Arts/Crafts

Auburn Parks and Recreation
Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center - 501-2963
Art for Young Children- 3 Sessions: June 28-30; July 5-7; July 19-21. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; 10:00am-12:00noon. Ages: 4 - 6 years; Enrollment is limited and pre-registration is required. Fee: $40.00 per week per child.
Ceramics Studio- Dean Rd. Rec. Center, 501-2944
Creating with Clay- Session I: June 28-July 14, Tues. & Thur., 10 a.m. -noon (six, 2-hour classes) $85; Session II: June 29-July 8, Wed. &Fri., 12:30-2:30 p.m. (four, 2-hour classes) $65; Session III: July 11-July 22, Mon., Wed., Fri., 12:30-2:30 p.m. (six, 2-hour classes) $85; Session IV: July 19-July 28, Tues. &Thur., 10 a.m. - noon (four, 2-hour classes) $65
Visual Art Workshops- Session I · June 20 - 24; Session II · June 11 – 15; Session III · July 25 – 29; Session IV · August 1-5; Monday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; Ages: 7 years and older. Fee: $60.00 per week per child / $50.00 for each additional child .
Young Artist Atelier - Session I -June 27- July 1; Session II -July 18-22; 10:00am – 2:30 pm; Ages: 12 – 15 years. Enrollment is limited and pre-registration is required. Payment is required at the time of registration. Fee: $75 per week per child

Opelika Parks and Recreation
All classes, call 334-705-5560 or for pottery classes, call for more info. 334-705-5558.
I Love Art!- July 18-22. Denson Arts Center. 9:15-10:15am. Age 3-5. Fee: $30.Come and discover the wonderful world of art! We will explore art through color, various media and the study of great artists through time. Please wear clothes that you can be “creative” (aka messy!) in. All materials and smocks provided. There will be a gallery showing of our Masterpieces for friends and family on the last day of class. Parents are welcome to stay, but not required. 705-5558
Fun & Funky Art – July 18-22. Denson Rec. Center. 10:45am-12:00noon. Ages 8-12. Fee: $30. Put on your “creative” clothes (that means, messy!) and let’s get started! This class will explore the funky side of the art world. Students will create pieces in abstract art, 3-D, wearable art, body art (very modest, we promise!) and even edible art. There will be a gallery showing for friends and family on the last class day. All materials are provided.
Beads – Beads – Beads- June 13. Covington Center. 3:00-4:00pm. Age 5-10. Fee: $8. Learn to make necklaces, bracelets and other cool items with beads.
Crafts for Summer – June 15. Covington Center. 3:00-4:00pm. Age 5-10. Fee: $7. Make fun crafts with a summer theme.
Art Camp – August 1-3. Covington Center. 8:00am-12:00noon. Age 5-11. Fee: $20. Participate in daily art projects.
Cerami Kids I- Wednesdays 3:30-4:30pm (8 weeks). Denson Art Center. Ages 6-8. Fee: $25/8 weeks (includes supplies)
Cerami Kids II – Tuesdays 3:30-4:30pm (8 weeks). Denson Art Center. Ages 9 & up. Fee: $25/8 weeks (includes supplies)
Cerami Kids III (Homeschoolers) – Mondays 1:00-2:00pm. Denson Art Center. Ages 9 & up.
Ceramics Summer Camp – August 8-10. 2:30-3:30pm. Fee: $15
Ceramics “Time Share” – Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm. Are you looking for a way to spend more quality time with your child and do something special for yourself? “Time Share Ceramics” is your answer. Parent and child take class together. Both work on independent project. Instruction provided. Fee: $25 /8weeks
KIDS ‘N KLAY - Beginner – Tuesday, 3:30-5:00pm. Fee: $35/6 weeks. Age: 9 & up
KIDS ‘N KLAY – Advanced – Thursday, 3:30-5:00pm. Fee: $35/6 weeks. Age: 9 & up
Pastels for Kids – Wednesday, 4:00-5:00pm. Fee: $45/6 week session (supplies included). Age: 9 & up
Pastels for Kids II- Thursday, 4:00-5:00pm. Fee: $45/6 weeks (Includes supplies). Age: 5-8 years

• Jule Collins Smith Museum / Saturday Art Club
901 East University Drive, Auburn. 844-1484;
www.jcsm.auburn.edu
Saturday Art Club Summer Programs welcomes kindergarten through high school students. Activities are designed for younger students (K-2nd grade), middle students (3rd-6th grade) and older students (7th-12th grade). We invite parents to spend some time with our education specialist to learn techniques for making art part of your family fun. Materials, lesson plans, and ideas will be available at each Saturday event for parental consideration. 10:00 am-1:00 pm
• Mamunchis 115 South 8th Street, Opelika,
737-6070; www.mamunchis.com
Twisty Tots Art & Yoga- ages 3-6 yrs. Fee: $70 for 6 weeks
Pint Size Picassos- ages 6 months-3 yrs. Fee: $70/6 week session for parent and child
Drop In Craft Time- every Saturday, 10:30-11:30am. Fee: $7/child or $10/families with multiple children

• Sips n Strokes- 2408 East University Drive, Auburn and 127 South 8th Street, Opelika. 209-1188, www.sipsnstrokes.com. Adult, family and kidz classes offered. Classes include all supplies. Prices starting at $25. Kidz classes are for 5-12 year olds and classes up to 25 kidz per session. Birthday, bridal, girls night out parties too. Calendar available on line for class and party registration.

• The Pottery Café 726 E. Glenn Avenue, Auburn. 209-1696; Paint your own pottery and enjoy a side of coffee. Party space available.

Book Clubs

• Auburn Public Library- 749 East Thach Avenue, Auburn. 501-3190; www.auburnalabama.org/library
American Girl Club- Grades K- 5th grade students. Girls, be sure to sign up at the Youth Services desk and come meet with everyone on the third Thursday of each month at 3:30 pm
Magic Tree House Club is for K - 5th grade students. Be sure to sign up at the Youth Services Desk. The first Wednesday of each month from 3:30 pm-4 pm. Adult book clubs too.

• Gnu’s Room- 414 South Gay Street, Auburn. 821-5550, www.thegnusroom.com. Book clubs, live music, film screenings, and other events.

• Lewis Cooper Junior Memorial Public Library- 204 South Sixth Street, Opelika. 705-5380;
www.opelika.org; Kids programs and book clubs offered throughout the year.

Dance

Make Your Move
116 Columbus Parkway, Opelika; 705-0205
Valley Sportsplex, Valley; (334) 705-0205;
www.makeyourmovedance.com
Summer camps- June 13-July 28 (no classes week of July 4).

• Celtic Traditions School of Irish Dance
2705 Fredrick Road, Opelika; 705-0303

• Nix Dance 850 Stage Rd, Auburn; 887 7250
www.nixdancestudios.com

• Rising Starz 2140 E. University Drive, Auburn; 209-1464 or 498-0308; www.risingstarzofauburn.com

• Variations 323 Airport Road, Auburn; 275-5013; www.variationsstudio.com

Day Trips

• Callaway Gardens US Hwy 18, Pine Mountain, GA; 706-663-2281; 1-800-Callaway; www.callawaygardens.com. Summer hours- 9:00 am-6:00 pm daily. Callaway Gardens is a great location for family vacations in Georgia. Your family will love hiking in our gardens, swimming in Robin Lake, exploring the Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center, golf, spa and more. Also, the Summer Family Adventure has partnered with The FSU Flying High Circus to provide a family camp experience that captivates all ages, interests and skills with expert-led programs the whole family will love. Our younger guests, age 3-18, are whisked away daily from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm to participate in our children’s center and day camp activities, while our adults can spend the day as active or leisurely as they please. Sample activities available for children and adults include. (Activities vary based on age groups). Circus skills including acrobats, juggling and more, teen activities, tennis clinics, water skiing & tubing, camp crafts, nature and wildlife adventures, fishing, archery, beach fun, cookouts, and more!

• Chewacla State Park 124 Shell Toomer Pkwy. Auburn; 887-5621; www.alapark.com/Chewacla/
696 scenic acres are a delightful pause from nearby interstate traffic. Facilities include a 26-acre lake, swimming area, playgrounds, hiking trails, a modern campground, picnic areas with tables, grills and shelters, and newly renovated cabins. Weekdays: $2 for Adults; Weekends: $3 for Adults; Children 6 to 11 years of age and senior citizens: $1

• DeSoto State Park 13883 County Road 89, Fort Payne, AL; 256-845-0051; www. alapark.com/DeSotoResort; Nestled atop beautiful scenic Lookout Mountain in northeast Alabama, this 3,502-acre park provides Mountain Chalets, Log & Rustic Cabins, Motel Rooms, Meeting Rooms, and also has both Improved & Primitive campgrounds. Also features a picnic area with playground, Olympic-size swimming pool, nature center with interpretive programs and live animals, & over 19 miles of hiking & mountain biking trails. May 7th- 19th Annual Wildflower Saturday; May 21- Mentone Rhododendron Festival

• Georgia Aquarium 225 Baker St. NW, Atlanta, GA; (404) 581-4000; www.georgiaaquarium.org
With more than eight million gallons of fresh and marine water and more aquatic life than found in any other aquarium, you are sure to see things you’ve never seen before! Admission rates start $18.95 (toddlers 2 and under Free); annual, premium, combo, and group rates available

• Horseshoe Bend Military Park 11288 Horseshoe Bend Rd, Daviston, AL; (256) 234-7111; Monday-Sunday 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Tour the free museum and view the 22 minute film, “The Battle of Horseshoe Bend”. Then enjoy hiking the trails, a picnic, canoe the Tallapoosa River, and go fishing. Children (6 to 12 years old) with families are encouraged to participate in the Junior Ranger Program. Program booklets are available free at the Visitor Center. Children completing the required activities will be awarded a Certificate and Junior Ranger Badge. The program must be completed while in the Park and is not available for groups.

• Imagine It! Children’s Hands on Museum
275 Centennial Olympic Park Drive NW, Atlanta, GA; 404-659-KIDS [5437] Atlanta’s only children’s museum, is the perfect place for children age eight and under and their families to learn and explore together in a safe and fun hands-on environment.

• Lake Lanier Islands-Chattahoochee Rapids Beach & WaterPark 7000 Holiday Road, Lake Lanier Islands, GA; 1-800-840-LAKE; www.lakelanierislands.com. With more than a dozen exciting rides and attractions, Chattahoochee Rapids Beach & WaterPark at Lake Lanier Islands Resort offers summer fun for the entire family. The Beach & WaterPark is a multi attraction interactive family environment that offers endless fun while getting drenched. Come experience Wild Waves, Georgia’s largest wave pool, or take a ride down one of our many waterslides. The Kiddie Lagoon and Wiggle Waves are perfect for pint-sized guests and relaxing is easy on our half-mile of sandy white beach!

• McWane Science Center 200 19th Street North, Birmingham; (205) 714-8300; www.mcwane.org
Rates range $9.00-$17.00; Children under 2 Free; Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am- 6:00 pm, Sunday 12:00-6:00 pm
May 6-7- Embrace Space Days- Planetarium presentations, space crafts, solar observations, learn how telescopes work, and learn how to become an amateur astronomer.
May 14- Fueling the Future- Learn how local organizations are using solar power, biodiesel and renewable energy sources.
May 20-22- Imagicon- Science fiction and fantasy convention- Featuring a stellar list of television, film, gaming, literary, comic, art and anime celebrities, ImagiCon will also offer a whole weekend of autograph signings, contests and panels for everything from costuming and special effects to gaming, hard science and ghosthunting!
May 30-August 5- Summer Camps- half and full day camps available.

• Port Columbus- National Civil War Naval Museum 1002 Victory Drive, Columbus, GA; 706-327-9798; www.portcolumbus.org; Rates $5.00-$6.50; Sunday-Saturday 9:00 am -5:00 pm. Guided tours, self-guided tours, and group tours available.
Living History Events: June 3-4- Captured! Combat Tours of the USS Water Witch; July 9-10- Medical Cool History; August 6-7- Inventing a New Navy.
Sea Ghost Tours of the Haunted Port Columbus- Last Thursday of each Month, 8:00 p.m.$10/person, by advance reservation only.

• Stone Mountain U.S. Highway 78 East, Exit 8, Stone Mountain, GA; 1- 800-401-2407; www.stonemountainpark.com; Park admission- $21.00- $27.00; Toddlers 2 and under Free, Discounts and annual passes available; Summer at the Rock! May 28- Aug. 7; 10:00 am -8:00 pm. Lots of fun and activities including laser shows, hiking, musical entertainment, kids’ foam pit, Summit Skyride, Great Locomotive Chase Adventure Golf, the Antebellum Plantation & Farmyard and Journey to the Center of the Earth 4D Adventure. June 15-18- Atlanta Fest- the South’s premier Christian music festival. Featuring Casting Crowns, David Crowder Band, Switchfoot, Tenth Avenue North, Sanctus Real, Disciple, KJ-52, Building 429, plus speakers Scott Dawson, David Nassar and more. Free camping at the event site available for all Atlanta Fest guests; contact Atlanta Fest at 800.783.8839 for additional details.

• Windcreek State Park 4325 Alabama Highway 128, Alexander City, AL; 256-329-0845; www.alapark.com/WindCreek/ This park spans 1,445 acres along the shores of scenic Lake Martin, that is a 41,000-acre clear-water reservoir perfect for fishing, swimming and boating. Park facilities include the largest state-operated campground in the United States with 626 sites.

Education/Tutoring

Kumon
Flint’s Crossing -1550 Opelika Road, Auburn;
501-8586, www.ikumon.com
It is the job of our Kumon Center to encourage each individual child to want to learn, to enjoy learning, and to be capable of studying successfully in the future. Kumon method includes free placement testing, Kumon math and Kumon reading, improving concentration and study habits, empower through self-motivation, and test prep. Junior Kumon for preschool and kindergarten, too.

Sylvan Learning Center
687 North Dean Road, Auburn; 826-3600, http://tutoring.sylvanlearning.com/centers/36831/index.cfm
Most students — regardless of their academic performance — can use extra help to achieve their full learning potential in one or more key subjects. At Sylvan, we offer a choice of quality tutoring programs to help students improve overall. Offering tutoring by age/grade and class subject (math, reading, & writing), homework help, study skills, ACT test prep, graduation test prep, college prep and more.

• Auburn University Office of Professional and Continuing Education; (800) 979-9151. Reading Skills and Speed Reading Programs- 4 year olds- adults; June 4-July 11. For more info and to register, call Judy Reilly.

• Mamunchis 115 South 8th Street, Opelika.
737-6070. www.mamunchis.com
French class- toddlers-9 yrs. Fee: $65/6 week session
Spanish class- 2-6 yrs. Fee: $65/6 week session

• Science Matters College of Science and Math, Auburn Campus. 844-7449. www.auburn.edu/cosam/outreach. 7 Sessions: May 31-June 3; June 6-10; June 20-24; June 27-July 1; July 11-15; July 25-29; August 1-5. Rising 1st-6th graders. Day and Extended day hours available. Prices: $170-$235 per week/child. Explore the world of science with real experiments, field trips, technology and art projects, and hands on activities.

Family Fun

Frog Legs
467 North Dean Road, Auburn; 745-8737;
www.froglegsparty.com
Come jump in the indoor playground and party center featuring giant interactive inflatables all in one clean, safe, climate-controlled facility. You can bring your children to play during our OPEN PLAY time or better yet, host his/her next birthday party at our location. 3, 6, and 12 month passes available. Don’t forget your SOCKS!!!

• Butts Mill Farms 2280 Butts Mill Road, Pine Mountain, Ga; 703-663-7400; www.buttsmillfarm.com. Discover the farm! We have train rides, go-carts, horseback and pony riding, paint ball games, discovery zone, bounce house, inner tube river float, playground, fishing pond, mini golf and more! Open daily. Call about hours and party reservations. Rates start at $10.95 and up; Toddlers 2 and under Free. Groups and birthday parties welcome!

• Carmike Wynnsong Movie Theatre 2111 East University Drive, Auburn. 501-0401. Kids’ Summer Movie Series:$1.00 per person every Thursday, 10:00am, throughout the summer. Featuring Hotel For Dogs, How to Train Your Dragon, Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar, Megamind, Monsters vs Aliens, Shrek 1 &2, and more! Kid’s snack tray $4.00, too.

• Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve 2222 N. College Street (Hwy 147) near Hwy 280 and the AU Fisheries. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; 334-844-8091
May 7- Spring Wine & Cheese Hike
May 17- Knitting in Nature
May 20- Ghost Bird Movie and Talk
May 31-June 24- Summer Camps for Kids; rising 1st – 6th graders. $85 per session
June 4- Hornets, Yellow Jackets and Killer Bees!
June 25- Turtles, Terrapins and Tortoises

• Hollywood Connection 1683 Whittlesey Road, Columbus, GA; 706-571-3456; www.carmike.com
125, 000 square feet of state-of-the-art entertainment with movies, amusements, attractions, games, food and fun!

• Montgomery Zoo and Mann Museum
2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery; (334) 240-4900; www.montgomeryzoo.com
9:00 am -5:00 pm. Tickets range $7.00 -$14.00; toddlers 2 years and under- Free; Senior citizens, military and group discounts
May 7- Mayfest
May 8: Mother’s Day, free admission for all moms
May 14- Family Fun Day Dino Dig
June 22: Military Day, free admission for all military personnel
June-July-Zoo Summer Camp. Full and half day camps. Children ages 5-12 can enjoy learning more about animals, conservation and more all while having fun at the zoo.
July 16: Animal Enrichment Day
August 27: ABC of BATS

• Sports Academy 3768 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika (Midway Plaza); 749-4040; www.sportsacademyauburn.com. Auburn/Opelika’s premiere indoor sports training and conditioning facility! We cater to athletes of all sports, skill levels and all ages! East Alabama’s only indoor sports facility that offers baseball/softball batting cages, pitching mounds and a turf practice area. Private baseball and softball lessons. Cages, mounds and practice area available for team or personal rentals for baseball, softball, soccer or flag football. Age-specific weight training programs designed by certified athletic trainers and licensed physical therapists for athletes of all ages and level of activity. Party space available; teams welcome.

• Surfside Water Park 2780 S College Street, Auburn; 821-7873; www.surfsidewaterpark.com
General admission rates- $13.03-$21.59, kids 2 and under Free (senior citizens, military, student and afternoon discounts); Season passes available.
June Report Card Reward -Bring your report card to the Surfside Office to receive All A’s - Complimentary day pass / A’s and B’s – Complimentary half off day pass
July Concert Series- Every Sunday afternoon
Scouts Weekend- July 17-19th: All scout groups $12.99 plus tax (call to reserve your group)
Splash & Save Monday- Every Monday in June, all kids price $17.99 plus tax
Mom’s Tuesday- Every Tuesday beginning in June, Mom’s get in free with a full price paid child.
Grandparent Wednesday- Every Wednesday beginning in June, Grandparent’s get in free with a full price paid child.
Dad’s Sunday-Every Sunday beginning in June, Dad’s get in free with a full price paid child.

• The Skate Center 1221 Commerce Drive, Auburn; 821-1128; Tuesday-Thursday 6:30 – 9:00 pm; Friday 6:30-10:00 pm; Saturday 12:00-4:00 pm and 6:30-10:00 pm; Sunday 2:00-5:00 pm. Prices range from $4.00-$6.00 includes skate rentals. Birthday Parties, Church Parties and Civic Groups, Parties, School Fundraisers, Sorority/Fraternity Socials

• USA Mini Golf 1220 Fox Run Avenue, Opelika, 439-4914; www.usaminigolf.com; Friday-Saturday, 3:00-11:00pm. Indoor mini-golf where our theme is “Road Trip Across America”. Each one of our 18 holes is a place of interest or historic landmark located in the U.S. ranging from the Golden Gate Bridge and Redwood Forest, to Carlsbad Caverns and Cape Cod. At each on of the holes there is a fun little book of trivia and information about the landmark which provides an educational tool that is entertaining. We even offer blacklight capability some evenings and parties which provides another unique feature.
Rates- $3.50-$5.50; Senior citizens, military, and student discounts. Host your party or group event here.

• Wild Animal Safari 1300 Oak Grove Road, Pine Mountain, GA; 706-663-8744; Toll-Free 800-367-2751; www.animalsafari.com
Sunday-Saturday 10:00 am -7:30 pm all summer
You can drive your own vehicle (or take the complimentary bus tour- seasonal) thru our Drive-Thru safari and get to experience hand feeding the animals. On the safari the exotic animals will literally come up to your car and eat right out of the palm of your hand. You also get to enjoy our walk-about section (both parts included in your ticket price), here you will find some of our other animals in pens for you to see. Scattered through our entire park we have approx. 650 animals, (and counting!) including: Rhinoceros, Tigers, Lions, Black Panthers, Spotted Leopards, Kangaroos, Wallabies, and more! Don’t want to bring your own vehicle through? Then how about driving through the park in wild style by renting one of our Zebra Vans! Zebra MiniVan holds 7 passengers for $11.00; Zebra Van holds 15 passengers for $15.00. Rates range from $14.95-$17.95; Toddlers 2 and under Free. Group rates and season passes available.

• Zoo Atlanta 800 Cherokee Avenue, SE; Atlanta, GA; (404) 624-WILD; Monday-Friday: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., ticket booths close at 4:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., ticket booths close at 5:30 p.m. Tickets- $14.99-$19.99; 2 and under Free; Military, senior citizens discounts. Season passes available.

Unique Activities

Opelika Parks and Recreation
A Day in the Life of…Police Academy –June 6- Sportsplex. Spend the morning with members of the Opelika Police Dept. Great opportunity to go behind the scenes. Snack included. 9:30-11:30am. Ages 6-11 yrs. Fee: $10
A Day in the Life of…Firefighters Academy- June 7- Report to the Denson Drive Rec Center-transportation provided to Opelika Fire Dept. training center. Experience first hand what it takes to be a firefighter. Explore the trucks, try on the uniform and hold the hoses! Prepare to ‘get wet’. Lunch and T-shirt included. 8:30am-2:00pm. Ages 6-12yrs. Fee: $10.
A Day in the Life of…Light and Power Academy- June 8- SportsPlex. Have you been in a bucket truck or climbed a Light & Power Pole? Join members of the Light & Power Department as they demonstrate their skills and invite participants to have ‘hands on’ fun in this morning academy! Snack included. 9:30-11:00am; Ages 6-11yrs. Fee: $10.
Adventure Day- August 3- Covington Rec. Center. Fun activities! You are invited to go on an adventure of food & fun! 1:00-4:00pm. Ages 5-11yrs. Fee: $10.
Everything You Ever Wanted To Do But.... Your Momma Wouldn’t Let You!- June 22- SportsPlex. More fun than you have ever had! Includes a wacky day of squishy feet, food fights, seed spitting contest and many other “disgusting” activities that your momma would frown on! End the day with a pizza lunch and a swim. WEAR OLD CLOTHES and SHOES! Bring swimsuit and towel.10:00am-3:00pm; Ages 1st grade (completed)- 5th grade. Fee: $25.
Float-In Movie – June 10 & July 8; Come enjoy a movie while floating in the SportsPlex Pool. Bring your float and your family and watch a kid-friendly movie! Movie starts at 7:00pm. Free to SportsPlex members; $5 to non members. Child under 6 free.
Goofy Games- June 21- Covington Rec. Center. Enjoy relays, group games, board games & computerized games. 3:00-4:00pm. Ages 6-10yrs. Fee: $7.
Lion Tamers - Kids Fun Day- June 4- Covington Rec. Center. Games, prizes, food, fun and Free Swim! 10:00am-1:00pm. All ages. Free to public!
Messy Madness- July 21- Covington Rec. Center. “Messy Projects and Slimy Creations”. 3:00-4:00pm. Ages 5-10yrs. Fee: $7. Wear old clothing.
Pizza Pizzazz – July 7- Covington Rec. Center. Learn to create various pizzas using bagels, French bread, English Muffins. 3:00-4:00pm. Ages 6-10yrs. $10.
Wacky Water Games- July 28- Covington Rec. Center. Have fun with bubbles, balloons and water. 3:00-4:00pm. Age 6-10yrs. Fee: $7.
PLEX Kids- June-July (8 weekly sessions)- SportsPlex. Ages 1st Grade (completed)- 5th Grade; Enjoy a wide variety of activities at the PLEX Station. Fun could include Wii station, movies, kids in the kitchen food fun, games, swimming and crafts. 3:00-5:30pm. Fee: $ 45/week (Monday – Friday) Pre-registration required.

Gymnastics/Cheerleading

Big Green Bus, The
Kelly McArdle,334-332-0833;
www.mybiggreenbus.com
Mobile Gymnastics- 30 x 71/2 foot school bus has been converted into a safe and fun preschool gymnastics facility. We drive to your child’s preschool, birthday party, church party, or special event. Equipment includes balance beam, horizontal bar, several tumbling mats, vault, mini-tramp, rock climbing wall, zip line, parachute, monkey bar, tunnels, slides, parallel bars, ball pit, hula hoops, hand-eye coordination games, and much more! Ages 18 months-7 years; Classes are 35 minutes long, $40 a month. Family discounts are available.

Opelika Parks and Recreation
Denson Road Recreation Center. 1102 Denson Drive. Ben White, 705-5547 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Power Tumbling and Trampoline- Fees: $55 for classes meeting 1 day per week. Every additional class is $35.00
Level I: Monday-Thursday; 3:30pm, 4:15pm, 5:00pm, & 5:45pm. Learn to stretch, tumble and condition in a fun environment. An opportunity to learn and polish basic skills and coordination. Use of tumbling and trampoline equipment.
Level II: Monday-Thursday; 3:30pm & 4:30pm. Must have coaches recommendation. Back roll, handstand and round-off required. Learn to connect skills and increase difficulty.
Level III: Monday-Wednesday; 5:30pm.
Cheerleader Prep-Monday-Thursday; 6:30-7:30pm. Age 6th grade & up. If you need help getting ready for cheerleading tryouts, this is the class for you! Come and learn motions, jumps, tumbling and how to create your entrance.
Cheer Camp- June 27-28; Covington Center, Ages: 4-12; Cost: $15
Cheer Fit- Tuesday, Thursday; 6:30-7:15pm. Learn Drills, stretching and strength work to improve your jumps. This is NOT a “Jumps” class. Come prepared to work. Fee: $35
Team-Thursday, 5:30pm. Must have coaches approval and become registered with USA Gymnastics
Parent and Me Tumbling-Class options: Monday- 6:00pm; Wednesday-10:00am or 6:00pm; Thursday- 10:00am. Age: 2-3; Parent must participate in helping child with activities. A great class for kids to learn coordination and have fun. Fee: $45
Tumble Tots- Tuesday- 6:00pm; Wednesday- 10:30am. Age: 4; Children will have fun learning new skills and coordination activities. Fee: $45

• Premier Spirit Academy 923-B Stage Road, Auburn; 821-7300; www.premierspiritacademy.com
Kids Camp - Ages 3 & 4; June 6-8; 10:00am-12:00noon. $45 if registered by May 25; $55 after May 25.
Youth Camp - Ages 5 & 6; June 13-16; 10:00am-12:00noon. $55 if registered by June 1; $65 after June 1.
Tumbling Camp - Ages 7-18; June 20-23; 9:00am-12:00noon. $75 if registered by June 8; $85 after June 8th.
Regular Monday- Thursday classes offered throughout the summer too! Mom and Tot, Preschool, Youth, Level 1-3, Advanced Tumbling and Cheer Classes.

Horseback Riding

H & G Horse Quarters
943 Lee Road 57, Auburn; 887-0026;
www.hghorsequarters.com;
An equestrian center located in Auburn offering lessons, boarding, showing, and camp sessions.
Beginner Horsemanship Camps- Session I: June 6-10. Session II: June 20-24.
Intermediate Travel Camp- July 18-21.
Advanced Horse Management and Training-Overnight Camp- May 30-June3.
Riding Lessons offered in a private, mini-private and group settings. Rates range from $20-$50 and run from 30-60 minutes. Call to schedule your lessons or sign up for camps.

Sandy’s Stables
www.sandysstables.net; 334-741-0020;
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Day Camp- Monday through Friday 8:00am-2:00pm
6 Camps: May 30-June 3; June 6-June 10; June 13-June17; June 27-July 1; July 11- July 15; July 18- July 22.
Day camp will include: 2 mounted lessons a day, 2 unmounted lessons a day, English riding, Western riding, bareback riding, trail rides, grooming, horse safety, horsemanship, horse care, tack, driving a pony and cart etc...Students will also enjoy cooling off on our water slide. Riders are able to set their own goals and accomplish them.

The Stables at Shiloh Farms
730 Lee Road 71, Camp Hill, AL; 246-896-2663; www.stablesofshilohfarms.com
Offering boarding, sales/leases, training, shows, and lessons. Accepting beginner to advanced students.

Local Camps

Auburn First Baptist Child Development Center
128 East Glenn Ave. Auburn. 821-8125.
June 1-August 2; 7:00am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday. Fee: $125 per week; Ages Kindergarten (completed)-5th grade.

Auburn Parks and Recreation
Camp Kaleidoscope- Auburn High School; Melissa Weldon, 501-2946;. Session A: June 6-10; Session B: June 13-17; Session C: June 27-July 1; Session D: July 11-15; Session E: July 18-22; Session F: July 25-29; 8:00am-5:15 pm. Each week of camp will be filled with games, activities, special guests, and field trips. 6-12 years; Fee: $75.00 (Morning Session); $75.00 (Afternoon Session); $125.00 Entire Week, ($100 per week for additional sibling), $675.00 Entire Summer. There will be no camp June 20 – 24 and July 4-8.
Junior Camp Counselor Program- Ages: 13 – 17 years; The Counselor position is a volunteer position that teaches teens responsibility and allows them to mentor younger campers at Camp Kaleidoscope. This is a great opportunity for teens to learn invaluable skills necessary for their first “real” job and provides a great atmosphere to socialize with other junior camp counselors in a fun and exciting setting. Also, this is a chance for teens to earn community service credit hours and give back to their community. For more information, please contact Melissa Weldon at 501-2946. The deadline for participants to register is May 20.
Small Fry Camp- Frank Brown Recreation Center; Melissa Weldon, 501-2946. June 6- July 1 and July 11-29. There will be no camp July 4-8. Ages: 3-5 (child must be 3 years by the first class); Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 8:00-11:00am. Preschoolers will enjoy hands-on activities, music in song and dance, and many other age-related activities. Fieldtrips may be offered. Child must be toilet trained to participate. Fee: $125.00.
Summer Therapeutic Day Camp- Drake Middle School. Alison Hall, 501-2930, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it June 6 – July 29 (No camp the week of July 4 – July 8) Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ages: 15 years and older. 7 week summer day camp designed for young adults with various disabilities (e.g., autism, cerebral palsey, down syndrome, developmental delays, hearing impairments, vision impairments). Program includes lifeskills training such as handling money, team work, social skills, square dancing, swimming, and other physical recreation activities (e.g, basketball, bowling, volleyball). The campers also participate in field trips. Fee: $140.00, each additional sibling $95.00.

Auburn Summer Youth Programs at Auburn University
www.auburn.edu/summercamps; Outreach Program Office 844-5100
21st Century- June 19-24
Architecture Camp- Session I: June 5-10; Session II: July 17-22
Building Construction Camp- June 20-25
Design Camp- Session I: June 12-17; Session II: July 10-15.
Digital CSI Camp- June 20-24.
Engineering TIGERS Camp- Senior camp (10th and 11th graders)- June 12-17; Junior camp (8th and 9th graders) Fisheries Camp- June 27- July 1
Loachapoka Explore Auburn Days Camp- June 19-24
Musical Theatre Camp- June 26-July 1
Project Design Camp- July 17-22
Veterinarian Camp- - 3 Sessions: Senior camp (rising 9th-11th graders) June 5-10 & July 10-15; Junior camp (rising 6th-8th graders) July 10-15.
World Affairs Youth Seminar- July 10-15

Growing Room
644 North Dean Road, Auburn. 334-501-2044; www.growingroomusa.com.
The Wild, Wild West Camp kicks off May 23. Monday-Friday; 6:30am-6:30pm. This year we’ll be going back to the Wild West to learn how to square dance, pan for gold, roast marshmallows, make clay beads & much more. Our 3 & 4 year olds will enjoy bi-weekly field trips, while our School Age Cowboys & Cowgirls will enjoy fun & exciting field trips every week! Our summer curriculum continues to include educational concepts such as literacy, math, science, and character education. Children enjoy warm nutritious meals and the safest play possible on our state of the art playground.

Milestones Learning Center
1811 East Glenn Ave. Auburn. 887-4391.
www.milestoneslc.com; Summer camp- June-July; different theme each week: summer fun, summer safety, under the sea, vacations, America the beautiful, creepy crawlers, wild west, summer sports, let’s go fishing, and much more!

Opelika Parks and Recreation
Art Camp- August 1-3. Covington Center. Fee: $20; Age: 5-12 years
Basketball Camp – August 1-5. 9:00am-12:30pm. Drills and Skills with the emphasis on Fun! Fee: $45. Age: 1st – 8th Grades (ages will be divided)
This camp is designed to inspire all athletes from beginners to advanced players. The camp will teach, develop and improve fundamental basketball skills and new techniques. Each player will participate in a variety of drills and end the day with competitions for prizes and awards.
Ceramics Camp- August 8-10. 1:30-2:30pm. Fee: $15; Age: 7 & up. Register at the Armory Arts Center. For more information: 705-5557
Cheerleading Camp –June 27-28. 9:00am-12:00noon. Covington Center. Ideal for Youth and Midget League Cheerleaders. Learn Cheers, Chants and basic stunts. Fee: $15; Age: 4-12 years
Football Camp 7th Annual Back to the Doghouse –Dates TBA. Opelika High School Field. Spend Saturday morning with former OHS alumni learning basic football skills through fun activities and motivational reflections.
Day Camps – 4 Sessions: June 6-17. June 20-July 1. July 5-July 15. July 18-29. 8:00am- 3:00pm. Fee:$60 per session (plus $25 activity fee - due 1st day of camp). Two Locations: Covington Center -Age: 1st -5th grade (completed). The Covington Staff has a very active summer planned. There will be a variety of sport activities, swimming and weekly field trips both in and out of town. Cook outs and a staff-camper water day featuring a 30 ft water slide highlights and active summer planned with your child in mind. On rainy days, your camper will have a variety of activities inside the gym and game room. Camp includes snack, daily swimming and a t-shirt. PLEX Camp- Ages:1st - 5th grade (completed). The SportsPlex staff is looking forward to an exciting new outdoor camp experience. Plex Camp will include a wide variety of activities including arts & crafts, swimming, field trips, water day, wacky day, color day and sports. Many activities will have special emphasis on nature and science. The Plex Camp Compound will be located in the Amphitheater. Space is limited.
Racquetball Camp- June 6-10. 10:00-11:30am. SportsPlex. Covers basic skills and rules 10-13 year olds. Fee: $50. Eyeguards required. Space limited.
Racquetball Camp (Advanced )- July 18-21. 5:30-7:00pm. SportsPlex. Age: 16 yrs & up. Fee: $45. Eyeguards required. Space limited.
Sports Splash and Bash Camp- Ages 5-7 years: 2 Sessions- June 13-June 17; June 27-July 1. 9:00am-1:00pm. Ages: 8-12 years: Session: July 5-14. 9:00am-3:00pm. SportsPlex. Come for a fun week of sports based activities. Bring lunch, water bottle, bathing suit, towel and lots of energy! Fee: $ 30
Soccer Camps – Two camps divided by ages: June 20-24; Three age groups: Ages 3-4 years, 8:00-9:00am. Fee: $45. Ages 5-7 years, 9:00-11:30am. Fee: $70. Ages 7-14 years, 9:00am-4:00pm. Fee: $125.
July 18-22; Four age groups: Ages 3-4 years, 9:00-10:15am. Fee: $50. Ages 5-6 years, 10:30-11:45am. Fee: $50. Ages 7-14 years, 9:00am-12:00noon. Fee: $85. Advanced camp, 5:00-8:00pm. Fee: $100. All Camps will train for age specific skills. Full day camp will include a midday swim. Advanced camp is for club level players. For info: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Tumbling Camp- August 8-11. 3:30-5:30pm. Denson Rec. Center. Age 7 & up. Fee: $25 includes t-shirt.
Tennis Camps –Two levels: Pee Wee Camp- June 6-10; July 11-15. Age 4-7, Fee: $40. Beginner-Intermediate Camp- June 20-24; July 25-29; August 1-5. Age 8-12, Fee: $40.

Martial Arts

Auburn Academy of Martial Arts
323 Airport Rd, Suite J, Auburn; 502-7221;
www.auburnacademy.com
7 Camp Sessions: June 6-10, June 13-17, June 20-24, June 27-July 1, July 11-15, July 18-22, & July 25-29. Hours: 9:00am-12:00noon.$135 per week (includes summer uniform). Camp themes may include: Padded Weapons, Board Breaking, Bully Buster Techniques, Tournament Sparring. Camps will certainly include: Learning, discipline, and FUN!
Weekly instruction offered in Traditional Korean martial arts of TaeKwonDo and HapKiDo. All levels-beginners and advanced. We welcome all interested students to come by to observe a class or just jump right in and try it out.

• Auburn Mixed Martial Arts 2515 East Glenn Commerce Park #204 - Auburn, 887-0818; www.auburnmma.com. Teach realistic, but safe, fighting techniques in the martial arts of: Brazilian Jiu jitsu, Muay Thai, Wrestling, Judo, Kickboxing and Submission Grappling. We also teach classes in Fitness Kickboxing and Kettle Bell. For our Kids, we offer classes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu/Judo and Wrestling.

• Shane Pope’s TKD
1914 Opelika Rd. Auburn, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (334) 821-0299- Offers classes of all skill levels: Tiger cubs (3-6 year olds), Juniors & Adults (6 years and up) and Yoga classes.

Music

Auburn Parks and Recreation
Musical Theatre Camp for Teens - Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center; Kim Hirt; 501-2963; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
July 18-22; 1:00-4:00pm; Performance will be held Saturday, July 23 at 10 and 11:15 a.m.. Fee: $150 per child (includes a t-shirt). Ages: 13 – 18 years; Campers, of all skill levels, improve theater-related skills in voice, dance, and acting while meeting new friends and most important, having fun! There will be a performance at the end of the week for family and friends.
Musical Theatre Camp- Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center. Trisha Oliver, 559-8224; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
July 18-22; 9:00am-12noon; Performance will be held Saturday, July 23 at 10 and 11:15 a.m. Ages: 8-12 years.. Do you love GLEE? Then you’ll love our theatre camp! Young actors will learn music, staging and choreography for several Broadway numbers and then have two opportunities to show off what they have learned at the end of the week! Register by June 25th. Fee: $150 per child (includes $10 t-shirt fee)

Kindermusik at Auburn United Methodist Church
Michelle Stearns, 826-8800; www.aumc.net
June 20-24; Peek-A-Boo, I Love You -9:00am; Creatures in My Backyard -10:00 am; Tell Me a Tale-11:00am

Opelika Parks and Recreation
EZ Way Guitar- June 6 (8 weeks). SportsPlex. Session I – Beginner: Tuesday-11:00-11:30am; Session II –Intermediate: Tuesday 11:30am-12:00 noon; Session III – Advanced: Tuesday – 12:00-12:30pm. Fee: $50 ($5 materials). Learn to play guitar the easy way through simple chords. Fun and economical. www.hiddentalentmusic.com
I Can Sing!!!- June 6 (8 weeks). SportsPlex. Tuesday- 10:00-10:30am. Fee: $50. This fun and entertaining format is guaranteed to have an immediate impact. Kids will learn vocal skills that will last a lifetime. Topics include posture, breathing, tone and warm-ups.
Piano Summer Fun- June 6 (8 weeks). SportsPlex. 10:30-11:00am. Fee: $50. Age: 7-15yrs (1st-9th Grade). Chord style Piano. Learn to play popular songs on the piano using both hands. “Popular Chord Style Piano” $20 (available from instructor).

• Auburn Guitar Shoppe 758 East Glenn Ave. Auburn. www.auburnguitar.com; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 334-821-6818
Auburn School of Music- begins June 6th, run six (6) consecutive weeks, are 50 minutes, and begin at $100 pre-paid for the entire course! We have priced these to be a little more economical than our private instruction, which we offer for all instruments as well! Private instruction is $100 per month for 30 minutes, are pre-paid, and taught right here at the Guitar Shoppe. Lessons offered in : Piano, Drums/Percussion, Band/Orchestra, Vocal, Guitar/Bass, & Musical Concepts/Theory.
Beginning and Intermediate Piano
Beginning through Advanced Guitar
“Musical Survey” – this allows a beginning student to touch a lot of instruments and concepts, and as a product the instructor will help guide the student in the best musical direction(s).
Band/Orchestra – Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion taught by local area instructors who know and develop the local school curriculum well and can advance a student as well as prepare them for the school year!
Theory – knowing the ingredients of music builds a strong musician

• Auburn University Band Camp
www.band.auburn.edu
June 13-16- Marching Percussion and Auxiliary, Drum Major & Leadership; June 16-19- High School Symphonic Bands; June 20-23- Jr. High & Middle School Symphonic Bands

• Music Programs for Kids Auburn United Methodist Church; Mario Urbina, 706-366-2654; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Sessions for Suzuki and Traditional violin, guitar, and piano.

• Play With Me Inside Mamunchis, 115 South 8th Street, Opelika. 737-6070. www.mamunchis.com
Four Mommy and Me classes: Play with Baby- ages 4 months-walking; Little Ones- walking-24 months; Two Much Fun- 2-3 yrs; Preschool Play-2-3 yrs.

• Spicer’s Garage Band Camp
Tom & Jean Spicer 334-319-1884;
www.spicersgaragebandcamp.com
Spicer’s Garage Band Camp is a family-operated summer music camp designed to provide young people and adults with opportunities for improving their musical skills, experience being a part of a band, and developing a life-long creative hobby. Campers receive individualized lessons in their instrument of choice while also learning how to play with other musicians. They are placed in a band with other campers and work together to choose a band name and develop a band logo.
Youth Garage Band Camp- June 13-17; June 27-July 1; morning and afternoon sessions; Ages 8-16 years.
Praise Band Camp- July 18-22; Ages 12-18 years;
Skillbuilders Band Camp- July 18-22; for young people with special needs.

Sports/Fitness

Auburn Parks and Recreation
ASA Rising Tiger Soccer Camp- Auburn Soccer Complex - Wire Rd. Jenny Ferguson and Ryan Molt, 501-2943; Camp I: Early June; Camp II: Early July; Ages: 4 – 8; beginning players; campers will be divided into size and age groupings for skill instruction. Fee: $70
ASA Jr. & Sr. Soccer Camp- Auburn Soccer Complex - Wire Rd. Jenny Ferguson and Ryan Molt, 501-2943;
Camp I: Early June; Camp II: Early July; Jr. Camp Ages: 9 – 12; Sr. Camp Ages: 13 – 18; improve the players fundamental development includes passing, shooting, receiving, heading, dribbling, movement with and without the ball and positional play & responsibilities. Fee: $85
ASA Goalkeeper Soccer Camp- Auburn Soccer Complex - Wire Rd. Ferguson and Ryan Molt, 501-2943;
Camp- Late July; Ages: 10 – 18; covers techniques, tactics, conditioning and psychology of goalkeeping. Fee $95.
ASA Advanced Soccer Camp- Auburn Soccer Complex - Wire Rd. Ferguson and Ryan Molt, 501-2943;
Camp- late July; Ages: 10 – 18; includes technical refinement, combination play, principles of attack & defense, and individual, group & team tactics. Fee: $95
Valarie Finley Basketball Camp for Girls-. Frank Brown Recreation Center, Valarie Finley, 745-5802.
June 6- June 10; 6th and 7th Grade Girls; This camp is committed to the development of fundamental basketball skills including: triple threat, post moves, rebounding, court spacing, passing, defensive keys, and team offense and defense; Fee: $25

Opelika Parks and Recreation
SportsPlex-1001 Andrews Road, Opelika; 705-5560.
Basketball Midnight League- Friday and Saturdays June 17-July 29; 8:00-11:00pm. Ages 7th-9th grade league, 10th-12th grade league, Adult league. Make your own Team! Max 10 players per team. Fee: $50/player. Contact Melissa Martin.
Hoops N Healing- Last Wednesday of May, June and July. 10:00am-12:00noon; ages 11-17. Children who have attended Camp Good Grief due to a death related loss. We will combine basketball skills with healing conversation. Pre-register by the Friday before by calling Jenny Filush at 502-0216 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Opelika Crush Club Soccer- Opelika’s Competitive Soccer Team. Registration: July 11-15. Pre-season Camp: July 18-22. Fee: $150 (Fee includes uniform, tournament fees, pre-season camp). Call Melissa Martin, 705-2490 for details
T-Ball- Registration May 2-13; Season: June 6-July 21. Ages 4-6 yrs (age on April 30, 2011). West Ridge Park. Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday; 5:30pm & 6:30pm. Fee: $30 (Includes jersey & cap). Supplies needed: Small starter glove. Coaches needed.
Zumbatomic® - Combat childhood obesity and keep your kids moving this summer! You’re going to love the Zumbatomic® program! Perfect for boys and girls, it’s a fast-forward fusion of the Zumba program’s moves (salsa, cumbia, reggaeton, hip-hop and more) and high-octane dances designed to let kids ages 4-12 max out their fun! Safe and effective, kids can’t wait to get into the Zumbatomic® groove. Watch their energy levels soar as they get the groove. Fee: $ 30 / session per child, $50 for two in same family 4 sessions: June 6, 8, 10; June 13, 15, 17; July 11, 13, 15; July 18, 20, 22. Ages 4-7; 8-12 yrs.

• Auburn High School Youth Cheerleading Camp
June 1-3; 887-4970; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

• Auburn University Sports Camps
Baseball Academy- This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Brett Hawke Swim- www.auburnswimcamps.com
Equestrian- This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Tigers Golf- www.auburntigers.com
Tiger Softball- This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Tennis- www.gteamtennis.com
Volleyball- This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

• Healthplus 1171 Gatewood Drive, Auburn; 887-5666; www.healthplusfitness.com
Youth Swim for Fitness- This is a chance for kids to learn a lifetime fitness activity. Our hour-long workout will improve endurance; perfect technique and help children learn advanced swimming skills. Children must have completed Snappers Level 3 or be at least 8 years old to participate. A package of 12 sessions costs $55 for HealthPlus members and $70 for non-members. Family discounts are available. Monday & Wednesday; 4:30pm.
Fitness Fun Camp- May 31-August 5; Monday-Friday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm (extended day is available). Ages 5-14 years. Cost: $50 registration fee; Prices per day start at $35 (sibling discounts). A safe and fun-filled camp environment that will promote fitness, health, creativity and friendship. Ages 5-12 and is open to members and non-members. Includes games of all kinds, swimming, art, music, science, field trips to the movies, Bruster’s, fishing, and more!
Kids’ Gym- Ages 5-12. Members free; non-members $2.00 per visit. Activities include climbing wall, scooters, basketball, relays, kickball, tag games, dodgeball, jump rope and much more. At the pool, children may swim or play quietly on the pool deck.

• Junior Golf Clinic
Robert Trent Jones at Grand National; 3000 Robert Trent Jones Trail, Opelika.
Tommy Barnes, 334-737-3352; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Session 1: June 13–16. Session 2: July 18–21. Boys and Girls; ages 8-16; 8am–12 noon. Monday–Thursday, Lunch included. Class size limited. $150 per session.

• Lee-Scott Basketball Camps 251-239-0517 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Offensive Skill/Shooting Camp- June 6-7- boys and girls; grades 4th-11th; 9:00am-12:00noon. Skill development- balance/footwork, hand placement, release point, follow through, shooting drills, and more. Camp Cost is $60.00 (Non-refundable)
Basketball Skills Camp- June 27-29- boys and girls; Grades 1st-6th: 9:00am-12:00noon; Grades 7th-10th: 1:00-4:00pm. Skill development- ball handling, shooting, passing/receiving, rebounding, defense, and more. Camp Cost is $75.00 (Non-refundable); Every camper will receive camp t-shirt, certificate, motivational materials, and written analysis of your play.

• Plains Junior Golf 6 camps, Moore’s Mill Golf Club, Auburn. Will Blackmon , 319-0051 or Elizabeth Rodgers, 821-6533; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Pink Camp- Girls ONLY- June 1-3, 2:00-4:00pm; 1st- 5th grade; fundamentals camp with rules and etiquette $150 per student
Little Golfer Camp- June 1-3; 4:00-5:00pm; Girls and boys, ages 3 years-Kindergarten; A fundamentals camp with rules and etiquette designed to inspire and celebrate little golfers’ love of the game!$75 per student
Middle Camp- June 22-24; 9:00-11:00am; Girls and boys, 6th-9th grade; Designed to introduce and encourage, this camp will provide an overview of the game from swing basics to short game skills to rules and etiquette. $150 per student.
Advanced Camp- June 20-24; 2:00-5:00pm; Girls and boys ages 1st-5th grade; For experienced players. Players will split time between playing and training in an environment that will deliver “a week at the golf course” experience.
Summer Clinic Series- June 9, 10, 16, 17, and July 7, 8, 14, 15; Two levels- 1) Kindergarten-2nd grade 2:00-3:30pm; 2) 3rd-5th grade-3:30-5:00pm. Designed to help junior golfers and families create their own camp to fit their schedule! A different full-swing element and short-game skill will be explored each class. $35 clinic or $235 per series
Friends Camp- May – August; to be scheduled with Will. Girls and boys Kindergarten-8th grade; Gather your friends and create your own private camp!

• Sports Academy 3768 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika (Midway Plaza); 749-4040; www.sportsacademyauburn.com; Football Training Camp- June-ages 9-12, 4 consecutive Wednesdays, 5-6:30 pm. Baseball/Softball Camp- June 6-8-ages 7-12, 9am-2 pm. SportStuff Multi-Sport Day Camp- June 8-10- ages 6-12, 9 am-12 pm.

Swimming

Auburn Parks and Recreation
Summer Swim Lessons and Teams-Registration May 21, 1:00-3:00pm at Samford Pool, Auburn.
Swim lessons, Auburn Aquatics Swim Team, and Auburn Dive Team. Participants should wear appropriate swimwear, as testing may be required. For more information, visit auburnalabama.org/pools or pick up a copy of Auburn Parks and Recreation’s Summer Brochure. Please note the minimum age for swim lessons. Participants must turn four (4 yrs) on or before the first day of the swim session.

Opelika Parks and Recreation
American Red Cross Lifeguard Course- May 9-19. Monday-Thursday. 4:00-8:00pm. Want a fun and exciting job for the summer or year round. Get certified to be a professional lifeguard. This 30 hour course covers lifeguard skills, first aid, and CPR. Fee: $170.
Parent & Me Swim Class– July 11-27. Monday & Wed. 8:00-8:30am. Designed for parents interested in acquainting their young children to the water in a fun and safe environment. Teaches infants, toddlers, and preschoolers’ water adjustment, blowing bubbles, underwater exploration and many other skills. Fee: $45
Youth Swim Lessons- 3 Sessions: June 6-17; June 20-July 1; July 11-22. Classes meet daily for two weeks 9:00am-12:45pm. A separate registration form must be completed for each child registered. All registrations must be made in person at the SportsPlex. Seven levels: Tots (4-5 years) Level 1: Intro to water skills. Beginner: Level 2 & 3- Fundamental aquatic skills & stroke development. Intermediate: Levels 4 & 5 -Stroke improvement & stroke refinement. Advanced: Level 6- Lifeguard readiness. Older Beginners:11 to 14 year olds.
Opelika SeaDawgs Summer Swim Team- registration begins May 2. Fee: $50 per swimmer. ($5 dollar discount for siblings). Parent Meeting May 5, 6:00pm. SportsPlex. Practice begins May 16. 10 & under: 5:00-6:00 p.m. 11 & over: 6:00- 7:00 p.m.
Float –In Movie- June 10 and July 8. Come enjoy a movie while floating in the SportsPlex Pool. Bring your float and your family. 7:00pm. Free to SportsPlex members, $5 to non members. Children under 6 free.
Adult Swim Lessons- June 6-28. Monday & Tuesday, 6:00-7:00pm. It is never to late to learn to swim this class is designed to teach adults to swim and learn about the many different stoke techniques. Fee: $45

• Healthplus 1171 Gatewood Drive, Auburn.887-5666; www.healthplusfitness.com
Infant Swimming Resource- nationally recognized survival swimming program which teaches infants and toddlers ages 6 months to 6 years using the ISR Self-Rescue™ method.
Water Babies- Baby’s first swim lesson. Parents and children participate in eight 30-minute guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills, including water entry, bubble blowing, front kicking, back floating, underwater exploration, and more. This is not a Learn-to-Swim class.
Learn To Swim- Beginner to advanced sessions. $65 for 8 30-minute classes; $50 for HealthPlus Members.

• Tiger Swim Lessons 737-4427 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Auburn University Aquatic Center.
65.00 / 2 week sessions with 30 minute classes
Session A: May 10-13, 16-20, & 23. 3:00 pm -7:00 pm classes/ Adult class at 7:00 pm
Session B: May 30-June 3, & June 6-10. 9:00 am -11:00 am classes
Session C: June 13-17, 20-22, & 27-28. 9:00 am -11:00 am classes

Swimming Pools

City of Auburn Public Pools
Drake Pool- 653 Spencer Ave. next to Drake Middle School; 501-2958
Samford Pool- 465 Wrights Mill Road / 328 Samford Ave.; 501-2957
Auburn City pools will open on May 26, 2010. Auburn City Pool Season passes will be sold at the Dean Road Recreation Center. Individual passes are $50.00 and Family passes are $100.00. Daily admission is $2.00 per person (Children 1 year old and younger are free).

Opelika Parks and Recreation
Pool opens Tuesday May 31
Monday – Friday 5:00 am-7:00 am- Member Lap Swim Only; 1:00 pm-9:00 pm Open Swim
Saturday 8:00am- 10:00 am -Member Lap Swim Only; 10:00am-12:00 pm Family Swim
12:00pm- 5:00 pm Open Swim
Sunday 1:00pm- 5:00pm Open Swim
Splash Park Summer Hours:
Monday- Friday 9:00am- 9:00pm
Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm

Tennis

Auburn Parks and Recreation
Auburn University, Yarbrough Tennis Complex; Classes, clinics, camps and teams available. Annual passes and individual day use rates – 501-2920

Opelika Parks and Recreation
Calhoun Tennis Center; 1102 Denson Drive;
Opelika. 705-5556
Private Lessons and Group Clinics for youth and adults, beginners to advanced. Competitive Junior Tennis programs for boys and girls ages 10- 18 years interested in playing tournaments are also available.

TNL Tennis Pro Shop Summer Camps
Travis DeBardelaben, 501-2921; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Four camps- Camp 1: May 30– June 2; Camp 2: June 27-30; Camp 3: July 11-14; Camp 4: July 25-28; Ages 6 years and older; 9:00 a.m. – 1:00p.m. & 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch (bring your own). All participants will receive a Tennis T-shirt., instruction, and a pizza party on the last day of camp. All campers will need to bring a packed lunch but daily snacks and drinks will be provided. We will provide loaner racquets or can order one for you. Bring proper shoes, hat, sunscreen, swim suit, towel and an extra pair of clothes as we will cool down with outside water activities. $96.00/one child and $170/two children.

Vacation Bible Schools

Eagle Pointe Church of the Nazarene
1975 Mall Boulevard, Auburn, Al. 334.466.8277; www.eaglepointechurch.com. Registration Celebration- June 11; 10:am-2:00pm. Come by and register for VBS and enjoy some inflatable games and giant slides!
June 13-17- VBS- “Mission to M.A.R.S.” Follow the adventures of Zoom and Twila as they embark on a mission of galactic proportions! In Mission to M.A.R.S., travel to the red planet in search of the Risen Savior. Children will meet Jesus in four, fun-filled days and then share his love with others. Let’s go beyond entertaining your child this summer….join us at VBS!

Lakeview Baptist Church
1600 East Glenn Ave., Auburn. 887-7094; www.lakeviewbaptist.org. June 20-24; Monday through Friday, 8:00 am- 12:00noon, for ages K – entering 6th Grade. This year’s theme is “Gold Rush: Discovering the Rock of Ages.” Please register online at www.lakeviewbaptist.org or at the church office. Participation is free and the community welcome!

• Auburn Church of Christ 712 South College St., Auburn; 887-5891; www.auburnchurch.org
June 13-16; Classes for children entering grades K-6

• Auburn United Methodist Church 137 South Gay St; 826-8800; www.aumc.net. June 13-16; Day and evening sessions: 8:30 am-12:00 noon: 4 year old-4th graders and 5:30-8:00 pm -2nd-6th graders. Join us for a fun week of games, crafts, Bible stories and more as we focus on praising the God of the universe.

• Cornerstone Church 2123 Hamilton Road, Auburn; 887-1152; www.cornerstonebuzz.org
Camp Cornerstone-June 8-11; 2-hour event at night. 4 year olds-5th graders. The VBS is a high energy, musical worship, teaching, active games, arts & crafts, and more.

• First United Methodist Church of Opelika
702 Avenue A; Opelika. 745-7604; www.fumcopelika.org; June 6-9; 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.

• Parkway Baptist Church 766 East University Drive, Auburn; 887-3782; www.parkwayauburn.org. June 6-10. Join us as we go on “The Big Apple Adventure”.

Watersports

• Lake Eufaula
Vacation Rentals- Baker Realty; www.bakerrealty.com; 334-585-0748; Lakepoint Resort State Park- The park has a lodge, convention center, modern campground, vacation cabins and lakeside cottages, picnic areas, 18-hole golf course and a marina complete with launch facilities and boat slips. 334-687-8011; www.alapark.com/LakePointResort

• Lake Martin
Lakeside Marina- Rentals: boats, watercraft, tubes, boards and skis; Dadeville, Al; 256-825-9286; www.lakesidemarinallc.com
Pleasure Point Marina Cabin Rentals; Dadeville, AL
(256) 825-9400; www.pleasurepointmarina.com
May 28- Children’s Harbor Art on the Lake
May 29- Russell Lands On Lake Martin- Memorial Day Weekend Concert- Lake Martin Amphitheater - Lake Martin
June 11-12- Sea-Doo Rumble and Demo Day –

Kowaliga Marina
July 4- Fourth of July Boat Parade and Fireworks- Kowaliga Bay Area
July 16- Lions Lake Martin Charity Poker Run-
July 23- Russell Marines Aquapalooza-
Kowaliga Bay