Welcome to Buzz 4 Kids for May 2008!

4 Kids Classes and Workshops

The Shreveport-Bossier area has lots of extra-curricular activities for children of all ages!

SUMMER FUN 4 KIDS!

 

Do Re Me Music KINDERMUSIK
Music and creative movement for children 0 to 7 years old. Classes are for 5 weeks and will be taught at Asbury Methodist Church, Airline Drive in Bossier, LSUS and Bossier Parish Community College.

Tuesdays June 5 - July 3 5p.m. at Asbury

Busy Days -newborn to 18 months w/parent
Set your baby's day to classical music. With a little more Tchaikovsky in your "Twinkle, Twinkle" repertoire you'll discover new ways your baby b enefits from the classics. Each lesson features new activities and songs to sing for all the places you go together. Home materials include a colorful book, cd of our music, posters, and cage bell instrument to play at home! Cost $100

Tuesdays-June 5-July 3-6 p.m. at Asbury

Tell Me A Tale - ages 5-7 years
Children will develop an early awareness of rhythm, movement, singing, and drama. Each lesson features a new tale from around the world. It's an around the imagination adventure of the greatest stories from Europe Malaysia, South Africa and more! Home materials include: Literature book, home CD and lummi sticks instrument. Cost $115.
To Register for Classes at Asbury Call Do Re Me Music Kindermusik at 318-347-2881 or 318--742-7619

Kindermusik at Bossier Parish Community College
Thursdays June 7-July 5 at 4p.m.

Sign and Sing for Babies age 6 months to 18 months w/parent
Through songs, toys, and playtime, Kindermusik Sign and Sing shows you more than 50 signs your child can use to communicate with you. Using research proven methods shown to speed language development in hearing children, you'll see how sign language can ease frustration and enhance long-term learning abilities for your child. At home materials include family activity guide, DVD glossary and flash cards using family friendly ASL signs. Cost $100.00

Thursdays June 7-July 5 at 5:30

Zoo Train age 18 months to 3 years w/parent
Five lessons feature music, stories, crafts, and snacks to stimulate a toddler's emerging sense of imagination, coordination, and ability to learn more words. Bring your own stuffed animal for the petting zoo and learn about real animals in the zoo through music, movement, reading, pretend play. Cost $100.

5 Day Camp- Week of July 23-27th from 9a.m. to Noon

Tell Me a Tale - age 5 years to 7 years
Through Tell Me A Tale, your child will develop an early awareness of rhythm, movement, singing, and drama. Each lesson features a new tale from around the world, explored through multi instrument and multi cultural elements. It's an around the imagination adventure of the greatest stories from Europe, Malaysia, South Africa and more! Week long camp activities include crafts and snacks. Home materials include Literature book, home CD and lummi sticks instrument. Cost $115.

To Register for classes contact BPCC through the Community Ed office by calling 678-6015

Kindermusik at Louisiana State University in Shreveport
Mondays-June 4 to July 2 at 4:00 p.m.

Sign and Sing for Babies -age 6 to 18 months w/parent
Mondays -June 4 to July 2 at 5:30 p.m.

Zoo Train -ages 18 months to 3 years w/parent
5 day Camp- Week of July 16-20th at 9 a.m. to Noon

Tell Me a Tale - ages 5 to 7 years
*see class descriptions above

To Register for classes at LSUS contact the Community Ed office by calling 798-4177 or www.ce.lsus.edu

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June Clinics (318) 868-9798
June Summer Baseball Camp
June 4th - 7th, June 11th - 14th, June 18th - 21st, June 25th - 28th
All Ages 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
This camp will be held at The Extra Innings Facility at 2535 East 70 th. In this week long camp we will stress the fundamentals and mechanics of hitting, fielding, pitching, and catching.
Non member – $150.00 Member - $125.00

June Softball pitching and catching clinic
Wednesdays June 6,13,20,27
All Ages 4:00pm to 5:45pm
This clinic focuses on the mechanics and fundamentals of pitching and catching. We will utilize the training tunnels at Extra innings to conduct this clinic.
Non members $125.00 Members $100.00

July Clinics
July Summer Baseball Camp
July 2nd - 5th, July 9th - 12th, July 16th - 19th, July 23rd - 26th
All ages 9:00am to 12:00pm
This camp will be held at the Extra innings facility at 2535 east 70 th. In this week long camp our instructors will stress the fundamentals and mechanics of hitting, fielding, pitching, and catching.
Non members $150.00 Members $125.00

July softball hitting clinic
July 5, 11,18, 25
All ages 6:00pm to 7:45pm
This 4 session clinic focuses on the mechanics of hitting and bunting. Our instructors will conduct detailed point by point inspection of the stance, grip, and swing. We will also correct any flaws or problems.
Non members $125.00 Members $100.00

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POWER AND GRACE
Preschool Fantasy Camp – Dates 8:30 am 0 Noon, June 4-8 and July 9-13
Ballet, tap and jazz dance, introduction to acro, crafts and entertainment by a fantasy character, snacks and more. Cost: $160 for the week Registration begins May 1. Space is limited
Contact: (318) 869-4853

Summer Course – Dates: July 9-17, Call for more information about age groups
Ages: 3-15
Courses in ballet, hip-hop, tap, jazz, dance-line jazz, competition teams, performing groups and pre-school dance. Call for more information about the cost. Registration begins May 1, space is limited. (318) 869-4853

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Summer Science Blast Day Camps!
Open to Kindergarten -8th grades (Each camper must be entering the grade)
Dates: June 4 – August 3
Camp Themes: (Camps vary week to week, for specific dates go to www.sciport.org)

Science Explorers (K – 1st grade) Have fun learning about many areas of science by making your own instruments, painting with marbles, growing your own plant and even concocting your own slimy science messes!

Sense-ible Science (K – 1st grade) Fun with your five senses! Learn how to magnify your hearing, how smell and taste are related, and how your taste buds really work. Make smelly playdough, learn some sign language and taste your own kitchen creations.

Under the Sea (K – 1st grade, 2nd – 3rd grade) Take a trip to Mt. Wanahaukalugi with Nemo and his friends, where you will learn about different sea creatures, get your own fish name, and even dine on squid!

Mad Scientist Lab (2nd – 3rd grade, 4th – 5th graders) Conduct crazy mad scientist experiments! Create your own cola, toothpaste, disappearing ink and learn how to perform crazy science tricks!

Grossology (4th – 5th graders) Learn about all the wonderfully gross things in your body that make you who you are! Explore the creepy crawlies that keep you clean, look a germ in the eye, and even make your own boogers!

Anatomy Academy (6th – 8th graders) Think you might like to be in the medical profession one day? Learn how to check vital signs, determine blood types, feel a real human heart and lung, and even dissect a frog!

Harry Potter: DA training 1st years (K – 1st grade) 2nd Years (2nd – 3rd grade) 3rd Years (4th – 5th grade) 4th Years (6th – 8th grade) (Each session is designed to be age specific)* Attention all past and future Sci-Warts students!

*This term Sci-Warts will betraining its students in the magical science studies of the famous DA (Dumbledore’sArmy)! Based on the fifth book in the Harry Potter book series, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, classes will focus on the science behind the magic Harry and his friends used to defend themselves in the DA. Also, the ever-popular House Quidditch Tournament will return as a day of action-packed competition for second, third and fourth-year students!

Space Camps:
Space Encounters (K – 1st graders) Make an edible shuttle, launch a gas powered rocket, create your own constellation, and make your own moon while learning about the objects in our solar system.

Galactic Adventurers (2nd – 3rd graders) Launch a gas powered rocket, create your own pocket constellation, make your own craters, and even eat the moon while learning about the objects in our solar system.

Cosmic Quest (3rd – 4th graders) Launch a water-powered rocket, create your own star, learn how to identify constellations in the night sky, and make your own UV ray detector while learning about the objects in our solar system.

Space Odyssey (6th – 8th graders) Build and launch a rocket, create your own star, learn how to identify constellations in the night sky, track a solar storm, and conduct tests to determine the damaging effects of the Sun's UV rays. _______________________________________________________________________

Camp Valiant – American Child Day Care Center
Dates: May 21 until Caddo Parish schools begin in fall
Open to Kindergarten through 5th grade
Daily field trips, roller skating bowling, swimming, arts and crafts, games and more!
Cost: $85 per week per child, includes cost of all field trips and activities, hot lunch and snacks. Multi-child discounts available. First week’s tuition required at registration. Space is limited! (318) 865-2710

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Camp Sew Fun-Fabric Boutique- 742-0047
Four days of fun - Sewing, surging, machine embroidery
Ages: 8 –14 yrs.
Dates: Level 1 - June 5-8; June 12-15; June 26-29; July 10-13
Level 2 - June 19-22; July 17-20
Level 3 - July 24-27
Price: $75, includes all supplies and machines, $20 registration fee
Deadline: 2 weeks prior to the class. Contact: Shirley Warren

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Terrific Tuesday’s & Thrilling Thursday’s at Broadmoor MethodistChurch
Travel around town for fun experiences such as Sci-Port, Arts on Fire, Tyler Zoo & more!
Ages: 1 st to 5 th Grade (must be starting the grade in the fall)
Dates: Every Tues. and Thurs. from June 5-July 12 th, 9:30-2:00
Price: Cost includes admission, lunch and T-Shirt! Sign up for all of them or each event
T-Shirts. Limit of 60 participants
For All events: $160 Pay Individual: $20
Contact Info: 861-0586 or email bonnie@broadmoorumc.org
Deadline to register is May 27th

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LSUS Summer Camps 318-798-4177
Tons of themes and activities to choose from!
Acting camp, Art clinic, Cake Decorating, Tennis Lessons, Tae Kwon Do for Kids, Spanish for Kids, Unsolved Mysteries, Cartoon Animation Workshop, Kindermusik for Babies, Swimming Lessons, American Red Cross Babysitting Training and more! ALL AGES!
Dates: Go to www.ce.lsus.edu for more information about dates, times, fees and age groups.

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Centenary Soccer Summer Camp
Camp is specially designed to meet the needs of athletes of different ages and skill levels. Both the Indoor Camp and Lil’ Booters Camp practice entirely indoors at S’port Indoor Soccer Arena.
Ages, Dates & Prices:

Contact: Chase Wooten, 318-869-5165
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Redeemed Ranch Camp 2007
All summer camps are 5 days/4 nights and campers will love bunking in Real Train Cars, which are air conditioned. Campers will love activities such as swimming, archery, crafts, horses and much more!
Price: $350, includes all meals, 1 snack per day and a t-shirt
Dates & Ages:

More Info: For registration forms and other information, go to www.redeemedranch.com

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Twin Lakes Day Camp – Bossier City Nursery and Twin Lakes Summer Camp
Dates: May 25 until Bossier Parish school begins in the fall
Open to 1st graders through 12 year olds (note: children must have completed Kindergarten)
Location: Children meet at Bossier City Nursery at 1329 Airline Drive, Bossier City. Children are then transported to the camp located on Dawes Road in Mooringsport. Bus transporatation provided daily from Bossier City Nursery. Children will enjoy fishing, boating, swimming and other lake activities, games, video games, pool tables, skating and more!
Cost: $85 per child, per week, plus a $15 registration fee. Space is limited (318) 746-4898.

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Rock Solid Sports
Dates: weekly sessions starting May 29 through August 3
Open to ages 4-18
Location: Rock Solid Athletic Club, 311 E. Preston St, Shreveport
Campers have the opportuniyt to participate in an all-around camp experience while also learning team building, character bulding and leadership skills in a non-denominational Christian enviornment. Rock Solid Sports camps take place on a 15-acres, lakefront facility that is equipped with swimming pools, tennis courts, ropes course, climbin wall, sports fields, minature golf, and an indoor recreational facility and more!
Cost $105 day and $199 for Sports/Adventure camps