Historical April–May 2007 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
YOUNG REMBRANDT’S SUMMER DRAWING CAMP The Lodge Des Peres, 1050 Des Peres Road 63131, is offering a drawing camp this summer! Young Rembrandt’s teaches children how to draw using an innovative step-by-step drawing method.
These classes impact the way children learn about art and the world around them. Young Rembrandt’s philosophy is one of teaching children the technical skills of drawing, empowering them to express their imagination, while improving their motor skills, patience levels, focus and ability to stay on task.
The kids just know it is FUN! For more information or to register call 314-835-6150. Minimum 5/Maximum 25 Days: Monday – Friday #4815 Ages 3 – 5, 8:45 – 9:30 a.m. #4816 Ages 6 – 12, 10 – 11:30 a.m. #4817 Ages 6 – 12, 12:30 – 2 p.m. Session: July 9 – 13 Inst.: Young Rembrandt Staff Loc.: The Lodge, Activity Room Cost: Ages 3 – 5, $30/Member; $32/Resident; $35/Non–Resident Ages 6 – 12, $58/Member; $60/ Resident; $67/Non–Resident
THE HOBBY QUEST: AVIATION CLUB The Lodge Des Peres, 1050 Des Peres Road 63131, is offering a Hobby Quest summer camp. Come fly with us! Build several model airplanes from scratch!
Each camper will learn to read model plans, work with metric rulers, make necessary calculations and distinguish between different hobby tools.
This high-flying course takes you outside to see your planes in motion.
In addition, you’ll learn about the history, aerodynamics, physics and properties of flight. You’ll even build and conduct weather and other aviation experiments.
Please visit our website at www.TheHobbyQuest. com for more detailed information. For more information or to register call 314-835-6150. Ages K – 6th grades. Day: Monday thru Friday Time: 8:30 am – 11:30 am Session: #4832 June 4-8 Inst.: The Hobby Quest Staff Loc.: The Lodge, Activity Room Cost: $145/Member, $153/ Resident, $167/Non-resident
MAD SCIENCE FULL DAY CAMP — 3,2,1 BLAST-OFF The Lodge Des Peres, 1050 Des Peres Road 63131, is offering a Mad Science Full Day Camp this summer.
This action packed week will focus solely on rockets and the physics of rocket flight.
After learning the model rocket safety code, campers will build ten different types of rockets and participate in the launching of 6 different rockets during the weeklong program. Children will be divided into three groups; altitude trackers, launch preparation and launchers for all rocket launches and will get the opportunity to try all three roles.
We recommend this camp for children ages 7-12 however younger children enjoy it as well with a little more help from fellow campers or instructors. Minimum 12/Maximum 20 Ages: 7 – 12 Days: Monday – Friday Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Session: #4961 June 11 – 15 Instructors: Mad Science Staff Loc.: The Lodge, Activity Room Cost: $210/Member; $220/ Resident; $240/Non-Resident
MAD SCIENCE CAMP, HALF DAY — NASA: JOURNEY INTO OUTER SPACE The Lodge Des Peres, 1050 Des Peres Road 63131, is offering a Mad Science Half Day Camp this summer.
From our Earth’s atmosphere to the outer reaches of our solar system, this hands-on program for children ages 5-12 sends them on a quest for exploration! Comets, planets, stars and more are all waiting to be discovered. Learn about the four forces of flight, the challenges of space travel and participate in a rocket launch! For more information or to register call 314-835-6150. Minimum 12/Maximum 20 Ages: 5 – 12 Days: Monday – Friday Time: 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Session: #4962 June 25 – 29 Instructor: Mad Science Staff Loc.: The Lodge, Activity Room Cost: $138/Member; $145/ Resident; $158/Non-Resident
IMAGINE TOMORROW COMPUTER CAMP The Lodge Des Peres, 1050 Des Peres Road 63131, is offering a computer camp this summer! Imagine Tomorrow teaches more than just computers; every class brings new experiences designed to teach our young students how to think creatively, express their ideas, and apply the skills they are learning to solve problems and accomplish their goals. Every class combines interactive video and software in a proprietary format that allows children to work in a group setting, yet advance at their own pace; one computer per child.
This course is designed for children 3 – 7 years. For more information or to register call 314-835-6150. Days: Monday – Friday #5227 12:30- 2 pm, June 25–29 #5234 2- 3:30 pm, June 25-29 #5228 12:30 – 2 pm, July 23-27 #5235 2 – 3:30 pm, July 23-27 Inst.: Computer Bryte Kids Staff Loc.: The Lodge, Activity Room Cost: $189/Member, $198/ Resident, $216/Non-resident
DANCE AND CHEER CAMP The Lodge Des Peres, 1050 Des Peres Road 63131, is offering a cheerleading camp this summer! DANCE, CHEER, KICK and JUMP in this fun camp! Campers, ages 5-12, enjoy dance routines, cheers, spirit crafts, and dance parties every day! Dance routines include hip hop, jazz, pom-pon, and kick.
The latest dance moves, jumps, chants, and cheer technique are taught by experienced instructors.
There is a daily allcamp performance to show off new skills to parents and friends! Dance and Cheer camp is perfect for kids who love to groove! Everyone receives a camp t-shirt. For more information or to register call 314-835-6150. Days: Monday – Friday Time: 8:30 – 11: 30 am Session: # 4808 June 18 – 22 Instructors: Ultimate Potential Fitness Staff Loc.: The Lodge Activity Room Cost: $80/Member; $84/ Resident; $92/Non-resident
KID’S COMEDY CAMP The Lodge Des Peres, 1050 Des Peres Road 63131, is offering a comedy camp this summer! Funny how much fun you can have when you’re learning to be funny! Learn comedy by doing it at Kid’s Comedy Camp! You’ll master the secrets of stand-up, sketch and improv comedy as well as theatrics. At the end of the week you’ll display your newly enhanced focus, creativity, confidence, teamwork, performance skills and sense of humor in a show for family and friends on Friday, July 20 from 11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m. For more information or to register call 314-835-6150. Minimum 5/Maximum 20 Ages: 6 – 14 Days: Monday – Friday Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Session: #4813 July 16 – 20 Instructor: Jeff Lefton and Staff Loc.: The Lodge, Activity Room Cost: $115/Member; $121/ Resident; $132/Non-Resident
PUPPET THEATER CAMP The Lodge Des Peres, 1050 Des Peres Road 63131, is offering a puppet camp this summer! Looking for a fun camp?
In Puppet Theater camp, kids make puppets they get to keep out of simple materials.
They will choose a story, adapt it, and work with their peers to make props and sets.
The camp culminates with the campers putting on a puppet show for their families and friends on Friday, August 3 at 10:45 am.
If your child enjoys playing with puppets, arts & crafts, or stories, they’ll have a great time in this camp! For more information or to register call 314-835-6150. Ages: 5 – 10 Days: Monday – Friday Time: 8:30 – 11:30 am #4814 July 30- August 3 Instructor: Jeff Lefton and Staff Loc.: The Lodge, Activity Room Cost: $125/Member; $131/ Resident; $143/Non-Resident
CAMP TINY TOTS Des Peres Parks and Recreation is offering Camp Tiny Tots this summer! Get ready, get set for arts and crafts, games, playground fun, water days and more at our camp for 3-5 years olds. Children must be toilet trained and 3 years old by June 1, 2006. Morning camp is geared for three and four year olds who are first time campers. Afternoon camp is geared for the experienced four and five year olds. Nutritious snacks will be shared.
There is no camp held July 4; the price reflects this change. For more information or to register call 314-835-6150. Min. 10/ Max. 20 campers. Days: Monday – Friday Instructors: Des Peres Camp Staff Loc.: Des Peres City Hall, 12325 Manchester Rd, Activity Room B Cost: Call for info.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, April–May 2007.
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Archival transcription note: Camp Tiny Tots prints June 1 2006 age cutoff in 2007 issue; original year retained.
Original source: SD_Times2007_04.pdf, printed page(s) 6; PDF page(s) 6.
