WV Family Magazine’s
2011 ONLINE CAMP FAIR

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4-H Camp
4-H Camp is open to all youth ages 9-21.  4-H camp is fun, safe, and educational weeklong residential camp.  youth learn life skills, meet new friends and experience a variety of educational and fun sessions. Youth learn to master new skills, build teamwork, interact with other youth from across the county and build positive relationships with caring adults. There is a fee for 4-H camp and  financial aid is  available, as well. For local 4-H camps, visit your county’s WVU Extension website or call your local WVU Extension Service county office. http://ext.wvu.edu/county_offices

Looking for a larger or specialized 4-H camp experience?  Visit http://4-hyd.ext.wvu.edu/camping for  details on some outstanding state-level 4-H camps, which are held at beautiful and historic WVU Jackson’s Mill State 4-H Camp.  Camps include:  Older Member’s Conference, Junior Firefighter Camp, Alpha I State 4-H Camp, Operation Military Kids – Speak Out Track, Operation Military Kids – Babysitting Certification Track, and more.

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Born To Entertain Voice Camp and Performance Showcase  FSU  Community Music ProgramFairmont, WV  304-367-4219  
Debby.Rogers@fairmontstate.edu
June 20-24.  4:30-7:00 p.m daily.  Ages 5 – 12.  Experienced and beginners welcome.  Pop, Rock, Be Bop, Broadway, and more!

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Bridgeport Public Library Summer Reading Program  
1200 Johnson Ave, Bridgeport, WV   304-842-8248 
www.bridgeportwv.com/library.cfm
Registration beginning May 16.  Activities will be on Tuesday and Thursday each week beginning  June  21 through August 11.   Activities available for birth thru 15 years old. Finale on August 14.   Theme:  “One World, Many Stories”.

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Burgundy Center for Wildlife Studies 
Capon Bridge, WV   703-842-0470
http://burgundycenter.org
Explore WV hills with dynamic, knowledgeable staff.  Enjoy active days full of variety and laughter/small groups/independent projects.  Non-competitive attitude.  Ages 11-15 in June-August.  Ages 8-10 in August.  Adult weekend in July.  American Camp Association Accredited.  

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Camp Alleghany - A  Summer Camp for Girls 
Lewisburg, WV  1-877-446-9475 
www.campalleghany.com
Camp Alleghany for Girls emphasizes character development through experiencing new activities without distractions.  Each camper participates in four daily activities while living under the honor system.  Establised in 1922 - the oldest girls’ camp  in the Virginia’s.  See ad on page 16.

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Camp Independence
Wheeling Jesuit University, Wheeling, WV   304-232-4810
A residential camp for visually impaired youth between the ages of 12 and 17 years.  Helping campers achieve quality of life, independence, skills, and leadership. 

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Camp Invention - A Program of Invent Now
Marion County and Berkeley County, WV  
1-800-968-4332
www.campinvention.org
A weeklong summer enrichment program for children entering grades 1 through 6.  This camp focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) but most of all FUN!  Camp Invention is hosted at over 1.000 schools and organizations nationwide, and is directed and taught by local educators.  Two locations in WV - Camp Spark at White Hall Elementary in White Hall, WV.  June 13-Jun 17.  Camp Create is at Tomahawk Intermediate School in Hedgesville, WV.  June 27-Jul 1. 

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Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library 
404 West Pike Street, Clarksburg, WV   304-627-2236
http://clark.lib.wv.us/  
“One World, Many Stories” for all ages and “You Are Here ” for tweens and teens. “Novel Destinations”  for adults.   For dates, times, and more information, call the library.  

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Doddridge County Public Library 
117 Court Street, West Union, WV   304-873-1941 
visit http://doddridge.lib.wv.us/
“One World, Many Stories” Summer Reading Program for ages 3-12 years old.  June 23 – July 28.  Please call for more information.

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Elkins-Randolph County Public Library
416 Davis Ave, Elkins, WV   304-637-0287   
http://elkins.lib.wv.us/
Summer Reading Program for children- grades K-5th grade.  Dates and times TBA. 

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Five Rivers Public Library Summer Reading Program 
301 Walnut Street, Parsons, WV   304-478-3880 
http://fiverivers.lib.wv.us
“One World, Many Stories” is a six week summer reading program for children up to age 12.  Children will enjoy reading, activities, snacks, crafts.  “You Are Here” is a three week teen/tween program for grades 5 and up.  Dates and times TBA. 

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Gilmer Public Library Summer Reading 
214 Walnut Street, Glenville, WV    304-462-5620
Dates and times TBA.  For elementary students (K-6).  Pre-registration required.

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Guitar Camp Fairmont State University
Community Music Program, Fairmont, WV    304-367-4219
Debby.Rogers@fairmontstate.edu
June 13 – 17th. 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. daily.   Beginner to advanced electric/acoustic.  Classical, Rock, Jazz, Blues, etc. Experienced artist teachers and performance faculty.    Bring your own guitar. Technique – Chords, Practicing. Harmonics, TAB reading  and  more. 

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Kingwood Public Library  
205 W. Main Street, Kingwood, WV   304-329-1499
http://Kingwood.lib.wv.us
Great Library Adventure Days (GLAD) on Wednesdays at 2:00 pm starting June 8 through August 17 for children up to age 3- 12. Summer Reading Program for children going into first through sixth grades.  Many activities, games, prizes. 

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Louis Bennett Library Summer Reading Program  
148 Court Ave, Weston, WV   304-269-5151
http://louisbennett.lib.wv.us/
Summer reading program for children all ages.  June 14 – July 21.  Various activities scheduled. 

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Marion County Public Library 
321 Monroe Street, Fairmont, WV  304-366-1210  
www.marioncountypubliclibrary.org/

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Morgantown Public Library Storytime and Summer Reading 
373 Spruce Street, Morgantown, WV   304-291-7425
http://morgantown.lib.wv.us/
Dates and times TBA.  Sign-ups at library.  For more information, call library.

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Mountaintop Public Library Summer Reading 
304-463-4582 
http://mountaintop.lib.wv.us
For ages 5-13.  This summer’s theme is “One World, Many Stories”.  Call library for more information.

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Old Brick Playhouse-Theater Camp for Children

329 Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV 
304-637-9090
www.theoldbrick.org
The Old Brick Playhouse  is an educational theatre that enriches lives through laughter.  There is something for everyone.  Family Entertainment, Shows and Performances , Apprenticeships for students, Summer Camps, and School Tours.

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Philippi Public Library Summer Reading Program
Philippi, WV   304-457-3495   
http://philippi.lib.wv.us/
Dates and times TBA. 

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Piano Camp at Fairmont State University Community Music Program
Fairmont State University, Fairmont, WV   304-367-4219
Email:  Debby.Rogers@fairmontstate.edu
For beginners – explorers  ages  6-8.  Get acquainted with the piano.  No musical background required.  Meets daily 4:30 -6:30 p.m.   Rm. 206 – Wallman Hall Bldg. FSU Campus. June 13-17th.

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Randolph County Community Arts Center Summer Camps 
Corner of Park and Randolph Street, Elkins, WV   304-637-2355 
www.randolpharts.org   
Explore art, nature, music, or science this summer at the Arts Center!  Our quality week-long camps have something for students of all ages and interests!  Summer schedule available April 1. 

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Sewing Fun for Kids at Elkins Sewing Center
Elkins, WV   304-636-9480 
www.elkinssewingcenter.com
Elkins Sewing Center offers children’s sewing camps and other sewing opportunities during the summer and throughout the year.  Please call for more information and schedule.

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Struble Football Camp

Buckhannon, WV  
Email:  strublebill@gmail.com
For ages 5-12.  Coach Struble has directed camps for over 25 years.  College coaches from Division II and III will work with campers, along with top high school coaches.  Camp dates are July 11, 12, 13.   Campers take home valuable new techniques giving them a decisive advantage over their peers!  Each camper will receive a written evaluation from his position coach at week’s end and a camp t-shirt.  Overnight and day camp available.  For more information and a brochure/registration form, email strublebill@gmail.com.

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Summer Day Camp at Fairmont State University Falcon Center
Fairmont State University, Fairmont, WV    304-368-7223
www.fairmontstate.edu/fsusummerdaycamp
Ages 6-12.  June 13-August 5.  Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.   Extended hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Activities include weekly sports, swim lessons, arts and crafts, movies, free swim, computer lab, entertainers, and more.  Contact Kevin Philyaw.  

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Sunny Creek Stables Summer Day Camp for Kids
Buckhannon, WV   304-472-5249
Day camp will be held Monday-Friday, July 11-15, 2011.  Students will learn about horse/barn safety, feeding, grooming, health care, and riding.  A presentation of skills and riding abilities at the end of the week for  friends and families  $300 with a $50 non-refundable deposit.  Enrollment is limited and spaces fill fast.  Enroll early.  For more information, call Helen Dionne.   

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Taylor County Public Library  Summer Reading Program 
200 Beech Street, Grafton, WV   304-265-6121
http://taylor.clark.lib.wv.us/
July Summer Reading Programs.  Stories, crafts, activities, games, and more.  Elementary age children.  For dates and times TBA.  Registration is limited. 

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Upshur County Library Summer Reading Club 
Tennerton Road, Buckhannon, WV   304-473-4219   
http://upshurcounty.lib.wv.us/   
Elementary students completing grades K-5. Preschool Storytime offered for ages 3-5 - call for day and time. 

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White Eagle Martial Arts Summer Classes
6502 Mall Road, Morgantown, WV  26501    304-296-2966
www.baiyingpai.com
New location above Morgantown Mall, next to Gabes.  24 years of teaching Martial Arts.  Summer classes available.  Classes are tiered by age and experience so everyone can work out at their own pace in a comfortable atmosphere.  See for yourself what happens to your child when their potential is released.  For dates and times call 304-296-2966.

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WOW! Kids Camps

The Wow!  Factory 3453 University Avenue, Morgantown, WV 304-599-2WOW (2969) 
www.TheWowFactoryOnline.com
Tween Workshops $20-$40 (ages 8-12) on Wednesdays 1-3 p.m.  Art Classes $15-$25 (ages 3-5) Thursdays 1-2 p.m.  and (ages 6-8) Wednesdays 1-2 p.m. Story painting $10 (ages 2-4) Tuesdays 11-12 a.m.  Day camps $125 (ages 6-12) Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (check website for weekly themes).