SUMMER CAMP LISTING

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WHIZ BANG SCIENCE PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS, Palmer Hall at Colorado College, Colorado Springs; Paul Kuerbis and Judy Hawkins, co- directors. A two-week morning class featuring hands-on exploratory science activities focusing on patterns, systems and connections. For children entering grades 1-7, 9 to 11:30 a.m., July 22 to Aug. 2, limited scholarships available. Contact Judy Hawkins by April 5; call 389-6146.

YMCA CAMP CHIEF OURAY, Granby; Trueman Hoffmeister, director. Traditional camp programs to help children grow in spirit, mind and body. Coed for ages 8-16; one-, two- and three-week sessions, June- August. Contact Trueman Hoffmeister; mail to P.O. Box 648, Granby 80446; call (970) 887-2152, Ext. 4174; fax (303) 449-6781; or e-mail chiefouray@aol.com. Operated by YMCA of the Rockies, Granby.

YMCA CAMP JACKSON, Rye. Gives campers the opportunity to challenge themselves and build leadership within the YMCA tradition. Coed for ages 7-17; one-week sessions, June 23-Aug. 9. Contact Douglas Lauritzen; mail to 700 N. Albany Ave., Pueblo 81003; call (719) 543- 5151; fax (719) 543-7960; or go online to www.campjackson.com. Operated by YMCA of Pueblo.

YMCA OF THE PIKES PEAK REGION, 18 locations. Ages 5-12 (through age 16 downtown). Offers a safe, fun summer experience while learning new skills and developing positive values; programs include science, animal care, cooking, sports, theater, arts, woodworking and cheerleading. Contacts: Briargate, 282-9622; Downtown, 473-9622; Garden Ranch, 593-9622; Fountain Valley, 382-1561; Tri-Lakes, 481- 8728; or go online to www.ppymca.org.

SPORTS CAMPS

Numerous organizations provide summer sports camps. Here are just a few:

AIR ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL HOOP CAMP, U.S. Air Force Academy. Fundamentals of basketball for students entering grades 2-9, June 10- 13, boys camp 8 a.m. to noon, girls camp 1 to 5 p.m. Call 472-1295, Ext. 111 for boys camp; call 594-9292, Ext. 249 or 472-1295, Ext. 134 (leave message) for girls camp.

AIR FORCE FALCON SPORTS CAMPS, U.S. Air Force Academy. Offers boarder and commuter camps in swimming, volleyball and wrestling, ages 10-18; track/cross country, ages 13-18; baseball, basketball, cheerleading, diving, football, golf, gymnastics (girls only), hockey, lacrosse (boys only), soccer, tennis. One-week sessions, June 10-14, June 17-21 and June 24-28. For ages 8-18 unless otherwise noted. Boarders must be at least 12. Call 333-2116 for specific dates or an application.

ATHLETES IN ACTION, Ponderosa Campground in Larkspur; Stephen Burak, director. A wrestling camp that stresses a biblical perspective on athletic competition. Five-day session, June 9-3 for first- through twelfth-graders. Call 593-8200.

CAMP LYNMAR 2002, Lynmar Racquet & Health Club, Colorado Springs; Donna Driscoll, director. Offers tennis, racquetball, volleyball, basketball, baseball, football, and arts and crafts for children ages 5-12. Eight sessions: June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26 and July 29-Aug. 2. Contact Donna Driscoll by April 1; call 598-7075.