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	<title>Playdate - Magazine for Yakima Valley Parents &#187; Camps</title>
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		<title>UK International Soccer Camps</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Bristol</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Yakima Youth Soccer Association and UK International Soccer Camps will offer several Yakima day camps in August.
Half-day and full-day camps will each be offered for two sessions: Aug. 2-6 and Aug. 16-20. Register at least 10 days prior to camp.
UK Classic Camp will meet from 9 a.m. to noon. Open to players ages 4-14. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.playdateyakima.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/soccer-ball.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2430" title="soccer-ball" src="http://www.playdateyakima.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/soccer-ball-100x100.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="100" /></a>The Yakima Youth Soccer Association and UK International Soccer Camps will offer several Yakima day camps in August.</p>
<p>Half-day and full-day camps will each be offered for two sessions: Aug. 2-6 and Aug. 16-20. Register at least 10 days prior to camp.</p>
<p>UK Classic Camp will meet from 9 a.m. to noon. Open to players ages 4-14. Cost is $100.</p>
<p>UK Classic Camp Full Day will meet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 2-6. Open to players ages 8-14. Cost is $150.</p>
<p>All camps will meet at the Perry Soccer Complex, 2011 W. Washington Ave., Yakima.</p>
<p>To register, or for more information, visit <a href="http://www.uksocca.com/" target="_blank">www.uksocca.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Day Camps</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 21:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Bristol</dc:creator>
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ART &#38; SCIENCE DAY CAMP &#124; Ages 6 and up. Science experiments and art projects. Meets 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday. New sessions begin weekly, June 21-Aug. 16. Cost: $65; advance registration required. Red Art Studios, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; redgalleryyakima.com; 509-469-2766.
TREK ‘N’ TRAVEL TROLLEY &#124; Youth ages 8-12 can [...]]]></description>
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<p>ART &amp; SCIENCE DAY CAMP | Ages 6 and up. Science experiments and art projects. Meets 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday. New sessions begin weekly, June 21-Aug. 16. Cost: $65; advance registration required. Red Art Studios, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; redgalleryyakima.com; 509-469-2766.</p>
<p>TREK ‘N’ TRAVEL TROLLEY | Youth ages 8-12 can hike, swim and explore the state with daytrips offered through Yakima Parks. Sessions meet 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Three sessions: June 21-25, July 12-16 and Aug. 9-13. Cost: $115-$137, depending on residency. Yakima Parks, 575-6020.</p>
<p>FREE SUMMER PLAYGROUNDS | Yakima Parks and Recreation staff offers games, crafts and trips to the pool through this free program for ages 5-12. Offered 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays June 14-July 29 (except July 5) at Kissel Park, S. 32nd Avenue and Mead, and Southeast Community Center Park, S. Eighth Street and Arlington. Register on first day. Call Kim Lopez at Yakima Parks, 575-6020.</p>
<p>SALVATION ARMY SUMMER DAY CAMP | Enjoy supervised activities in the park at this free day camp for kids entering grades 1-5. Meets 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, June 14-July 29, at Milroy Park, corner of 16th and Summitview avenues, Yakima. Free, includes morning snack and lunch (served to anybody under 18). Call in advance to register, beginning June 1. Salvation Army, 453-3139.</p>
<p>ORCHESTRA CAMP | Middle school students with at least one year playing experience. Learn new music and play different styles, led by Christy Baisinger. June 14-18 and 21-25. Intermediate group meets 8:15-10:15 a.m. Advanced group meets 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Concert on final day. Cost: $150; bring your own instrument. Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; alliedartsyakima.org; 966-0930.</p>
<p>IKE SUMMER DRAMA CAMP | Students entering grades 3-8 can learn acting, dancing, singing, improvisation, set design and costuming. Meets from 9 a.m. to noon June 14-18 in the Ike Little Theatre at Eisenhower High School. A performance for parents and friends will be at 11:30 a.m. June 18. Cost: $65, includes a T-shirt and daily snack. Call 833-7676 to register; space is limited.</p>
<p>SUMMER STORYBOOK BALLET | 11th Avenue Ballet School, 1014 S. 11th Ave., Yakima; Noël Manderville, 457-6791. Register online at brownpapertickets.com/event/108187.<br />
Imaginitive pre-ballet dance classes for ages 3-7 with snack and craft related to weekly theme. Four sessions offered:<br />
June 21-24: “The Little Mermaid.” Qualities of weight, tempo and energy.<br />
July 6-9: “Hawaiian Adventure.” Rhythm, fire dance and the language of hula.<br />
July 19-22: “Ballerina Bunny.” Classical pre-ballet with a traditional Swedish Maypole Dance.<br />
Aug. 2-5: “Le Corsair,” a classical ballet of pirates, high seas and adventure.<br />
Classes meet Monday-Thursday, except Tuesday-Friday the week of July 6. Ages 3-4 meet 9-11 a.m. Ages 4-5 meet 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Ages 6-7 meet 1:3-3:30 p.m. Cost: $85 per session, or $272 for all four.</p>
<p>COMOTION DANCE CAMPS | CoMotion Dance Center for the Arts, Westpark Plaza at 40th and Summitview, Yakima; 966-0676.<br />
Summer classes and day camps for ages 3 and up. Tap-ballet combo classes (and a class just for boys ages 5-10) meet once a week for nine weeks; cost is $94.<br />
Theme camps for dancers ages 6-9 include Hannah Montana, Fairytopia and Princess Camp. Intermediate and advanced-level camps specialize in hip hop, jazz, tap, ballet or modern dance. Camps are $68 per week.</p>
<p>ARTS ENCOUNTER | 11th Avenue Ballet School, 1014 S. 11th Ave., Yakima; Noël Manderville, 457-6791.<br />
Five-day workshop combines dance, music composition and art. Meets June 14-18. “Toad is the Uncle of Heaven,” based on Vietnamese folklore. Ages 5-6 meet 9:30-11:15 a.m.; ages 7-8 meet 12:30-2:15 p.m.; ages 9-12 meet 3-4:45 p.m. Combined performance at 6 p.m. June 18. Cost: $85.</p>
<p>SUMMER IN THE PARK | Enjoy games, crafts and other supervised activities at Selah’s Wixson Park, 214 S. Third St. Weekly themes. At 1 p.m., the pool opens next door.<br />
DETAILS: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday, June 14-July 23. Ages 6-12. Cost: $48-$60, depending on residency; fee covers entire summer and includes a T-shirt. Scholarships available. Friday field trips available for extra fee. Register with Selah Parks and Recreation, 216 S. First St., Selah; 698-7300.</p>
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		<title>Vacation Bible School</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 21:30:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Bristol</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[At this summer’s lineup of vacation Bible camps, area churches are inviting families to sail the high seas, explore a rainforest and hang their hats at Saddle Ridge Ranch. Of course, the goal of each adventure is to learn about Jesus.
Note that many camps will meet in the evening and the whole family is encouraged [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>At this summer’s lineup of vacation Bible camps, area churches are inviting families to sail the high seas, explore a rainforest and hang their hats at Saddle Ridge Ranch. Of course, the goal of each adventure is to learn about Jesus.</p>
<p>Note that many camps will meet in the evening and the whole family is encouraged to join in the fun. Of course, there are lots of traditional day camps as well.</p>
<p>Whichever adventure you choose, there’s sure to be lots of songs, skits, prayer and praise at each of the following programs. Advance registration is always appreciated.</p>
<p><strong>JUNE 13-17</strong><br />
Shiloh Christian Church | 112 N. Pierce Ave., Yakima; Patty, 248-4609. “High Seas Expedition.” Meets 6-8:15 p.m. Three years-sixth grade. Free; snacks provided.</p>
<p>Wiley Heights Covenant Church | 12504 Gilbert Road, Yakima; wileyheightscovenant.org; Sherrin Melcher, 966-2383 or 930-6227. “Going for Gold — Go for God.” Meets 6:30-8:30 p.m.; registration and free BBQ at 5:30 p.m. June 13. Kindergarten-sixth grade. Free; daily offering encouraged. Donations will be used to purchase bed nets to fight malaria in the African Congo.</p>
<p><strong>JUNE 14-AUG. 19</strong><br />
Westminster Presbyterian Church | 6015 Summitview Ave., Yakima; westpress.org; Lisa Willey, 966-1900. “Summer Adventure Day Camp.” Meets 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays June 14-Aug. 19, except July 5-8; sign up for one week or more. Kindergarten-fifth grade. Cost: $30 weekly for first child, add $20 for each sibling; $10 registration fee includes a T-shirt.</p>
<p><strong>JUNE 20-24</strong><br />
Christ Lutheran Church | 5606 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; toolkit.thevbsplace.org/christlutheranyakima; Lori Murphy, 895-9037. “Baobab Blast.” Meets 5-8 p.m., beginning with a light dinner. Preschool-sixth grade. Cost: Free.</p>
<p><strong>JUNE 21-25</strong><br />
Bible Baptist Church | Corner of Tibbling and Selah Loop Road, 2.5 miles north of the high school, Selah; selahbaptist.org; 697-8895. “I Love America.” Meets 7-8:30 p.m. Ages 5 years-seventh grade. Cost: Free. Bring pennies for the boys vs. girls offering competition.</p>
<p>First Presbyterian Church | 9 S. Eighth Ave., Yakima; fpcyakima.com; Kathy Eaton or Susie Woodin, 248-7940. “High Seas Expedition.” Meets 9 a.m. to noon. Four years-fifth grade. Cost: $20 until June 15; $30 late registration. Free childcare and 3-year-old class provided for all VBS volunteers.</p>
<p>Highland Community Church | VBS meeting at Tieton Square in downtown Tieton; hcc-cowiche.org; Nikki Keller, 673-2585. “SonQuest Rainforest.” Meets 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. June 21. Ages 3 1/2 (born before 12/31/06) to seventh grade. Cost: Free. Interdenominational.</p>
<p>Selah Covenant Church | 560 McGonagle Road, Selah; selahcov.com; Jewell Nelson, 697-4095. “Egypt: Joseph from Prison to Palace.” Meets 10 a.m. to noon. Ages 4-11 years. Cost: Free.</p>
<p>Terrace Heights Baptist Church | 619 S. 41st St., Yakima; thbcyak.com; 248-1684. “Saddle Ridge Ranch.” Meets 6:30-8:30 p.m., family dinner each night at 5:30 p.m. Whole family. Cost: Free. Online registration.</p>
<p>West Side Church | 6901 Summitview Ave., Yakima; westsidechurch.info; Suzanne Dieker, 965-2800. “West Side Soccer Camp,” soccer day camp with Bible messages. Meets 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. First-fifth grade. Cost: $70 until June 6; $80 late registration.</p>
<p><strong>JUNE 27-JULY 1</strong><br />
Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church | 10203 W. Tieton Drive, Yakima; redeemeryakima.org; 248-6919. “Let’s Build an Ark.” Meets 5:30-8 p.m. All-ages family program includes supper, devotion, lesson and crafts.</p>
<p><strong>JUNE 28-JULY 2</strong><br />
Central Lutheran Church | 1604 W. Yakima Ave., Yakima; centrallutheranyakima.org; Nathan, 575-6490. “Imagine!,” theme based on Ephesians 3:20. Meets 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Pre-kindergarten through sixth grade; pre-registration strongly encouraged for preschoolers due to limited space. Cost: $10 donation; snack and lunch served daily.</p>
<p><strong>JULY 26-30</strong><br />
Mountainview Christian Fellowship | Corner of 72nd and Summitview avenues, Yakima; yakimafmc.org; 966-5422. “High Seas Expedition.” Meets 6-8 p.m. Three years-fifth grade.</p>
<p>St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church | 4105 Richey Road, Yakima; sttimsyakima.org; 966-7370. “Galactic Blast.” Meets 9 a.m. to noon. Three years-sixth grade. Cost: $15 per child or $25 per family.</p>
<p><strong>AUG. 2-6</strong><br />
Trinity Family Fellowship | 603 S. 13th Avenue, Yakima; trinityyakima.com; Christopher Ward, 248-9405. “High Seas Expedition.” Meets 6-8 p.m. Ages four years-fifth grade. Cost: Free.</p>
<p>Westpark United Methodist | 3902 Summitview Ave., Yakima; diversityexcels.org; Michele Piguet, 966-1632. “High Seas Expedition.” Meets 9-11:30 a.m. Ages four years-fifth grade. Cost: $10 donation.</p>
<p>Zillah Church of the Nazarene | 203 Miles Drive, Zillah; zillahnazarene.org; Sarah Friedrich, 829-5338. “High Seas Expedition.” Meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. Four years-sixth grade. Cost: Free.</p>
<p><strong>AUG. 9-13</strong><br />
Sun Valley Church | VBS held at Moxee Elementary, 528 E. Seattle Ave., Moxee; sunvalleychurch.net; 965-6800. Meets 9-11:30 a.m. Preschool-fifth grade. Cost: $5 at the door or register free at the Moxee Hop Festival booth.</p>
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		<title>Overnight Camps</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 21:26:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Bristol</dc:creator>
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CAMP ARNOLD &#124; Affiliated with the Salvation Army. Located on the west side of Mount Rainier near Eatonville. Encourages spiritual growth, self-esteem and skills with traditional residental camp activities.
DETAILS: 12 and under. Salvation Army of Yakima County will take campers the weeks of June 21-25 and June 28-July 2. Cost: $20. CONTACT: 509-453-3139; tsacamparnold.org
CAMP DUDLEY [...]]]></description>
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<p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>CAMP ARNOLD |</strong></span> Affiliated with the Salvation Army. Located on the west side of Mount Rainier near Eatonville. Encourages spiritual growth, self-esteem and skills with traditional residental camp activities.<br />
DETAILS: 12 and under. Salvation Army of Yakima County will take campers the weeks of June 21-25 and June 28-July 2. Cost: $20. CONTACT: 509-453-3139; tsacamparnold.org</p>
<p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>CAMP DUDLEY |</strong></span> Sleep in bunks, swim and participate in other traditional camp activities at the Yakima Family YMCA’s camp on Clear Lake, near White Pass. A variety of sessions offered for kids ages 5-15, with special horseback riding and rock climbing camps for ‘tweens and teens and the second-annual Autism Family Camp, June 25-27.<br />
DETAILS: Mini-session for ages 5-10 is July 7-9, $150-$180. Weekly themes and ages vary. Cost: $305-$535; multi-week discounts and scholarships available. Family Camp is Sept. 3-5; $210-$240 for a family of four. CONTACT: Matt Rusch, 972-5271; yakimaymca.org</p>
<p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>CAMP FOUR ECHOES |</strong></span> Affiliated with Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington North Idaho. Located on Lake Coeur d’Alene in northern Idaho, this outdoor skills and waterfront camp focuses on teaching girls valuable life-long skills, positive self image and confidence.<br />
DETAILS: Open to all girls, grades 2-12. Sessions range from two nights to a 12-day backpacking and canoeing adventure. Cost: $135-$546, varies by session; scholarships available. Discounts available for bringing a friend or multiple camp sessions. CONTACT: 800-827-9478; campfourechoes.com</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #008000;">CAMP WAHOO |</span></strong> ‘Tweens and teens can learn the ropes of living in the wilderness at this horse camp near Cle Elum. Campers will care for horses, cook with a Dutch oven and learn other survival skills.<br />
DETAILS: Ages 10-16, all-girls and coed sessions available. Multiple sessions for each skill level and age group start weekly, June 27-Aug 22. Cost: $850-$1,025; sibling discount. CONTACT: 888-235-0111; highcountry-outfitters.com</p>
<p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>GHORMLEY MEADOW CHRISTIAN CAMP | </strong></span>Faith-based camp near Rimrock Lake. This year’s theme is “Joy Story — To Eternity and Beyond!” Activities include canoeing and sliding on a zipline. Special adventure camps for teens.<br />
DETAILS: Owned by First Presbyterian Church of Yakima. Sessions begin June 14-Aug. 1. Co-ed sessions available for grades 2-12. Cost: $165-$380, varies by session; scholarships available. CONTACT: Joel Whitehead, 509-672-4311; ghormleymeadow.org</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #008000;">LAZY F |</span></strong> Faith-based camp in the Manastash Canyon near Ellensburg. Activities include horse riding, inner-tubing creek, archery hill, campfires and worship. Special sessions for children of military and family camps with grandparents or moms.<br />
DETAILS: Affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Camps offered weekly, June 20-Aug. 8. Cost: $225-$575, varies by session and sliding scale. CONTACT: 509-962-2780; lazyfcamp.org</p>
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		<title>Summer Sports</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 21:20:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Bristol</dc:creator>
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BASKETBALL
WEST VALLEY BOYS’ BASKETBALL CAMP &#124; Boys, grades 3-6. Meets 9 a.m. to noon July 5-8 at West Valley High School, 9800 Zier Road, Yakima. Cost: $75, includes basketball, T-shirt, team photo and written coach evaluation; $10 sibling discount. T-shirts will be late for registrations received after June 10; limited to 60 campers. Keely Teske, [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>BASKETBALL</strong><br />
WEST VALLEY BOYS’ BASKETBALL CAMP | Boys, grades 3-6. Meets 9 a.m. to noon July 5-8 at West Valley High School, 9800 Zier Road, Yakima. Cost: $75, includes basketball, T-shirt, team photo and written coach evaluation; $10 sibling discount. T-shirts will be late for registrations received after June 10; limited to 60 campers. Keely Teske, 972-5900.</p>
<p>WEST VALLEY GIRLS’ BASKETBALL CAMP | Boys, grades 3-8. The camp will be held June 21-24 at West Valley High School, 9800 Zier Road, Yakima. Grades 3-5 meet from 9 a.m. to noon. Grades 6-8 meet 1-4 p.m. Cost: $75, includes basketball, T-shirt, team photo and written coach evaluation; $10 sibling discount. T-shirts will be late for registrations received after June 10; limited to 60 campers. Keely Teske, 972-5900.</p>
<p>YVCC SUMMER BREAK BASKETBALL CAMP | Boys and girls in grades 2-10 can improve their skills and play games during two camps led by YVCC staff and players. Grades 2-6 meet from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 21-24. Grades 7-10 meet from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 28-July 1. Cost is $110, or $35 daily; sibling and teammate discounts available. Bring sack lunch, water and gym shoes. Both camps meet at Sherar Gymnasium at Yakima Valley Community College. Register online at yvcc.edu/athletics or call 574-4726.</p>
<p>HOT SHOTS 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT | Youth, high school and adult teams shoot hoops on the streets Aug. 28-29 in downtown Yakima. Watching is free. To play, you’ll need to register; deadline is Aug. 4. The fee for youth teams is $90. Yakima Valley Sports Commission, yakimahotshots.org; 573-3010.</p>
<p><strong>GOLF</strong><br />
APPLE TREE JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAM | Boys and girls, ages 7-17. Introduction class led by Kevin Anderson teaches golf skills and course etiquette with fun contests. Meets 9-10:15 a.m. Tuesdays, June 15-July 1. Cost: $69. Apple Tree Resort, 8804 Occidental Ave., Yakima; appletreeresort.com; 966-5877.</p>
<p>INTRODUCTION TO GOLF | Boys and girls, ages 6-15. Meets 8:30-9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 22-July 15, at River Ridge Golf Course, 295 Golf Course Loop Road, Selah. Golf fundamentals, rules and etiquette. Cost: $80; provide your own clubs. Register with Selah Parks, 216 S. First St., Selah; 698-7300.</p>
<p>FRIDAY NIGHT GLOW BALL | Play nine holes in the dark with glow balls and glow sticks to mark the fairways. Cost: $25, includes greens fee, glow ball, glow stick and necklace, and light snacks. Register one week prior. Events begin at 8 p.m. on July 9 and Aug. 6. Fisher Golf Course, 823 S. 40th Ave., Yakima; 575-6075.</p>
<p>FAMILY GOLF MONTH | In July, kids ages 17 and under play free when accompanied by their mom or dad. Fisher Golf Course, 823 S. 40th Ave., Yakima; 575-6075.</p>
<p>TAKE YOUR DAUGHTER TO THE COURSE WEEK | Daughters play free July 5-9 when accompanied by a paying adult. Fisher Golf Course, 823 S. 40th Ave., Yakima; 575-6075.</p>
<p>THE FIRST TEE | Boys and girls, ages 5-17. One-hour classes meet for 10 weeks, beginning June 14. Classes are divided by age groups and meet at various golf courses and parks. Cost: $50; full scholarships available. All equipment provided. Register at thefirstteeyakima.org or call 949-6349.</p>
<p>PARENT/CHILD GOLF TOURNAMENTS | Parents and children ages 14 and younger can compete in a nine-hole scramble at 1 p.m. July 10 or Aug. 15. Cost: $15 each. Fisher Golf Course, 823 S. 40th Ave., Yakima; 575-6075.</p>
<p>PEE WEE GOLF LESSONS | Boys and girls, ages 4-6. Focus on participation, safety, fundamentals and fun in this intro course. Meets Tuesdays or Thursdays for four weeks, multiple sessions offered in July and August. Cost: $24-$29, depending on residency. Meets at Fisher Golf Course, 823 S. 40th Ave., Yakima; 575-6075.</p>
<p>JUNIOR GOLF LESSONS | Ages 7-15. Improve stance and skills with afternoon small-group lessons. Meets Wednesdays and Thursdays for two weeks, multiple sessions offered June-August. Cost: $47-$58, depending on residency. Meets at Fisher Golf Course, 823 S. 40th Ave., Yakima; call 575-6075 to register.</p>
<p><strong>SKATEBOARDING</strong><br />
SKATEBOARD CLASSES | Ages 6-12. Meets 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 22-July 15, at Selah Skate Park. Cost: $15-$20, depending on residency. Bring your own board and helmet. Register with Selah Parks, 216 S. First St., Selah; 698-7300.</p>
<p><strong>SOCCER</strong><br />
ITTY BITTY SOCCER LEAGUE | Ages 3-4. Introduction workshops develop game skills and teamwork. Meets 6-6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, June 15-July 13. Cost: $40-$48, depending on residency; includes a T-shirt and ball. Yakima Parks, 575-6020.</p>
<p>TINY TYKES INSTRUCTIONAL SOCCER PROGRAM | Boys and girls, ages 4-5. Learn basic skills while practicing sportsmanship and teamwork. Meets 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, July 19-28 at Eisenhower High School. Cost: $28-$34, depending on residency; includes a T-shirt. Yakima Parks, 575-6020.</p>
<p>PEE WEE SOCCER LEAGUE | Boys and girls, ages 5-6. Practice basic soccer skills in non-competitive games. Meets 6-7:15 p.m. Thursdays, June 17-July 15. Cost: $40-$48, depending on residency; includes a T-shirt and ball. Yakima Parks, 575-6020.</p>
<p>KICKIN’ AROUND. 1-4 p.m. Aug. 1. Ages 6-14 can learn the game of soccer and practice basic skills. Free; must call 575-6020 by July 23 to pre-register. Hosted by Yakima Parks &amp; Recreation at Chesterley Park, N. 40th Avenue and River Road, Yakima. Part of the Kiddin’ Around program, yakimagreenway.org.</p>
<p>WEST SIDE SOCCER CAMP | Kids entering grades 1-5 can learn about soccer and Jesus at this camp, which offers Christian coaches and Bible messages. Meets 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. June 21-25. Cost: $70 until June 6; $80 late registration. West Side Church, 6901 Summitview Ave., Yakima; westsidechurch.info; Suzanne Dieker, 965-2800.</p>
<p><strong>SWIMMING</strong><br />
BABY &amp; ME SWIM |10-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 11-Aug. 30. Drop-in playtime for parents and tots, 6 months to 3 years. Cost: $3.75 adults; kids 3 and under are free. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St., Yakima; 575-6046.</p>
<p>SELAH AFTER-SCHOOL SWIM CAMP | Ages 6-10. Supervised, structured one-week program helps build skills and confidence. Daily swim lessons and recreational time. Meets 3:30-5:30 p.m. June 1-4. Cost: $40; snacks provided. Register with Selah Parks, 216 S. First St.; 698-7300.</p>
<p>SELAH JUNIOR LIFEGUARD CLASS | Swimmers ages 12 and older can learn what it takes to become a lifeguard. Successful participants may be invited to join the pool’s summer staff. Two sessions: June 14-18 and June 21-25; both meet from 9-11 a.m. Cost is $42-$57, depending on residency. Register with Selah Parks, 216 S. First St.; 698-7300.</p>
<p><strong>TENNIS</strong><br />
SELAH YOUTH TENNIS LESSONS | Grades 3-8. Two sessions, both meet Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: June 15-25, July 20-30. Grades 3-5: 9-10 a.m. Grades 6-8: 10-11 a.m. Instruction, games and matches. Cost: $18-$30, depending on residency; bring a racket and one unopened can of tennis balls. Meets at Carlon Park, 400 E. Goodlander Road, Selah. Register with Selah Parks, 216 S. First St.; 698-7300.</p>
<p>YAKIMA YOUTH TENNIS LESSONS | Various morning and evening sessions offered June-August for youth and teens. Cost: $30-$36, depending on residency. Meets at Kissel Park, S. 32nd and Mead avenues, Yakima. In cooperation with Yakima Community Tennis Association. Register with Yakima Parks, 575-6020.</p>
<p><strong>VOLLEYBALL</strong><br />
WEST VALLEY VOLLEYBALL SKILLS CAMP | Girls and boys, grades 4-8. Meets 8 a.m. to noon June 14-16 at West Valley High School. Cost: $75. Katie Hinckley, 972-5956.</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 16:38:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[IKE VOLLEYBALL CAMP &#124; Boys and girls, entering grades 5-9. Eisenhower High&#8217;s volleyball coach Brad Ackerman will lead an after-school volleyball camp for players of all skill levels. Meets 3:30-6 p.m. June 1-3 at the Ike gymnasium. Cost: $50; includes T-shirt, ball, instruction and snacks. Register by May 22. Call 573-2629 or download a registration [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6834" title="volleyball" src="http://www.playdateyakima.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/volleyball.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="100" /><strong>IKE VOLLEYBALL CAMP |</strong> Boys and girls, entering grades 5-9. Eisenhower High&#8217;s volleyball coach Brad Ackerman will lead an after-school volleyball camp for players of all skill levels. Meets 3:30-6 p.m. June 1-3 at the Ike gymnasium. Cost: $50; includes T-shirt, ball, instruction and snacks. Register by May 22. Call 573-2629 or download a registration form at <a href="http://www.ikevball.com/" target="_blank">ikevball.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Ike to host annual Summer Drama Camp</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Does your child love drama? The Eisenhower High School Drama Booster Club invites students entering grades 3-8 to register for the fourth annual Summer Drama Camp, held from 9 a.m. to noon June 14-18 in the Ike Little Theatre.
Kids will learn acting, dancing, singing, improvisation, set design and costuming in a fun, supportive atmosphere. A [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Does your child love drama? The Eisenhower High School Drama Booster Club invites students entering grades 3-8 to register for the fourth annual Summer Drama Camp, held from 9 a.m. to noon June 14-18 in the Ike Little Theatre.</p>
<p>Kids will learn acting, dancing, singing, improvisation, set design and costuming in a fun, supportive atmosphere. A show for parents and friends will be at 11:30 a.m. June 18. Cost is $65 and includes a T-shirt and daily snack. Space is limited. Call 833-7676 for registration information.</p>
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		<title>Spring Break Camps &amp; Activities</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:14:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Bristol</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[FREE SPRING BREAK DAY CAMP &#124; Boys and girls, grades K-5. Join Yakima Parks and Recreation’s AmeriCorps staff for crafts, games and trips to the pool. Meets from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 29 to April 2 at the Southeast Community Center gymnasium, 1211 S. Seventh St., Yakima. For more information, call Kim Lopez [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>FREE SPRING BREAK DAY CAMP |</strong> Boys and girls, grades K-5. Join Yakima Parks and Recreation’s AmeriCorps staff for crafts, games and trips to the pool. Meets from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 29 to April 2 at the Southeast Community Center gymnasium, 1211 S. Seventh St., Yakima. For more information, call Kim Lopez at 575-6020.</p>
<p><strong>LEARN TO SWIM WEEK |</strong> Boys and girls, ages 3-14. The YMCA offers a week of free swimming lessons. Classes meet for 30 minutes each day, March 29 through April 2. Register at the Yakima Family YMCA, 5 N. Naches Ave., Yakima; 248-1202.</p>
<p><strong>STAYCATION @ THE LIBRARY | </strong>The downtown Yakima Library and Selah Library are each hosting free daily activities the week of March 29 through April 2 for families who are staying close to home. Here&#8217;s the schedule:</p>
<p>Selah Library, 115 W. Naches Ave., Selah; 698-7345.</p>
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<li>Monday — 10 a.m. Nature Collage Craft: Make a beautiful picture using things found in your yard.</li>
<li>Tuesday — 2 p.m. Butterfly Crafts: Make butterfly crafts and see an antique butterfly collection.</li>
<li>Wednesday — 10 a.m. Fruit Day: Make fruit stamps and drink smoothies.</li>
<li>Thursday — 10 a.m. Rock Painting: Create rock buddies.</li>
<li>Friday — 2 p.m. Planting Flowers: Children of all ages may learn how plants grown and start their own garden.</li>
</ul>
<p>Yakima Library, 102 N. Third St., Yakima; 452-8541.</p>
<ul>
<li>Monday — 2 p.m. Fun with Paper Airplanes: School-age children are invited to fold paper planes and have fun at the library.</li>
<li>Tuesday — 2 p.m. Take Me Out to the Ballgame: School-age kids are invited to have some baseball fun at the library.</li>
<li>Wednesday — 2 p.m. Campout! School-age kids are invited to a camping-themed activity at the library.</li>
<li>Thursday — 2 p.m. Luau Fun: Children of all ages are invited to a Hawaiian Spring Break celebration.</li>
<li>Friday — 2 p.m. Movie Day: Bring friends and enjoy a movie at the library.</li>
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<p><strong>KIDS CASTLE SPRING BREAK HOURS |</strong> 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 29-April 2. On Monday, March 29, Kids Castle prices are $2.50 all day for children 2 and under, ages 3 and up are $5.25 for an hour or $8 unlimited. The rest of the week is open gym: Up to age 2, $3 for an hour or $4.25 all day; ages 3 and up are $6 for one hour or $9 all day. Every Wednesday, two kids play for the price of one. Kids Castle will be closed April 4 for Easter. Clean socks are required. Located inside Gymnastics Plus, 2121 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; 453-8126.</p>
<p><strong>STRIKERS SOCCER CAMP |</strong> Boys and girls, grades 1-8. Improve your skills at this three-day camp presented by Yakima Parks and Recreation and the Sun City Strikers Soccer Club. Meets March 30 to April 1 at Chesterley Park. Grades 1-4 meet from 8 a.m. to noon; grades 5-8 meet from 1-5 p.m. Cost: $60-$72, depending on residency; includes a T-shirt, water and snacks. Register with Yakima Parks, 2301 Fruitvale Blvd., Yakima; 575-6020.</p>
<p><strong>FISHER GOLF SPRING BREAK SPECIAL |</strong> The week of March 27 to April 4, juniors pay $5 green fees for nine holes of golf at Fisher Golf Course, 823 S. 40th Ave., Yakima; 575-6075. The season opens March 26.</p>
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		<title>YMCA hosts camp registration night</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Bristol</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Yakima Family YMCA will kick off registration for its summer day camp and residential camp programs with an event from 4-7 p.m. March 23. Families can drop in to learn about the camp programs offered by the Y and get started with a cookie dough sale fund-raiser.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Yakima Family YMCA will kick off registration for its summer day camp and residential camp programs with an event from 4-7 p.m. March 23. Families can drop in to learn about the camp programs offered by the Y and get started with a cookie dough sale fund-raiser.</p>
<p>The YMCA offers local day camps throughout the summer as well as various overnight sessions at Camp Dudley, a traditional overnight summer camp on Clear Lake. Camp directors Mikeal Doyle and Matt Rusch will be available at the March 23 meeting to answer questions.</p>
<p>For information about <a href="http://yakimaymca.org/child-care/school-age-programs/day-camp/" target="_blank">day camps</a>, call Doyle at 972-5251. Reach <a href="http://yakimaymca.org/camp-dudley/" target="_blank">Camp Dudley</a> director Rusch at 972-5271.</p>
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		<title>Yakima Parks offers winter break camps</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Instead of staying home alone, children ages 5-12 can play and make crafts with friends at this Yakima Parks &#38; Recreation winter day camp program, which offers supervised activities at the Southeast Community Center, 1211 S. Seventh St., Yakima.
The camp will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 21-23 and 8:30 a.m. to noon [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Instead of staying home alone, children ages 5-12 can play and make crafts with friends at this Yakima Parks &amp; Recreation winter day camp program, which offers supervised activities at the Southeast Community Center, 1211 S. Seventh St., Yakima.</p>
<p>The camp will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 21-23 and 8:30 a.m. to noon Dec. 24. Participants should bring a sack lunch.</p>
<p>To register, or for more information, call Yakima Parks at 575-6020.</p>
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