{"id":604,"date":"2014-05-05T00:16:03","date_gmt":"2014-05-05T04:16:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/?p=604"},"modified":"2019-10-01T09:18:03","modified_gmt":"2019-10-01T13:18:03","slug":"summer-camps-and-classes-in-terre-haute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/summer-camps-and-classes-in-terre-haute\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to Summer Camps and Classes in Terre Haute"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Update! Our 2015 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE is now available HERE<\/a>.\u00a0 Check it out to find over 200 camps and classes for summer in Terre Haute and the Wabash Valley!<\/h4>\n

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\u00a0Summer Camps and Classes in Terre Haute<\/h2>\n

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The 2014 Summer Guide is proudly sponsored by Coleson Photography.<\/strong> For newborn portraits, family pictures, and professional headshots please check out the Coleson Photography website<\/a>. Jennifer has talent! I love it when talented people move to Terre Haute!<\/p>\n

I like to think I’m pretty informed when it comes to knowing about fun things happening in Terre Haute, but I was blown away by the things I found when researching this guide! I truly believe there’s something in here for every family and every child.\u00a0Do you have infants? Middle schoolers? Theater lovers? Soccer players? Sculptors, animators, or painters? Then this guide is for you! And just in case this guide doesn’t make you excited about summer in Terre Haute, just wait! I have more<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>fun summer posts coming soon, and I will be updating this post as new camps and classes are brought to my attention!\u00a0Sign up for email updates and check back often so you don’t miss out!<\/p>\n

One final thing–if you know of a friend, student, teacher, or parent who could benefit from this guide, please, please share!<\/p>\n

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Here’s to a wonderful summer in Terre Haute!<\/p>\n

~Rachael<\/p>\n

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Featured Camps and Events*<\/h1>\n

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The Swope Summer Youth Art Programs<\/a><\/strong> were created to give children and\u00a0teenagers with an interest in art an opportunity to study with\u00a0professional artists and instructors. Classes are designed to teach\u00a0students basic skills and provide them mentorship to fine-tune their\u00a0abilities. Students will be exposed to artistic theory, learn about\u00a0artists, practice varying techniques and create their own original works\u00a0of art. You can find the full schedule here: Summer Youth Art Program Schedule of Classes.<\/p>\n

Children ages 5 through 18 may participate in this program;\u00a0classes are grouped into smaller age groups.<\/p>\n

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\u201cDown on the Farm\u201d Summer Music Camp<\/strong> Presented by Karie Sutton Music School For your 1-5 year old child: Come and enjoy a fun hour every day for a week. We\u2019ll sing, dance, listen, play instruments, create a simple craft, and talk about farming, farm animals and much more. Together we will give children a foundation in and a love for music. Date and Time: June 16-20, 2014; 10:00-11:00 AM Cost : $40 before June 1; $50 after June 1 Location: Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church 645 Poplar St, Terre Haute, across from the Vigo Co. Library.\u00a0Register by email or by phone:\u00a0Karie_Sutton @ yahoo.com. Find us on Facebook at\u00a0Karie Sutton Music School<\/p>\n

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For more information about Kindermusik classes at KinderCenter, visit our website at\u00a0www.KinderCenterMusik.com<\/a>\u00a0or check out our Kindermusik at Kindercenter<\/a>\u00a0Facebook page! Summer classes begin the week of May 12th.<\/div>\n
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Peek-a-Boo! I Love You!\u00a0<\/b>For babies birth to 18 months-<\/b>\u00a0 Mother Goose rhymes, instrument play, and dance.\u00a0\u00a0Each lesson helps you learn how music works to improve your child\u2019s development!<\/div>\n
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The following events all feature songs, movement activities, stories and crafts:<\/p>\n

Creatures in my Backyard-<\/b>For children 1-1\/2 to 3 years-<\/b>\u00a0Be the flower from the seed\u2019s perspective.\u00a0\u00a0Run and jump in the rain puddles made from hula hoops.\u00a0\u00a0Pretend to be a bird, turtle, a caterpillar or a beautiful butterfly.<\/p>\n

PlayShops-<\/b>For children 3 to 5 years.\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0You may attend one session or the entire PlayShop series! Themes this summer: \u00a0In the Garden, Tea Party, In the Kitchen, Down on the Farm, In the Laboratory, Dinosaurs.<\/p>\n

Around the World–<\/strong>For children 5 to 8 years–<\/b>Experience the cultures of Germany, Japan, Africa, England and Mexico through the music, crafts and food.\u00a0June 9-13 Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. to noon.<\/p>\n

\"LemonadeDay-Logo\"Lemonade Day<\/strong> is an event for K-12th grade that encourages students to think about entrepreneurship at a young age. It’s\u00a0free<\/strong>\u00a0to register, and students receive a backpack with educational materials to help them through the lessons of business such as advertising, money handling, location, customer service etc!\u00a0Lemonade Day in Terre Haute\u00a0is May 31st and Lemonade Stands will literally be throughout the Wabash Valley. Click on the\u00a0Lemonade Day link\u00a0to learn more!<\/p>\n

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Come have fun and learn more about music!<\/strong> Three exciting camps offered. “Music is Fun!<\/strong>” for beginners ages 6-9 is July 21-25, 9 a.m. – 12 noon. “Making Music Mine!<\/strong>” for ages 7-11 with 2-4 years of piano experience is July 7-11, 2-5 p.m. “Ensembles Rock!<\/strong>” for ages 11-16 with 4 or more years of piano experience is July 7-11, 6-9 p.m. Each camp is $100 and taught by professional piano teacher, Dr. Lynette Browne. Learn more about Browne Music School<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Jump to a specific category or scroll down to see all:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Featured Camps and Classes<\/a>
\nBabies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers<\/a>
\nLower Elementary<\/a>
\nUpper Elementary<\/a>
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\nFun for the Entire Family<\/a>
\nFun for All Students (Grades K-12)<\/a><\/p>\n

For your convenience, levels are divided into subcategories: art, music, theater, athletics, math and science, and general.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers. (Birth-five)<\/h1>\n

“Down on the Farm” Music Camp.<\/strong> For ages 1-5. Sing, dance, listen, play instruments, create a simple craft, and talk about farming, farm animals and much more.\u00a0Date and Time: June 16-20, 2014; 10:00-11:00 AM Cost : $40 before June 1; $50 after June 1 Location: Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church 645 Poplar St, Terre Haute, across from the Vigo Co. Library Register by email or by phone: Karie_Sutton @ yahoo.com. Find us on facebook at\u00a0<\/span>Karie Sutton Music School.<\/p>\n

Kindermusik<\/a> presents Peek-a-Boo! I Love You!<\/strong>\u00a0For babies birth to 18 months.\u00a0Mother Goose rhymes, instrument play, and dance.\u00a0\u00a0Each lesson helps you learn how music works to improve your child\u2019s development!<\/p>\n

Join Kindermusik <\/a>for Creatures in my Backyard-<\/b>For children 1-1\/2 to 3 years-<\/b>\u00a0Be the flower from the seed\u2019s perspective.\u00a0\u00a0Run and jump in the rain puddles made from hula hoops.\u00a0\u00a0Pretend to be a bird, turtle, a caterpillar or a beautiful butterfly.<\/p>\n

Kindermusik’s<\/a> PlayShops-<\/b>For children 3 to 5 years.\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0You may attend one session or the entire PlayShop series! Themes this summer: \u00a0In the Garden, Tea Party, In the Kitchen, Down on the Farm, In the Laboratory, Dinosaurs.\u00a0$15 per session or $80 for all 6 sessions.<\/p>\n

Kids’ parties<\/strong> at Barnes and Noble<\/a>. Crafts, games, and snacks–all FREE! May 10 (Little Critters), June 14 (Legos), July 12 (beach celebration), August 9 (farm theme). 2pm.<\/p>\n

Learn to Swim<\/strong>\u00a0at the YMCA<\/a> for ages 3-5. Monday & Wednesday (5:00 p.m.) or Saturday (10:15 a.m.) $36\/members and $54 for non-members.<\/p>\n

Squiggles and Doodles: Preschool\u00a0<\/strong>(June 16-20) for ages 4 and under.\u00a0From ISU Community School of the Arts.<\/p>\n

Swirls and Twirls: Music and Movement<\/strong>\u00a0(June 23-27) for ages 4 and under.\u00a0From ISU Community School of the Arts:<\/p>\n

FREE storytime events<\/strong> at Barnes and Noble<\/a>. Ages 3-6. Tuesdays at 6pm and Saturdays at 11am!
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Lower Elementary \u00a0(Ages 5-8)<\/h1>\n

Category: General<\/h2>\n

Beginners Bookclub at Barnes and Noble<\/a><\/strong>. Ages 6-8. Meets every other Thursday at 6: 30pm. FREE!<\/p>\n

Kids’ parties<\/strong>\u00a0at\u00a0Barnes and Noble<\/a>. Crafts, games, and snacks–all FREE! May 10 (Little Critters), June 14 (Legos), July 12 (beach celebration), August 9 (farm theme). 2pm.<\/p>\n

Summer Camp at the YMCA.<\/strong>\u00a0Breakfast and lunch, guest speakers, crafts, games, swimming, & field trips. Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 6pm.(K-8th grade)<\/p>\n

Camp RAVE.<\/strong> $50 a week per camper–includes light breakfast, lunch, snack, games, crafts, weekly swimming, guest speakers, & field trips.\u00a0\u00a0June 9 – August 11. (K-5th)<\/p>\n

Summer Camp at Rose Hulman<\/strong><\/a> for students entering K-6th grade. 8 am-12 pm on Monday-Thursday. Two sessions: June 9-26 and June 30-July 17.<\/p>\n

Chinese Culture Camp. July 14-18, 2014. 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. $75. Ages 5-10.<\/p>\n

Category: Music<\/h2>\n

Kindermusik<\/a> presents “Around the World.”\u00a0<\/strong>For children 5 to 8 years\u2013<\/b>Experience the cultures of Germany, Japan, Africa, England and Mexico through the music, crafts and food. See website for dates and times.<\/p>\n

“Music is Fun!”<\/a><\/strong> for beginners ages 6-9. July 21-25 from 9 a.m. – 12 noon at Browne Music School.<\/p>\n

The Terre Haute Guitar Club<\/strong>\u00a0(June 23-27) for ages 5-8. ISU CSA.<\/p>\n

My First Piano Camp\u00a0<\/strong>(July 14-18) for ages 5-7 with no previous piano experience. At ISU.<\/p>\n

Music Around the World\u00a0<\/strong>at ISU. (July 21-25 and August 4-8) for ages 5-7.<\/p>\n

Category: Art<\/h2>\n

The following classes are offered through the Swope Summer Youth Art Program<\/a>. Please see the complete schedule\u00a0for a detailed description of each class.<\/p>\n