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• farm experience,
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• sailing, scuba diving
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• outdoor leadership,
mountaineering
• day/resident camps
• fine arts, enrichment
Falcon Camp

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Camp experience enriches lives, changes the world

Camp provides children with a com-
munity of caring adults, who nurture
experiential education that results in
self-respect and appreciation for human
value. All of the outcomes - self-identi-
ty, self-worth, self-esteem, leadership,
and self-respect - build personal compe-
tencies. These personal competencies
are reflected in the four “C’s” of the
camp community: compassion, contri-
bution, commitment, and character! For
years, campers’ parents have reported
that when their children return home
from camp they are more caring, under-
stand the importance of giving, are more
equipped to stand up for what they
know is right and are willing to be more
responsible. These are the qualities that
will help build a successful nation and
a civil society.
Children are at less risk at camp
where they have a sense of community,
develop intergenerational relationships,
and learn through first-hand experi-
ences. Trained, caring adult role models
help children feel loved, capable and
included. Camp provides children with
a safe, supervised, positive environ-
ment, which helps children grow.
Camp Professionals have enormous
power in conveying simple teachable
moments. Special moments of passing
experiences touched by the human spir-
Solon Center for the Arts
it. These fleeting moments of time build
three significant values that are reflect- appreciation for the qualities required nections to our physical world. Most significantly, although the experi-
ed in the benefits campers receive. to protect the fragile relationships need- Campers realize the need to protect not ence itself is often fleeting, our impact
ACA values people. The moments ed to protect these relationships. only one another, but also the environ- on the human spirit lasts a lifetime.
that result in the camp experience ACA values the natural world. We ment in which they live. Our intent is to Children who attend camp develop con-
repeatedly express the value of people. seek and appreciate what is real, gen- preserve and share that legacy with the nections with the world.
We demonstrate that value through uine, and non-artificial. In seeking next generation. We never underestimate the simplest
respect, honesty, caring, and sharing. those qualities in people as well as in Finally, ACA values a sense of contri- lesson or the briefest wink of time. It
Through the camp experience, young the actual world, we foster understand- bution. Our contributions are both obvi- may be a star in someone’s horizon for
people learn to understand the strength ing of the importance of human connec- ous and subtle. The benefits of our work all eternity. (American Camp
of mankind. They also develop an tions for survival and of the critical con- are both immediate and slow to emerge. Association)

WEST GEAUGA RECREATIONAL COUNCIL JORDAN CENTER

DAY CAMP
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
and
DANCE
Over 20 years of dance education
West
Middle School Camp 6th-8th Grade
Hours: 9:00-3:00 • Monday-Friday — Offering —
Geauga • Five Two-Week Long Sessions, June 13th thru Aug. 19th
Recreation • Extended Care 7-9 am and 3-6pm Pre-School • Pre-K • Jazz • Lyrical
Council •
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Located Next to West Geauga Middle School
Activities Include: Swimming in Heated Pool
Contemporary • Tap • Ballet • Pointe
Hip Hop • Acro • Adult Class

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ACADEMIC FUN & FITNESS CAMP
“The Unschool Camp”
Held at Lakeland Community College,
Kirtland, OH
Contact: Carole Richards,
Executive Director
Creative Education Institute
120 North Main Street
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
(440) 914-0200
E-mail: caroler@unschoolcamp.org
Web site: www.unschoolcamp.org
This unusual “unschool” camp com-
bines fun and socialization with basic
academic skills, and creates an aware-
ness of the arts and sciences. It serves
the unique needs of children with learn-
ing differences. The purpose of the
camp is fun, self-confidence, learning,
and socialization. Campers ages 6 to 18
participate in the many camp activities.
The Teen Leader group includes
campers ages 14 to 18 that are ready for
more responsibility.
Academic Fun & Fitness Camp
campers learn systematic reading and
math. Afternoons include theater arts,
science, poetry, sports, and social activ-
ities. The specially trained and experi-
enced counselors understand the needs
of children with learning differences.
Lunch and before- and after-camp care
is included for full day campers.
Teen Leadership campers are provid-
ed with academics at their skill levels in
addition to leadership, life, and social
skills programming. Trained counselors
work with the teens to develop the
leadership skills to work together as a
group, and as individual leaders. “Teen
Leaders” lead young campers by plan-
ning and leading weekly recreation and
other activities. Camp provides teens
with a fun, stimulating, and safe envi-
ronment to expand minds, physical
ability, creativity, independence, self-
confidence and social skills.
Camp is held from June 13 to July 22.
The camp is for children with ADHD,
dyslexia, autism, CD, SLD, TBI, MD,
and others. Fees for all day camp are
$2,200; half day is $1,200.
The camp qualifies for Autism
Scholarship Program funding. Camper
to staff ratio is 5:1. More information is
available on our Web site,
www.unschoolcamp.org. To apply, call
(440) 914-0200 or e-mail Carole
Richards at caroler@unschoolcamp.org.
ANN’S CHILD CENTER, INC.
5188 Chillicothe Road
South Russell, OH 44022
(440) 338-4499
Administrator: Ann Mezak
Ann’s Child Center in South Russell
offers a summer program that is
designed to accommodate the needs of
busy, working families. Unique, stimu-
lating programs for infants, toddlers,
preschoolers, and school-age children
up to age 12 are available in all of our
state-of-the-art, fully air conditioned
classrooms. The family friendly envi-
ronment promotes emotional, social,
physical and intellectual growth
through meeting personal needs with
positive guidance, activities, and
respect.
Flexibility is the key for parents in
our summer program. Full-time, part-
time and drop-in programs are available
on a weekly basis. Weekly themes
encompass the program with theme
activities in arts and crafts, music, com-
puter, science and a variety of other
hands-on activities. Professional stadi-
ums, museums, parks and the Zoo are a
few of the adventurous field trips
included in the summer program. The
fun-filled summer includes exciting
and entertaining visitors. Outdoor
sports and games are planned daily in
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Falcon Camp
our spacious fenced-in playground with
age appropriate equipment for toddlers
through schoolagers.
During the school year, Ann’s Child
Center provides infant care, child care
with preschool included for toddlers
and preschoolers, as well as before- and
after-care for school-aged children.
Busing is available for before and after
school to all Kenston, Chagrin Falls and
Newbury schools as well as Westwood
School in the West Geauga District.
Find out more about how Ann’s
Child Center can provide your child a
summer or year-round safe and enjoy-
able fun, learning experience, please
call (440) 338-4499 or stop in for a visit.
No appointment is necessary.
BAINBRIDGE EQUESTRIAN CENTER
9889 Bainbridge Road
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
(440) 543-9323
Fax: (440) 543-0323
www.bainbridgeequstriancenter.com
karenbechorses@windstream.net
Bainbridge Equestrian Center,
designed by owner/trainer Karen Brown
to “provide clients with ultimate cus-
tomer care with customized programs at
affordable rates.”
Summer Fun Horse Camp: For chil-
dren 4-16. Half day sessions 9 a.m. to
noon, $175 (now only $149). Full day
sessions 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $299 (now
only $255). Morning devoted to tacking,
riding lessons and horse care.
Afternoons feature more fun horse
activities, industry professionals, and
swimming twice weekly at the
Wembley Club. Daily lunches includ-
ed. Friday highlights a horse show with
awards and a family picnic. Pre-paid
registrations receive a 15 percent dis-
count until March 31, 2011.
Training/Lesson/Bulk Programs: 12-
to 48-week lesson or training packages.
Group, semiprivate and private lessons
offered. Bulk package pricing permits
you to conveniently and inexpensively
make your own schedule and ride more
often. Rates start at only $20.00 per les-
son, on your own horse or one of
B.E.C.’s great lesson horses. Fifteen per-
cent discount on registrations until
March 31, 2011. New Training/Boarding
Package $450.
Boarding: Self-care from $159.00
(private 6-stall barn); full care from
$389.00 per month. Specific boarding
programs discounted 15 percent. Turn
out and stall cleaning six days a week.
Feeding three times daily. Barn hours
are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Owner/operator/
trainer lives on premises. Nightly health
and security check provided.
Fifty-two acres include 15 acres of
fenced pastures, trails, cross-country
jump field, two outdoor arenas, one
sand (75'x195') and one limestone
(100'x190'); and a state-of-the-art indoor
arena (80'x180'). B.E.C.’s rubber matted
10'x12' and 12'x12' stalls have yoke
gates and some have attached private
turnout paddocks. As a convenience to
our clientele, B.E.C. accepts Visa,
Mastercard, Amex and Discover.
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BEAUMONT SCHOOL
Discover Your Strengths. Discover You!
Artistic Expressions
Contact: Mary Tinker Amjad ’86
(216) 321-2954 ext. 313
mamjad@beaumontschool.org
Girls entering grades 4-9 are invited
to explore three exciting programs pre-
sented by Beaumont School this sum-
mer: Artistic Expressions for budding
innovators and artists; Footprints for
girls entering the eighth grade interested
in leadership and addressing issues; and
Beaumont Blue Streak Athletic Clinics
for girls who want to learn a new sport
or improve their athletic skills and abil-
ities.
Artistic Expressions offers campers
hands-on creativity in the culinary arts,
fashion design, fine arts and more. Each
two-week session culminates with “The
Finishing Act,” an arts festival extrava-
ganza that celebrates campers’ unique
gifts and artistic expressions.
Girls entering the 8th grade are wel-
come to expand their horizons with
leadership training and team building
with Footprints. This interdisciplinary
program offers girls a chance to gain an
awareness of issues and implement
change while writing, inventing and
inspiring...so one day they can change
the world!
Student athletes from beginners to
experts can participate in the Beaumont
Blue Streak Athletic Clinics to learn
new techniques or hone practiced ones
in cross country/track, basketball, soft-
ball and volleyball. An expert coaching
staff offers instruction in this session for
campers to brush up on and improve
skills, and be evaluated by Beaumont
coaches while having fun and making
new friends.
From culinary arts to cross country
and team-building to track, Beaumont
School’s programs offer a broad spec-
trum of summertime fun!
Contact Mary Tinker Amjad ’86 at
(216) 321-2954, ext. 210 or at mam-
jad@beaumontschool.org.
Falcon Horse Camp
BLUE STREAK SPORTS CAMPS
440-287-7644
www.bluestreakcamps.com
The Blue Streak All-Sports Camp is
held for boys and girls ages 4 to 13,
beginning June 13 for eight consecutive
weeks at Ursuline College in Pepper
Pike. The camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3
p.m. Monday through Friday.
Cost is just $199 per week if your
child attends camp five weeks or less, or
$159 per week if he or she attends six
weeks or more. Campers may attend any
combination of the eight weeks. Early
drop-off at 7:30 a.m. and late pickup at
5:45 p.m. are available. With a ratio of
seven campers to every one staff mem-
ber, the focus continues to be on safety,
fun and personalized attention. Special
emphasis is placed on sportsmanship,
fair play, learning and skill improve-
ment, and not on winning and losing.
The camp features a flexible approach
to the needs of both campers and their
families. Parents with varying or rigid
work schedules will find an accommo-
dating staff eager to please under any
circumstance.
Blue Streak will also conduct the
Daniel Gibson Basketball Camps and
Cleveland Indians Baseball Camps at
various local locations. Both camps are
for both boys and girls and feature out-
standing instruction as well as plenty of
autographs and fun!!
For more information on any of these
camps, please call (440) 287-7644 or
check out bluestreakcamps.com.
EXCEL & EXPLORE
SUMMER DAY CAMP
7060 Woodland Avenue
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
(440) 247-6030
Ask about Summer Camp scholarships!
Talk about fun, elementary students
Excel & Explore in the summer of 2011.
Fun is what happens on and off site
during the Excel & Explore Summer Day
Camp which has two very important
goals. To have fun while exploring and
excelling academically. In addition, it
provides breakfast and lunch through
the Ohio Department of Education.
Families on a limited income can
request special payment plans or make
special arrangements.
The campers from Excel & Explore
visit many other surrounding camps,
parks and recreation centers. The camp
has visited the Geauga YMCA, Lake
Farm Parks, and Lake in the Woods
Horseback riding camp. Campers also
take part in art and music adventures
through Young Audiences, the Rainey
Institute and other special instructors.
Each summer new activities are added,
and some activities are just so much fun
we just have to repeat. This gives each
student a variety of activities and sur-
roundings in which to explore!
Then, this special summer camp is
set up to Excel-‘erate’ reading and math
levels while having fun and sharing
experiences. This special curriculum is
prepared by Kenston teachers and staff
from the Excel & Explore Program. By
spending the first part of the day on new
ways to experience math and reading
the students will either retain the same
reading level or increase to higher levels
during this seven-week program over
the summer. There has also been an
additional off-site science camp that
teaches students about the environment.
It’s all about balance.
Join us, lets excel and explore with
friends from the Kenston School
District!
SUMMER RIDING CAMP
CHEAPER THAN DAY CARE & MORE FUN
CHAGRIN VALLEY FARMS
9250 E. Washington Street in Bainbridge
Whether your child has no experience with
horses or is an advanced rider, they will
enjoy riding and learning horse care
with an emphasis on safety.
Weeklong camp ages 4-16
June through August.
Call (440) 543-7233 or
www.ChagrinValleyFarms.com
CAMP ASBURY
www.campasbury.org
Rev. William Graham, Director
(330) 569-3171
info@campasbury.org
Grow roots and branches at Camp
Asbury: Every child should have the
chance to experience the forest and play
among the trees. This summer Camp
Asbury invites you to come to the
woods for fun and adventure. Camp
Asbury’s 450 acres of woods, wetlands
and meadows invite exploration.
Experience the woods as a place of
refreshment, wonder, connectedness
and fun. Marvel at the trees around you.
Reach for the sky. Discover that you can
depend on God to provide you with the
essentials for growth — right where you
are.
Camp Asbury’s Summer 2011 theme
is “Faith Like Trees.” Let the Word of
God take root and grow within you. Tap
into the value of living outdoors with a
small group of peers under the supervi-
sion of trained and talented college-
aged counselors. Stretch. Grow. Branch
out.
Camp Asbury offers: Resident camp
for grades 1-12, seven one-week ses-
sions, June 12 to July 29. Day camp for
grades 1-6, seven one-week session,
June13 to July 29.
For program information visit our
Web site at www.campasbury.org.
Register online or contact Rev. William
Graham, Director, at (330) 569-3171 or
info@campasbury.org.
Camp Asbury, located within a one-
hour drive of greater Cleveland, Akron,
and Youngstown, in northern Portage
County, operates as a ministry of the
United Methodist Church and is accred-
ited by the American Camp Association.
Campers from all Christian commu-
nions and campers with no church con-
nection are invited to participate.
Camp Asbury Summer Camp 2011
Preview and Open House dates: Sunday,
Feb. 13, 2-6 p.m. and Sunday, April 3
from 2-6 p.m.
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CAMP GAN ISRAEL
5570 Harper Road
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 498-9533
ganizzy@solonchabad.com
Stefani Apple, director
Camp Gan Izzy offers a great summer
experience for children grades K-4 and
a fantastic cooking camp for campers
entering grades 5-7.
Our camp is noted for the dedicated
counselors who care for your children
with the utmost care and personal atten-
tion, during the variety of activities
including swimming, trips, arts & crafts,
sports and unique electives.
Sessions run from June 20 to July 29,
2011, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Optional lunch programs are available
as well as early drop off and extended
care.
Come for one week or sign up for all
six weeks but don’t miss out. Call
Miriam Greenberg or Stefani Apple
today at (440) 498-9533 for your early
bird price or e-mail ganizzy@solonch-
abad.com.
CAMP PATHFINDER
Est. 1914
Source Lake, Algonquin Park ON
www.camppathfinder.com
Since 1914, Camp Pathfinder has
offered boys the finest residential sum-
mer camp experience. Located on
Pathfinder Island, Source Lake, in the
heart of world-famous Algonquin Park,
Ontario, Pathfinder is all about exciting
sports and wilderness canoe trips.
The camp’s owners, Glenn Arthurs
and Mike Sladden, attended Pathfinder
themselves as boys and counselors.
Today, they continue the traditions that
attract families from 15 states in the
U.S., 4 Canadian provinces and 7 over-
seas countries.
“At Pathfinder, we live in a close
community of friendship and adven-
ture,” said Sladden, who serves as the
camp director. “Our campers discover
the rewards of being in a spectacular
natural setting. We’re beautifully rustic,
without distractions from phones, com-
puters and iPods. The camp thrives on
the Pathfinder traditions of teamwork
and leadership. And, campers love our
adventure activities.”
Pathfinder offers Red Cross swim-
ming, ecology, ropes course, canoeing,
kayaking, trail and mountain biking,
sailing, archery, woods and survival
skills, arts, and athletics.
Trippers in Pathfinder’s trademark
red wood-canvas canoes cruise the 3,000
square miles of Algonquin. Older boys
venture down wild rivers across Ontario
and Quebec. Trips range from 2 to 25
days, including Temagami, Kipawa, Lake
Superior, Western Ontario, Quebec, and
rivers to James Bay.
Sladden says the expert, highly
trained staff of 70 counselors provide a
crucial 1:2 ratio that ensures individual
attention for every boy. The staff is
developed from the camper ranks
through multi-year apprenticeships.
Chosen for their skills and personality,
Pathfinder counselors guide and
encourage the next generation.
Only 100 boys ages 7-16 are accom-
modated in each session. Standard
Pathfinder sessions are 3½ weeks and 7
weeks for ages 8-16. A special 1-week
session is available for new boys ages 7-
8. An excellent 2-week session is con-
ducted several times each summer for
first-time boys ages 8-12.
Camp Pathfinder is accredited by the
Ontario Camping Association and a
member of the Canadian Camps Assoc-
iation.
CANADIAN ADVENTURE CAMP
Adventure Island
Temagami, Ontario, Canada
(800) 966-1406
www.canadianadventurecamp.com
Contact: Justin Gerson
Canadian Adventure Camp is situat-
ed on beautiful Adventure Island, Lake
Temagami, in the wilderness lakes
region of northern Ontario.
The camp offers four main programs
for children ages 5 to 17, including a
traditional general camping program
and three specialized programs offering
either gymnastics, trampoline use or
water skiing. Campers choose their own
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daily programs from over 35 exciting
camp activities such as windsurfing,
giant water slides, sailing, canoeing,
kayaking, climbing walls, theatre,
music, arts and crafts.
All programs are geared for beginners
to experts. A mature, safety-conscious
staff has a minimum age of 19. Campers
and staff come from many parts of the
world.
For more information on the
Canadian Adventure Camp, contact
Justin Gerson.
CHAGRIN VALLEY FARMS
9250 Washington Street
Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023
(440) 543-7233
www.ChagrinValleyFarms.com
Chagrin Valley Farms offers a great
way to enjoy summer — combining the
physical exercise of riding and caring
for horses with the mental challenge of
competing in a horse show and the fun
of meeting new friends. Give your child
a great summer experience by register-
ing for summer horseback riding camp
at Chagrin Valley Farms in Bainbridge.
Summer campers, ages 4 and up, will
enjoy riding lessons on quality horses,
horse care instruction from experienced
adult instructors and an exceptional
equestrian facility.
Chagrin Valley Farms’ supervised
program is structured in half-day or
full-day sessions for one or more weeks
running from June through August.
Beginner riders will learn basic riding
skills, horsemanship, horse care and
barn safety, while more advanced stu-
dents will have a chance to polish their
equitation and horsemanship skills.
During the week, students will also
bathe a horse, bond with other horse-
loving kids and learn about the world of
horses.
Each Friday during camp, riders can
invite friends and family to watch them
perform and demonstrate their newly
acquired horsemanship skills in a fun
horse show and grooming contest.
Children take home treasured prize rib-
bons and wonderful camp memories
from an active and fun-filled week.
Recognized as one of the finest riding
lesson facilities in the area since 1982,
Chagrin Valley Farms is the leader in
riding instruction. The farm features
two indoor riding arenas with a spec-
tacular viewing area for friends and
family, outdoor riding rings, a polo
field, pastures, trails and large stables.
CREATIVE PLAYROOMS
MONTESSORI & CHILD CARE
CENTERS
Solon (440) 248-3100
Westlake (440) 835-5858
Strongsville (440) 572-9365
Maple Heights (216) 475-6464
Parma (216) 898-9520
Independence (216) 524-8008
Stow (330) 928-1444
It’s not too early to start thinking
about summer. The summer camp pro-
gram at the seven Creative Playrooms
Montessori and Child Care Centers lets
children grow physically, emotionally,
socially and psychologically.
A full day program that offers a com-
prehensive curriculum for ages 4-11,
the Creative Playrooms summer camp
calendar runs from the start of summer
vacation in June and ends when school
commences in August. Children will
take part in activities including comput-
er, cooking, art, music, science, sports,
crafts, swimming in our on-site pools,
and field trips such as the zoo, laser tag,
and museums to name a few.
Our cooks prepare breakfast, lunch
and snacks every day (Monday-Friday).
On the days away from the center, we
will have cookouts and picnics at area
parks.
Creative Playrooms is a local, family-
owned and operated business for over
42 years. Our Solon location was award-
ed the 2008 “Business of the Year” by
the Solon Chamber of Commerce. Joan
Wenk, M.S. Ed., President was also the
recipient of the 2009 Small Business
Administration Entrepreneurial Suc-
cess Award. In addition to our summer
camp, we offer daily care for younger
children ages 6 weeks to 4 years old.
Don’t miss out on all the fun. Call now
to reserve your spot (see ad). Check out
our Web site at www.creativeplay-
rooms.com.
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CLEVELAND CITY DANCE
13108 Shaker Square
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-2222
www.clevelandcitydance.com
Cleveland City Dance offers ballet,
modern, jazz, tap, Pilates, and hip-hop
classes for children and adults, taught
by patient and experienced teachers.
Class sizes are limited to guarantee indi-
vidual attention and encourage each
student’s maximum growth and devel-
opment. Students will have a chance to
experience the joy of dance while also
developing confidence, self-esteem,
social skills and discipline.
Join us for our six-week summer ses-
sion beginning July 5. Students can par-
ticipate in the camp program culminat-
ing in a performance at the end of the
session by the older students. The Little
Ones Camp is designed for 4- to 5-year-
olds and includes ballet, jazz, tap, crafts
and music. The Young Dance Camp for
6- to 7-year-olds meets twice a week and
includes ballet, musical theatre and
choreography. The Beginning Camp
meets twice a week and is appropriate
for students ages 8 and up, novice or
with fewer than three years ballet expe-
rience, and offers classes in ballet, jazz,
modern, choreography and dance histo-
ry. The Level I Camp, meets three times
a week, is designed for ages 10 and up
with three or more years of experience
and consists of ballet, jazz, modern,
musical theatre, yoga, Pilates, choreog-
raphy, dance history and rehearsals for
the end of session performance. The
Intermediate/Advanced Camp is for
more advanced dancers and includes
ballet, jazz, modern, pointe, yoga,
Pilates, dance history and rehearsals for
the end of session performance.
Students should make an appointment
for a placement evaluation to ascertain
the appropriate level for the summer
course.
Register early to receive a discount!
Please call us for more information at
(216) 295-2222 or visit www.cleveland-
citydance.com.
ADHD SUMMER TREATMENT
PROGRAM
Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital
(216) 444-0075
Contact:
Kristina L. Raleigh, M.Ed., PCC-S
Q: Is medication a safe treatment
option for children with ADHD?
A: Misinformation about ADHD med-
ication often causes parents to worry
about side effects or an adverse
response. Evidence shows that medica-
tion can help children with ADHD
apply effortful attention, allowing them
to stay on task rather than just give up.
camp guide 2 publishing March 10 & 11
watch for
Taking a careful approach to finding
the right medicine and the right dose is
important. A Medicine Monitoring
Clinic, like the one at the Cleveland
Clinic Children’s Hospital ADHD
Center, is a safe way to begin medication
treatment and monitor a child’s
response. It allows parents to test medi-
cine to observe the benefit in a con-
trolled and well-monitored way.
Combining medication with behav-
ioral intervention works best for chil-
dren with ADHD. Medication alone
doesn’t teach skills; children must be
taught the skills to get along in the class-
room. At home, parents can help by
encouraging positive behavioral
changes. The best approach involves
trying to change the circumstances in
which the child works, rather than try-
ing to change the child.
The key lies in using encouragement
and incentives, rather than punishment
alone. Punishment alone only teaches a
child what not to do. Using incentives,
along with timeout or taking privileges
away, can teach a child both what to do
and what not to do in order to act suc-
cessfully.
Michael Manos, PhD, Head of the
Center for Pediatric Behavioral Health
at Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital,
is the founder of the ADHD Center for
Evaluation and Treatment.
Reprinted with permission from
Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital
©2011.
CLEVELAND SIGHT CENTER/
HIGHBROOK LODGE
1909 E. 101st St. (winter address)
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 791-8118
Director: Greg McGrath
GMcGrath@ClevelandSightCenter.org
www.ClevelandSightCenter.org
Cleveland Sight Center Highbrook
Lodge offers programs for children and
teens 8 to18 years old, and families and
adults who have vision impairments or
blindness in an inclusive setting in
Chardon, Ohio.
Children participate in a structured
activity day and receive 24-hour super-
vision. Special needs of campers who
are blind or visually impaired are
accommodated with adaptations. Staff
includes a resident registered nurse and
professional staff from Cleveland Sight
Center.
Campers will use and improve their
orientation and mobility skills, inde-
pendence in activities of daily living,
technology, Braille, audio books, and
more. Campers will build confidence
and self reliance under the watchful eye
of trained staff in a traditional camp cur-
riculum.
Highbrook Lodge is accredited by the
American Camp Association (aca-
camps.org). For more information about
the program and summer employment
opportunities, contact the Cleveland
Sight Center/Highbrook Lodge, 1909
East 101st Street, Cleveland, Ohio
44106-8696, or call (216) 791-8118
extension 4593 or online at
www.Clevelandsightcenter.org.
CLEVELAND SKATING CLUB
Contact: Chuck Allen
callen@clevelandskatingclub.org
Members of the Cleveland Skating
Club have been benefiting from our
summer and winter camps for over 20
years. Now, members and nonmembers
can take advantage of what our camps
have to offer. The club has tennis,
squash, figure skating, hockey and
multi-sport, which exposes children to
a bit of all of our sports along with other
activities such as swimming with swim
instruction, in-line skating and field
trips. Field trips go to destinations such
as Kendall Cliffs climbing gym, the zoo,
Fun-N-Stuff, Lake Farm Park and the
Cleveland Metroparks.
Instruction for our camps is given by
certified instructors through profession-
al organizations such as the United
States Figure Skating Association,
United States Tennis Association,
American Squash Association, and the
American Red Cross.
All athletic facilities are on site and
all camps include choices of hot and
cold lunches every day.
For more information or to order a
brochure, contact Chuck Allen at
callen@clevelandskatingclub.org.
CHAGRIN VALLEY ATHLETIC CLUB
SPORTS AND JUNIOR CAMPS
Bainbridge, OH 44023
(440) 543-5141
www.cvaclub.com
Our goal is to have weekly day camps
that are fun — something the kids will
beg to come back to. CVAC Sports Camp
provides the atmosphere, a wonderful
facility and fun loving staff that makes
this happen.
CVAC camp has extensive indoor and
outdoor facilities; 2½-acre beach-lined
lake, 10 outdoor and nine indoor tennis
courts, Olympic indoor pool, play
ground and extensive fitness center.
Fun sports and adventure guaranteed
rain or shine.
Mornings are full of non-competitive
games and good ol’ summertime fun
like capture the flag, dodge ball, soccer,
tennis and more! Afternoons are spent
outdoors in and around our beach-lined
lake. Kids can make sand castles, swim
or play on the playground.
Fun fitness activities like a hike in
our woods foster a healthy attitude
toward physical fitness. Lifeguards test
each camper to determine their swim
level and counselors teach water safety
awareness. Lunch is included for all day
campers. The best part is the children
learn and grow at the same time.
Sports Camp hours are from 9 a.m. to
3 p.m. with before- and after-care avail-
able from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Junior
Camp, (ages 4 to 6) offers two camps,
Fun and Games Camp, 10 a.m. to 12
p.m. and Swim Camp, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
All Camps are Monday through Friday
and weekly sessions are available June
through August. Group rates and multi-
ple weeks discount available. For more
information, call (440) 543-5141, ext.
108.
FAIRMOUNT PERFORMING ARTS
CONSERVATORY 2011
East: Hathaway Brown School
19600 North Park Blvd.
Shaker Hts., OH 44122
West: Magnificat High School
20770 Hillard Road
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 338-3171
www.fairmountcenter.org/FPACsummer
Fairmount Center for the Arts offers
its eighth season of the Fairmount
Performing Arts Conservatory led by
artistic director, Fred Sternfeld. FPAC is
a vibrant summer theatre program that
provides high quality conservatory style
training and production opportunities
to young people entering grades 1-12,
college students and adults.
Production Workshop is for 1st-6th
graders who want to have a fun, exciting
camp-like experience working on all
aspects of putting on a production with
half day and full day options and open
enrollment. Professional Training Work-
shop is for actors/dancers entering
grades 6-12 and college that desire to
study theatre in a challenging and disci-
plined environment with “core” and
“advanced training” options. It has full
and half day options and placement is
by audition. Acting Workshop for older
teens and adults is an advanced pro-
gram concentrated in one week.
FPAC performances — Students
enrolled in one of our training programs
will have the opportunity to audition
and perform in fully mounted produc-
tions; East: Les Miserables: school edi-
tion, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Big,
the musical and West: Seussical.
Session 1: June 20 - July 8, Session 2:
July 11 - July 29, Session 3: Aug. 1 -12
Acting Workshop: July 25 - 29. For more
information call (440) 338-3171 or visit
www.fairmountcenter.org/FPACsummer.

CHAGRIN VALLEY RECREATION
CENTER CAMPS
Chagrin Falls 7-12 School Campus
The Chagrin Valley Recreation
Center has planned several exciting
camps for Summer 2011. Sports-based
clinics include football, cheerleading,
basketball skills and Kuk Sol Du, along
with jewelry making and Design It!
camps. The popular Gurney Day Camp
for preschoolers, held at Gurney
Elementary School, the Eddie Jones
Softball League, Masters Swim Program
and weekly water aerobics for adults
will be back as well.
There will be a return of the “old-
fashioned” summer day camp for 6- to
12-year-olds held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
weekly, with extended camper hours
available. Participants will learn age-
old camp songs and games with the
flare of today and observe nature by hik-
ing, climbing over rocks, and searching
for bird’s nests. Swimming, fun activi-
ties and snacks will round out the day.
CVRC camps are taught by experi-
enced coaches, college students and
teachers, and the camps emphasize skill
building in a fun environment. Most
camps are offered for one to three hours
a day for one week during June and July.
Camps are held at the Rec Center build-
ing on the Chagrin Falls 7-12 school
campus or at the school, and are open to
members and non-members.
Registration for camps and member-
ship will be held in person at the Rec
Center on Saturday, May 14. For a full
listing of camps, registration and mem-
bership information, see the CVRC sum-
mer schedule, available at local libraries
and on the Web (www.chagrinrec.com)
at the end of March.
FALCON CAMP
Carrollton, Ohio
(216) 991-2489
(800) 837-CAMP
E-mail: Info@FalconCamp.com
www.falconcamp.com
Widely recognized throughout the
Midwest as Ohio’s premier summer
camp since 1959, Falcon Camp offers a
beautiful lakefront setting, a talented
experienced staff and a wide variety of
activities. “Fun for Now, Skills for Life”
is not just a catchy logo phrase but truly
defines what Falcon is about. Designed
for boys and girls ages 6-16 in 2-, 4-, 6-
or 8-week sessions, campers choose
their own schedule within a general
framework and daily activities are sepa-
rate with planned coed events. Riding,
sailing, swimming, riflery, crafts, tennis,
drama, archery and so many more activ-
ities are offered. Instruction from begin-
ner to advanced is offered in each activ-
ity.
We have a strong reputation for mak-
ing sure a camper’s first overnight expe-
rience is very positive. Our non-com-
petitive environment is inviting to
campers who may be hesitant to try
something they have never done before,
while our awards system challenges our
most experienced campers. The 1:4
staff/camper ratio allows individual
instruction and attention. Most of all it’s
great fun! Falcon also has a special intro
program for campers ages 6 and 9.
ACA accredited, many references
available with campers from all over the
United States and the world. Being so
close to Cleveland allows families to
visit beforehand, meet staff and feel “at
home” prior to attending. Falcon is an
outstanding opportunity for fun and
learning. A summer at Falcon is a spe-
cial experience where good things hap-
pen by design. Visit our Web site,
www.falconcamp.com, call (800) 837-
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CAMP or e-mail Info@FalconCamp.com
for more information.
CUYAHOGA VALLEY
NATIONAL PARK
3675 Oak Hill Road
Peninsula, OH 44264
(330) 657-2796
www.cvnpa.org
Spend time this summer in
Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Enjoy
summer camps that offer fun-filled
adventures, hiking, campfires, and
camp games. This year’s summer camps
focus on hands-on encounters with the-
atre, culinary arts, and natural sciences.
Our faculty includes Cuyahoga Valley
National Park Association staff,
National Park Service rangers, and guest
instructors.
CVNPA offers a unique mix of
overnight camps focusing on friend-
ship, exploring your creativity, and dis-
covering the world around you. Camps
include: Theatre Camp, Junior Chef
Camp, Survivor Camp, and Jr. Ranger
Day Camp. Residential camps begin in
June and run from Sunday through
Friday.
Junior Ranger Day Camp will allow
children, ages 6 to 11, to experience the
varied natural areas in Cuyahoga Valley
National Park. Campers will spend their
days outdoors exploring the magic and
beauty of the park while earning their
Junior Ranger badge. Day camp is avail-
able July 18-22 and July 25-29 from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m.
To register, or for more information
about CVNPA’s summer camp opportu-
nities, visit us at www.cvnpa.org or call
(800) 642-3297.
FALCON HORSE LOVER CAMP
Carrollton OH
216/991-2489
800/837-CAMP
FalconHorseCamp@FalconCamp.com
www.FalconCamp.com
Horses! Horses! Horses! are what you
get at Falcon Horse Lover Camp. In this
unique program, you receive “your own
horse” and literally eat, sleep and
breathe horses all day, every day. Girls
only, ages 11-15, are accepted from the
beginner level up to the accomplished
intermediate level. The week-long
camps run from June 19-Aug. 13. A pri-
vate resident camp located on Leesville
Lake in Carrollton, Ohio, Falcon is only
85 miles south of Cleveland. Horse
Lover’s Camp has very limited enroll-
ment with two rings and miles of trails,
so there is plenty of room for individual
instruction and group lessons.
From the first feeding in the morning
until dark, activities surround horses.
Campers ride about four hours a day
with excellent horses and instructors.
Ring lessons, trail rides, cross country
and fun games are all part of the week.
Instruction in basic skills, all gaits,
horsemanship, equitation, stable man-
agement, first aid and horse health, safe-
ty, ground lessons, guest speakers and
more. This program is truly designed for
horse lovers who already have some
basic skills and awareness.
Swimming and waterfront program
are included each day. On the last day
of camp, there is a mini-clinic for the
family to observe. A video is made for
each camper over the course of the
week so the total horsemanship experi-
ence can be reviewed at home. Horse
Lover’s Camp helps the basic beginner
to the advanced rider. References avail-
able and ACA accredited since 1959.
Call (800) 837-CAMP for more informa-
tion.
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FITGIRL SUMMER CAMP
Girls ages 8-12
Solon/Chagrin/Lyndhurst
Five Sessions: June 20 through July 8
Move learn and have fun! Created in
2006 to empower girls ages 8-12 through
fitness, fun and feeling great! FitGirl’s
unique curriculum was designed to be
more inclusive, active and enjoyable
than traditional camps!
FitGirl focuses on three core con-
cepts: improving fitness, healthy eating
and building self-esteem. FitGirl
encourages responsibility for personal
wellness. A positive environment sup-
ports girls of all skill levels and abilities.
Fitness cardio blast starts the morning,
and then small groups rotate throughout
the day. Each camper brings a healthy
lunch.
We improve fitness! Campers log the
equivalent of 4 to 5 miles daily by doing
vigorous activities without intimida-
tion. All campers experience the joy of
activities such as: Circuits, Amazing
Race, Family Fitness, Minute to Win It,
Chicken Ball, Hip-Hop Dance, Zumba,
Team Building, Artery Tag, Turbo Kick
and more!
We empower girls! Many new skills
are taught to help increase self-confi-
dence and build self-esteem. Women
role models visit camp to speak about:
Media Messages, Mean Girl Behavior
and Managing Stress.
We teach healthy eating and educate
through games involving nutrition facts,
healthy eating patterns and healthy food
choices.
President Leah Lambert-Dustin
earned a masters in curriculum from
KSU, advocates for daily, quality PE and
has over 17 yrs. experience teaching
Health/PE in the Solon City Schools. We
have a responsibility to educate and
empower girls and are committed to
making a difference! We are born to
2011 CVRC Summer Camps
Chagrin Valley Rec Center
offers economical summer
memberships.
Camp availability to both
members and non members.
SWIM LESSONS TENNIS LESSONS SWIM TEAM TENNIS TEAM
OLD FASHION DAY CAMP GURNEY PRESCHOOL CAMP FLAG FOOTBALL CAMP
DESIGN IT! CAMP BASKETBALL SKILLS CAMP MASTERS SWIM PROGRAM
YOGA CAMP SPECIAL EVENTS & MORE!
Watch the Rec Website for more information www.chagrinrec.com
(IT’S NOT TOO EARLY TO START PLANNING)
Ages 4-12 Years
Monday-Friday ◆ 6:00am-6:30pm
Field Trips ◆ Onsite Pools ◆ Computers
Art ◆ Music Sports & Olympics
Science Projects
Breakfast, Hot Lunch & Snacks Included
Electronic Security System
Adult Staff — Not Kids Watching Kids
CREATIVE PLAYROOMS
MONTESSORI &
CHILD CARE CENTER
32800 Solon Road (440) 248-3100
Weekly and monthly enrollment available
☎ INQUIRE ABOUT CHILD CARE FOR AGES 3 AND UNDER ☎
www.creativeplayrooms.com
move and FitGirl furthers that vision!
Active lifestyles help girls feel success-
ful and grow in healthier directions.
The Fit-Kit includes a jump rope, T-
shirt, pedometer, resistance band, back-
pack, resource booklet and materials.
Camp hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Early
Bird rates before April 1. Space is limit-
ed. Visit fitgirlcamp.com or call (216)
496-1244 or ldustin@fitgirlcamp.com
GILMOUR DAY CAMPS
34001 Cedar Road
Gates Mills, OH 44040
(440) 684-4580
www.gilmour.org
A fun- and action-filled summer
awaits you at Gilmour Camps! From
sports to film production, baking to
drama, digital music to jewelry making
and comic book design, Gilmour Camps
have something for everyone!
The facilities on campus are second
to none with a state-of-the-art natatori-
um featuring an 8-lane pool and a learn-
ing pool for younger swimmers plus two
NHL-size ice rinks and playing fields for
all sports.
Our Preschool Camp will delight
Registration will be held
Saturday, May 14th
at the Rec Building
9:00am - 1:00pm
www.chagrinrec.com
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SCAMP10
THE GODDARD SCHOOL
Summer Fun and Learning
16706 Chillicothe Road
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
(440) 543-2889
goddardchagrin@earlylearnerllc.com
Directors: Paige Tubbs and Becky
Gellott
It’s a summer full of fun and learning
at The Goddard School in Chagrin Falls!
Our friends ages 3 to 7 years old enjoy
oodles of fun while learning in our safe
and nurturing state-of-the-art early
Falcon Camp
childhood environment. Our dedicated
teachers and exciting visitors encourage
children ages 3-5 as they celebrate the exploration and learning as our friends
Earth and all that is has to offer. participate in visits from magicians,
Campers will find excitement and edu- local museums, a Jungle Safari, and the
cational adventure through changing Bubble Lady. Our Goddard friends enjoy
weekly “go green” themes that will have interactive classes with our physical fit-
them dancing, interacting with animals, ness instructors including tennis, soc-
making music and performing in a cer, rock wall climbing, and a Korean
parade. They will thrive through exten- martial arts session with Kuk Sul Do.
sive physical activity: tennis, tae kwon Field trips for our friends ages 5 to 7
do and swimming! include bowling and a guided nature
Day and Weekly Camps offer oppor- walk at the West Woods. Our friends
tunities and excursions for grades K-8. enjoy gathering outdoors for summer
Whether you are looking for sports, arts cookout picnics, and every Friday is
or entertainment the Day Camp is for Splash Day here at the Goddard School!
your child! Campers will learn to skate Please contact our directors at (440)
in our hockey rinks, bat a home run and 543-2889 for registration information
master basketball and soccer. Gilmour’s and a detailed schedule of events. The
144-acre campus is perfect for picnics Goddard School Chagrin Falls Summer
and games where weekly and half-day Camp operates June 14 through Aug. 19,
campers will learn film production and with flexible weekly scheduling
digital music making, make jewelry, options, and extended camp hours from
perform a dramatic role, create master- 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Exceptional learning
pieces in the kitchen, design a comic programs are available for siblings ages
book and become a Lego engineer! 6 weeks to 3 years. Register before April
Sports and Hockey Camps for ages 4- 1, 2011 and receive a camp tuition dis-
18 will provide a positive and enthusi- count. We look forward to seeing you
astic environment for campers to build this summer!
confidence and develop their skills.
Find out about Gilmour’s before- and
after-camp care programs. For informa-
tion about our camps call (440) 684-
4580 or visit us at www.gilmour.org.
SOFTBALL BATTING CAGES • BASEBALL/LACROSSE PRACTICE FIELD • SOCCER CAGE • MINIATURE
GOLF COURSE • 9 HOLE DISC GOLF COURSE • GOLF SIMULATORS
3/4 ACRE INDOOR DRIVING RANGE • 6 BASEBALL/
GOLF DOME CAMPS
SPORTS, MIGHTY MITES, GOLF, LACROSSE, BASEBALL
• ½ Day & Full Day
• Full Day Camp Discount
• Lunch Program Available
• Golf Camps In Dome
& On Course
• Weekly Sign-Up
4th
YEAR OF
OUR
LACROSSE
CAMP
KCAMP11
We Specialize In Personalized Attention!
Max 6 Campers Per Instructor
8198 E. Washington St.
440-543-1211
www.thegolfdome.com (Behind Chagrin Cinema)

THE GOLF DOME
8198 East Washington Street
Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023
(440) 543-1211
www.thegolfdome.com
Contact: David Herr
Boys and girls ages 5-13 learn the
fundamentals of baseball, lacrosse, and
golf at the Golf Dome’s premier enter-
tainment complex. The facilities
include an indoor driving range, batting
cages, practice field, soccer cage, disc
golf course, miniature golf and outdoor
golf short game area. Campers can
choose from a variety of different half-
day or full-day camps including: all
sports, Mighty Mites, golf, baseball, and
lacrosse. Our flexible sign up policy lets
campers sign up by the week. The Full
Day Camp Bonus allows campers to
combine half-day camps to create a full-
day camp.
All Golf Dome camps provide per-
sonalized instruction with a maximum
of six campers per instructor and a limit
of 18 campers per camp. Camp Co-
directors Derrick Blakey and David
Fullmer lead our campers in a series of
fun drills and organized play situations
that emphasize learning, skill improve-
ment and sportsmanship.
Baseball camps have daily batting
cage time as well as practice field drills.
Our Lacrosse camp teaches the basic
fundamentals of the fastest growing
sport in our area. Our Sports camp is a
fun combination of golf, baseball, soc-
cer, disc golf, basketball and more.
Mighty Mites Sports camp is
designed specifically for 5- and 6-year-
olds. All the games and activities focus
on hand-eye co-ordination, balance and
agility.
We have Golf Camps for all levels of
golfers, novice and intermediate. Both
camps feature instruction and drills at
the Dome followed by on-course play at
Auburn Springs.
Our Tiger Cubs Golf Camp is specifi-
cally designed for our 5- and 6-year-old
aspiring golfers and focuses on learning
the basic fundamentals.
Registration is now being accepted
for all of our camps,call (440) 543-1211.
GREAT SUMMER SCIENCE
DAY CAMPS
Presented by
Great Lakes Science Center
At Laurel School
(216) 694-2000
www.GreatScience.com
Great Lakes Science Center brings
hands-on fun and exploration to Laurel
School with summer day camps for
children grades K-8. Camps will be held
at Lyman Circle and Butler Campus
locations.
Camps include: Amazing Architec-
ture — Explore styles of architecture,
basics of structural design and create
your own plans!
Chemical Connections — Experiment
with acids, bases, slime, glow-in-the-
dark solutions and more!
Creepy Critters — Jeepers creepers!
Discover the world of spiders, salaman-
ders and other yucky bugs.
Gadgets & Gizmos — Build gadgets
and gizmos that fly, spin, wobble and
roll.
It’s Easy Being Green — Go green!
Investigate composting, alternative
energies and more.
Junior Engineer — Illuminate a light
bulb, design an airplane, and even cre-
ate your own city!
Kitchen Chemistry — Concoct tasty
treats and explore chemistry that makes
every kitchen a science lab.
LEGO NXT: CSI — Build a robot to
keep a famous painting safe, or figure
out “who dunnit!”
LEGO NXT: Inventor — Build robotic
arms, roving ‘bots and your own robotic
invention!
Outdoor Adventures — Dissect
plants, learn to identify things in nature,
hike the outdoors and more!
Science Explorer — Perform a wide
variety of experiments and explore the
different branches of science.
Storybook Science —Discover the
science in favorite fairytales, folktales
and stories.
The Science Center’s camps at Laurel
School are June 13-17, June 20-24, June
27-July 1, July 5-8 and July 11-15. All
sessions include a trip to the Science
Center and OMNIMAX film.
Great Lakes Science Center’s summer
camps will also be offered at its down-
town location. For details, visit
GreatScience.com or call (216) 621-
2400.
HATHAWAY BROWN SCHOOL
BROAD HORIZONS
Vacation Camps
19600 North Park Boulevard
Shaker Heights OH 44122
(216) 320-8085
www.hb.edu
Serving girls K-8, Broad Horizons is a
six-week program running June 20-July
28. This Monday-Thursday camp meets
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with before, after
and Friday camp options. Swimming
will be offered at Hathaway Brown
School’s Carol and John Butler Aquatic
Center. As it taps into girls’ natural ener-
gy and creativity, Broad Horizons helps
campers experience learning and social-
ization through a fun and varied offer-
ing of classes and activities. The profes-
sional faculty works in concert with stu-
dent counselors (college and high
school students) to ensure a memorable
summer.
Broad Horizons for Beginners is a
coeducational experience for 3- and 4-
year-olds who have begun or are ready
to begin a preschool program during the
school year. It runs 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
with after-care available from 12:30 to 3
p.m. Working under the guidance of
adult teachers, campers gain the oppor-
tunity to develop their socialization,
vocabulary and artistic skills.
Vacation Camp provides an option
for families requiring childcare March
21 to April 1 and Aug. 1 to 19 from 8
a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Additional
information is available from the
Program Director, Siva Grossman, and
(216) 320-8085.
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HAWKEN SUMMER PROGRAMS
Gates Mills and Lyndhurst
(440) 423-2940
www.hawken.edu/summer
There’s something for everyone at
Hawken Summer Programs.
Hawken Day Camps, established in
1929, have a long history of providing
some of the best summer enrichment
opportunities in Greater Cleveland.
Children both young and old can choose
from a variety of exciting, wholesome
and challenging activities led by experi-
enced professional educators and
coaches. While your child is enjoying
his or her summer experience, you’ll
take comfort knowing that your child
will be in a safe, nurturing environment
and provided with daily hot lunches
and optional transportation and pre-
and after-care services.
Passport Camps offer children of all
ages unique one- or two-week opportu-
nities to explore, create, learn, and have
fun. These camps are specifically
designed to foster imagination and
curiosity while developing new skills.
Children looking for a variety of experi-
ences over the course of the summer can
piece together a full summer of fun tai-
lored to their interests or simply enjoy
the excitement of a one-week adventure.
In addition to daily activities, full-day
campers enjoy hot, well-balanced
lunches.
Hawken Summer Studies is a six-
week summer program of credit, review,
preview and enrichment classes for stu-
dents entering grades 6-12. Classes will
be held at Hawken’s Upper School cam-
pus in Gates Mills, with offerings in
mathematics, writing, reading, Spanish,
photography, academic competition and
health studies. The Summer Studies
program is open to students from both
public and private schools.
Come join the fun! Camps run at
varying intervals between June 13 and
July 22. For more information, contact
summerprograms@hawken.edu, (440)
423-2940, or www.hawken.edu/sum-
mer.
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HIRAM HOUSE CAMP
Ohio’s Oldest Camp — Enriching the
Lives of Children Since 1896
33775 Hiram Trail
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
(216) 831-5045
www.hiramhousecamp.org
Join us for summer fun at Hiram
House Summer Camp for boys and girls!
Enjoy hands-on outdoor adventures,
open new horizons and create great
memories that last a lifetime, all amid
172 wooded acres in Ohio’s scenic
Chagrin Valley.
Camps include: Junior Day Camp,
June 13 to July 29, ages 5-6; Day Camp,
June 13 to July 29, ages 6-11; Resident
(overnight) Camp, June 12 to July 15,
ages 6-13. Horseback Riding and
Adventure Camp, Aug. 1-5 and Aug. 8-
12, ages 7-14; Two- and one-week ses-
sions are available for Summer Day and
Junior Day Camps. One-week sessions
are offered for Summer Resident
(overnight) Camp and Horseback Riding
and Adventure Camp.
Summer campers participate in a
variety of exciting activities weekly
including, swimming, archery, boating,
fishing, hiking, exploring, orienteering
and outdoor skills, challenge, crafts,
wildlife and environmental studies, per-
forming arts and theme days.
The climbing tower and western
horseback riding are included in all day
and resident camp sessions. The farm-
stead and garden, featuring baby farm
animals, also are included for all day,
junior day and resident campers.
The popular Horseback Riding &
Adventure Camp will be offered at our
Double H Ranch Riding Center. In addi-
tion to daily horseback riding lessons, a
different interactive activity is featured
each day.
Register now for best selection!
Enrollment is on a first come basis. All
2011 enrollments include preferred pre-
registration for next year as well. For
information, call (216) 831-5045 or visit
at www.hiramhousecamp.org.
CAMP INSIGHT WELLNESS ADVEN-
TURE FOR KIDS
Insight Learning & Wellness Center, llc
Emery Place Suites 112-114
25901 Emery Road
(near the intersection of Richmond &
Emery Roads just north of Solon)
Cleveland, OH 44112
(216) 765-4470
www.insight-wellness.com
Kids build strength in body and mind
at local camp, Camp Insight expands
offerings to children ages 6 to 12 this
summer.
Your kids may end a week at this
camp stronger physically — and more
mentally resilient. With a healthy twist
on traditional summer camp experi-
ences, Camp Insight provides kids with
much more than the skills to create a
macaroni necklace. While immersed in
a fun, active environment, campers will
take part in a variety of activities
designed to teach important life skills
such as confidence, patience, self-con-
trol and how to make healthy life choic-
es.
Directed by Michelle Martin,
licensed school psychologist and
founder of the center, the camp will pro-
vide children with fun activities that
exercise and energize the mind, body
and spirit. Campers will create lots of
art and music, as well as take part in
yoga, challenging games, tae kwon do,
and positive self-esteem exercises to
build confidence and reduce stress.
Camp lessons are designed to help chil-
dren learn concentration and problem-
solving skills to improve school perfor-
mance as well. Unlike camps that
employ high school students as coun-
selors, Ms. Martin has assembled a team
of experienced professionals who will
guide campers through a range of activ-
ities designed to build character and
self-esteem.
Camp Insight is open to small groups
of children aged 6 to 12. During the
weeks of June 13-24 and Aug. 1-12,
camp is geared to those age six to nine.
Campers age 10-12 can register for the
weeks of June 27 and Aug. 15. Camp
runs five days per week from 9 a.m. to 3
p.m. and meets at the Insight Wellness
facility, 25901 Emery Road near Chagrin
Highlands in Warrensville Heights.
For more information, call (216) 765-
4470 or www.insight-wellness.com.
JORDAN CENTER DANCE
26210 Emery Road, Suite 303
Between Brainard & Richmond Road
(216) 839-1600
www.jordancenterdance.com
At Jordan Center Dance, artistic
directors, Mary Spaniola and Jordan
Leitson, believe it is important that stu-
dents are taught solid technique while
receiving the best and healthiest train-
ing. JCD provides individual attention
to each dancer’s specific needs. Classes
are taught by the highest qualified pro-
fessionals, and class sizes are limited to
ensure maximum growth and develop-
ment in all areas. Children experience
and enjoy the art of dance while devel-
oping confidence, self-esteem, self-
expression, physical fitness, and a posi-
tive attitude.
For the past 20 years, JCD has served
all ages — pre-school to adult — and
offers both recreational classes and
competitive opportunities for its nation-
al award-winning pre-professional com-
pany. Classes include instruction in bal-
let, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary and
acrobatics.
This summer JCD will be offering a
wide range of dance opportunities. A
dance intensive, a ballet seminar, and a
tap/jazz workshop are all planned for
this upcoming summer. Please call for
information. We look forward to hearing
from you!
BOYS KEEWAYDIN CAMP
Wilderness Canoe trips
for boys ages 10-18
Lake Temagami, Ontario
Bruce Ingersoll, Director
bruce@keewaydin.org
www.keewaydin.org
(802) 352-4709
Our goal is an unforgettable summer
experience for boys through adventur-
ous canoe trips. Traveling in the pristine
wilderness of Ontario and Quebec,
groups of six to eight boys become a
team. These fun, empowering and safe
excursions build outdoor skills while
fostering growth, strength, leadership,
self reliance and confidence. Lifelong
friendships are formed and campers
leave Keewaydin with a renewed sense
of self.
Founded in 1893 by A.S. Gregg
Clarke and located on Devil’s Island on
Lake Temagami, Ontario, Keewaydin
remains true to the founding principles:
to operate a camp focused on wilder-
ness canoe tripping, with minimum
time spent in base camp.
Trip staff are Keewaydin’s greatest
asset and share a passion for wilderness
canoe tripping. Knowledgeable in the
ways of the North Woods, lakes and
rivers, they are the heart of the
Keewaydin experience. Ninety-five per-
cent of our staff are Keewaydin program
graduates. With an average of eight years
experience canoe tripping, our leaders
continually inspire Keewaydin campers.
Life on trip starts on Devil’s Island,
our 50-acre base camp five hours north
of Toronto, Ontario. Campers prepare
for trip by learning new skills, organiz-
ing gear and helping to outfit food sup-
plies for the group. Days are filled with
paddling, swimming, portaging, story-
telling, singing, swimming again, cook-
ing meals and snacks and making and
breaking camp. Rest days are often
scheduled for a spectacular campsite on
a beautiful lake, a fun place to swim, an
old growth forest to visit, or a superb
fishing spot.

ANIMAL CAMP
The Best Camp Ever!
7 One Week Sessions
For Kids 5 to 12 years old
Mornings: 9 to 12:30 -
Afternoons: 1 to 4:30 -
All Day: 9 to 4:30 -

FEATURES:
Horseback riding every day.
Play with rabbits, baby goats, chickens, etc.
Plus crafts and other fun activities.

Visit us on the Web at: OPEN HOUSE

www.risingriver.net May 14th & 21st
Contact Us: 12 to 3 PM
440-463-3146 6618 Chagrin River
Solon, OH 44022
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CLEVELAND CITY DANCE

publishing March 10 & 11

Enjoy the Art of Dance with

Patient and Experienced Teachers
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13108 Shaker Square, Cleveland, Oh 44120

Enjoy Dance at CCD, quality dance instruction with patient and
experienced teachers. Ages 2½ & up in ballet, jazz, tap, Graham-
based modern, hip hop and more. Morning & evening classes.
Children & Adult classes available.
Summer Camp for ages 3-20 are July 5 - Aug. 13
Non camp classes also available.
Enjoy a $20 discount with ad by
Saturday June 18, 2011. Cannot be
combined with any other offer.
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Visit our website or call for program and enrollment dates.

For a complete class schedule and
scholarships call 216-295-2222
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GIRLS KEEWAYDIN CAMP
Wilderness Canoe trips for girls ages 10-18
Lake Temagami, Ontario
Bruce Ingersoll, Director
bruce@keewaydin.org
www.keewaydin.org
(802) 352-4709
Our goal is an unforgettable summer experience for
girls through adventurous canoe trips. Traveling in the
pristine wilderness of Ontario and Quebec, groups of
six to eight girls become a team. These fun, empower-
ing and safe excursions build outdoor skills while fos-
tering growth, strength, leadership, self reliance and
confidence. Lifelong friendships are formed and
campers leave Keewaydin with a renewed sense of
self.
Founded in 1893 by A.S. Gregg Clarke and located
on Devil’s Island on Lake Temagami, Ontario,
Keewaydin remains true to the founding principles: to
operate a camp focused on wilderness canoe tripping,
with minimum time spent in base camp.
Trip staff are Keewaydin’s greatest asset and share a
passion for wilderness canoe tripping. Knowledgeable
in the ways of the North Woods, lakes and rivers, they
are the heart of the Keewaydin experience. Ninety-five
percent of our staff are Keewaydin program graduates.
With an average of eight years experience canoe trip-
ping, our leaders continually inspire Keewaydin
campers.
Life on trip starts on Devil’s Island, our 50-acre base
camp five hours north of Toronto, Ontario. Campers
prepare for trip by learning new skills, organizing gear
and helping to outfit food supplies for the group. Days
are filled with paddling, swimming, portaging, story-
telling, singing, swimming again, cooking meals and
snacks and making and breaking camp. Rest Days are
often scheduled for a spectacular campsite on a beau-
tiful lake, a fun place to swim, an old growth forest to
visit, or a superb fishing spot.
SUMMER AT LAUREL 2011
June 13- August 12
Summer@LaurelSchool.org
www.LaurelSchool.org/Summer
Director Melissa Curtis
(216) 455-0154
Summer at Laurel 2011 (June 13- Aug. 12), for pre-
kindergarten to grade 12, features popular recreational,
leadership, theater, sports and academic camps at its
Lyman Campus in Shaker Heights and at its 140-acre
outdoor Butler Campus in Russell Township. The
exceptional camp curriculum is designed by experi-
enced teachers who believe that summer is a time for
girls and boys to be curious, explore the outdoors,
meet new friends, acquire new skills and have fun.
The Gator Train Camp, full of imaginative play and
creativity, is for the youngest campers. The Magic Tree
House Camp at the Butler Campus packs tons of
adventure into eight, one-week sessions for first and
second graders. Looking for activities revolving around
science, games, nature exploration, sports and more?
There’s the Daring Camp for Girls and Boys in grades 3
and 4, plus, Laurel’s Butler Campus hosts the weekly
science camps designed and led by the Great Lakes
Science Center. There are two girls-only camps, return-
ing favorite GLEE for girls in grades 3 and 4 and the
new Channel 56: Girls Only for girls in grades 5 and 6.
Thespians will love Shakespeare Rocks or the Laurel
Summer Theater Intensive. In addition to a speech and
debate camp, high schoolers can get academic credit in
speech and PE or take an SAT prep class with the
Laurel Summer Institute. Register online at
www.LaurelSchool.org/Summer by May 1 and get a
five percent discount. After-care is available for a sep-
arate fee. For more information, contact Summer at
Laurel Director Melissa Curtis at (216) 455-0154 or
Summer@LaurelSchool.org.
THE MANDEL JCC DAY CAMPS
Beachwood, OH
June 20-August 12
Director: Ari Golub
Registrar: Wendi Shapera
216-533-6249
daycamps@mandeljcc.org
www.mandeljcc.org
There is no better place to experience the excite-
ment, wonder and unique summertime activities that
camp offers than the Mandel JCC Day Camps! Campers
have fun, grow, make new friends, experience a wide
range of activities, discover and expand their interests
and talents. With the help of our highly trained and
caring staff, campers build self-confidence and charac-
ter while forming lasting friendships. Simply put, the
Mandel JCC offers one of the area’s best and most well
THE TIMES/CURRENTS, JANUARY 2011 CG11
rounded day camp experiences.
Each summer, campers improve swimming skills,
perform on stage, enjoy canoeing, kayaking, and a host
of water activities, create arts and crafts projects,
explore nature on hiking trails, learn archery skills,
and compete in athletic programs that teach skill
development, sportsmanship, and team participation.
Anisfield Day Camp, accredited by the American
Camp Association, is one amazing camp with two fab-
ulous sites. Campers entering grades 1-2 remain at the
Mandel JCC Beachwood campsite while campers
entering grades 3-6 travel to our beautiful country
campsite set on over 80 acres in Burton. Features
include a lake for canoeing, kayaking and an
AquaJump.
The J offers options ranging from the traditional to
the creative, to match every child’s interest and talents,
including Maccabi Sports Village, Playland Day Camp
and, the Pilloff Family Playmakers Performing Arts
Camp. Extended care is available for all of our camp
programs and anyone can participate in summer camp
— you don’t have to be a member of The J or Jewish to
have your children join in the fun!
MAYPINE FARM
32700 White Road
Willoughby Hills, OH 44094
(440) 944-3652
www.maypinefarm.com
Maypine Farm’s camp program is a fun-filled
approach to horsemanship. There are daily mounted
lesson, lessons in groundwork and games on horse-
back. The ground lessons cover the basics of feeding,
cleaning, grooming, health care and show preparation.
There are exciting activities such as daily trail rides,
horse painting contests, watching the farrier and vets
do their jobs, and weekly grooming contests. We also
schedule field trips to local horse show events, pony
farms and vet clinics. The highlights of the camp week
are the barn sleepover and the horseshow. Camp is
held Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
with after-camp supervision available. Camp sessions
begin the week of June 13.
Maypine Farm has built a national reputation for
the highest level of performance in the show ring. We
have produced the Maclay National Junior Champion
and the USEF Medal Champion and the Young Riders
Gold Medal in Jumping, the premier national junior
titles. This level of performance guides our teaching
while still maintaining a focus is on fun and learning
in a safe environment.
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THE MUSIC SETTLEMENT
University Circle
11125 Magnolia Drive
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 421-5806
www.themusicsettlement.org
Offering a variety of arts-rich camps,
the Music Settlement provides enrich-
ment opportunities from ages 6 to 18.
Our full line of summer offerings
include: Music Builders, June 30 to July
15; a 4-week arts-enriched camp for
children who are entering kindergarten
through children entering the 7th grade
who like to sing, dance and play!
Through music, dance, art, drama, food
and literature, campers will explore the
cultures from around the world. Back by
demand is our Musical Theatre Camp,
July 18 to July 29. This two-week camp
is an exciting place for children to imag-
ine, create and explore the facets of
putting together a musical. In addition,
inclusion and self-contained tracks pro-
vide arts experiences for children with
special needs. Piano Camp, June 20 to
July 1, is designed to give 7th to 10th
graders with two years playing experi-
ence, the opportunity for study in an
intensive 2-week session. Summer
Suzuki, July 31 to Aug. 6 offers two
options: Suzuki Camp and Introduction
to Suzuki. Both programs are one week
and are for student interested in an
intensive week of instruction, motiva-
tion and fun! Our Jazz Camp, June 20 to
July 1 is a two week, intensive camp
providing students the opportunity to
participate in a variety of ensembles
culminating in a fun, family perfor-
mance. For more information call (216)
421-5806.
ORANGE COMMUNITY EDUCATION
& RECREATION CAMPS
32000 Chagrin Blvd., Pepper Pike, OH
(216) 831-8601
www.orangerec.com
Are your children sports enthusiasts,
aspiring actors, future scientists, and
more? Whatever the interest, Orange
Community Education & Recreation’s
comprehensive 2011 Summer Camp
program provides a fun, safe and sup-
portive environment to explore a variety
of new interests. Camps for students in
preschool, elementary school, middle
school, and high school begin in June on
the Orange Schools Campus, 32000
Chagrin Blvd., Pepper Pike. Best of all,
there is a payment plan available for all
camps priced $99 or more.
The Orange campus features a kid-
friendly outdoor leisure pool with a
slide and waterfalls and fun features,
groomed sports fields, playgrounds, ten-
nis courts, and hiking trails set in idyl-
lic wooded surroundings. Indoor facili-
ties include an indoor pool with a sepa-
rate diving area, gymnasiums, and
ample indoor classrooms.
Summer camps include Orange Early
Childhood Camp, for campers ages 2-5,
Orange Lions Camps, including Cubs’
Adventures, for campers entering
kindergarten in the fall and current
kindergarteners, Lions’ Adventures, for
campers currently in grades 1-3, and
Lions on Safari for campers currently in
grades 4-6, Stagecrafters Theatre Camp,
for campers currently in grades 2-7, and
the new Jump Start Sports Camp for
campers currently in grades K-6.
Enrichment Camps include Young
Rembrandts Reading and Drawing Eric
Carle, Pee Wee Soccer, Jump Start
Gymnastics, Take 1 to Final Cut: Digital
Film Production, Record Breaking
Magic Camps with nationally renowned
magician, Rick Smith, Jr., Stop Motion
Animation, Making Games for Android
Phones, Project Your Way: Fashion
Design with a special appearance by
Project Runway finalist, Valerie Mayen,
Scuba, Tennis, Karate Training, Soccer,
Gymnastics, Football and many more.
Orange Community Education & Recre-
ation is also offering opportunities for
teens to serve as counselors-in-training
or apprentices with our day camps.
Camp registration for Orange School
district residents begins Saturday,
March 12 from 9 a.m. to noon at the
Spring/Summer Registration Fair in the
Pepper Pike Learning Center on the
Orange Schools campus. Non-residents
may drop off registrations from 10:30
a.m. to noon. Registration will continue
through Friday, May 27. Orange School
District residents can save $100 on all
six-week camps (two three-week ses-
sions of the same camp) if registered by
April 21. A payment plan is available
for camps priced $99 and up if regis-
tered by March 14!
From toddlers and preschoolers to
teens, summer camps will heat up sum-
mer fun for campers of all ages. For
more information on summer camps,
enrichment camps, sports camps and
pool passes see the Orange Summer
Camp brochure, call (216) 831-8601 or
visit www.orangerec.com.
PARK DAY CAMP
27500 Shaker Boulevard, Pepper Pike
Director: Michael Rubin
(440)543-8802 /Fax: (216)321-0639
Park Day Camp opens its 70th camp
season in its convenient 28-acre Pepper
Pike campus on June 20. Park offers 4-,
6- and 8-week sessions for children
entering kindergarten through grade 6.
Our program offers daily free swim and
instruction, Judaics, sports, arts and
crafts, music and nature activities.
Camp activities easily move indoors in
case of inclement weather. Daily kosher
lunch and afternoon snack are included.
Extended day options are available.
PARK PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMP
27500 Shaker Boulevard, Pepper Pike
Director: Kim Lausin
(216) 831-5363 ext. 203
Fax: (216) 831-6968
Park Preschool offers a stimulating
first camp experience for young chil-
dren. The 2011 Camp runs 6 weeks from
June 20 through July 29. Each day is
filled with age-appropriate activities
kids love: water play, Judaics, nature
outings, and theme days. A daily lunch
option is included for campers enrolled
in the 3- and 5-day programs. Extended
day options are also available. Call (216)
831-5363, ext. 203 for more information.
PLAYHOUSESQUARE
2011 BROADWAY SUMMER CAMP
www.playhousesquare.org/community
(216) 348-7909
Playhouse Square offers a summer
camp that cannot be found anywhere
else in Northeast Ohio. “Our camp fea-
tures opportunities to learn from nation-
al and international touring profession-
als,” explains Colleen Porter, Director of
Community Engagement & Education at
Playhouse Square.
Past camps have included master
classes led by performers and other pro-
fessionals from the touring companies
of Wicked, Hairspray, The Phantom of
the Opera, and Disney’s The Lion King
and Mary Poppins.
Participants give PlayhouseSquare’s
Broadway Summer Camps rave reviews
noting, “I really enjoyed the atmosphere
and being around people with the same
interests as me,” and “such such such
an honor to be part of such a wonderful
program!”
This year’s Broadway Summer Camp
is set for July 11-15 and is open to teens
ages 14-19 who love to act, dance and
sing. Registration begins Jan. 21. Unlike
past years, an audition is not required
for admission to this year’s camp.
Placements according to skill level will
be made on the first day of camp.
“We’ve made some changes based on
feedback from our campers,” explains
Porter, “and we are very excited for the
new format.”
Camp registration includes lunch
each day, a professional headshot,
resume coaching and a ticket to a per-
formance of Jersey Boys at Playhouse-
Square. Jersey Boys is part of the
KeyBank Broadway Series at Play-
houseSquare.
The camp is held in the Idea Center
at PlayhouseSquare, located at 1375
Euclid Ave.
Information is available at
www.playhousesquare.org/community
or by calling (216) 348-7909.
ANIMAL CAMP
Sponsored by Rising River Corporation
6618 Chagrin River Rd.
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
(440) 247-3993
www.risingriver.net
Animal camp is a fun, safe and popu-
lar day camp located in Solon for kids
aged 5 to 12 years. Campers get to spend
a week on a farm riding horses, romping
with baby goats, playing with bunnies,
mooing with a cow, chasing chickens
and doing crafts. Horseback riding ses-
sions are 1/2 hour per day and are
weather dependent. Campers enjoy a
trail ride at the end of the week.
Horseback riding helmets are provided.
In the event of rain, indoor activities are
pursued, such as grooming horses,
painting horses, building hay forts,
crafts and games.
Animal camp is supervised by six
counselors, three of whom are adults
with extensive horse and animal experi-
ence.
Lunch is not provided. Campers will
need to bring a snack or lunch and
drink. Drinking water is available at the
farm.
Animal Camp is divided into a morn-
ing (9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.) and afternoon
(1 to 4:30 p.m.) session. Kids wishing to
stay all day may sign up for both morn-
ing and afternoon sessions and will
have two riding times during the day.
Sessions are June 13-17, June 20-24,
June 27 to July 1, July 11-15, July 18-22,
Aug. 1-5 and Aug. 8-12.
Open house is May 14 and 21 from 12
to 3 p.m. Come visit the animals and
meet the staff to determine if Animal
Camp meets your requirements for fun!
Animal Camp is hosted by Rising
River Corporation, a federally approved
501c-3 charity that is dedicated to
equine education and horse rescue.
Proceeds from animal camp are used to
feed and house both the camp animals
and the rescue animals. For more infor-
mation please visit our web site
www.risingriver.net.

SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS

IN ELEMENTARY THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE
7th Annual Summer Camp
Convention
Solon Community Center
35000 Portz Parkway Solon, OH
Saturday, February 26, 2011
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

2nd Annual Summer Camp

Convention
Medina Community Recreation Center
855 Weymouth Rd. Medina, OH
Sunday, February 27, 2011
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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CAMP GAN IZZY - SOLON

Three Wonderful Programs:
Day Camp Cooking Camp Sports Camp
K-4th grade 5th-7th grade 2nd-4th grade

June 20th - July 29th 9:30 - 3:30pm

(Extended care options available)

Sign up for the whole summer or by sessions.

1 session (2 weeks) - $305.00

ALL PROGRAMS INCLUDE:

• Swimming • Trips • Crafts • Sports • Shabbat Celebrations
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SUMMER RUFFING IT /
RUFFING MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Before and after care is available
7:30-9 a.m. and 1-6 p.m.
3380 Fairmount Boulevard
Cleveland Hts., OH 44118
(216) 932-7866
julias@ruffingmontessori.net
www.ruffingmontessori.net
Summer Ruffing It (SRI) at Ruffing
Montessori School in Cleveland Heights
has offered dynamic camp programs for
children ages 3-14 from all schools for
33 years. Children participate in eco-
friendly activities held in an environ-
mentally-sound building kept cool with
geothermal cooling pumps. We work
and play under natural day lighting
with sun tubes; breathe safe indoor air;
recycle no waste lunches; tend gardens,
enjoy playgrounds and the adjacent
Shaker Lakes. Ruffing Montessori
School received the prestigious first
prize 2010 Emerald Award from Crain’s
Cleveland Business for implementing
processes that make a positive impact
on sustainability. Our camp program is
informed by respect of the environment
and each other. We are the right size:
small, professionally staffed, well
designed and well run.
A Summer To Grow On ages 3-6:
indoor games, cooking, art and story-
telling, gardening, weekly nature walks
and a zoo trip.
Creative Arts & Sciences Grades 1-5:
choice of art, athletics, drama, media,
movement, music and science and tech-
nology. Students create personalized
schedules. Art, moviemaking, drama,
science, jug bands, yearbooks and
newsletters in digital format, and occa-
sional field trips.
Extreme! SRI! Grades 6-8: Take two-
hour morning classes in science, cook-
ing, art, movie making computer assist-
ed digital photography, music and out-
door skills. Our “Outta Site” Friday
field trips extend morning classes into
Cleveland’s wealth of cultural sites
including a 3-day camping trip to the
Hershey Farm School.
Our professional staff with student-
centered groups provides a joyful, high
quality experience.
Before- and after-care is available
7:30-9 a.m. and 1-6 p.m.
SCENIC RUN EQUESTRIAN AND
ARTS ADVENTURE
8123 Dines Road
Novelty, OH 44072
(440) 338-6689
www.scenicrun.com
pgarbo@aol.com
Give your horse lover the summer of
their dreams with Scenic Run Eques-
trian Center’s “Summer Equestrian and
Arts Adventure.” Camp sessions begin
the week of June 13, and continue
through the week of Aug. 8. Each week
we accept a maximum of 12 children
from ages 7 to 14.
Each day of camp includes riding
instruction, horsemanship, equestrian
related art projects and outdoor activi-
ties.
The horse portion of the day includes
riding lessons and games with an expe-
rienced professional riding instructor.
We also have fun and educational
hands-on activities focusing on horse
care, equipment, feeding, grooming and
safety. All activities will captivate the
minds of all levels of riders, from begin-
ner to advanced. Beginners will have
the opportunity to receive a solid foun-
dation in horse care and riding. The
more advanced riders will be chal-
lenged with more in-depth horse-related
activities.
We also will have a professional
THE TIMES/CURRENTS, JANUARY 2011 CG13
artist on staff to assist campers with var-
ious art activities and horse-related art
projects. Outdoor activities range fish-
ing to nature hikes to trail rides.
The property was previously the
home of Red Wing Day Camp, so it
lends itself perfectly to our Summer
Equestrian and Arts Adventure. The
original “Lodge” is used for lunch, arts,
crafts and games.
Our goal is to develop not only the
equine skills of each participant, but to
also teach responsibility, sportsman-
ship, and teamwork. With our attention
to detail and small student-to-instructor
ratio, we can give your child a safe, edu-
cational, and fun summer with horses.
Our program is approved by the Ohio
Department of Job & Family Services.
For more information, please visit
our Web site at www.scenicrun.com or Solon Center for the Arts
call us at (440) 338-6689.
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Are you planning to attend or do you you stop in.
know someone planning on attending a Schneider Saddlery remains a fami-
riding camp? Schneider Saddlery is the ly-owned business since 1949 when
place to find all of your equestrian Milton Schneider founded it. Now
needs! One of the largest equestrian Milt’s two sons, Donald and Stanley
retailers in the world, Schneider’s offers Schneider strive to provide high quality
more than 4,000 products to accommo- equestrian products and unbeatable
date everyone’s budget, from summer prices. In addition to the riding sup-
campers to Olympic riders. plies, Schneider’s offers a variety of
Come and visit their showroom at casual wear and gifts for children as
8255 East Washington St. and allow well as adults. You don’t have to be an
their knowledgeable staff to help you equestrian to shop at Schneider’s, but
find all of the essentials on your camp you’ll wish you were.
shopping list. Riding helmets are a Store hours are Monday, Tuesday,
necessity for safety and you can find Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 6
them at Schneider’s starting at just p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and
$24.95. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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SOLON CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Contact: Karen L. Prasser
Executive Producer
(440) 337-1403
kprasser@solonohio.org
Solon Center for the Arts will once
again be offering camps in music, the-
ater dance and art! This year, camps will
be one week in length so that students
can get a variety of experiences that fit
into their busy summer schedule.
For children ages 3 to 5, SCA offers
Lil’ Music Camp, 9-10:30 a.m. where
children can discover the joy of music
by singing songs and exploring
rhythms. At Lil’ Art Camp, 10:30 a.m. to
noon, students enjoy learning how to
draw and paint.
Older students love SCA’s Theater
and Art Camps. Theater Camps for
grades 1-3 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and
grades 4-7 from 1-4:30 p.m., explore act-
ing through movement, voice and
improvisation. In Art Camp, grades 1-3
from 1-4:30 p.m. and grades 4-7 from 9
a.m. to 12:30 p.m., students explore
drawing, painting and sculpting. Both
conclude with a presentation for family
and friends.
SCA Dance Camps for children ages 3
to 18 will be offered from June 20 to
Aug. 12. All camps include introduc-
tions to ballet, jazz and modern dance
and conclude with an informal presen-
tation.
A new addition is “Montage Arts
Camp” that will run two weeks from
July 11 to July 22. Kids grades 1 to 7 will
experience all four art forms and create
a presentation to be presented at Solon
Home Days.
SCA Camps fill quickly and early reg-
istration is recommended. For more
information, call (440) 337-1400 or visit
www.solonarts.org.
SOLON JEWISH PRESCHOOL
5570 Harper Road
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 248-7766
Director: Moira Levinsohn
moira@solonchabad.com
www.solonjewishpreschool.com
The Solon Jewish Preschool, “Step
Up To Quality” award winner offers a
fun-filled six-week summer camp pro-
gram from June 20 through July 29.
The program includes developmen-
tally appropriate, hands-on activities for
preschool children ages 2 to 5, plus a
variety of “Mom and Me” programs for
Solon Center for the Arts
toddlers. Mystery guests, nature walks,
wading pools, water play, as well as art,
music, a weekly Shabbat party and
much more are planned in fully air-con-
ditioned classrooms.
Children have access to a wonderful
indoor large muscle room and a variety
of outdoor activities are planned daily
in the outside play area. The spacious
newly constructed playground is locat-
ed in the fenced-in play area with an
adjacent extended area that enables the
preschoolers to ride their cars and tricy-
cles.
Mommy and Me offers a variety of
programs for ages 12 to 24 months.
These are one-hour classes to introduce
you and your child to a typical, lightly
structured preschool schedule in a fun-
filled environment.
Toddling Tot’s together with mom or
another adult for ages 22 to 30 months.
This is a 1½ hour, Mom and Me program
designed to spend quality time with
your toddler. The quality is provided
and you provide the time. Your child
will enjoy art, music, and hands-on
activities, all in a lightly structured
environment, with the comfort of parent
on hand.
Tiny Two’s for ages 2 to 3 years. This
is a first separation class for two hours
twice a week. This should be an exciting
opportunity to focus on a gradual first-
time separation.
Thrilling Three’s for ages 3 to 4 years.
In this class, countless opportunities are
presented in a warm and loving manner
for your child to experiment, learn and
practice social skills. Funtastic Four’s
for ages 4 to 5 years. Fun-filled, devel-
opmentally appropriate summer
preschool program, including many
hands-on outdoor activities. Exciting
visits will be scheduled each week from
a variety of early childhood specialists.
The Solon Jewish Preschool is a
warm, safe and nurturing environment,
where teachers are able to give each
child the individual attention, and par-
ents are encouraged to stay. Parents may
leave if the child is comfortable and
ready to separate.
STRIKE FORCE BASEBALL ACADEMY
6565 Davis Industrial Parkway Ste. U
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 248-4487
www.StrikeForce-Baseball.com
Strike Force Baseball Academy of
Solon will be holding a series of three
day Baseball Camps during the summer
months. The Baseball Camps will be
held in Twinsburg at the Liberty Park
baseball fields. If there is inclement
weather camp will be held at the Strike
Force Baseball Academy indoor training
facility in Solon. The indoor training
facility has four automated batting cages
for baseball and fast pitch softball and
seven training tunnels.
The comprehensive camp program
will be conducted by the Strike Force
Baseball Academy team of professional
instructors as well as local high school
and collegiate players. The Strike Force
staff has many years of experience train-
ing and coaching all age and skill levels.
A typical camp day will include
proper baseball sport-specific warm up
techniques, group skill training, indi-
vidual skill training, and game play.
Campers will be grouped according to
age and skill level to maximize player
development for all participants. Each
day players will go through a series of
stations that will focus on hitting,
throwing, catching, fielding, pitching,
base running, and, performance train-
ing. Players will leave camp each day
with drills that they can do at home to
help them reach their maximum poten-
tial.
Strike Force Baseball Academy of
Solon train baseball/softball players all
year round. Let their team of profession-
al instructors take your player to the
next level. The Strike Force motto is:
“The Best Get Better Everday.” For addi-
tional training opportunities, call (440)
248-4487 or check them out on the Web
at www.strikeforce-baseball.com.
Strike Force Summer Baseball Skills
Camps: Session 1 is June 6-8 from 9 a.m.
to noon; Session 2 is June 13-15 from 9
a.m. to noon; Session 3 is June 20-22
from 9 a.m. to noon; Session 4 is June
27-29 from 9 a.m. to noon; and Session
5 is July 5-7 from 9 a.m. to noon. All
sessions will be held at Liberty Park in
Twinsburg. The cost is $100 per session
or all five for $295. Instructors include:
Rich Conklin, Thomas Pfuas, Casey
Wilson, Brian Chad, Brian Kordel and
Ken Wilson.
STUDIO J ACADEMY OF DANCE
23945 Mercantile Rd., Ste. M
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 292-2720
Jennifer@dance5678.net
www.studiojdance.com
Studio J Academy of Dance makes it
a point to teach proper ballet technique
to area dance enthusiasts. In fact, the
studio considers ballet the foundation
for all other dance forms.
The Beachwood based studio has
been in business for 10 years and teach-
es classical ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical,
hip hop and contemporary for students
ages three through adult.
Its early childhood program gives
young dancers ages 3-9, the understand-
ing of proper technique and an appreci-
ation for the art of dance in an enjoy-
able, relaxed atmosphere. Beginning at
age 9, however, students can be recom-
mended into the studio’s pre-profes-
sional program, in which dancers are
encouraged to develop their imagina-
tion, minds and bodies.
Studio J also teaches the Cecchetti
Ballet Method and creates opportunities
for students to get examined by
Cecchetti professionals from across the
country. These accredited examinations
are both physical and vocal as dancers
must verbally explain how the ballet is
done than perform it. The dancers aim
to pass a sequence of grade levels and
receive a certificate, which may be used
in their college applications.
The studio also holds auditions every
May for their dance team which com-
petes four times a year and attends two
conventions. This is for the dancer that
would like to take their dancing and
performing to another level of commit-
ment
Jennifer and her staff strive to give
the best instruction with the highest
level of praise and encouragement.
Please join Studio J this summer for our
July Intensive.
Visit www.studiojdance.com.

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UNIVERSITY SCHOOL
2011 SUMMER CAMPS
Hunting Valley Campus:
2785 SOM Center Road
Hunting Valley, OH 44022
Shaker Heights Campus:
20701 Brantley Road
Shaker Heights, OH 44122
Directors: John Ptacek, Hunting Valley
Camps, Bill Champ, Shaker Heights
Camps and Margie Mason, Academic
Programs
Coordinator & Registrar: Debbie Linich
(216) 831-2200 ext. 7366
summer@us.edu
www.US.edu
The ultimate summer experience!
University School offers K-12 coed and
all-boys’ summer day camps, sports
camps and academic enrichment class-
es. Summer camps and programs are
held at the US campuses in Shaker
Heights and Hunting Valley. From soc-
cer to baseball and from the Young
Entrepreneurs Camp to Rock & Pop
Songwriting, there is something for all
ages at US! Please visit www.US.edu for
camp details, specific camp offerings
and camp registration.
Boys: The University School Boys’
Day Camp (grades K-7) and Sports
Camps (grades K-12) are fun, well-orga-
nized programs designed to teach skills,
foster sportsmanship, build confidence,
and create lasting friendships. The
Boys’ Day Camp is recognized for its tra-
ditional programs in athletics, arts &
crafts, woodshop, appreciation of the
outdoors and exciting field trips!
Specialized and competitive sports
camps offered at US include soccer,
lacrosse, swimming, Football and much
more. Campers will enjoy the state-of-
the art athletic facilities on our Hunting
Valley campus under the guidance and
direction of seasoned US coaches.
Grouped according to age and skill
level, tactical drills, skills training, and
games will fill the camp week.
University School Sports Camps are a
great place for any student-athlete look-
ing to improve his skills, make new
friends and have fun this summer!
Coed: A number of coed camps and
programs are offered at University
School throughout the summer months.
Biz Wiz Young Entrepreneur Camp,
Leadership Academy, Junior Scholars
camp guide 2 publishing March 10 & 11
watch for
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Solon Center for the Arts
Camp, Space Camp, Theatre Camp and
Rock & Pop Songwriting are all avail-
able for boys and girls. Coed Sports
Camps include golf and tennis.
Students entering grades 8-12 can regis-
ter for Academic Enrichment courses
taught by our US faculty. Algebra, CAD,
Chinese, ACT/SAT Review and more
are offered at our US Hunting Valley
campus.
Spaces are limited. Visit
www.US.edu for camp details, specific
offerings and registration. For addition-
al information contact Debbie Linich at
summer@us.edu or (216) 831-2200, ext.
7366.
SUMMER CAMP CONVENTIONS
Summer Experiences for Everyone!
Solon Community Center
35000 Portz Parkway
Saturday, Feb. 26
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Medina Community Recreation Center
855 Weymouth Rd.
Sunday, Feb. 27
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Summer Camp Conventions
involve directors, counselors, and camp
representatives who come to exhibit
their day, residential, or international
programs. Here, they can converse with
parents, students, and educators about
their summer camps, which are located
throughout the U.S. There are a variety
of activities to choose from, along with
different sessions of time (2, 4, 6, or 8
weeks.) Parents get the opportunity to
learn about each individual camp, and
children get the opportunity to find
which one will fit their own personal
interests. The representatives are camp
professionals and advocates for quality,
developmental summer experiences for
children of all ages (elementary through
college students). Their goal is to pro-
vide a unique, exciting, fun, and safe
summer program to enrich campers’
lives, provide positive development,
promote healthy risk-taking, and create
unforgettable memories and relation-
ships to last a lifetime. Free admission.
Visit our Web site at http://summercam-
pconventions.web.officelive.com. If
interested in exhibiting, please e-mail
sstanowick@yahoo.com or call (216)-
906-1654.
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VALLEY ART CENTER
155 Bell Street
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
(440) 247-7507
www.valleyartcenter.org
Summer camp at the Valley Art Center gives chil-
dren the freedom and encouragement to find their
artistic voice. Our day camps run June 20 to July 31
and provide a fun, nurturing and truly hands-on expe-
rience of the visual arts.
Our classes are structured so both novice and expe-
rienced students will learn strong fundamentals and
application skills to create works they can bring home
to enjoy.
Students will interact with and learn from skilled
professional artists in the Chagrin Valley area. In the
process students learn about the area’s vibrant art
scene and how it enriches the Northeast Ohio area.
VAC provides different camp options, some are
aimed at specific age groups and others are focused on
specific art forms. Camps are held in a choice of morn-
ing or afternoon sessions.
Generally younger students, ages 6 to 8, are exposed
to a variety of media, including drawing, painting,
silkscreen printing, sculpture and traditional camp
crafts like plaster casting, tie dye and mosaic tiles.
Instruction for campers ages 9 to 12 and teens incor-
porates art history into the working studio environ-
ment. Classes may include a sampler of drawing,
painting, sculpture, print making along with some fun
camp crafts.
VAC also offers media-specific camps focused on a
particular art form. Valley Art Center is a non-profit
organization dedicated to presenting, promoting and
teaching the arts in the Chagrin Valley.
For camp and class registration information call
(440) 247-7507 Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to
4 p.m. or Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or visit
www.valleyartcenter.org.
GEAUGA YMCA CAMP
Sports & Fun Camps
12460 Bass Lake Road
Chardon, OH 44024
(440) 285-7543
www.ClevelandYMCA.org/branches/Geauga/
index.html
The Geauga Family YMCA Sports and Fun Camps
have undergone a reformatting phase to kick off the
2011 summer camp season. Back for this summer are
several fun camps, a new lacrosse camp, and the tradi-
tional basketball, flag football, soccer, volleyball and
baseball camps. The popular fun camps focus more on
non-traditional sports including capture the flag,
dodgeball, Olympics, group aerobics, arts & crafts, and
other theme-based activities. Sports Camp is from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The first week
of camp will begin June 6 and the last week of camp
will begin Aug. 15 (Tot Camp schedule 10 weeks).
For those younger campers, the Geauga Family
YMCA also offers the very popular Tot Camps for chil-
dren ages 3-5. Campers will be engaged in fun and
entertaining weekly themes from 8:30 a.m. to noon
with daily snack and swim time. Both Sports and Tot
Camps are available on a partial and full week basis.
Camp registration begins March 1 and continues
throughout the summer. The Geauga Family YMCA is
located in Chardon, Ohio at 12460 Bass Lake Road on
the corner of State Route 322 and Bass Lake Road,
(440) 285-7543. For more camp information including
schedule, registration materials and more, visit our
Web site at www.clevelandymca.org/branches/geau-
ga/youth.html. Other questions can be directed to
Jeremiah Wagner, Program Director at jwagner@cleve-
landymca.org. and for additional Tot Camp informa-
tion, please contact Cyndi Larned at clarned@cleve-
landymca.org. The Geauga Family YMCA is commit-
ted to youth development, healthy living, and social
responsibility.
WEST GEAUGA RECREATION
COUNCIL
Cedar and Chillicothe Roads
(Route 306)
Chester, OH 44026
www.wgrcsite.com
Since 1948, the West Geauga Recreation Council has
been providing residents and children of the commu-
nity recreation opportunities. The West Geauga
Recreation Council will again host the traditional West
G Day Camp for children in grades K-5 and a Middle
School Camp for kids in grades 6-8. Weekly education-
al themes are intertwined with crafts, nature explo-
ration, pool time, games and outdoor activities.
The camp is located next to the West Geauga Middle
School/High School campus in Chester Township.
Mark your calendars for the beginning of your child’s
excellent summer adventure in Geauga County. For
more information visit our Web site at www.wgrc-
site.com.

See Camp
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Good things are happening at Cleveland Sight Center’s
Highbrook Lodge! We offer quality trained staff, excellent
facilities, and traditional residential camp activities close to
home, with the unique feature of an immersion experience
for sighted children with children who are blind or visually
impaired. At Highbrook Lodge, your child’s experience
becomes more memorable and more meaningful.
Sessions are available for children as well as teens, adults
and families. We provide an enjoyable and affordable
option right here in Northeast Ohio.
Call 216.791.8118 x4593 or visit
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We are now accepting applications
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