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 Kelley’s 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