3/8/2005
Chattanooga Parks, Recreation, Arts & Culture Department announces its summer camp programs for 2005. Some of the camps are registering now while others start registration April 1st. Details are below. Activities range from arts & crafts, zoo education, field trips, performing arts, tennis instruction, and visits from special guests. Parents with children who have special needs can learn about "Camp Spectrum".
Kidz Recreation Kamp
For ages 6 12
9-week Summer Program (May 31 July 29)
14 Kidz Kamp Locations available throughout the city this summer.
Cost: $125 for 9-weeks. Lunch and snacks included.
Cost does not include field trips.
Camp is on Mondays Fridays from 8am 5:30pm each day.
Call Kidz Kamp Coordinator Kim Battle at 643-6052
Registration begins April 1st; first come, first serve. (Camps fill quickly).
For Kidz Kamp locations, Click Here.
Teen Kamp
For ages 13 15
9-week summer program (May 31 July 29)
Campsite is based at Avondale Recreation Center.
Cost: $125 for 9-weeks. Lunch and snacks included.
Cost does not include field trips.
Camp is on Mondays Fridays from 8am 5:30pm each day.
Call Kidz Kamp Coordinator Kim Battle at 643-6052
Registration begins April 1st; first come, first serve. (Camps fill quickly).
Champions Junior Tennis Camp
At Champions Club Tennis Complex at Rivermont Park
3-day camps
For ages 6 and up (Children will be grouped according to skill levels)
Cost is $100 for 3-days.
Held each day from 9:00am 3:00pm
Contact: Orlando Lourenco at 870-4406
Registering Now
Chattanooga Zoo Education Camp
1-week camps in June and July.
For ages 3 14
Cost varies depending on camp.
Contact: Leslie Davidson at 697-1387 or email chattanoogazooed@yahoo.com
Registering Now
Summer Whitewater Kayaking Camps
By Outdoor Chattanooga/OutVenture
Campsite is based at the Greenway Farm in Hixson
Beginner and Intermediate Kayaking Camps in June & July
Participants will enjoy 5 full days of kayaking.
Camps will involve 2 to 4 overnight stays.
Kayaking Equipment, Camping Gear, and most food provided.
Call 842-6629 or email outventure@outdoorchattanooga.com
Registering Now.
Camp Spectrum
Award winning camp
For children with special needs and their siblings.
Campsite is based at the Chattanooga Zoo
Extremely Me for ages 13 18 on May 31 June 3; 9am 3pm each day
Extremely Me II for ages 11 15 on July 5 8; 9am 3pm each day
ZooAbility for ages 6 10 on June 20 25; 9am 2pm each day
Cost is $60 per child.
Campers will enjoy feeding the animals, crafts, games, field trips, swimming, music, dance basketball, football, and field games.
Volunteers needed!
Contact: Susan Crisp at 697-1345 or email: crisp_s@mail.chattanooga.gov
Partnership with Chattanooga Zoo and Friends of Special Children.
Registering Now..
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In partnership with AVA (Association for Visual Artists)
Summer Art Camp
June July at Wyatt Recreation Center
Session I Viva La Color: June 6 10 for ages 4 & 5;
Session II Wild & Crazy: June 13 17 for ages 6, 7, & 8;
Session III Action & Adventure: June 20 24 for ages 9,10, & 11;
Session IV Land and Sea: June 27 July 1 for ages 6, 7, & 8
Session V Me, Me, Me: July 11 15 for ages 9, 10, 11
Session VI Reel-Expressions: July 18 22 for ages 12 & 13
Exciting art activities will include drawing, painting, found art sculpture, collage,
book-making, and film making.
Cost for the sessions vary. Limited spaces available in each camp.
Please call 265-4282 for details. Registering Now!
Kidz Kamp Locations:
Brainerd Recreation Complex
425-3600
1010 North Moore Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37411
Carver Recreation Complex
.. 697-1280
600 N. Orchard Knob, Chattanooga, TN 37406
East Chattanooga Recreation Center
697-1281
2409 Dodson Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37406
Eastdale Recreation Center
.. 697 1289
1312 Moss Dr. Chattanooga, TN 37411
East Lake Recreation Center
867 4498
3601 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37407
Glenwood Recreation Center
697 1284
2610 Glenwood Dr. Chattanooga, TN 37404
Howard High School
... 209 5868
2500 South Market, Chattanooga,TN 37408
John A. Patten
.. 825 5955
3202 Kelleys Ferry Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37419
North Chattanooga Recreation Center
. 757-5447
406 May St., Chattanooga, TN 37405
Shepherd Complex
855 2697
2124 Shepherd Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37421
South Chattanooga Recreation Complex
. 425-3550
1150 West 40th St., Chattanooga, TN 37409
Tyner/East Brainerd Recreation Center
855-2664
6900 Ty-Hi Dr., Chattanooga, TN 37421
Washington Hills Recreation Center
... 855 2679
4628 Oakwood Dr., Chattanooga,TN 37416
Wyatt Recreation Center
...... 757 5443
406 Colville St., Chattanooga, TN 37405
Teen Kamp: Avondale Recreation Center
.697 1277
1305 Dodson ave. Chattanooga, TN 37406
