Specialty Camps 2008

On the Write Page (July 7, 14, and 21, 2008) Calling all writers, photographers and design artists!  Come be a part of this new exciting interactive reporting and newspaper design camp. Topics will include:  Interview Secrets, Writing So Readers Read On, Design and Page Layout, Photography Tips, Content Planning and Story Ideas.  No experience is necessary.  Showcase your creativity and learn about the news biz! Who:   Girls Ages 11 - 17 When: Mondays, July 7, 14, and 21 Time: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Please bring a sack dinner each evening)  Where:  Council Service Center Board Room 101 E. Wheeler Ave., Arcadia Fee:   $85.00.  Cost includes the Write Now Focus book. Capacity:   Minimum 15 girls, maximum 25 New! Bloomin' Beauties (July 9, 12, 16 and 23, 2008) This exciting new day camp is perfect for all aspiring green thumbs.  Among other activities, girls will experiment with different gardening methods and spend a day helping maintain the natural wilderness at Monrovia Canyon Park.  Along the way, girls will earn the “Plant Life” Interest Project Award.  (This camp is held in the early evening; no extended care available.) Who:   Girls Ages 11 - 17 When: Wednesdays, July 9, 16 and 23 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Please bring a sack dinner each evening)  Saturday, July 12 (Monrovia Canyon Park) 8:15 a.m. - 12: 15 p.m.  Where:  Camp Mariposa 615 Mariposa Dr., Altadena Fee:   $112.00 Capacity:   Minimum 15 girls, maximum 25 Links:  Girls will complete the Plant Life Interest Project Award  Art Attack!  (July 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2008) Come one! Come all to Art Attack! Try your artistic hand at a new art medium each day! This is the time to dabble in everything from Quilting, Mask making, Clay Sculpting, Jewelry Making, Painting, Drawing, and a few surprises.  So, join us for creative, fun-filled Thursdays! Who:  Girls Ages 11 -17  When:  Thursdays, July 10, 17, 24, and 31  Time:  3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Please bring a sack dinner each evening)  Where:   Camp Mariposa 615 Mariposa Dr., Altadena Fee:  $112.00   Capacity:  Minimum 15 girls, maximum 25   Domestic Goddess (July 21-25, 2008) A week for girls who love to express their creativity in the kitchen, or with a sewing machine.  Have you ever wondered how to do needlepoint or embroidery?  Then this is the camp for you!  Goddesses will end the week by preparing a meal fit for kings and queens—your parents! Who:   Girls Ages 11 - 17 When: July 21 - 25 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Extended hours available: 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.                                 & 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.   Where:  St. Luke Hall, Temple City Fee:   $140.00 $25.00 for extended hours in morning; $25.00 for extended hours in evening.  Capacity:   Minimum 10 girls, maximum 20   Horsin’ Around  (Session I: August 4-8, 2008;  Session II: August 18-22, 2008) A day camp for horse lovers!  With the aid of qualified instructors, each girl will groom and saddle, lead and tie, and learn about breeds, diseases and feed for horses.  Every day includes riding instruction and a trail ride. Campers will finish the week with a Gymkana to show off what they have learned! Who:   Girls Ages 11 - 17 (Girls entering fourth grade and older in the fall can attend Horsin' Around) When: Session I:  August 4-8 Session II: August 18-22  Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Extended hours available: 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.                                 & 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Where:  Bonelli Park Equestrian Center, San Dimas  Fee:   $325.00 $25.00 for extended hours in morning; $25.00 for extended hours in evening.  Capacity:   Minimum 10 girls, maximum 20