Camp round 'em up - Short Stuff - summer camps - Directory

Girls' Life, June-July, 2003

Looking to go to camp this summer? We've rounded up some way outta-the-ordinary camps. So grab a s'more, and check it out!

Fashion Camp USA

Teen fashionistas learn more than a fierce catwalk. Fitness, nutrition, hair and makeup are a few daily features meant to build on each girl's style and confidence. Where 'n' when? Washington, D.C., July 28-Aug. 1 or Aug. 4-8 How much? $750 Get in touch: www.fashioncamp.biz

Power Chord Academy

Wanna start a band, make a slammin' music vid or meet a real rock star? You can. This camp brings training, jam sessions and mystery celeb guests to young musicians. Where 'n' when? Chicago, June 22-28; Los Angeles, July 20-26 How much? $1,095 Get in touch: www.powerchordacademy.com

The Young Chicago Critics Camp

Attention, film buffs! If you're all Hollywood starry-eyed, this camp should be a real thumbs up for you. Write movie reviews, and produce and film your own mini-movie. Where 'n' when? Chicago, June 23-July 3 How much? $225 Get in touch: www.cicff.org

Smithsonian Summer Camp

School field trips can be a snore, so why consider spending a second of summer in a museum? Because here, exploring museums is an adventure with science experiments, clay animation, a mystery theater and more. Where 'n' when? Washington, D.C., weeklong sessions, June through July. How much? $228, half-day campers; $408, full-time Get in touch: www.smithsonianassociates.org

Maui Surfer Girls

How 'bout going total Blue Crush? Besides surfing, activities include yoga, arts and crafts, and wind-surfing. So hit the sand, soak up some rays, and scream, "Aloha!" Where 'n' when? West Maui, Hawaii, June 29-July 10 or July 19-30 How much? $2,300 Get in touch: www.mauisurfergirls.com