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Summer Camps Registration Form
Adventure Camp I
Ages: Rising 6-8 grade students
Cost: $275.00/participant
Where: Shenandoah Valley, VA
When: June
Activities at camp involve hiking, kayaking/canoeing, rock climbing, day at Luray Caverns, swimming and fun camp games. Cost includes meals, activities, lodging and transportation. CAMP IS LIMITED TO 15 PARTICIPANTS (County-Wide)

Adventure Camp II
Ages: Rising 4-5 grade students
Cost: $275.00/participant
Where: Shenandoah Valley, VA
When: July or August
Activities at camp involve hiking, kayaking/canoeing, rock climbing, day at Luray Caverns, swimming and fun camp games. Cost includes meals, activities, lodging and transportation. CAMP IS LIMITED TO 15 PARTICIPANTS (County-Wide)

Annual Amanda A. Scarborough Fishing Tournament
Ages: 10-14
Cost: $10.00/participant (Free w/enrollment in Fishing School)
Place: All 3 Divisions-Ramp 38 in Avon
When: Summer Season
Participants will fish for 4 hours at a designated location. All catches will be recorded. At the end of the day all participants will be transported to the Fessenden Center for a cookout and awards ceremony. Awards are given in several different categories. All participants receive a prize.

Arts & Crafts Camp
Ages: Varies depending on class offered
Cost: $30/participant
Place: All 3 Divisions
When: Summer Season
Participants will make a variety of arts and crafts projects. A variety of materials will be used such as, paints, clay, beads, fabrics, and much more. Please wear appropriate clothing.

Basketball Camp
Ages: 6-13
Cost: $30.00/$20.00
Place: Hatteras Division
When: Summer Season
Basketball skills and fundamental instruction with drills, games, individual and team competitions.

Bicycle Camp
Ages: 8-14
Cost: $5/participant
Place: Roanoke Island/Mainland Division
When: Summer Season
All participants must provide their own bike and helmet. Participants will ride to various sites around Manteo and enjoy picnic lunches each day. Please bring a water bottle each day.

Cheerleading Camp
Ages: 8 & up
Cost: $25.00/participant
Place: All 3 Divisions
When: Summer Season
Participants will learn proper hand and arm formations, cheers, chants, and the basic pyramid. All participants need to show up with appropriate clothing and shoes.

Fishing School
Ages: 10-14
Cost: $35.00/participant (Participants are automatically registered for the youth fishing tournament.)
Place: All 3 Divisions
When: Summer Season
Participants will learn about fishing tackle, difference in poles, bait types, how to bait a hook, take a fish off a hook, fish cleaning techniques, and of course how to tell that Big Fish Story.
LIMITED TO 12 PARTICIPANTS in each division

Fitness Camp I
Ages: 9-11
Cost: $25/$15
Place: Hatteras and Roanoke Island/Mainland Divisions
When: Summer Season
Participants will learn about healthy food choices, the importance of exercise and physical activity all while participating in walks, fun games and exercise classes.

Fitness Camp II
Ages: 12-14
Cost: $25/$15
Place: Hatteras Division
When: Summer Season
Participants will learn about healthy food choices, the importance of exercise and physical activity all while participating in walks, fun games and exercise classes.

Gymnastics Camp
Ages: 5 & up
Cost: $30/participant
Place: All 3 Divisions
When: Summer Season
Activities include floor sequences, vault, low beam, high beam and bars (depending on division) with strength and stretching techniques emphasized. Participants are placed in groups according to skill level.

Non-Traditional Sports Camp
Ages: 7-12
Cost: $15.00/participant
Place: All 3 Divisions
When: Summer Season
Participants will play kickball, dodgeball, Snag golf, relay games, and several indoor/outdoor games.

Pre-School Gymnastics Camp
Ages: 3-5
Cost: $20/participant
Place: All 3 Divisions
When: Summer Season
Participants will be introduced to the beam, vault, bars (depending on division) and floor with motor development skills emphasized. This is a wonderful way to build your pre-schoolers balance, coordination, strength and confidence level.

Outer Banks History Camp
Ages: 10-15
Cost: $20/participant + entrance fees to sites
Place: Hatteras Division
When: Summer Season
Participants will visit local historical sites such as the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, Native American Indian Museum, Wright Brothers National Monument and Museum, and the Elizabethan Gardens.

Performing Arts Day Camps
Ages: 7-12
Cost: FREE
Place: All 3 Divisions
When: Summer Season
This camp is sponsored by the North Carolina School of the Arts. All children will receive a YAP (Youth Arts Patron) sticker for each show attended. Show times begin at 2:00 p.m. Transportation will be provided.

Soccer Skills Camp
Ages: 5-12
Cost: $20/participant
Place: Roanoke Island/Mainland Division
When: Summer Season
Participants will learn the rules basic skills/fundamentals of soccer, or you can participate to brush up on your skills. Shin guards are required.

Skateboard Camp - Boys
Ages: 7-12
Cost: $40/participant
Place: Hatteras Division-Fessenden Skate Park
When: Summer Season
Participants will learn the basics of skate boarding on a street course and a bowl. Helmets and pads are required and will be available to borrow for those children who do not have their own.

Skateboard Camp - Girls
Ages: 7-12
Cost: $40/participant
Place: Hatteras Division-Fessenden Skate Park
When: Summer Season
Participants will learn the basics of skate boarding on a street course and a bowl. Helmets and pads are required and will be provided to borrow for those children who do not bring their own.

Surf Camp
Ages: 10-14
Cost: $50/participant
Place: All 3 Divisions-various beach sites
When: Summer Season
Participants will learn basic surfing skills such as paddling, standing up, dropping in, cool surf lingo and more.
Class times will vary depending on the tide
All participants must pass a swim test.
Date and time of swim test—TBA
LIMITED SO REGISTER EARLY

Swimming Lessons
Ages: 3-12
Cost: $35/participant
Place: All 3 Divisions
When: Summer Season
Classes are structured around the Learn to Swim program by the American Red Cross. Participants will learn basic safety rules when playing in and around water or at pools as well as basic swimming techniques. All participants will be placed in classes based on skill level.

Toddler Camp
Ages: 3-5
Cost: $25/participant
Place: All 3 Divisions
When: Summer Season
Participants will make crafts, sing songs, play games, and have story time all related to the selected theme. Snack will be provided daily as well. All children must be potty trained.
LIMITED TO 25 PARTICIPANTS

Toddler Theme Parties
Ages: 3-5
Cost: $10.00/paticipant
Place: All 3 Divisions
When: Summer Season
Depending on the theme selected, children come dressed up in their favorite costume and enjoy story time, snack and fun games. Children must be potty trained.

Tennis Camp
Ages: 7-12
Cost: $25/$15
Place: Hatteras Division
When: Summer Season
Participants will work on our basic tennis skills and fitness through drills and competitive play.

Volleyball Camp
Ages: 7-12
Cost: $25/participant
Place: Hatteras Division
When: Summer Season
Participants will learn and improve their volleyball skills such as, setting, spiking, volleying, and serving.

What’s Cooking Camp
Ages: 9 & up
Cost: $20/participant
Place: Hatteras Division
When: Summer Season
Participants will learn about nutrition and healthy food choices while preparing and cooking healthy snacks, smoothies, and food.

Wrestling Camp
Ages: 7 & up
Cost: $30.00/participant
Place: Northern Beach and Hatteras Divisions
When: Summer Season
Participants will learn and improve their wrestling skills such as clinching, holding, locking, leverage, and pinning.

All fees are subject to change. Registration Form

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