to 10 are 9 a.m. to noon

Monday through Friday June 18-Aug. 17, at the El Paso Zoo, 4001 E. Paisano. Campers will learn about conservation and experience live education animals, behind-the-scenes tours, crafts, games and more. Cost: $100 per week (includes t-shirt and snacks); $90 for zoo members. Advance reservations needed. Information: 532-8156 or elpasozoo.org.

This year’s two camps are “Kudus and Gazelles” or “Ostrich and Rheas.”

June 18-June 22nd

Viva El Paso Kids Camp — Viva El Paso’s annual performance camp for youth is 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, June 18-22 in the McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre. Cost: $125 (includes t-shirt and snacks). Information: 433-3684 or viva-ep.org.  Participants will be showcased at the Viva! El Paso performance at 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 22

Space Camp 30th Anniversary Celebration

June 14 – 16, 2012

Space Camp will celebrate 30 years of being the premier science destination for adventure and excitement! For more info  www.spacecamp.com

The El Paso Museum of Archaeology  Summer Camps Still Open

9 am to Noon, Tuesdays through Fridays on the following dates:

For ages 7 to 9 years/Entering Grades 2-4: June 12 to 15 and July 10 to 13

For ages 10 to 12 years/Entering Grades 5-7: June 26 to 29 and July 24 to 27

The El Paso Museum of Archaeology still has space available in all archaeology camps.  These camps are popular with children, as shown by the children who have taken the camps a second time as they get older.  Yet this year the museum finds it difficult to reach potentially interested families. The expense of large ads exceeds our budget.  Thus we are asking the public to pass the word to families with children ages 7 to 12 who are interested in the 14,000 years of prehistory in El Paso and learning about the archaeological techniques that help us find out about the ancient past.  The camp registration fee is $55 for El Paso Museum of Archaeology members and $70 for non-members. Registration is accepted on a first-come first-served basis as attendance is limited to twelve students per camp.  For information and the camp registration form contact the museum at 915-755-4332 orguidamr@elpasotexas.gov.

El Paso Parks and Recreation Learn to Swim Program

Class the entire summer.

(Session 1) June 11 –  June 21

(Session 2) June 25  – July 6

(Session 3) July 9  – July 19

(Session 4)  July 23– August 2

(Session 5) August 6  – Aug. 16

* Classes will run Monday – Thursday

PRESCHOOL (4-5 years)

Students in this class will learn basic water adjustment skills with an emphasis on play to prepare them for comfort in the water for Level 1 & 2.  It is designed to teach swimmer independence without the involvement of parents, initial play in the wading pool and progression to the main pool when students are ready.

Completion Requirements:  Enter the water independently, travel at least 5 yards, bob 3 times then safely exit the water.  Glide on front at least 2 body lengths, roll to a back float for 3 seconds and recover to a vertical position.  (This can be done with support)

Advanced Preschool (4-5 years)  (Students must have taken the preschool class to enroll)

The advanced preschool is like the preschool class, but will have students start to work on level 1 material at an earlier age.

Completion Requirements:  Step from side into chest deep water, move into a front for 5 seconds, roll to back, float for 5 seconds then return to a vertical position. Move into a back float for 5 seconds, roll to front float then recover to a vertical position. Push off and swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 5 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to front then continue swimming for 5 body lengths. (Children can be assisted when taking a breath)

LEVEL 1 (6-13 years)

Swimmers will start to learn basic water exploration and swimming skills.  This class covers submersion under the water, floating & gliding on front & back, rhythmic breathing, safety & survival skills, and front & back crawls at a beginner level.  Students receive certification after passing the required skills test.  Class ratio is 1:6.

Completion Requirements:  Enter the water independently, travel at least 5 yards, bob 3 times then safely exit the water.  Glide on front at least 2 body lengths, roll to a back float for 3 seconds and recover to a vertical position.  (This can be done with support)

LEVEL 2 (6-13 years)

Swimmers will start to learn basic water exploration and swimming skills.  This class covers submersion under the water, floating & gliding on front & back, rhythmic breathing, safety & survival skills and front & back crawls at a beginner level.  Students receive certification after passing the required skills test.

Completion Requirements: Step from side into chest-deep water, move into a front float for 5 seconds, roll to back, float for 5 seconds then return to a vertical position.  Move into a back float for 5 seconds, roll to front then recover to a vertical position.  Push off and swim using combined arm and leg actions for 5 body lengths.  (You can assist with taking a breath)

LEVEL 3

(Must have completed level 2 or equivalent skills)

This class is designed to build upon skills learned at Levels 1 & 2.  The back crawl will be introduced and the front & back crawls will be perfected.  Students will learn to tread water.  Safety & survival skills will be expanded.  Students can receive certification after passing the required skills test.

Completion Requirements:  Jump into deep water, swim front crawl for 15 yards, maintain position by treading or floating for 30 seconds and swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards.

Parent and Child Aquatics

INFANT (6-18 months) & TODDLER (18-48 months)

This class for parent and child is designed to teach parents how to work safely and effectively with their infant to provide a safe environment, so that, he or she can develop water adjustment skills and have fun in the water.

Skill level and times are subject to change based on enrollment

Midnight Basketball .This summer, the City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department will offer a free Midnight Basketball League to boys and girls ages 12-17.  The program begins on June 14th and will end on August 17th.  Registration is now open and Volunteer Coaches are also needed. Games will be played on Friday nights from 9:00 p.m. – Midnight.

Trailblazers Summer Camps

Outdoor Recreation Program for Youth. The Trailblazers Outdoor Recreation Program will offer two free camps this summer for children ages 8-17.  Summer Session I will be from 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Monday and Wednesday) from June 11th – July 6th at the El Paso Garden Center,