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Summer Camps and More! 2010

 

Image Looking for something to educate, entertain or inspire you or your kids this summer? Opportunities abound! Activites are listed by city, in alphabetical order. To list your activity or camp, contact ArtsConnect at 604-931-8255 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

COQUITLAM:


The City of Coquitlam
Parks & Leisure Department
Programs for All Ages
Coquitlam has a wide variety of programs for all ages and abilities for you to choose from. Whether your interests lie in crafts, music, cooking, dance or literature, there's sure to be a course to suit your needs. There's even a program on 'Container Gardening for Kids'! Most courses are organized by age category so if you're an adult wanting to try ballet for the first time you won't have to compete with limber five-year-olds! For Coquitlam's programs, visit www.activecoquitlam.ca.


Coquitlam Public Library
Summer Reading Club for Kids
Catch the reading Bug! Join us for story theatre, special guests and loads of fun. For more information, call the City Centre Branch at 604-927-3561, the Poirier Branch at 604-937-4142, or visit www.library.coquitlam.bc.ca.


Douglas College
Summer Camps for Kids
We have it all – sports, computers, the arts and more. With dozens camps to choose from, there's sure to be something for everyone. Visit www.douglas.bc.ca/campus-life/youthcamps/summercamps or call 604-527-5680. You can download a 2010 brochure by clicking here.

Evergreen Cultural Centre
Arts Program for Kids and Summer Arts Program
Unleash your child's creativity and discover the world of theatre. Each year Evergreen offers a unique arts program that combines drama, character building, art making, stagecraft, costumes, props, performance and more. And for adults, Evergreen is taking art classes outdoors this spring and summer with workshops that will explore natural landmarks in Coquitlam - Inspiration Garden, Lafarge Lake and Colony Farm. For details or to register, visit www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca.


Jump Start Music & Movement
Singing, vocal play, body percussion and more to take your musician to the next level. Various 6 or 8 week programs offered throughout July & August. Call 604-777-7179 or visit www.jumpstartmusicandmovement.com for more info.


Place des Arts
Summer Fun! for Kids from 5 to 14
Summer Fun! offers everything you need: flexibility, choice, innovation, excellent instruction, after hours care and, of course, lots of summer fun! This program is uniquely designed to allow you to fully customize your schedule and create a personalized summer program packed with your favourite arts activities. For more information or to register, visit www.placedesarts.ca, download the 2010 Summer Guide or call 604-664-1636.


Place Maillardville
Programs for all ages
Place Maillardville offers a variety of programs for all ages all year round, including summer camps. Visit www.placemaillardville.ca for details.


Société francophone de Maillardville
Maillardville French Summer Camp for Kids
Have fun in French! Lead by qualified, talented and enthusiastic counselors, this year’s camp offers something for everyone, whether you love sports, art, music, dance, history, cooking, swimming or just plain having fun! And all this in a completely francophone environment! You can register online at www.maillardville.com, or call 604-515-7070 for more info.


Theatrix Summer Dance Camps
This year Theatrix is running a variety of programs for children ages 3 and up. Sing, dance and act in one of the classes or productions. For more info or to register, visit www.theatrixyoutheatre.com.


Youth Acting Workshops by The Young Actors Project
These introductory drama workshops are a great opportunity for kids to try out an acting class without committing to a longer and more expensive program. It will be very active, fun and imagination-busting. They will be held at the Burquest Jewish Community Centre right near Coquitlam Centre Mall. All workshops are taught by Robert Randall, a Leo-Award winning director and founder of the Young Actors Project. For more information visit www.youngactorsproject.ca


PORT COQUITLAM:


Broadway Bound Performing Arts Studio
Summer Camp For Kids
The Summer Camp is still in development, so check www.broadwayboundstudio.ca or call 604-464-2800 for more details.


The City of Port Coquitlam
Recreation Day Camps for Kids
We have everything from circus camp to cartooning and ethnic eats & treats, so why not check out the great camps we have in store for your kids. For more information, visit www.experienceit.ca or call 604-927-7946 or 604-927-7970.


PORT MOODY:


The City of Port Moody
Parks & Leisure Department
Port Moody has a wide variety of programs for all ages and abilities for you to choose from. Whether your interests lie in crafts, music, cooking, dance or literature, there's sure to be a course to suit your needs. Most courses are organized by age category so if you're an adult wanting to try ballet for the first time you won't have to compete with limber five-year-olds! For Port Moody's programs, visit www.cityofportmoody.com/signmeup.


LegoMation Returns!
Back by popular demand! Heritage Woods Secondary in partnership with MediaFineArts.com will be offering three 5 day LegoMation camps for students in grade 2-8. Learn to animate with Stop Motion Cameras and the Lego characters. For more info or to register, visit www.mediafinearts.com, or call 604-469-2800.


Lindbjerg Academy Summer School
Join the singing, dancing and acting summer school fun. For more information visit www.lindbjergacademy.com.


Port Moody Public Library
Kids can "Catch the Reading Bug" this summer. Good bugs, bad bugs, doodle bugs and more! For details, visit www.library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4685.


Port Moody Arts Centre
Programs for All Ages
Adults can explore their inner child or expand their skills with classes on drawing, painting, relief print making, and more - or try a camp for kids. There are so many options, with full-day, half-day and hour-long sessions available. Visit www.pomoartscentre.ca or call 604-931-2008.


Koko's Activity Centre
Kids 5-12
A UNIQUE Summer Camp Program that combines supervised play and activities with a wide-variety of exciting and creative art classes with our qualified and experienced instructors and staff! Scheduled art classes include Drawing, Painting, Cartooning, Clay Play, Animation, Papier Mache, and more. Full day and half day available. Visit www.kokos.ca.


SPECIALTY CAMPS BEYOND THE TRI-CITIES:


Summer Visions
Kids 14 - 19
Vancouver
Summer Visions Film Institute is an award-winning digital media production program for youth aged 14 - 19 produced by the Education Department at Pacific Cinémathèque and Dream Big Productions at Templeton Secondary School. Over two weeks, video makers work in production teams to write, shoot, edit and screen a short digital video, learning video making skills as they create. For more info or to register, call 604.688.8202 or visit www.summervisions.ca.


The Douglas College Summer Jazz Intensive
August 16-21
This is a concentrated course in the performance of Jazz and related styles of music for students ages 14 and up. The focus of the camp is soloing, improvisation and learning jazz literature. We welcome young and mature alike because you're never too old to learn! For more information on this fabulous program for youth contact the Community Music School at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , visit www.douglascollege.ca/ce/cms or call 604-527-5469.