Patch Picks: Summer Camp

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It’s that time of year parents are shopping around for the perfect summer camp for their child. Kids spend a great deal of time indoors during the winter months studying, playing video games, and just trying to stay warm in the brutal weather. Summer is a great opportunity to allow your kids to get out, get moving, learn about new things, and meet other new children. Here’s a few ideas to get you started in your search.

YMCA: Camp WAPAWCA at Foxboro. Choose from traditional day camps (grades 1-5), sport camps, kiddie camps (ages 3-5) and teen camps (grades 9-10). Prices vary between each camp, and are listed below:

• Traditional Day camps: One week member: $203, non-member $257, Three Day member: $153, non-member $192, Four day member: $181, non-member $234 
• Sports camp: One week member $221, non-member $303
• Full day kiddie Camps: One week member $232, non-member $325 
• Teen (must commit to 6 weeks): member $299, non-member $299 

Camp Glee. The Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) will offer “Camp GLEE,” July 25 through July 29. This program is open to children in grades 5-12. Registration for summer programs begins March 7.

Everwood Day Camp. Located in Sharon, MA, this exciting summer camp offers loads of fun summertime activities! Everwood is offering an open house this Sunday, March 13, from 11am to 3 pm to meet the camp counselors! 

Sarah Behn Basketball Camp. Spend the summer fine tuning your basketball skills while having fun! There are many different options to choose from. Visit their website for more information on their camp offerings.

Maplewood Summer Day Camp. Located in South Easton, MA. Offers campers ages 4 to 14, an opportunity to express their creativity; to experience fun and adventure; to discover and develop skills in physical fitness; and to form long-lasting friendships and unforgettable memories!