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2009 Summer Camps Directory

Updated: May 15, 2009, 3:04 PM /

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Here is the 2009 Buffalo News listing of camps from All Sports to YMCA/YWCA in Western New York.

Be sure to read our stories on how camps open the world of baton twirling, how matching your child's skill set is key to choosing a hockey camp and how Bob Janosz gives skaters and the best shot.

Immediately below is a listing of the different activities available this summer for children. Click on the link to get to the list of camps available for each activity.

All Sports | Architecture | Art | Baseball-Softball | Basketball (boys) | Basketball (coed) | Basketball (girls) | Basketball (officials) | Bowling | Boxing | Chess Child Care-Preschool | Coaching Clinics | Dance-Music | Day Camps | Disabilities | Educational-Tutoring | Female Athletes | Fencing | Field hockey | Floor hockey | Fishing | Football | Golf | Gymnastics-Cheerleading | Horseback riding | Ice hockey | Karate | Lacrosse Children in military families | Outdoors-Science | Religious | Rowing-Sailing | Scouts | Skateboarding | Soccer | Swimming-Diving | Tennis | Theatre Arts | Track and field | Training-workout | Volleyball | Wrestling | Video games | YMCA-YWCA

All Sports


  • Thurman Thomas Sports Training will hold a college performance camp from May 15-Aug. 1 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. Cost is $349.

  • Sweet Home Community Education runs two sessions of its Junior Panthers Sports Camp, for boys and girls ages 7-14. Camp will consist of multiple games and activities, focusing on skill development, rules, sportsmanship and safety. Baseball camp is July 6-10 from 9-11 a.m. Cost is $70. Rock Climbing camp is July 13-17 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at a cost of $130. Campers must bring their own lunch. Call 250-1424.

  • The 25th "Lifting As We Climb" Willie "Hutch" Jones Sports Clinics are open to boys and girls ages 7-16. The sessions will be held at various times and locations for each activity. Programs begin July 6. Skills training available in the following sports: basketball, chess, football, golf, track, soccer, softball, tap dance, volleyball, tennis, violence prevention and conflict resolution, and Spanish. The camp is free for Buffalo and Lackawanna residents. Call 883-6243 or visit whjsc.org.

  • The Girls Athletic League's sports camp at Mount Mercy Academy, 88 Red Jacket Parkway, is July 6-10 for girls ages 7-12. Sports include: basketball, soccer, softball, golf, lacrosse, tennis, volleyball, and track and field. Cost is $150 for members or $160 for new members (sibling rates available). Call Kathryn Neeson at 827-5931 or e-mail kneeson@roadrunner.com.

  • Orchard Park Community Education will offer a Summer Intramural Program for grades 5-8 which will include dodgeball, kickball and other sports of interest. Intramurals will meet twice a week from noon to 2 p.m. beginning July 27. Call 209-6295.

Architecture


  • The Wright Experience, two summer design studio workshops for children entering grades 4-6 and 6-8, will be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 20-24 and July 27-31 at Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin Martin House, 125 Jewett Parkway. Participants in grades 4-6 will experience this architectural masterpiece through seeing, learning and building. Participants in grades 6-8 will focus on drawing and photography of architectural elements and nature. Cost is $175 each; $150 for Martin House members. Enrollment is limited. Call 856-3858.

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Art


  • Art lovers ages 10-12 are invited to attend camp at Harlem Road Community Center to learn different techniques using an assortment of media. Two sessions run July 27-31 or Aug. 10-14 from 8:30-11 a.m. Cost is $125. Contact tcardinal@shs.k12.ny.us.

  • Artpark in Lewiston will offer two weekly sessions of art camp, including drawing and painting, ceramics, sculpture, textile, photographic and design. Classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, beginning July 6 and 13. Cost is $200. Camps are limited as one-on-one instruction is emphasized, and are suitable for children ages 9-14. Call 754-4375 or visit www.art.park.net.

  • Designing Dish in East Aurora offers two-day summer workshops Tuesdays and Thursdays for 5- to 10-year olds, running from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays most weeks during the summer, beginning July 7. Classes are $40, for the two-day sessions. Call 655-4456 or visit www.Designingdish.com

  • Lov'n Clay, 5574 Main St., Williamsville, is offering various weekly camps for children beginning June 29. You can register for one of nine sessions, including a new session introducing glass fusing, Monday through Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost is $140 with a $15 discount for signing up before May 30. Call Andrea Drozd Lennert at 565-3869.

  • Fine Art Miracles will hold an inter-generational summer art camp at various nursing homes this summer. Classes are for ages 7-13 and cost $75 for a week, and include a free set of watercolor tubes. Sessions will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. at the following locations: Aug. 3 at St. Elizabeth, Aug. 4 at Elderwood at Lakewood, Aug. 5 at Absolute Care, Aug. 6 at Seneca Health Center and Aug. 7 at Greenfield Health and Rehab. Also, from June 29-July 3, a class called Deconstructing Picaso will be held from 9-11:30 a.m. for ages 7-13. Cost is $100 per student, including supplies, at 144 Center St., East Aurora. Call 655-6484.

  • Camp Clay Town at 6312 Robinson Road in Lockport features arts and crafts experiences for ages 5-16. The focus is on painting pottery, but also includes drawing, clay, composition, art history and mosaics. Weekly camps begin July 7 and run through Aug. 28. Classes are held from noon to 2 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m., and cost is $85 per week. Discounts are available for multiple sessions. Call 434-0320 or visit www.claytown.net.

  • Parkside Community Association will hold a summer art camp for children ages 5-11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday for three weeks beginning July 6. Cost is $65. Class will be held at Delaware Park. A typical class consists of jewelry making, dance, creative writing and other art forms. Kids must be eligible for a free or reduced-price lunch. Call 838-1240.

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Baseball-Softball


  • The University at Buffalo will host three sessions of baseball camp. Session I is June 29-July 1 for ages 13-17 at the Amherst Pepsi Center and costs $140. Session II is July 6-9 for ages 7-12 at UB North Campus athletic fields and costs $175. Session III is Aug. 10-12 for ages 7-12 at the UB North Campus fields and costs $140. Each session runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you attend session 2 and 3, cost is $290. Contact head coach Ron Torgalski at 645-6834 or e-mail rjt4@buffalo.edu.

  • The University at Buffalo will hold two softball camps at Nan Harvey Field on the North Campus. Camp for girls ages 12-18 is July 12-15 and costs $175. Camp for girls ages 6-11 is July 28-29 and costs $125. Each camp runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Focus will be on fundamentals of all defensive positions and hitting. Register online at www.ubcamps.com.

  • Canisius College will hold an all-position girls softball camp June 29-July 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The pitching camp is July 6-9 from 3:15-5:15 p.m. Applications and registration available online at www.gogriffs.com or call 888-2975.

  • Team New Era is holding two sessions of baseball camp July 13-16 and Aug. 4-7, for players ages 7-12. Camp runs 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. daily and is located at New Era Park, 6856 S. Transit Road, Lockport. Highlights include skills events, open competitions, scrimmage games, and prizes. Each player will receive a practice jersey and New Era cap. Lunch will be provided. Cost is $95 for members, $135 for non-members. Call 681-3001.

  • The 18th annual Clarence baseball youth camp will hold three sessions: June 29-July 3, July 6-10, July 13-17 for boys and girls ages 6-16. Camp runs 9-11:30 a.m. each day and is held at Goodrich Road baseball fields in Clarence. Fundamentals of hitting, throwing, fielding, running, pitching, and catching will be covered. Cost is $80 for new campers, $75 for returning campers with family and team rates available. Call varsity coach David Smith at 868-1095 or e-mail dsmith@clar.wnyric.org.

  • Orchard Park Community Education offers softball clinics for girls of all ages July 13-17 from 10 a.m. to noon. Director is Bonnie Williams, varsity coach. Call 209-6295.

  • St. Mary's will run a baseball camp for boys ages 7-13 from July 27-31. Camp runs 9 a.m. to noon and costs $75. Call Dan Gill at 683-4824, ext. 35 or e-mail dgill@smhlancers.org.

  • Sandlot Academy of WNY is holding four sessions of its summer camp: July 7-10, July 13-16, July 27-30, Aug. 3-6 and is open to ages 7-12. Features include in-depth fundamentals of baseball, games, and activities. Call 689-0012.

  • Homerun Softball will hold a clinic for girls entering grades 8-12 July 7-8 in Syracuse. A clinic will be run for grades 3-12 July 14-15 at the Pepsi Center. Call Ron Baum at (518) 796-8315, visit www.eteamz.com/elitesoftballtrainingcamp or e-mail Baum at homerunsbsb@yahoo.com.

  • Milwaukee Brewers scout Don Fontana will conduct Gold Glove Baseball Camp for ages 6-13 from from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 13-17 at Cardinal O'Hara High School. Call 412-318-0138 or visit www.goldglovebc.com.

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Basketball (boys)


  • The University at Buffalo men's basketball program, led by head coach Reggie Witherspoon, will host several camps. The College Prospect Camp is for high school athletes interested in continuing their playing career in college. Students in grades 9-12 will be instructed by the UB coaching staff and players, doing the same drills used by the Division I Bulls. Camp runs June 6-7 in Alumni Arena at UB's North Campus. Space is limited in order to maintain a low camper-to-staff ratio. Cost is $129 for day campers and $195 for overnight campers (overnight fee includes four meals). Each attendee will receive a UB reversible jersey, water bottle and free admission to the UB men's and women's home openers. .‚.‚. Full week camps (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily) for boys entering grades 3-12 will be held June 29-July 3 and July 27-31. The cost is $199 for one week or $369 for both (team and family discounts available). The five-day camp features one-on-one teaching, skill-enhancement drills, instructional lectures and videos, and team play. All campers will receive a UB workout shirt, personalized evaluations, and tickets to UB men's and women's home openers. Campers in grades 3-6 will receive a complimentary membership in the Junior Bulls Club. .‚.‚. The UB Team Camp, open to all high school varsity and junior varsity teams, will be held July 31 (6-10 p.m.) and Aug. 1 (9 a.m. to 10 p.m.) The event will include a tournament format with a four-game guarantee. Cost is $275 per team. All camps will be run by the UB coaching staff. Contact UB assistant coach and camp director Jim Kwitchoff at 645-6191 or e-mail jkwitch@buffalo.edu.

  • Medaille men's basketball coach Mike MacDonald will host two one-week sessions at the Medaille campus. Boys ages 6-14 are invited to attend Session One from July 6-10 or Session Two on Aug. 3-7. Both sessions run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and include games, contests, lectures and individual instruction. All campers will receive a reversible jersey, T-shirt, basketball, and water bottle. Cost is $225 with family and team discounts available. Call 880-2347.

    • Jeremiah Gamble pushes the ball upcourt at the UB Basketball Camp

  • Buffalo State College will hold a camp July 6-10 from 8:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Enrollment is open to boys entering grades 4-12 at a cost of $150 before June 1. Team discounts are available. Daily activities include games, contests, skill sessions, and team practice. Call coach Fajri Ansari at 878-6519 or e-mail ansarif@buffalostate.edu.

  • The Hilbert College Basketball Camp will be held June 28-July 2 and July 12-16 at the college in Hamburg. Cost is $350 for an overnight camper and $260 for day campers. Cost includes meals, T-shirt, reversible jersey, evaluation, and basketball. Early registration and group and family discounts are available. Contact director Richard Walsh at rwalsh@hilbert.edu or 926-8800.

  • The Kenmore West Boys Basketball Camp will be held July 13-17. Boys varsity coach Jim Badgley along with other boys basketball staff will focus on offensive and defensive strategies. Boys in grades 5-7 meet 8:30-11:30 a.m. and grades 8-12 meet noon to 3 p.m. The fee is $75 with family discounts available. Call Badgley at 694-6190.

  • The St. Joe's basketball camp for boys entering grades 7-9 will be held June 29-July 3 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The cost is $85. Athletes will learn fundamental skills in a competitive and fun environment. Call 874-4953 or visit www.sjci.com.

  • Sweet Home's basketball camp will run July 6-10 for boys in grades 4-12. Camp day is 8:30 a.m. to noon and is directed by Sweet Home basketball staff. Cost is $85. Call 250-1424 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for more information.

  • The Park School in Snyder will hold its boys camp Aug. 17-21 for ages 8-14. The camp will feature college coaches and players. Sessions run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. The cost is $150 with basic registration by July 27, $190 basic with extended day care (3-4 p.m.), $165 late registration, $205 late registration with extended day care. Contact Tom Ford, 839-1242, ext. 128, or tford@theparkschool.org.

  • Canisius College will run two sessions of camp. A minicamp will be held June 27-28 at the Koessler Athletic Center. Cost is $60. A full week camp will be held Aug. 10-14, also at the KAC. Cost is $200. Call 888-3173 or e-mail mbbcamp@canisius.edu.

  • The Daemen College basketball day camp runs two sessions this summer: June 29-July 3 and Aug. 10-14, each 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $150 per week ($250 for both weeks) and includes camp T-shirt and awards. Group rates available. Call director Don Silveri at 839-8380.

  • Veteran Division I college coach Sal Buscaglia will conduct his annual boys basketball camp at St. Gregory the Great Gym in Williamsville. The camp runs Aug. 10-14. Individual and team instruction given directly by Buscaglia. Rates as low as $150 for entire week of full day instruction. Team, group, and early discounts available. Call Buscaglia at 807-4774 or e-mail coachsalbasketballcamps@yahoo.com.

  • The Bishop Timon-St. Jude basketball camp for grades 5-9 will run June 29-July 2, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The camp will concentrate on all fundamentals. The cost is $75 and includes T-shirt. Call Jim Palano at 826-3615.

  • JFK High School will host its annual camp June 29-July 3. It is open to grades 3-10 and runs from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $65 per camper ($55 if paid by June 5) and includes a basketball and T-shirt. Call coach Tony Krupski at 891-6407 or 648-0088.

  • The 12th Annual Clarence Boys Camp, run by varsity coach Todd Banaszak, will be held June 29-July 2 at Clarence high school. Camp runs 8 a.m. until noon for boys entering grades 4-9. Daily routine includes skill stations, game play, and contests. Campers will be split into groups based on age. Call 553-0302 or Clarence Community Education at 407-9001.

  • Buffalo Niagara Court Center is holding a boys camp for ages 8-16, July 27-30 under the direction of Mick Kuberka. Visit www.bnccsports.com.

  • The 31st annual Sunrise Optimist Basketball Clinic will be held at Lockport High School. The Varsity/JV clinic for boys entering grades 9-12 will run July 13-17 from noon to 4 p.m. The JV/Modified clinic for boys entering grades 6-9 will run July 6-10 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. The camp is directed by Lockport High School coaching staff and Wilson Varsity Coach Brett Sipple. The cost is $80 for the Varsity/JV and $70 for the JV/Modified. A discounted rate of $130 is available for those attending both camps. Contact Dick Russell at 434-5357.

  • Cardinal O'Hara High School will hold a basketball camp July 6-10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for boys ages 3-11. Cost is $140 ($125 if prepaid by June 18). Call 695-2600, ext. 307.

  • Quaker basketball camp will be held June 29-July 2 at "The Hub" in Hamburg. Boys grades 9-12 meet 9 a.m. to noon, and grades 5-8 meet 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Emphasis is placed on offensive and defensive skill development, footwork, and competitive drills. Cost is $65. Contact Bob Rumschik at 209-6303 or the Orchard Park Community Education office at 209-6295.

  • St. Mary's of Lancaster will hold a camp July 20-24 from 9 a.m. to noon for boys 7-13 years old. Cost is $75 and includes T-shirt. Call Dan Gill at 683-4824, ext. 35 or e-mail dgill@smhlancers.org.

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Basketball (coed)


  • Niagara University will host a camp for boys and girls June 29-July 3 and Aug. 3-7. Openings are available for athletes ages 8-16. Camps include fundamental stations, lectures, mini clinics, contests, team play, and swimming. Cost is $165 with family and group rates available. Call Carolyn at 286-8605.

  • Kats Elite Basketball Camp with Erie Community College head women's basketball coach Natosha Cummings-Price is set for June 29-July 3 at the Burt Flickinger Athletic Center and is open to boys and girls 7-15. It runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and places an emphasis on fundamentals. Cost is $175. Register by June 1. Head men's basketball coach Alex Nwora will run camp July 6-10 at the Burt Flickinger Athletic Center for boys and girls ages 5-17. Camp runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $125 (by June 26) and $150 (after June 26). Call 851-1208.

  • The NBA Development League Erie BayHawks will host two summer camps, June 23-25 at the Family First Sports Park, 8155 Oliver Rd. Head coach John Treloar and Assistant Ben McDonald will focus the teaching on ball handling, passing, shooting, drills, contest, and games. Clutch's Jr. Hoopsters Camp is for grades 1-3 and costs $90 which includes lunch, T-shirt, and BayHawks Kids Club membership. Primetime Camp is divided into grades 4-6 and 7-9. Cost varies. For information call 790-5600 or visit eriebayhawks.com.

  • Orchard Park High School hosts a camp for boys and girls June 29-July 2. Grades 9-12 meet from 8-11 a.m. and grades 5-8 meet from noon to 3 p.m. The camp is directed by varsity coach Bob Rumschik. Call the Community Education office at 209-6295.

  • Buffalo Niagara Court Center will hold summer leagues for all ages Monday and Wednesday nights. Visit www.bnccsports.com for more information.

  • The fifth annual Big Red basketball camp for boys and girls in grades K-5 will run Aug. 10-14 at Clarence Church of Christ. K-2nd grade camp runs two hours in the morning and grades 3-5 camp runs three hours midmorning. Camp director is Todd Banaszak, varsity coach at Clarence High School. Cost includes a T-shirt and awards. Call 553-0302.

  • The Niagara PAL team camp will run July 11 at Niagara Falls High School. There will be separate divisions for boys and girls. Teams will have the chance to play two competitive games. Cost is $60. For information contact Sal Constantino at 228-7916.

  • The Maryvale Boys and Girls camp will take place July 13-17. Boys and girls in entering grades 4-9 are invited to attend 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. daily. The camp will include all phases of the game, league play, individual contests, and awards. Cost is $65 and includes camp T-shirt. .‚.‚. Maryvale will also host the Hoopville Shooting Camp June 29, 30, and July 1. This instructional camp runs 9 a.m. to noon and is for boys and girls from grade 5 through college. Camp features pre-and-post camp evaluations, shooting instruction, drills, and T-shirt. Cost is $50 per day, $70 for two days, or $90 for all three. Call varsity coach Mark Kensy at 681-6291 or e-mail mkensy@clar.wnyric.org or call the Maryvale Continuing Education office at 635-4666.

  • Houghton College is holding two sessions of camp: June 28-July 3 and July 5-10. Team camp is July 20-22. Visit www.houghtonsummercamps.com or call (585) 567-9649 for information.

  • The Family 25 Inc. presents the fourth annual Miguel Respress Student-Athlete Basketball Summer Program, starting May 30 and running through July 18. Boys and girls ages 6-15 are eligible in three different divisions. League limit is 500 participants. Play will be held at the Ellicott Masten YMCA (585 William St.) and McCarthy Park (345 E. Amherst St.) in Niagara Falls. Skilled clinics wil also be available over the summer from area college coaches and players. Call Derek Summers at 597-3098.

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Basketball (girls)


  • The Kenmore West girls basketball camp will be held July 6-10. Girls varsity coach Mike Licata along with Jeff Martin, Joe Catalano, and Paul Catalano will focus on offensive and defensive strategies with individual and group instruction. Girls in grades 5-7 meet 8:30-11:30 a.m. and grades 8-12 meet noon to 3 p.m. The fee is $75 (family discounts available) and includes T-shirt. Call Mike Licata at 877-0913.

  • The University at Buffalo women's basketball program, led by head coach Linda Hill-MacDonald, will hold a one day elite position clinic on June 13 and a developmental camp Aug. 2-5. Cost of the clinic is $40, and is open to girls in grades 10-12. Cost of the camp, open to girls in grades 4-12, is $230. UB will host a team camp Aug. 7-8 for $440 per team. The camp will hold a tournament format (five games guaranteed) and feature instructional sessions. Early registration, team, employee discounts, and an overnight option are available for camp. Visit www.ubcamps.com or contact Mary Meyer at 645-3025 or e-mail mmeyer@buffalo.edu.

  • Canisius College will run a camp Aug. 3-7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Koessler Center for ages 8-18. The cost is $185, $175 if registered by June 1, (team, family and faculty/staff rates available) and includes basketball and T-shirt. Campers will participate in daily instruction, mini-lectures, games, and competitions. Call 888-2776 or e-mail gwinj@canisius.edu.

  • The Hilbert College Basketball Camp will be held July 5-9 and July 19-23 at the college in Hamburg. Cost for an overnight camper is $350 and $260 for day campers. Cost includes meals, T-shirt, reversible jersey, evaluation, and basketball. Early registration and group and family discounts are available. Contact director Richard Walsh at rwalsh@hilbert.edu or 926-8800.

  • St. Bonaventure women's basketball coach Jim Crowley will hold a team camp for girls JV, varsity and AAU squads from July 31-Aug. 2. Cost is $180 per player, coaches are free. Teams are guaranteed at least five games, and players receive a camp T-shirt. Lectures by Crowley and the St. Bonaventure coaching staff will also be given. Call Jacey Brooks at 375-2237, e-mail jbrooks@sbu.edu or visit www.gobonnies.com.

  • The Park School in Snyder will hold its girls basketball camp Aug. 24-28 for ages 8-14. The camp will feature college coaches and players. Sessions run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. The cost is $150 with basic registration by July 27, $190 basic with extended day care (3-4 p.m.), $165 late registration, $205 late registration with extended day care. Contact Tom Ford, 839-1242, ext. 128, or tford@theparkschool.org.

  • Daemen College will host day camps July 6-10 and July 27-31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $150 per week or $250 for both and includes camp T-shirt and awards. The Wildcats camp is directed by Daemen head coach Dave Skolen. Call 839-8336.

  • The sixth Pete Lonergan Basketball camp will be held June 29-July 2 at the Medaille College campus. Girls ages 8-16 are welcome from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Camp day includes lectures, fundamental stations, contests, mini-clinics, and team play. The cost is $125 per camper (family and group rates available). Contact 880-2177.

  • Veteran Division I college coach Sal Buscaglia will conduct his annual girls basketball camp at St. Gregory the Great Gym in Williamsville. The camp runs Aug. 17-21. Individual and team instruction given directly by Buscaglia. Rates as low as $150 for entire week of full day instruction. Team, group, and early discounts available. Call Buscaglia at 807-4774 or e-mail coachsalbasketballcamps@yahoo.com.

  • Clarence girls basketball camp is being held July 6-10 from 9 a.m. to noon at Clarence High School. Junior Elite camp is for grades 3-5. Intense Middle Training is for grades 6-8. Cost is $85 and includes a camp T-shirt and last day tournament. Call 407-9001.

  • Cardinal O'Hara High School will hold a girls basketball camp for players entering grades 4-10 on July 13-17 from 5-8 p.m. Cost is $85 ($80 if prepaid by June 19). Call coach Dan McDermott at 877-4870.

  • Holy Angels Academy will run a camp June 29-July 3 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the new sports facility. Activities include chalk talks, skills, strategy, and scrimmages taught by varsity coaches and assisted by current and alumnae players. Open to ages 8-14. Call 834-7120 or visit www.holyangelsacademy.org.

  • St. Mary's of Lancaster's basketball camp will be held June 29-July 3 for girls ages 7-13 from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $75 and includes T-shirt. Contact Dan Gill at 683-4824, ext. 35 or e-mail dgill@smhlancers.org.

  • Mount St. Mary Academy will offer a camp for girls entering grades 5-8. The camp will run July 13-17 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will focus on fundamentals through group and individual drills. Cost is $125 and includes T-shirt. Call 877-1358, or e-mail jwojick@mt-st- marys.org.

  • Sister Maria Pares' Basketball Camp for girls in grades 3-9 will be hosted at Sacred Heart Academy. Sessions run June 29-July 3 and July 13-17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $150 per session or $275 for both, and includes T-shirt. Call Maria Shantler at 632-6387.

  • King's Court basketball camp will be held Aug. 10-13 at Holy Angels Academy for girls ages 8-18. Camp runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $130. Call Fran Snyder at 308-4031.

  • Supercamps, under the direction of Pete Dickinson, will run a camp at Niagara County Community College for ages 8-18 from July 26-30. The camp will offer prices for both resident and day campers. The camp will feature Tim "The Target" Sullivan, elite shooting instructor. Visit www.supercampsandclinics.com or call Coach Guy at (585) 394-4299.

  • Lockport's basketball camp for girls ages 11 and uup will be held from 9 a.m.-noon July 6-10. Cost is $80. A varsity camp for JV starters and varsity players will be held from 8 a.m.-noon July 13-17. Cost is $85. Call Bill Shaw at 478-4450 or e-mail Wshaw@lockport.wnyric.org.

  • The second annual Girls Sports Foundation basketball league will be held at Martin Luther King Park July 11-Aug.15. All of the games will take place on Saturdays. Age groups include: 4-7, 8-12, 13-15 and 16-18. Cost is $75 per team ages 4-15 and $100 for 16 and over. Teams receive T-shirts and trophies. Contact Cecelie Owens, president/founder, at 605-1220. Deadline is June 28.

  • The Niagara Falls Boys and Girls Club/Niagara PAL girls summer baskeball classic will host its seventh annual "Girls Summer Classic." The league takes place Monday nights July 6 through Aug. 14. The $175 entrance fee covers referees, T-shirts and awards. Call Mike Hamilton at 282-7181.

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Basketball (officials)


  • The Full Court Basketball Officiating Camp, an instructional and try-out camp, is open to men and women, and will be held July 31-Aug. 1, at UB's Alumni Arena on the North Campus. The camp will be directed by Jim Huetter and Kevin Ferguson, and features various officials from different divisions, leagues and conferences, including Final Four officials Mike Kitts and Jim Burr as guests/observers. Lodging with NCAA rates is available at the Sleep Inn at the Buffalo Airport or the Hampton or Red Roof Inn (both across from UB). Cost is $225. Call 662-1824 or e-mail fullcourtcamp@gmail.com.

Bowling


  • The 10th annual WNYS Junior camp will run July 11-12 at Broadway Sports Center. PBA stars Doug Kent, Ryan Shafer, Jack Jurek, Joe Ciccone, Bill O'Neill, and Brad Angelo will be on hand. Camp runs 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost is $129 and includes lunch. Contact Mike Westfield at 982-5560.

  • Kerm Helmer Bowling Clinic with Erie Community College Head Men's Bowling Coach Roy Decibus will be held Aug. 24-27 at Thruway Lanes in Cheektowaga. It runs 6-9 p.m. each day and costs $85. Call Thruway Lanes at 896-8507 for more information.

Boxing


  • Primordial Strength System's fighting sports explosive power endurance training camp will be held from June 15-19. The camp is applicable to any boxing, wrestling, martial art or MMA fighter. Call Steve Helmicki at 213-8895, or e-mail mordialstrengthsystems.com.

Chess


  • USA Chess offers chess camp for children ages 5-16 from July 13-17 at Nardin Academy. There are morning, afternoon and all-day sessions for beginners and advanced players. Cost ranges from $250 to $400 with early registration. Fee includes chess board and pieces, T-shirt, group photo, workbook and certificate. For information, call (888) 652-4377 or visit www.chesscamp.com.

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Child Care-Preschool


  • The Jewish Community Center in Getzville offers Kiddie Camp for 3 to 7 year olds, featuring swimming and arts and crafts. There are three and five day programs (with half day options.) There are also Scooby Doo Sports camp for ages 5 through 11. Camp begins June 29 and runs through Aug. 21. There is a minimum two week registration. The JCC is also sponsoring Camp Centerland in Elma on June 29-Aug. 21 for ages 6-15 (grades 1-10). Prices vary. Call 688-4033 or www.jccbuffalo.org.

  • Childtime Learning Centers in Orchard Park and Williamsville offer learning enrichment programs for ages infant through 12 years. Classes run from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 29 through Sept. 4. Weekly cost varies by location. Call 689-4988 or visit www.childtime.com.

  • Westminster Early Childhood will run camp this summer for children ages 3-6 with half and full day options. Cost varies. Call 884-438.

  • Little Wonders Child Care & Learning Center in Depew is running a summer fun camp, with weekly educational themes, beginning June 29. Infants (6 weeks), toddlers, pre-K, and school-agers are welcome to attend. Low rates/flexible scheduling available. Call 681-6484 for information.

  • Four Seasons Child Care Center in Amherst and Getzville offers a weekly day camp for children ages 5-10, which includes swimming and field trips. The sessions run from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call for information at 568-1140. Visit the Web site at www.fourseasonsfamily.com.

  • Brierwood Child Care & Preschool is holding 10 week camps at their various locations, June 29-Sept. 4 for ages 5-10. Cost includes breakfast and lunch, field trips, transportation, and T-shirt. Call the Hamburg location at 646-0233, the Williamsville (North) location at 639-4444, the Williamsville (South) location at 630-1500, or the Lancaster location at 681-2500.

  • Foundations Preschool in Orchard Park offers Kindergarten Readiness Camp July 7-30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Aug. 3-14 Monday through Friday for those entering school in September. There is also a Pre-K Multi sensory Camp from June 26-July 3 and Aug. 10-14 for 3-4 year olds. Also, Handwriting Camps will be offered for children in July. Call 667-9377 for dates for these camps or visit www.foundationspreschool.net.

  • Roly Pollies in East Amherst and Orchard Park offers day camp for children ages 4-7 to promote motor skills, fitness, music and creative arts. Program runs June 23 to Sept. 3. There are morning and afternoon sessions, which run on Tuesday and Thursday. The cost is $33 to $38 per day. Call 689-6151 or visit the Web site at www.rpeastamherstny.com

  • See Saw Nursery School, held at the Abiding Savior Lutheran Church in North Tonawanda, will run a weeklong summer fun program for children ages 4-8 on July 13, 20 and 27. Call Liz Ptak at 691-3002.

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Coaching Clinics


  • Primordial Strength System's coaching certification camp in basic, intermediate and advanced manuals will be held June 12-14. Call Steve Helmicki at 213-8895, or e-mail primordialstrengthsystems.com.

Dance-Music


  • Instrumental music students in grades 6-12 are invited to attend Fredonia Summer Music Festival from June 28-July 4. Performers and teachers provide opportunities for learning, improving technical skills, and expanding musicality. For information call 673-4628 or visit www.fredonia.edu/music/festival.

  • Vivace String Camp is a ten day, overnight music camp for ages 10-18 who play guitar, piano, violin, viola, cello, and double bass held at Houghton College Aug. 1-10. Activities include playing in orchestra and chamber music groups, concerts to listen to every night, an optional water park day trip, the camp talent show and the camp concert at the end of the 10 days. Contact 834-0798 or visit www.vivacestringcamp.com.

  • Summer Stage, a performing arts day camp in Williamsville, offers musical theater, drama, video, script writing, film making. Camp runs from June 29 through July 24 for ages 6-16, and is divided into junior and senior divisions. Students sign up for four weeks, culminating in a performance at UB on July 25. Cost is $200 per week. Call 688-4961.

  • American Academy of Ballet in Williamsville offers summer intensive classes for dance students to study ballet, modern and pointe running from July 6 to Aug. 8. Cost for classes vary. There is also an intensive course from Aug. 17-21 and Aug. 24-28 for intermediate to advanced students, 11 and older. There will also be a Princess Camp for ages 4-8 (divided into groups) from 9:30 a.m. to noon beginning the week of July 6 and ending the week of Aug. 10. Students attend for one-week sessions. Call 688-4774 or visit www.aab-buffalo.com.

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Day Camps


  • Kenmore Schools Day Camp offers four two-week activity sessions during June 29 and Aug. 21 for ages 6-12. It is held at Franklin Middle School. Cost is $265 per session. Call 874-8402 or 861-0648 after 3 p.m.

  • Immaculata Academy offers Adventure Camp, a one-week camp from July 6-10, for girls entering grades 5-8. Camp runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Activities include: healthy habits workshop, digital photo workshop, Broadway Theatre workshop, art and design program, and other programs. Cost is $120. For information, call 646-9942 or visit www.ImmaculataAcademy.com.

  • The Hull Family Home & Farmstead is offering a history experience for students entering grades 5-8. Camp will be held at the Farmstead, 5976 Genesee St., Lancaster, from 9 a.m. to noon July 27-30 and Aug. 10-13.. Campers will experience daily pioneer life, engage in Native American and pioneer crafts and participate in an archaeological dig. Cost is $50. Call 681-5494.

  • The Summer Scholars Experience at the Park School provides a fun academic day camp for ages 4-17 during summer 2009. Several programs will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting June 22. Programs include Creative Thinking, Park Science Investigations, Camping 101, and Common College App. Camp. The Park School will also partner with the Buffalo Museum of Science from Aug. 17-21 for students entering grades 6-8 as well as the Summer Scholars program. Cost for one student per week is $200 with sibling discounts available. All programs include lunch and daily recreation. For details, call 839-1242, or visit www.theparkschool.org.

  • The Catholic Diocese of Buffalo operates Camp Turner in Allegany State Park as a resident camp for boys and girls ages 7-15. Activities include horseback riding, nature studies, outdoor living skills, arts and crafts, sports, archery, and beach trips. Weeks start Sunday afternoon and run through Friday evening. Bus service is available from Williamsville and Hamburg. Call 354-4555 or visit www.campturner.com.

  • Mt. St. Mary Day Care in Kenmore offers a summer camp for boys and girls ages 6-11 Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. from June 29-Aug. 28. Daily field trips which include swimming, park visits, recreational and educational activities are included. Cost is $185 per week. Call 877-3464 for an application.

  • Holy Angels Academy offers Soaring High for girls entering grades 6, 7 and 8, from July 6-31. The program runs 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and gears students up for high school with academic and life skills sections. Electives include creative writing, public speaing and cooking. Call 834-7120 or visit www.holyangelsacademey.org.

  • Fourteen Holy Helpers School in West Seneca is offering a summer academy with weekly classes for students grades Pre-K through 8th starting July 9. Camp runs 9 a.m. until noon. Classes include art camp, spanish safari, under the sea pre-kindergarden program, and high school placement test prep. Cost varies from $75 to $110 depending on program. Call 674-1670 for information.

  • Camp Hickory Hill in Varysburg offers half- and full-week camps as well as specialty camps. Boys camps include Builder Camp, Floor Hockey, Go Cart Challenge, Pioneer Camp, Rifle/Shotgun, Wii Camp, and Father and Son. Girls' program options include Fireflies, Torches, Mother and Daughter, and Kingdom Bound Extra. Half-week camps start at $140, full-week camps start at $280, and specialty camps up to $350. Boys camps begin July 8, girls camps begin Aug. 2. Call camp director Sam Richbart at 631-3498, e-mail registrar@camphickoryhill.org or visit www.camphickoryhill.org.

  • Ready, Set, Grow! Summer enrichment camp for pre-K through grade 8 will be held Aug. 3-14 (Mon. through Fri.) from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $99. Held at Christ the King Preparatory Academy in Wheatfield. Call Maria at 553-6318 or e-mail morabito2@verizon.net.

  • St. Stephen's Roman Catholic Church, Grand Island, is offering day camp from June 29 to Aug. 21, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with early drop off and late pick-up available. There are daily gym activities, outdoor play, and crafts. Weekly, full day and half day enrollments are available. Visit www.ststephensgi.org for registration information.

  • The Gloria J. Parks Community Center, 3242 Main St., will host an Adventures Program for children ages 6-12. The camp will run Monday-Friday, July 1 to Aug. 21, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 832-1010, ext. 222.

  • Mount St. Mary Academy Summer Sessions 2009 is a weeklong camp that offers a combination of athletic, artistic, and academic courses for a full day of fun. Participants may choose from a variety of activities including: volleyball, cheerleading, cooking, theater, computer animation, and more. It's for girls entering grades 5-8 in September. Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 3-7. The cost of $175, includes a camp T-shirt and all supplies. Call 877-1358 or e-mail jwojick@mt-st-marys.org.

  • Camp Joy, held at Our Savior Lutheran Church, runs Monday through Friday, July 6-Aug. 14 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with early drop-off at 8:30 a.m. Open to grades K-7. Cost is $75 (family rate available) and includes breakfast and lunch, camp T-shirt, and field trips. Call 885-1108.

  • The Park School in Snyder offers several day camps for ages 3-14 from July 6-Aug. 14. Activities include athletics, woodshop, nature, drama, and ceramics. Special event days occur each week with a designated theme. Costs vary. For information call 839-1242, ext. 133 or visit theparkschool.org/summer_day_camp.cfm.

  • The Mandala School in East Aurora will offer a weekly summer school program for grades 1-8 from June 29-July 31. Activities include outdoor discovery trips, arts, cooking and baking, science experiments, and drama. Camp runs 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. with extended hours available. For information call Coordinator Marcia McNallie at 374-0678 or e-mail mandalaschool@mac.com.

  • The Orchard Park Recreation Office will offer various camps this summer for ages 3-13 beginning June 29. Choices include day camp, adventure camp, preschool play, little adventures, ecology adventure camp, and sports camps. Costs vary. Call 662-6450 or visit www.orchardparkny.org.

  • Mount St. Joseph Academy offers day camp sessions from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with provisions for early arrival and late pick-up for ages 4 through 13. Dates are from June 22 to Aug. 14. Activities include art, drama, writing, sports, science, character education, swimming and field trips. Cost is $50 per day (with 48 hour notice), $55 per day (without notice), $190 per week, and $1350 for 8-week session, with sibling discount available. Call 833-1515, ext. 305.

  • Sacred Heart offers several camps this summer including: Art, Forensics and Solving Environmental Mysteries, Leadership Experience (for girls entering grade 8 only), Music, Make It!, Science, Do It!, Poetry and Bookmaking, Digital Art, Service (for grades 6-8 and incoming Sacred Heart freshmen), Drama 101, and High School Entrance Exam Prep Course. Dates vary. Visit www.sacredheartacademy.org.

  • Villa Maria College will run camps beginning May 9 (for toddlers and preschoolers) and July 13 (for middle and high school students). Sessions include Recording Studio, Dip into Art, Building Basics, Screenprinting, Fashion Sketching, Beginning Sewing, Digital Imaging, and Jim Kurzdorder's Jazz Camp. For information call 961-1815 or 961-1866.

  • Carla's Latchkey Learning Center, Lewiston, offers day camps for children ages 5-12. Hours are from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Children participate in structured activities, games, crafts and waterplay as well as taking trips to Fort Niagara, Fantasy Island and Skateland. There are full- and half-day programs and sibling discounts. Call 807-7711.

  • Adventure Camp in Buffalo offers day programs for children ages preschool to 13 beginning July 6 through August. Activities include gymnastics, swimming, tennis, dance, martial arts and weekly field trips. Call 639-0020.

  • Elmwood Franklin offers a summer day camp for children ages 4-14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 29 to Aug. 7. Activities include theater arts, organized sports, arts and crafts and field trips. Weekly cost is $250 to $300. There is early morning drop-off and late evening pick-up for an extra charge. Call 877-5035 or visit www.elmwoodfranklin.org.

  • EduKids offers daily or weekly summer camp programs for children ages 5-12 from June 29 through Sept. 4. Locations are in Amherst, Cheektowaga, Elma, Buffalo, Clarence, Lancaster, Orchard Park and Hamburg. Activities include field trips, sports and games, swimming and arts and crafts. Cost is $32 per day. There is also swimming and arts and crafts. Call 675-6881 or visit www.EduKidsinc.com.

  • Happyland Day Camp in Amherst operates a camp for children 3-10 with swimming, sports, nature, music and crafts. Dates are from June 29 through Aug. 21, with three-day and five-day sessions available. Cost for the five-day week is $230 and $180 for three days, with discounts available for early enrollment and multiple children. Call 688-9518 or visit www.happylanddaycamp.com.

  • Happyland Day Camp in Amherst operates a camp for children 3-10 with swimming, sports, nature, music and crafts. Dates arefrom June 29 through Aug. 21. Costs vary. Call 688-4114, ext. 309 or www.jccbuffalo.org.

  • The Town of Hamburg Recreation Department runs Camp Friendship, a day camp for boys and girls ages 6-14. One-week sessions begin June 29 and run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended hours available. The program ends Aug. 14. Call the Recreation Department at 646-5145.

  • Niagara University's Summer Youth Camp operates from June 24 to Aug. 7 for children ages 6-12. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., with extended care from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m, for an additional charge. Activities include recreational sports, hiking and ice skating. Cost is $125 a week. Call 286-8055 or visit www.niagara.edu/kiernancenter/camp.htm.

  • Gan Israel day camp in Getzville, runs July 6-Aug. 14 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Activities include arts and crafts, dance, story telling, Jewish history, sports, and swimming. Weekly field trips to places like Fantasy Island, the zoo, and parks are also included. Cost is $259 for a three-week session or $349 for a six-week session, plus $35 registration. Call 834-1915.

  • The African American Cultural Center will run the Jumpin' Jambalaya summer program June 29-Aug. 21 for boys and girls ages 5-12. Campers receive instruction in history, African dance and drum, theatre arts and more. Call 884-2013 or visit www.africancultural.org.

  • The Boys and Girls Club of Eden will hold a nine-week, half-day camp with activities based around health and life skills, environment education, athletics, arts and drama and more. Every Wednesday campers will leave for a different field trip at 9 a.m. and return to the club at 2 p.m. The camp runs from June 29 to Aug. 28. Cost is $75 with a $10 fee for early drop-off (8-9 a.m.). Call 992-2702.

  • Northwest Buffalo Community Center offers day camp from July 6 to Aug. 28, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is for ages 6-13, with a cost of $50 per week per child. It includes academic activities, social skills, sports and field trips. Call 876-8108, ext. 10.

  • The Boys and Girls Club of East Aurora sponsors Camp Ska-No-Ka-San, a day camp for children ages 6-14 in the Town of Holland. There are several one- and two-week camps beginning June 29 and ending Aug. 14. Cost varies per camp for members and non-members. A basketball minicamp is also being offered for boys and girls in grades three through eight, beginning June 29 and ending July 31.. Call 652-4180 or visit www.bgcea.org for information on all camps.

  • Cheektowaga Department of Youth & Recreational Services offers several camp programs from July 6 to Aug. 14. Art Camp (ages 8-13) offers painting, sculpture and papier mache. Summer Day Camp (ages 5-12) provides physical education, swimming, arts and crafts, cooking, music and nature/outdoors. Cheerleading Camp for ages 7-12 will be held from 9 a.m. to noon June 26-July 2. All Stars/All Sports Camp for ages 7-9 will will run July 6-14. ages 7-9 in the mornings and ages 10-12 in the afternoons. Costs vary. For information, call 897-7207.

  • The Boys and Girls Club of the Northtowns will run three camps throughout WNY June 29-Aug. 28 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Locations include Camp Spirit in North Tonawanda, Blackrock (next to Assumption Church) Boys and Girls Club, 435 Amherst St. in Buffalo, and Beaver Island State Park in Grand Island. Costs range from $90 to $120 per week; scholarships are available on a limited basis. Camps, which vary in their dates and length, feature sports programs, fitness, and Bisons games. Call Robert O'Brocta at 873-9842, ext. 209 or 693-2307.

  • Erie 1 BOCES will hold half-day and full-day career summer camps for middle school students fostering a hands-on understanding of technical and occupational career areas. Camps are offered at the Harkness Career and Technical Center in Cheektowaga on July 27-31 and at the Potter Career and Technical Center in West Seneca on Aug. 3-7. They include classes on CSI, engineering design, foods of the world, nanny 911, sports training, real game, runway to fashion, solar racer and video production. Cost is $95 for the half-day camp (two classes) and $165 for the full-day camp (four classes). Call 821-7390 for more information.

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Disabilities


  • ADHD Summer Treatment Program offers a day camp June 29 to Aug. 21. The day camp is open to children entering grades 1-11 with academic or behavioral problems. The cost is $2,500. The camps are sponsored by the University at Buffalo Center for Children & Families. Call 829-2244, ext. 182, or visit www.ccf.buffalo.edu.

  • Cradle Beach in Angola is offering a residential summer camp for low income, disadvantage or disabled children ages 8-16 in five different sessions beginning June 29 and ending Aug. 22. The camps are designed to foster a love of learning. Activities include recreational sports, arts and crafts, bonfires, and beach hikes. There is a sliding fee scale, multi-child discount, and other payment options.Call 549-6307, ext. 205 or visit www.cradlebeach.org.

  • Duffield Camp and Retreat Center in Delevan will hold a variety of two-, three- and five-day camps this summer. Cost is $140 for two-day camps, $190 for three-day camps and $285 for five-day camps unless otherwise noted. Call 856-4910, ext. 232 or visit www.campduffield.org for a complete list of camps and descriptions.

Educational-Tutoring


  • Town of Tonawanda Youth, Parks and Recreation offers a day camp for special needs children ages 5-15 who live in the Town of Tonawanda and Village of Kenmore. The camp runs in two-week sessions from July 6 to Aug. 14; cost is $80 for residents and $125 for non-residents. Activities include arts and crafts, games, swimming and field trips. Call 831-1001.

  • St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute is running a High School Readiness and Recreation camp for grade 7-8 boys from July 7 to July 31. Students will have classes each morning that include: reading, writing, math, science, critical thinking, and technology. There will also be group recreational activities in the afternoon. Cost to attend is $425, and the camp runs daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 874-4953, e-mail collegiatesummer@sjci.com, or visit www.sjci.com for more information.

  • Bishop Timon-St. Jude's summer enrichment camp for boys in grades 6-9 will be held in two sessions: July 13-17 and July 20-24 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Topics include math, science, photography, arts, and sports. Cost is $125 for grades 6-8 and includes camp T-shirt, field trips, and materials. Multiple week and/or multiple child enrollment receive a 10% discount. New counselor-in-training program for grade 9 costs $30. Contact Courtney Felger at 826-3610, ext. 237.

  • Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart will hold Summerspace '09 for girls entering grades 5-8 with both morning and afternoon sessions, which run from 9 a.m. to noon and from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Many camps are taught by faculty members. The cost is $200 per week (two sessions per day); $125 per week (one session per day), and $250 for leadership camp. Contact director Eileen Maloney at 834-2101, ext. 353 or visit www.sacredheartacademy.org.

  • Tops Cooking School is holding chef camps at the Amherst Cooking School and West Seneca Cooking school for junior chefs ages 8-12, and senior chefs ages 13-21. Junior camps are held in three day sessions begining July 15. Cost is $25 per day or $70 for all three days. Senior camps are held in three day sessions beginning July 21. Cost is $175 for all three days. Call 515-2000 or e-mail cookingschool.t00041@topsmarkets.com for information.

  • Erie 1 BOCES will hold half-day and full-day Career Summer Camps for middle school students, fostering a hands-on understanding of technical and occupational career areas. Camps are offered at the Harkness Career & Technical Center in Cheektowaga on July 27-31 and at the Potter Career & Technical Center in West Seneca from Aug. 3-7. They include classes on CSI, engineering design, foods of the world, sports training, runway to fashion, solar racer, and video production. Cost is $95 for the half-day camp and $165 for the full-day camp. Space is limited. Call Diane Scholl 821-7390 for more information.

  • Cardinal O'Hara's Leadership Academy runs July 20-31 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This camp is open to all students entering grades 6-8. Features workshops in academic areas and electives in addition to athletics. Cost is $200. Call the Enrollment Office at 695-2600, ext. 307.

  • The New York State Center for Engineering Design and Industrial Innovation at the University at Buffalo invites girls grades 10-12 to participate in a workshop Aug. 3-7. Camp takes place 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at UB's North campus. Application due May 15. Call 645-2685, e-mail info@nyscedii.buffalo.edu or visit www.nyscedii.buffalo.edu.

  • Daemen College and the Thomas Reynolds Center are sponsoring a summer camp to assist students who struggle with reading and writing skills. It is designed for students entering grades 2-5. It will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon, Monday through Thursday, from July 20 to July 31. Cost is $250 for the entire session. Call 839-8550.

  • Buffalo Seminary will host Summer at Sem for girls entering grades 5-8. More than 50 courses are available, along with a weekly field trip and theme weeks. The program runs from June 29 through Aug. 7. Campers may sign up for one or more weeks; cost is $250 per week, with a discount for multiple weeks. Call 885-6780 or visit www.buffaloseminary.org

  • Canisius High School offers a five-week Higher Achievement Program (HAP) for boys who have completed seventh grade. The program runs from June 29-July 28. HAP students receive academic instruction in English, reading, and math. They also participate in sports, including baseball, basketball, football, street hockey, soccer, handball and volleyball. There are also weekly field trips. Financial assistance is available. Call the Admissions Office at 882-0470, ext. 204 or visit www.canisiushigh.org.

  • Nichols School hosts a "Girl Power"camp for girls in grades 5-8 from June 15-19. Activities include artwork, crafts, movement, nutrition and more. Nichols will also host a "Boy Camp" from June 22-26, as well as SAT Prep sessions Aug. 3-14. Additionally, there will be a driver education course from July 6-Aug. 14, a writing for the college application course from July 14-30, a method of inquiry course from July 27-31, and a math and science enrichment camp from June 15-19. Costs vary. Visit www.nicholsschool.org or call 332-6380.

  • The Gow School in South Wales offers a five-week summer school curriculum for boys and girls ages 8-16 who have experienced academic difficulties or have language-based learning disabilities. Dates are June 28-Aug. 1. Summer participants can be day students or live on campus. Visit www.gow.org for prices. Call 652-3450 or go e-mail summer@gow.org.

  • Little Angels Day Care Center in Cheektowaga offers day camp for ages 5-12 from June 22 through Sept. 3 with activities that include daily swimming, field trips, music, dance, computer games, arts and crafts, summer Olympics and introduction to chess, along with walks to the Cheektowaga Town Park. Call 896-2330.

  • Main Street Children's Academy in Williamsville will hold summer camp for children ages 5-12. Sessions begin June 22 and go through Sept. 4. Activities include nature walks, weekly field trips, music, dance, computer games, arts and crafts, summer Olympics and introduction to chess. Call 896-2330.

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Female Athletes


  • Primordial Strength System's female athlete explosive power endurance training camp will be held from Aug. 3-14. Call Steve Helmicki at 213-8895, or e-mail primordialstrengthsystems.com.

Fencing


  • Fencing Center of Buffalo will offer classes throughout the summer. The half or full-day camps are designed for beginners as well as experienced fencers. Camp runs Monday-Friday beginning in July. Fencers who pre-register and pre-pay will receive a free T-shirt. Call 553-3448 or visit www.fencingbuffalo.com.

  • Sweet Home Community Education will run fencing camps through the Fencing Center of Buffalo. Kids Fencing Camp, for ages 6-9, runs Aug. 10-14 from either 9 a.m. to noon or 1-4 p.m. Beginner Fencing, for ages 10-13, will be held July 13-17 from either 9 a.m. to noon or 1-4 p.m. High School Fencing, for ages 14-18, is Aug. 24-28 from 9 a.m. to noon. All equipment is provided. Cost for each is $100. Call the Community Education Office at 250-1424 or visit www.fencingbuffalo.com.

Field hockey


  • The Sweet Home High School field hockey camp is open to athletes in grades 7-12, July 27-31. The camp, directed by Dawn Kauderer-Kromer, runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $70 and includes field hockey ball. Call 250-1424.

  • Orchard Park will run a girls camp June 24, 25, 26, 29, 30 for grades 5-10. The camp runs 3-6 p.m. on June 24-25 and 8-11 a.m. on June 26, 29-30. It is directed by physical education instructors Rene Shoffstall and Jill Spitz. Call 209-6295.

  • Thurman Thomas Sports Training will hold a field hockey camp from July 13-Aug. 13. Beginners and modified players will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, while JV and varsity players will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost is $199.

Floor hockey


  • There will be a floor hockey/lacrosse camp offered for students in grades 2 to 8 at the Riverside Ice Rink. All equipment will be provided and students will be divided into appropriate grade level groups. Contact Mark Mobus at mmobus@amherst.k12.ny.us.

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Fishing


  • A Fish 4 Him outreach adventure will be held at Fellowship Hill in Springville, Friday's and Saturday's from June 5-Oct. 2. Camp will focus on teaching skills required for proficient fly fishing. Included is one or two nights camping with meals, instruction, and fly fishing gear. Persons over 16 must possess a current NYS fishing license. For details call Stream Side guide Paul Rainville at 238-5491, e-mail streamsideguide@gmail.com or visit www.streamsideguide.com.

Football


  • The second annual Kenmore East Bulldogs Youth Football Clinic for ages 6-11 will be held July 13, 14 and 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at Dick �Sparky‘ Adams Field (formerly Parker Field). Offensive and defensive skills will be taught by coaches and players from Kenmore East. Cost is $45. Participants will receive a T-shirt, and team and individual awards will be handed out. For details, call 609-1854 or e-mail matt_chimera@kenton.k12.ny.us.

  • Buffalo State's "Be the Best" football camp will be held June 25-27. This camp is exclusively for offensive and defensive linemen and will focus on basic fundamentals. Cost is $125. Visit www.bethebestfootballcamp.com, e-mail bethebestfootballcamp@live.com or call 878-6528 for information.

  • The fourth annual IMPACT Leadership Camp will be held at Sweet High School on July 1 and 2. The camp is for quarterbacks, receivers, punters, kickers and snappers. The camp will stress leadership on and off the field and is for athletes in grades 6 through 12. Call camp director Mike Masters at 432-5152, e-mail coachmasters@roadrunner.com or visit www.crosstrainingfootball.com.

  • The University at Buffalo will host the Turner Gill Elite Football Camp for players entering grades 9-12 in the fall school year. Camp runs June 13-14 and 20-21 on the UB North Campus. Cost is $40 for a single day or $70 for Saturday and Sunday per session. Visit www.ubcamps.com.

  • The Jim McNally Offensive Line training camp will be held Aug. 10-12 at the Williamsville East athletic fields for offensive linemen and tight ends in grades 9-12. Instruction will focus on drop-back pass protection and zone blocking. Cost is $120 ($110 if pre-registered) with team discounts available. Call 628-4444 for information.

  • The 22nd Jim Kelly Football camp will hold two camps at Ralph Wilson Stadium. The Red Camp is June 29-July 2 and Blue Camp is July 13-16. Call 204-0900 or visit jimkellyfootballcamp.com.

  • Orchard Park will offer a football conditioning program July 7-Aug. 13 for students in grades 9 and up. Session times are 9-11 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Camp will include weight-lifting, stretching, agility programs, and fundamental techniques to prepare for the upcoming season. Instructors are varsity line coach Robert Ferrentino, along with Steve Ferrentino, and Chuck Senn. Call 209-6295.

  • Buffalo Vets Little League camp hosted by Erie Community College will be held May 16, 23, and 30, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Young athletes ages 6-15 are invited to attend. Cost is $20. Call Dwayne Taplin at 465-9029.

  • Bishop Timon-St. Jude will hold a camp for boys age 7-16 from July 8-11 at Tifft Field. July 8-9 runs from 4-8 p.m. and July 10-11 runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn the fundamentals of football from the Timon coaching staff along with special guest coach Jim McNally of the Buffalo Bills. Cost is $75 (must provide own spikes). Call Timon at 823-3615 or Al Monaco at 435-0932.

  • The St. Joe's football program hosts its first camp at the Robert T. Scott, AFSC Athletic Complex on the St. Joe's campus on June 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This camp is open to boys entering grades 6-9 and will cover skills relative to offense, defense, and special teams along with strength, conditioning and nutrition. Campers should bring shorts, T-shirt, turf spikes or sneakers, and a mouth guard. Cost is $30. Call St. Joe's admission office at 874-4953 or visit www.sjci.com.

  • Canisius high school will offer a football camp July 6-10 at the Stransky Compex, 2885 Clinton St. This camp is open to children ages 7-12 and runs 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $100 which includes a T-shirt and daily snack. Call 882-0466.

  • The first Lancaster Redskin Youth Football Camp will be July 6-9 for kids 8-15. Hours are 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Led by Lancaster coach Len Jankiewicz, in conjunction with the Lancaster Junior Redskins, the camp focuses on fundamentals, good sportsmanship and having fun. Cost is $70 ($60 before May 22) and includes T-Shirt and Redskins sports bag. Go to www.lancasterredskinsfootball.com.

  • Thurman Thomas Sports Training will hold several football camps this summer. A junior football camp for ages 7-13 will take place Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 7:30 p.m. from June 2-July 23. Cost is $199. A high school athletes summer training camp will be held Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings from 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 8-Aug. 14 for grades 9-12. Cost is $299. Summer football hybrid training for quarterbacks, wide receivers, tight ends and defenders will be held July 7-Aug.6 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Cost is $199. A kicking and punting camp will be held for kickers, punters and long snappers in two sessions, June 26-28 and Aug. 7-9. Cost is $149 each or $249 for both sessions.

  • The St. Francis Mini Camp will run from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 20 at St. Francis High School. Red Raiders coach Jerry Smith and his staff, along with current and past college players, will run the camp open to all boys in grades 5 through 8. Cost is $35. Call Smith at 627-1200, ext. 544 or e-mail smithj@stfrancishigh.org.

  • High School Player Development, held at the Ralph Wilson Field House, is June 1-5 from 6-8. Athletes in grades 10-12 will focus on skill training and academic counseling. Players must have helmet and shoulder pads. There is no cost to attend. Coaches must contact director Anthony Truilizio, Jr. at 430-8989 to register their athletes.

  • St. Mary's of Lancaster will hold a camp July 6-10 from 9 a.m. to noon for boys 7-13. There is no cost for this camp, but it is limited to the first 100. Call Dan Gill at 683-4824, ext. 35 or e-mail dgill@smhlancers.org.

  • The fifth annual Down and Dirty Linemen Football Camp will be held June 27-29 at Fredonia State College. The camp is for students in grades nine-12. The cost is $260 per individual, $250 for five or more players from the same school and $240 for 10 or more players from the same school. The camp is an overnight camp for offensive and defensive linemen. Call 713-7016 or e-mail McfaddenFootball@aol.com.

  • Primordial Strength System's football-specific sport training camp will be held from July 13-31. Call Steve Helmicki at 213-8895, or e-mail primordialstrengthsystems.com.

  • The 10th Tri-County Football Camp will be held July 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Gowanda. Boys and girls ages 8-13 are invited at a cost of $25. Session includes instruction, touch football tournament, lunch, chalk talk, refreshments, registration gift, and awards. Call Mark Benton at 532-4053 for more information.

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Golf


  • The Amherst Junior golf camp will run four sessions beginning June 29 and running through July 29 at the Audubon and Par 3 golf courses. Boys and girls ages 8-15 are welcome and will be divided into groups. Junior golf director and PGA professional Don Schneider will be assisted by PGA professionals Ron Venturini and Jim Brado instructing campers on rules, etiquette, safety, and par-3 play. Cost is $115 for Amherst residents and $140 for non-residents. Contact Amherst Recreation at 631-7132 for dates and registration.

  • Buffalo Olmsted Park's Golf camps take place July 8-29. Boys and girls ages 5-17 are eligible to attend the sessions, which take place at Delaware Park and South Park golf courses. Students are divided into age groups, with each group meeting once a week. Cost varies. Campers must bring own clubs. Call Dave Hoover at 838-1249, ext. 19.

  • Phil Ritson-Mel Sole Golf School at Holiday Valley, Ellicottville, begins May 12 and runs through Aug. 30. Golfers of all skill level are welcome to attend. Three half-day sessions, one and two day schools, and private hourly lessons are available. Costs vary. Call (800) 624-4653 or visit www.ritson-sole.com or e-mail golf42@aol.com.

  • Nichols School Golf Camp will conduct five days of on-course instruction at various golf courses June 22-26 and June 29-July 3. Camp focuses on improving putting, chipping, pitching, sand play, long game, and is open to boys and girls ages 9-14. Cost is $335. Transportation from Nichols is included. Call 332-6380 or visit www.nicholsschool.org.

  • The Police Athletic League of Buffalo and the Erie County Parks Department will host "Clubs for Kids," sponsored by the WNY-PGA. "Clubs for Kids" is a free morning clinic teaching basic lessons in driving, chipping, putting, and etiquette at various locations throughout Erie County. Open to boys and girls ages 6-17. Tournaments will also be offered. Call 851-4615 after May 15 for information and required pre-registration.

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Gymnastics-Cheerleading


  • Ambassador Twirling Corps holds day and evening camps for beginner to advanced twirlers, ages 3 through high school, from 6 t0 8 p.m. Aug. 10-13 at Park School. Learn different tricks, routines and dance moves. There will also be a parent show the last day. Call coach Jessica Tamburlin at 688-2514.

  • SubZero All-Star cheer teams will host a variety of camps/clinics focusing on stunts, tumbling, and co-ed stunting, beginning July 22. A special needs cheerleading team consisting of intellectually challenged children who are physically functional is also available. Practices for this are Thursdays, 6:15-7:45 p.m. Contact Michele Ziegler at 510-5677 or visit www.subzeroallstars.com for information on all camps.

    • Ariyona Thoas (left) and Elyse Cinquino work on their moves at the Cheer Starz Cheerleading Camp at Sweet Home.

  • Flips Gymnastics & Sport is offering a summer camp for children ages 3-14, June 29-Aug. 28. This camp was nominated by Nickelodeon as "Best Day Camp", as well as "Best Indoor Playspace". Full- and half-day programs are available with theme weeks and special guests. For information call 433-8811.

  • Sacred Heart's Cheerleading Camp is for beginner and experienced cheerleaders and is being held July 20-24. Motions, jumps, cheers, sidelines, and dances will be introduced. More experienced cheerleaders will work on basic stunting techniques and routines to take back to their elementary school teams. Visit www.sacredheartacademy.org.

  • Gymnastics Unlimited in West Seneca will hold team and advanced camps, as well as specialty camps. Camps will run throughout the summer, beginning June 29 through Aug. 21. Costs vary. Call 677-0338 or visit www.gymnastics-unlimited.net.

Horseback riding


  • Alfred University will host a residential English equestrian camp July 19-23. Boys and girls ages 14-17 are welcomed at a cost of $775. Registration deadline is June 15. Equestrian day camps for ages 9-16 will be July 6-10 and 27-31. Cost is $375 per week. Registration deadline is June 15. Visit www.alfred.edu/summer for more information.

  • Skibbereen Farm in Orchard Park will conduct four day riding sessions each week, Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for ages 7 and up. Sessions begin July 7 and end Aug. 11. The July 14-17 session is open to 5 and 6 year olds. Cost is $200. Call Molly Hannon at 648-1908 or visit. www.skibbereenfarm.com.

  • Dream Bo Stables in Sanborn runs beginner, intermediate, and advanced camp. Campers will learn horse care and different styles of riding. Cost is $75. Call 731-3001 or e-mail dreambostables@yahoo.com.

  • Hoofbeats of Orchard Park will offer riding camps various weeks this summer for ages 6 and up. Camps run Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. under the direction of Karen Kindel. Cost is $200. Call Kindel at 861-7843.

  • Northland Farm is holding five weeklong sessions of its summer camp for ages 6-12 beginning July 6. Cost is $350 per week (additional siblings are $245) and includes weekly cookouts and special activities. Call (585) 762-4383 for information.

  • Equestrian Camp at Houghton College will be held June 28-Aug. 7. Call (585) 567-9649 or visit www.houghtonsummercamps.com for information.

  • Greendale Farm in Holland offers both day and camps for beginning and advanced riders. Call 941-9120.

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Ice hockey


  • Primordial Strength System's hockey-specific sport training camp will be held from June 29-July 3. Call Steve Helmicki at 213-8895, or e-mail primordialstrengthsystems.com.

  • HockeyBuff Hockey School is offering programs this August at Amherst Pepsi Center and Batavia Falleti Ice Arena. Amherst clinics for mites, squirts and pee wees Aug. 24-28. Batavia program for mites and squirts Aug. 17-21. Affordable prices, cutting-edge curriculum and all lead instructors have experience as pro or college coaches. Call 837-2051 or visit hockeybuff.com.

  • Fredonia State's hockey camp for boys and girls age 5-12 runs Aug. 24-28. The camp runs from 10 a.m. to noon and includes 1— hours of ice time each day. Cost is $100. The camp intends to improve fundamental skills as well as teach new techniques. Small ice games training camp will be held Aug. 24-28 for boys ages 13-18. Camp runs 8:30-9:30 a.m. and is designed to provide older players with an opportunity to improve their skills. Some examples of this will entail decreasing the area of play, restrictions on the number of touches of the puck or time with the puck, adding extra pucks into the play to stimulate decision making, and restrictions on certain types of passes/moves. Cost is $50. Call the athletic department at 673-3101, the hockey office at 673-3334 or e-mail meredith@fredonia.edu.

  • St. Joe's is offering a camp for boys in grades 7-9, Aug. 3-7 from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Amherst Pepsi Center. Hard work, accountability, sportsmanship and being a good teammate are the foundations of the St. Joe's hockey program. Cost is $175. The program is limited to the first 35 campers. Call 874-4953 or visit www.sjci.com.

  • The 11th Todd Marchant Hockey School will conduct a weeklong session for boys and girls at the Amherst Pepsi Center. Mites, squirts, pee wees and seniors are invited to attend July 27-Aug. 1 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Camp includes 16 on-ice hours, hands-on teaching by Marchant and other area coaches, dry-land activities, guest speakers, lunch, jersey and autographed photo of Marchant. Cost is $350. Call 688-4301 or visit www.marchanthockey.com.

  • The sixth High School Hockey Summer Overspeed and Scrimmage Camp will run July 21, 23, 28, 30, Aug. 4, 6 at Holiday Twin Rinks, 3465 Broadway, Cheektowaga. Sessions include 30-45 minutes of overspeed drills and 30-45 minutes of scrimmaging. Times range from 2:30-6 p.m. Cost is $145. Call Steve Ferrentino at 866-4430 or Joe Marszalek 864-0491.

  • Mite and Squirt Hockey clinics will be offered July 6-9 at Leisure Rinks. Mites skate from 2-3 p.m. and Squirts skate from 3-4 p.m. Cost is $65. Contact Joe Marszalek at 648-6638 or Steve Ferrentino at 866-4430 for more information.

  • The Paul Grundtisch Hockey Schools will offer several programs this summer. Weekly Power Skating and Skills clinic will run July 27-31 and Aug. 3-7 at Leisure Rinks and Aug. 17-21 at Holiday Twin Rinks. Each session has groups for ages 6-9 and 9-13. No beginners please. Cost is $160 per class. .‚.‚. The Shooting and Stickhandling School for intermediate to advanced players ages 9-13 will be held at Leisure Rinks. The school runs July 6-9 at 10 a.m. or 12:45 p.m. The cost is $145. .‚.‚. The Checking Clinic for ages 10-13 will be held in two sessions: June 29-July 1 at Leisure Rinks and July 21-23 at Holiday Twin Rinks. Cost is $100. .‚.‚. The Defensemen School will run July 27-30. Each day consists of two one-hour sessions. Cost is $150. Call Holiday Rinks at 685-3660, Leisure Rinks at 675-8992, or visit www.holidayrinks.com to sign-up.

  • The World Hockey Institute will be conducting the following camps this summer: Sunday Night 4v4 Summer League (mite, squirt and pee wee groups), 11th annual Checking Clinic (for squirts and pee wees Aug. 24-28) and inaugural Russian Skating School (for mites through bantams Aug. 24-28). Visit www.buffalohockey.org or call 633-8568.

  • Sport International Hockey Academy will return to Leisure Rinks Aug. 24-28 for players ages 6-17. Visit www.siha.com or call (800) 724-6658.

  • National Powerskating will hold a 10-week program June 14-Aug. 23 (no ice on July 5) to cover all aspects of technical skating instruction as well as puck handling and individual skills. Ages 4 and up are invited and will be broken up into groups based on age. Visit www.nationalpowerskating.net or call Coach Terri at (888) 341-5032.

  • Ryan Miller goalie camp at Holiday Twin Rinks is Aug. 24-28. Camp will be instructed by Ryan Miller, Jason Muzzatti and Bryan Worosz. Call (517) 381-9677 or visit www.justgoalies.net or e-mail justgoalies@aol.com.

  • Turcotte stickhandling school will be held at Holiday Twin Rinks on July 17-21 for ages 7-14. Focus is on improving stickhandling skills in one-on-one and game-type situations. Cost is $385. Call (800) 732-2894 or visit www.turcottehockey.com.

  • Puckmasters training camp is for boys and girls 7 and over and will focus on teaching the players "off ice" plyometric speed and agility. Two sessions are held, a 10-week session for ages 14 and over and an eight-week session for ages 7-13. Go to www.puckmasters.com/buffalo or call Billy Benedict at 648-7529.

  • Steve Ferrentino and Joe Marszalek host a camp at Leisure Rinks July 6-10. Camp is open to boys and girls ages 9-18. All Federation and Club players are welcome. Call Ferrentino at 866-4430 or Community Education at 209-6 295.

  • Gamevision Sports will host a camp at the Amherst Pepsi Center. Williamsville East head coach Mike Torrillo along with Canisius College coaches Dave Smith and Mike Mankowski will run the camp Aug. 3-7. Athletes born between 1992 and 2003 are separated by age group into five sessions throughout the day. Cost is $100. E-mail torrillomike@roadrunner.com.

  • Sweet Home hockey camp will be held at the Amherst Pepsi Center July 20-24. Campers will be divided into groups depending on grade level, with students in grades 1-12 welcome. Cost is $80 for grade 1-6 skaters and $100 for grade 7-12 skaters. Times vary based on age group. Call Dave Gerspach at 250-1254 or e-mail dgerspach@shs.k12.ny.us. .‚.‚. Brian Turner and James Ryan will hold a Floor Hockey camp July 13-17 for ages 8-17. Athletes are divided into groups based on grade level. Equipment will be provided to those without their own. Cost is $60, and includes skill developments, competitions, a round-robin tournament, T-shirt and prizes. Call 250-1424.

  • The sixth Amherst Tigers Ice Hockey Clinic will be held at the Amherst Pepsi Center for boys and girls in grades 1-6, June 9-14. Staff will teach the basic fundamentals for students of all skill levels. Contact coach Mark Mobus at mmobus@amherst.k12.ny.us or visit www.tigerhockey.org.

  • Riverside Ice Rink will host a small area ice games camp from Aug. 17-21. Contact Mark Mobus at mmobus@amherst.k12.ny.us.

  • Anthony Micucci's School of Goaltending specialized instructional camps will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 27-31 at Holiday Twin Rinks and Aug. 17-21 at Leisure Rinks. Cost $375. Call 627-7090.

  • The Bob Janosz Goalie School will hold four sessions at Amherst Pepsi Center including a footwork and skating clinic from 6-7:30 p.m. Sundays from July 12-Aug. 23 at a cost of $300 and a game situation shooting clinic Sundays from 7:30-9 p.m. July 12-Aug. 23 for $350. Those who wish to do both receive a $50 discount. Both clinics are for goalies ages 7 and over. The shooters vs. goaltender competitive skill clinic runs from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. July 20-24 and is for players ages 12-18. Shooters cost $375 and goalies $475. The preseason Tuneup camp runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. Aug. 10-14 and is open to ages 7-18. For information, visit bobjanosz.com or call (716) 308-9224.

  • Nashville Predators goalie coach Mitch Korn will hold his annual camp July 27-31 at Hockey Outlet, 3385 Niagara Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda. The camp is open to goalies ages 9-18 who will receive 3.5 hours of ice-time training and 3.5 hours of off-ice activities daily. Goalies need to have their own equipment but a camp jersey will be provided. Cost is $485. For information, visit mitchkorn.com or call (513) 226-4332.

  • Holiday Twin Rinks in Cheektowaga will host Beginner Hockey classes will be held Aug. 10, 13, 17, 20, 24 and 27. Times are to be determined. Classes are open to boys and girls ages 3 and up. Cost is $50. Call 685-3660 or visit www.holidayrinks.com.

  • Townshend Hockey Camp, run by Graeme Townshend, skating and skills coach for the Toronto Maple Leafs, will be held Aug. 24-28 at Nichols School from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily. Includes 15 hours of on-ice work puls off-ice training and lunch. Ages 8-14. Cost is $350. Call 978-360-4244 or visit www.townshendhockey.com or e-mail htburlington@yahoo.com.
  • High Intensity Training Hockey School (H.I.T.) will run July 6-10 from 9 a.m. to noon at Holiday Twin Rinks. The cost is $250 for 15 hours of on ice instruction. For information, contact Tom Dockery at 807-6264 or tdockery@gmail.com.

  • Nichols School will hold two coed, full-day, week-long hockey camps, Aug. 10-14 and Aug. 17-21. Each camp is comprised of both on-ice and off-ice activities. Lunch is included. Cost is $325. Call 332-6380 or visit www.nicholsschool.org.

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Karate


  • The 16th annual Karate Connection summer camp will run two camps July 20-24 and Aug. 10-14 at 168 Cushing St., Fredonia. Camp runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. This program is open to children of all ages with early and late pick-up available, as well as family discounts. Camp includes martial arts training, scavenger hunt, obstacle courses, rock climbing, swimming, and free T-shirt. Register by June 30. Call 679-7685 for more information.

    • Lacrosse


    • The 10th HotShots Lacrosse Camp (formerly Niagara Camp) at Amherst high school is July 20-23. Open to girls ages 8-18 at all skill levels, staffed by college players and local high school and college coaches under the direction of Janet Battaglia. First 30 registrants who pay in full will receive a free stick. Visit www.hotshotslaxcamp.com.

    • Canisius high school will offer a lacrosse camp July 13-17 at the Stransky Compex, 2885 Clinton St. This camp is open to children ages 7-12 and runs 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $100 which includes a T-shirt and daily snack. Call 882-0466.

    • The Buffalo Lacrosse Academy (BLA) skill school will be held July 14-16 in West Seneca for boys ages 11-17 who possess basic lacrosse skills and are serious about improving. The following areas are offered: shooting, goalie and defense. The BLA also offers a Rising Stars program open to anyone entering grades 6-8. Camp begins June 7 and runs Wednesday nights from 6-7:30 p.m. through July. This program also in cludes the BLA 3-day skill school from July 14-16. All BLA coaches are current and former professional and/or college lacrosse players. Each registrant will receive a reversible jersey, performance T-shirt, game shorts, and more. For information visit www.bla.buffalolacrosse.com, e-mail info@buffalolacrosse.com or call 839-0589.

    • Fastbreak Lacrosse Camp for boys ages 8-18 will be held July 19-23 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Sweet Home High School facilities. Cost varies depending on date of registration. Fastbreak also offers a youth camp for boys and girls ages 4-7 on July 20-23. Camp runs from 9-11 a.m. at Sweet Home High School. Cost varies depending on date of registration. To register, go to fastbreakwny.com, e-mail fblcamp@hotmail.com, or call 636-1152.

    • Buffalo State Lacrosse Goalie Clinic, open to boys and girls grades 4 through 12, will be held July 13-16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Beginner and advanced placement available. Cost is $150. Contact Renee Carlineo, Buffalo State defensive coordinator, at 878-5561 or carlinrm@buffalostate.edu.

    • Sweet Home will offer lacrosse for boys 11 and under June 23-July 16. Games will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 6 and 7:30 p.m. at Sweet Home Middle School. Cost is $55. Call 250-1424.

    • The Buffalo Bandits will hold two summer camps. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 6-8, camp will take place at Nichols School . Cost is $250 and includes camp instruction, lunch, a ticket to a 2010 Bandits game, T-Shirt, and more. Camp will teach both the outdoor and indoor games. Instructors include several Bandits and area college coaches. Call Scott Loffler at 855-4184 or visit www.bandits.com. The second game will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. July 12-16 at Niagara County Community College . Cost is $425 for overnight campers or $350 for commuters. Cost includes camp instruction, lunch, a ticket to a 2010 Bandits game, T-Shirt, and more. Instructors include several Bandits and area college coaches. Call Amanda Pucci at 614-6259 or visit wwww.niagaraccc.suny.edu.

    • Orchard Park conducts a camp for boys June 29-July 29. Camp is open to boys in grades 2-10 and is held Mondays and Wednesdays, from 9-11 a.m. Directors are JV coach Lucian Forcucci, varsity coach Gene Tundo, and assistant varsity coach Larry Catalano. Girls camp will run June 29-July 29. Camp is open to girls in grades 2-9 and is held Mondays and Wednesdays, from 6-8 p.m. Micole Daluisio, MAAC Conference Defensive Player of the Year, will direct. Call 209-6295.

    • Mount St. Mary Academy will host a camp for girls entering grades 5-8. Camp runs July 20-24 from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $80 and includes T-shirt. Campers should bring their own sticks and goggles. Call 877-1358, or e-mail jwojick@mt-st-marys.org.

    • Sacred Heart will hold an Introduction to Lacrosse Camp June 6-10 for girls. Focus is on fundamentals of the game, emphasizing basic skills, techniques, and concepts. Visit www.sacredheartacademy.org.

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    Children in military families


    • Operation Enduring Comfort announces "Take a Break" camp, hosted by Pioneer Camp and Retreat in Angola. This is a program created in response to the need for support for military children, especially those whose parents are deployed. The camp will be held from July 12-17 for ages 8-14. In addition to swimming, canoeing, crafts, games and campfires, the program includes �military fun‘ activities like sleeping out in army tents, orienteering, a low ropes challenge course, and a hands on look at military equipment. Camp is open to children of service members of any branch of service. Cost is $50 per child with family discounts available. .‚.‚. Pioneer Camp and Retreat Center also offers various other residential youth and teen programs for ages 6-18 beginning June 29. Cost varies, with scholarships available. Visit www.pioneercamp.org, call 549-1420, or e-mail info@pioneercamp.org.

    Outdoors-Science


    • Canisius College is holding a Science camp for boys and girls grades 5-8, Aug. 3-7 which will focus on fun, hands-on activities. Details can be found at www3.canisius.edu/~szczepas/Camp/ssc.html or through www.canisius.edu/camps/.

    • The Buffalo Zoo's summer nature camp is being held for ages 5-12 in one-week sessions. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 6 to Aug. 21, with care available beginning at 7:45 a.m. and lasting to 5 p.m. for an extra charge. Children will do crafts, tour the zoo and have an opportunity to learn about animals and their habitats. Member cost is $142 per week, $135 for multiple weeks; non-members, $158 and $150 for multiple weeks, with additional discounts for more than one child. Call 995-6128 or visit www.buffalozoo.org.

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    Religious


    • St. Vincent de Paul Camp in Angola will hold week long day and residential camps for children 8-13. The camp runs for six weeks with residential camp beginning July 12 and day camp beginning July 13. Call 882-3360, ext. 7 or visit www.svdpwny.org.

    • Duffield Camp and Retreat Center, near Delavan, offers a Christian summer camp beginning July 5 and running all summer. It provides 2-3 daylong overnight camps for younger children and weeklong overnight camps for those completing grades 3-12. Bible study and outdoor activities. Cost for two day camp is $140 and five day camp is $285. Call 683-0523 or visit www.campduffield.org.

    • Camp Inquiry 2009 will take place from July 6-12 at Camp Seven Hills in Holland. It is sponsored by the Center for Inquiry and is geared to helping youth confront the challenges of living a non-theistic lifestyle in a world dominated by religious belief and pseudoscience. Call 636-4389 or visit www.campinquiry.org.

    • The Catholic Diocese of Buffalo operates Camp Turner in Allegany State Park as a resident camp for boys and girls ages 7-15, running weekly sessions from July 5 to Aug. 14. Activities include horses, sports, archery, arts and crafts, nature studies. Costs vary. Bus transportation will be offered, to be announced later. Call 354-4555 or www.campturner.com.

    • Lord of Life Child Development Center offers "Kid's Cafe" a day camp focusing on food and restaurants, food preparation and growth and different delicacies. There will be several field trips. Camp is for boys and girls ages kindergarten through 12. Camp is from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Cost is $35.50 per day including meals, or $29 for a half day. Two days per week minimum. Call 668-8000, e-mail childcare@lordoflife.us or visit www.lordoflife.us.

    • The 34th year of RAGTime Christian day camp camp runs weekdays July 6-Aug. 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Camp is for ages 4 to 14. A half-day program will also be offered. Campers will participate in field trips, arts and crafts, music, math and reading education, Christian education, and games. Cost is $135 before July 6, with sibling discounts available. Breakfast and lunch included. A $30 non-refundable deposit required per child. Call the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Resurrection at 892-2489.

    • Covenant Acres Camp, located in Pike, runs various summer day camps for children grades pre-kindgerten through 12, beginning June 28.Call (585) 493-2220 or visit www.covenantacres.org.

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    Rowing-Sailing


    • The West Side Rowing Club is offering Learn to Row Crew Camp. The camp is open to boys and girls 12-16 (must be 12 before June 1). No experience is necessary, the course will instruct proper technique. Session one runs July 6-24, session two is July 27-Aug. 14. Overall cost is $425 and includes a racing shirt and barbecue. Sessions run from 8 a.m. to noon. Applications available at www.wsrc.org/programs.php or www.regattacentral.com. Call 881-9797.

    • The Youngstown Yacht Club will host sessions of its Junior Sailing program beginning June 29. Youths ages 7-18 are invited to attend from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Half sessions are available in August. The camp is open to all skill levels. Visit www.yyc.org or call the YYC office at 745-7230, ext. 10.

    Scouts


    • Girl Scouts of Niagara County offers several different day- and overnight-camps, beginning July 5. Several daily or weekly activities are included. Prices vary. Call 434-6212 or visit www.gswny.org.

    • Greater Niagara Frontier Council, Boy Scouts, offers day camps starting July 6 through Aug. 10 at Camp Stonehaven, the Lake Erie Italian Club, Westwood Park, St. John's Lutheran Church and at the Scout Center. Cost is $135 if paid before June 1, it's then $150. If a parent accompanies a child each day during the camp, there is a $100 discount. Cub Scout resident camp runs July 10 through Aug. 7 at Camp Scout Haven. Cost is $325 for youth and adult. Boy Scout resident camp runs July 5 through Aug. 2 at Camp Schoellkopf. Youth fee is $260. Camps are offered for Scouts only. Call 891-4073 or visit www.wnyscouting.org.

    Skateboarding


    • Xtreme Wheels Indoor Skate Park, 356 Hertel Ave., will host a summer camp for boys and girls ages 7 and older June 29-Aug. 31. Includes skate instruction, games, snacks, and lunch and runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Multi-family members are eligible for discounts. Call 871-9361 or visit www.xtreme-wheels.com.

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    Soccer


    • The Amherst Soccer Assn. has arranged for a soccer camp July 27-31 through the Midwest Soccer Academy for ages 4-18. The Midwest Soccer Academy's age appropriate, innovative curriculum focuses on the technical aspects of the sport at the younger ages (through fun games), while at the same time challenging each child every single day. Ages U6-U10 runs from 9 a.m. to noon. U11-U16 runs from 1-4 p.m. To register visit www.midwestsoccer.net.

    • St. Joe's is hosting a soccer camp for boys grades 7-9, July 27-31 from 6-8 p.m. at the St. Joe's AFSC Athletic Complex. Goal of the camp is to help participants develop fundamental skills. Campers should bring shorts, T-shirt, turf cleats, or sneakers. Cost is $85. Visit www.sjci.com or call 874-4953.

    • Buffalo State College will hold a goalie camp June 29-July 3. Designed for boys and girls of all skill levels ages 10-18. Cost is $250. Call coach Rudy Pompert at 878-6631 or e-mail pomperra@buffalostate.edu.

    • Holy Angels Academy will hold a camp for girls in the new athletic facility Aug. 3-7. Activities include chalk talks, strategy and scrimmages, along with fitness training. The camp runs 8 a.m. to noon. Call 834-7120 or visit www.holyangelsacademy.org.

    • Canisius high school will offer a soccer camp June 29-July 3 at the Stransky Compex, 2885 Clinton St. This camp is open to children ages 7-12 and runs 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $100 which includes a T-shirt and daily snack. Call 882-0466.

    • The eighth Just For Kicks camp will run July 6-10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Kenney Field in the Town of Tonawanda. Boys and girls ages 5-14 at any skill level are invited. Cost is $150 and includes T-shirt, soccer ball, and lunch. Call Bobby DiNunzio at 876-3593 or Gino Pinzone at 472-8251.

    • The Hamburg Monarchs Soccer Club will be running two weeks of soccer camps for boys and girls. A youth camp will be held July 13-17 for ages 8-12 from 9 a.m. to noon daily. Cost is $90. An advanced scholastic camp for ages 13-19 will be held Aug. 3-7 from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $100. Camps are held at the Town of Hamburg Soccer Complex under the direction of Lew Potter. For information visit hamburgsoccerclub.com or call 989-9400.

    • The Lockport Soccer Camp for ages 5-13 will be held in three sessions: July 6-10, July 13-17 and July 20-24. Each session will run from 2-4 p.m. on the fields behind Lockport High School and will include instruction on footwork, technique, small-sided games, and activities. Cost is $50, and includes T-shirt. Call director Jeff Hulshoff at 434-8949 or 531-1072, or e-mail jhulshoff@lockport.wnyric.org.

    • The Sweet Home soccer camp will be held at Sweet Home High School July 13-17 from 9 a.m. to noon. Athletes in grades 3-12 will be split into leagues according to age, gender, and ability. Players will participate in training sessions on ball skills, defending, heading, passing, and more. Cost is $75 and includes T-shirt. .‚.‚. Sweet Home Youth Soccer Academy is held for one hour on Monday nights from June 1-July 20. Boys and girls ages 10 and under are welcome. Cost is $80, which includes T-shirt and Nike soccer ball. Call 250-1424 for more information.

    • Houghton College is offering two sessions of camp: July 26-31 and Aug. 2-7. A girls team camp is also available from July 12-17. Call (585) 567-9649 or visit www.houghtonsummercamps.com for information.

    • Boys and girls ages 8-15 are invited to attend coed soccer camp at the Park School in Snyder. Camp runs June 29 to July 2. Instructors include Brendan Murphy, the goalkeeper for the 1999 St. Lawrence University team that won the NCAA Division III men's championship. The cost is $135 for basic registration by June 1, $175 basic with extended day care (3-4 p.m.), $150 late registration, $190 late registration with extended day care. Contact Tom Ford, 839-1242, ext. 128, or tford@theparkschool.org.

    • Orchard Park soccer camp will be held July 13-17 for boys and girls ages 5-17. Full day camp runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Half day camp runs 9 a.m. to noon. Full-day and half-day sessions are available. Costs vary. Visit www.orchardparksoccer.org.

    • The University at Buffalo will run several boys and girls soccer camps this summer. Dates run from June 28-July 30 and costs range from $95 to $295. The camps for boys are: Bulls Camp, Junior Booters, Goalkeeper Training, Young Bulls, Bulls Striker/Defender, and High School Elite. For girls: Kickin' and Krackin' Finishing Camp, Bulls Goalkeeper Camp, Junior Bulls Half-Day Camp, UB Girls Open Camp Week 1 and 2 and Bulls High School Team Camp. Call 645-3755 for information on boys camps or 645-6391 for information on girls camps or visit www.ubcamps.com.

    • The Buffalo State soccer goalie camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 29-July 3. Cost is $250. The camp is for ages 10 to 18. Call Rudy Pompert at 878-6631 or e-mail pomperra@buffalostate.edu.

    • The Delaware Soccer Club soccer camps will be held from July 6-10 and July 13-17 from 9 a.m. to noon at Delaware Park. Cost is $95. Camp is for boys and girls ages 6 to 13. Visit www.delawaresoccerclub.com.

    • St. Bonaventure University will host several day camps for girls this summer. The Bradford Day Camp will be held for ages 5-14 in two different sessions from June 9-13. The Olean/Allegany Day Camp will take place from June 30-July 3 in one session. The Salamanca Day Camp will be held July 14-18 in two different sessions. Campers will learn techniques through games, small-sided matches, and daily competition. Visit www.gobonnies.com. .‚.‚. St. Bonaventure also offers a residential/team camp from July 20-24. Each day athletes will participate in technical training, competition and various presentations on college recruiting. Cost is $350 for residential campers and $225 for commuters. Call 375-2695 or visit gobonnies.com.

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    Swimming-Diving


    • The Alfred University Residential Swim Camp, directed by head coach Brian Striker, will be held June 28-July 2. The cost is $495 residential, $375 commuter (team and family rates available). The camp is open to experienced swimmers ages 12-16. Deadline is June 1. Visit www.alfred.edu/summer.

    • The University at Buffalo will run a coed swim camp June 28-July 2. The camp is open to ages 8-18. Cost is $275 for a commuter or $475 for an overnight camper. Contact Andy Bashor at 645-3145 or visit www.ubcamps.com.

    • Canisius College's summer camp is June 29-July 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Camp is open for grades June 29-July 2. at the Koessler Center pool. Call 888-2963 or e-mail trzybinl@canisius.edu.

    Tennis


    • The Alfred University Tennis Skills Day Camp, directed by coach Dave Brady, will be held Aug. 3-7. Camp is open to boys and girls entering grades 7-12. Beginner through advanced levels welcome. Cost is $150. Deadline is July 15. Visit www.alfred.edu/summer.

    • The Miller Tennis Center, formerly the Amherst Hills Tennis Club, is offering weekday and weekend summer camps for boys and girls ages 4-18 for full or half days, five, three, or two days a week. Camp is run under the direction of pro Todd Miller, the only Master Professional in WNY history. The camp features tennis instruction and games for all levels, beginner through advanced, along with recreational swimming. The advanced summer camp is for tournament-level players only. Sessions begin June 29. Intense drilling, tournament preparation, match play and fitness are featured. Call Miller at 632-8600 or e-mail millertenniscenter@verizon.net.

    • Village Glen Tennis Club offers daily and weekly, half or full day, summer tennis camp for ages 4-18 June 29-Aug. 30. Skill levels are pee-wee, junior, and tournament training. A six-week junior development session runs May 18-June 29. Costs vary. Call 633-1635 or visit www.wnytennis.com.

    • Niagara University will host a tennis camp Aug. 14-16. The camp will be staffed by women's head coach Paul Calkins, men's head coach Anthony Nguyen, Kevin Blair, Tom LaPenna, along with several Division I players. Camp runs from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. Cost is $100 per session and is limited to 25 players. Call Calkins at 286-8641, Nguyen at (323) 829-5656, Blair at 286-8516 or visit www.purpleeagles.com/info/camps/.

    • The River Rock Tennis and Education Association along with the USTA are hosting an 8-week QuickStart Tennis Camp at Riverside Park for children ages 5-10. Smaller racquets, lower bouncing balls and smaller court sizes allow young children the opportunity to have fun while learning to play tennis. The program is held Monday and Thursday evenings from 6-7:30 p.m. starting June 8. Cost is $15 with scholarships available. Write to: River Rock Tennis, 308 Dearborn St., Buffalo, 14207.

    • The Raging Rackets Beginner Clinic is designed for boys and girls, ages 6-17, to learn the basics of ground strokes, serving, and match play. The camp will run Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at either 8:30 or 10:30 a.m. at Delaware Park. Weekly sessions begin July 7. Cost is $20 which includes T-shirt and season ending tennis rally. Scholarships are also available. Call 851-4615.

    • The University at Buffalo will host a camp for boys and girls of all ages from 9 a.m.-noon July 27-Aug 14. Beginner campers will focus on fundamentals such as footwork and proper grip. Advanced players will work on tactics, drills and conditioning and match play. Call 645-5565.

    • The 2009 Sportsplex tennis summer camps, hosted by Tom LaPenna, will take place from July 6-9, July 13-16, July 20-23, July 27-30 and Aug. 3-6. Costs vary. Camps take place at Kenmore West High School. Call Barb Morse at 418-3216 or visit www.sportsplexwny.com.

    Theatre Arts


    • The Stage in Warsaw On-Stage Now!, a weeklong day camp for boys and girls ages 8-13 from July 13-17, 9 a.m. to noon daily. Pre-registration is $10, full registration is $50 ($15 discount for each Wyoming County child with proof of residency). For information contact Susan Heck at info@wnypc.us or visit www.wnypc.us.

      • Young actors express themselves at Elmwood Franklin School.

    • Cardinal O'Hara's Drama Camp runs Aug. 3-20 from 8 a.m. to noon. Features workshops and classes in makeup, lighting/sound, set design, acting, music, and choreography. Culminates in two performances of a popular show. Cost is $350. Space is limited. Call 695-2600, ext. 307.

    • Academy of Theatre Arts in Williamsville offers musical theater camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in week-long theater camps. It runs from July 6 to 17 and from July 27 to Aug. 7 and is offered for students entering grades 5-8. Cost is $395. Call 810-0551 or visit www.academyoftheatrearts.com.

    • UB's Center for the Arts presents a technical theatre program from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 12-14. Cost is $165. The all-day program includes an introduction to technical theater, lighting and sound. Call 645-6754, ext. 1388 or visit www.UBCFA.org.

    • Enrollment for the national touring theatre workshop, CAMP BROADWAY , at Sheas Performing Arts Center has begun. The camp is for ages 10-17 who have an interest in musical theatre. Camp runs from July 6-10. Classes run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call Jennifer Fitzery at 829-1152 or e-mail jfitzery@sheas.org.

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    Track and field


    • Hougton College's Cross Country/Track Camp is July 12-17. Visit www.houghtonsummercamps.com or call (585) 567-9649 for information.

    • The University at Buffalo will conduct a coed day camp June 29-July 1. There will be sessions for both track events and field events. Cost is $325 for overnight campers and $180 for commuters. Contact Vicki Mitchell at 645-3468 or e-mail vam3@buffalo.edu.

    Training-workout


    • Medaille men's basketball coach Mike MacDonald will host a summer basketball workout camp. The hour-long workouts will have a maximum of four participants to ensure individual attention. Call 880-2347.

    • Sweet Home Middle School's Fitness & Fun program is geared toward boys and girls ages 9-13 or entering grades 4-8. Activities include game bikes hooked up to PS2, sport wall competitions, fitness obstacle courses, relay races, and Dance Revolution. Session I is July 13-17 and Session II is July 27-31. Each runs 9-11:30 a.m. Cost is $85 per session or $155 for both. Call 250-1424.

    • Sacred Heart is offering a Fit Camp for girls July 20-24 which will focus on developing lifelong health and fitness. Exercise will include pilates, jump ropes, yoga, and using stability balls. Visit www.sacredheartacademy.org.

    • Nichols School is offering a sports performance camp June 23-Aug. 13 for athletes age 14-18. Emphasis will be on first-step quickness, explosive power, acceleration, speed and agility. Class meets from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call 332-6380 or visit www.nicholsschool.org.

    Volleyball


    • The University at Buffalo volleyball team will hold a high potential camp for elite varsity high school players from July 11-14. UB will also hold an all skills camp from July 11-14, a position camp July 15-16, a team skills camp July 17-19 and a team competition camp from July 17-19. Prices being at $140 and include lunch and dinner. Call UB volleyball coach Todd Kress or visit www.buffalobulls.com.

    • Lancaster's girls volleyball camp is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 3-6 at the Lancaster High School field house. Cost is $115, payable to Lancaster Girls' Volleyball. Send registrations to Sue Pernick, Lancaster High School, 1 Forton Dr., Lancaster, N.Y., 14086. E-mail Spernick@lancaster.wnyric.org.

    • The 13th Devil Volleyball Club will hold several volleyball camps for boys and girls, and is held at Clarence High School. The Junior Elite camp is for grades 6-9. The Team Camp is designed for members of Junior and Varsity teams attending together. The Varsity Intense Training camp is for grades 9-12. All camps run July 27-31. Cost for each camp is $135. Features include advanced training for elite players, last day tournament, individual evaluations, and free camp T-shirt. Contact Robin Shifflet at 688-5102.

    • Holy Angels Academy is hosting a camp in the new athletic center Aug. 3-7 from 1-5 p.m. Activities include chalk talks, skills, strategy, and scrimmages taught by varsity coaches and assisted by current and alumnae players. Health and wellness instruction is also included. Call 834-7120 or visit www.holyangelsacademy.org.

    • BNCC will hold an all-skills five week clinic hosted by Rocco Lucci and area college players July 14-Aug. 11. Ages 12 and under meet 11 a.m. to noon, and ages 13 and up meet noon to 1 p.m. Visit www.bnccsports.com. .‚.‚. A camp for girls entering grades 7-12 will be held July 6-9. Emphasis is placed on developing fundamental skills, situational game skills, communication, self-confidence, and teamwork. BNCC is also running a camp for ages 12 and under from Aug. 18-19. Visit bnccsports.com for information on all camps.

    • Walt Stefani will direct the 21st year of Power Station volleyball camps open to boys and girls grades 6-12. Sessions run July 6-10 at Maryvale High School (8 a.m. to noon for grades 6-8, 12:30-4:30 p.m. for grades 9-12) and July 13-17 (9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for grades 6-12) at Orchard Park High School. Cost is $110 for Maryvale sessions or $145 for the Orchard Park session. A three-day hitting mini camp will be held July 20-22, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for intermediate/advanced players only. Call Stefani at 649-7088 or e-mail waltstefani@verizon.net.

    • Panther Volleyball Camp, directed by Sweet Home coach Rich Cicero, will take place June 29-July 2. The camp is open to boys and girls ages 8-18. Participants will be grouped according to ability level. Beginners will learn basic skills, while more advanced players will refine their abilities. Camp is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $135. .‚.‚. Sweet Home High School will also host several camps for boys and girls this summer. The Elite and Junior Elite camps run July 27-30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $120. Pee Wee Camp is Aug. 3-6 from 9-11:30 a.m. Cost is $70. Setter, middle blocker and outside hitter/defensive camp are July 23-24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $70. All campers will receive a free T-shirt. Call 250-1424.

    • The Eden Mizuno Instructional Volleyball Camps will begin July 18 and run through Aug. 4. There are boys and girls camps, at the youth and elite levels in addition to setter/defense and hitter camps. Registration includes free T-shirt. Call 510-5487 or 652-9020 or e-mail robkier@verizon.et or pierce4@buffnet.net. Deadline for registration is July 15. Visit edenvbc.org for additional information.

    • St. Mary's of Lancaster volleyball camp for girls will run July 13-17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is open to girls in grades 6-8. Cost is $125. A "Performance Plus" camp will also be offered Aug. 3-7 for $175. Contact varsity coach Don Pieczynski at ivccs@aol.com.

    • Sacred Heart coaches Ron Stepien and Chris Jank will host two camps for girls entering grades 5-8. The introduction camp, for girls with no experience, will focus on passing, setting, hitting, and serving. The intermediate camp, for girls with one or more years of experience, will further develop team skills, and improve defensive and offensive tactics through scrimmages. Both camps run July 27-31. Contact Eileen Maloney at 834-2101, ext. 353 or e-mail emaloney@sacredheartacademy.org.

    • Houghton College's volleyball camp is July 12-17. Visit www.houghtonsummercamps.com or call (585) 567-9649.

    • Niagara University will run an all-skills camp recommended for those ages 11-18 from Aug. 10-12 and a setter/hitter camp recommended for those 14-18 Aug.13-14. The all-skills camp costs $180 before July 20 and $190 after July 20, while the setter/hitter camp is $105 before July 20 and $115 after July 20. All campers receive a T-shirt. Employee rates are available. Call Kara Hellmann at 286-8224 or e-mail kjh@niagara.edu.

    • St. Mary's will hold two camps for girls: July 13-17 for grades 6-8 and Aug. 3-7 for grades 9-12, each from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $75 and includes T-shirt. Call 683-4824, ext. 35 or e-mail dgill@smhlancers.org.

    • A girls volleyball skills super camp will be held for grades 7-12 from July 19-23 and New York Chiropractic College in Seneca Falls. There will be 11 sessions on nine courts. Visit www.supercampsandclinics.com.

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    Wrestling


    • St. Joe's introductory camp is Aug. 3-6 for boys in grades 2-9. Camp runs 6-8 p.m. at a cost of $60 (additional family members are free) and includes T-shirt. The goal of this camp is to introduce participants to the sport of wrestling and help them develop the basic skills in a safe and fun environment. Camp is hosted by the St. Joe's wrestling coaching staff. Call 874-4953 or visit www.sjci.com.

    • The fifth annual Niagara Frontier camp will be held July 20-24 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Camp will be held in the new gym at Lockport High School. Cost is $80, and includes instruction, equipment, and T-shirt. Call director Joe Scapelliti at 433-1066 or e-mail jscapelliti@lockport.wnyric.org.

    • The University at Buffalo will conduct two wrestling camps. The team competition and youth technique camps run July 5-9. Commuter cost is $260 and overnight campers cost is $350 (family and team discounts available). Call UB coach Jim Beichner at 645-6876 or visit www.ubcamps.com.

    Video Games


    • A video game creation camp for children ages 5-16 will be held from July 14-17 at Nardin Academy. Cost is $275. There are two sessions available, from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. Children will build their own video game using game-maker software. Call (888) 652-4377 or visit www.chesscamp.com.

    YMCA-YWCA


    • The YMCA Buffalo Niagara offers a summer day camp at 18 WNY locations for children ages 3-15. Weekly themed activities include arts and crafts, sports and games, and outdoor education. Camp Tahigwa offers a day camp experience for grades K-10 which includes canoeing, archery, and low ropes courses. Campers in grades 1-11 can participate in one or two week sessions at Camp Weona with activities including horseback riding, kayaking, rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking, and crafts. The YMCA also offers a sports camp, gymnastics camp, teen camp, and resident camp. Cost is variable. For information, call 565-6000, or visit www.ymcabuffaloniagara.org.

      • Children can try their hand at painting and other crafts at a YMCA or YWCA Camp.

    • Camp Onyahsa, operated by the Jamestown YMCA offers eight residential programs for youths ages 5-15 each week. Sessions run from Sunday afternoons to Saturday mornings, with weekend stay-overs available. Campers take one weekly field trip to local attractions. Fees include meals and transportation. For information visit www.onyahsa.org, e-mail director@ohyahsa.org or call 664-2802, ext. 223.

    • YMCA's Camp Weona in Gainesville offers several overnight camps for youths in grades 1-11. Activities include hiking, canoeing, horseback riding, rock climbing, swimming, crafts and outdoor education. Rates vary; financial assistance is available. Call 565-6008 or visit www.campweona.org.

    • The YWCA of Western New York offers a summer day camp at two area locations for children ages 5-12 from June 29 to Aug. 28. Activities include arts and crafts, music, sports and field trips. Call 852-6120, ext. 116 or check at www.ywca-wny.org.

    • Southtowns YMCA in West Seneca offers a non-competitive gymnastics program for beginners. Parallel bars, uneven bars, vault and balance beam are utilized. Cost for members is $140 weekly and for non-members $175. Call 674-9622 or visit ww.ymcabuffaloniagara.org.
    • YMCA Young Explorers camp is offered for children ages 3-6 at seven WNY locations. Participants will take part in swimming, gym time, creative projects, storytelling, field trips and special guests. Call 674-9622 or visit www.ymcabuffaloniagara.org for dates and pricing.

    • The YWCA of Niagara will run the following three sports camps: a half-day soccer camp for kids in grades 2 to 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. July 13-17 and 1 to 4 p.m. July 20-24 for grades 5 to 7. A half-day basketball camp for grades 2 to 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. July 27-31 and Aug. 3 to 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. for grades 2 through 4. A half-day super sports camp from July 6-10 for grades 2 to 4 and Aug. 10-14 for grades 5 to 7. Time is 1 to 4 p.m. for both sessions. All camps are $20. E-mail Jeff Apple at japple@ywcaniagara.org or call 433-6714, ext. 24.

    If your camp was not included on this list, contact us at sports@buffnews.com. We will be publishing a list of late submissions at a later date.

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