Camp List 2012

Day camps
Overnight/residential camps
Academic Camps
Arts Camps
Family Camps
Medical needs/special circumstances
Church-Affiliated Camps
Sports camps
Spokane Public Schools Athletic Camp Schedules include
Specialized hobbies/groups
Equine Camps

Day camps

Quest Summer Day Camp, June 11-Aug. 17, Coeur d’Alene Church of the Nazarene. Ages 6-14. Ten-week program offers activities, experiences and field trips in a 10-week period. Extended care available before and after the program each day. Pancakes offered Wednesday for $1, and pizza on Thursdays for $1/slice. Registration fee $20 before May 1, $75 a wee k, $65 for second child in family, or $18 per day. Extended care $2 per hour per child. www.cdanaz.org or (208) 667-3543

West Central Summer Youth Program, June 18-Aug. 24. Ages 5-12. 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Summer recreation and child care program at West Central Community Center includes sports, swimming, arts classes, fitness, trips and educational activities. (509) 323-7501

Spokane Parks and Recreation Summer Adventure Youth Day Camp, June 18-Aug. 31, ages 8-13, weekly adventures include ropes course, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, biking, survival skills, climbing and more! Weekly rates (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) $179, Climbing and Ropes Course Week $199. 10 percent off each week if you sign your child up for 3 or more sessions. spokaneparks.org for details or call (509) 625-6200 for discounted rates.

CHILL, offered by the City of Liberty Lake, June 18-24, Pavillion Park, ages 5-11, includes arts and crafts, sports, swimming, games and field trips. $950 for all summer or $100 per week, $850 for multiple children. (509) 755-6726, http://www.libertylakewa.gov/chill 

St. Georges School Summer Camps include Pirate Adventure, grades K-3, 12:30-4 p.m. June 25-29 or Aug. 13-17, track down treasure in the Little Spokane River Valley, making maps, and learning pirate skills. $150; Harry Potter Summer Camp, grades 2-6, 9 a.m.-noon June 9-13, learn magic tricks, play Quidditch and more. $175; Lower School Adventure, grades 3-5, 12:30-3:30 p.m. July 30-Aug. 3, experience the outdoors with hiking, rock climbing, fort building, using GPS, kayaking, $150; Middle School Adventure Camp, grades 6-8, 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 6-10, experience the outdoors with various activities including canoeing, fly fishing and rock climbing, $150. More information: www.sgs.org/summer or call (509) 466-1636 ext. 394.

Mobius Summer Camps are weekly June 25-Aug. 24. Includes Mobius Science Center camps for ages 8 and up or Mobius Kids Children’s Museum Camps for under age 8. Science camps include “Science of Magic,” “Kitchen Science,”  “Up in the Air” “Lego Robotics”  “Engineering” “Kitchen Science – For Girls Only” “CSI Spokane – For Girls Only”  “Billions and Billions” “Space Adventures and Final Frontiers”  “Pop Science: Where Culture and Science Meet” “The Science of Sports: For Girls Only/Boys Only.” For info on dates or registration info visit www.mobiusspokane.org   (509) 443-5669 

Sandpoint West Athletic Club’s summer activities for kids include weeklong programs for ages 10-12 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $65/week and include lunches. Non-members welcome. swac@sandpointwest.com.

Northeast Youth Center’s licensed summer programs include Camp Allotafun, ages 5-12, June 18-Aug. 31, includes recreational activities, crafts and swimming, plus breakfast and lunch, $119 week, or an extra $15 for extended hours;  Camp Extreme, ages 5-12, June 18-Aug. 31, includes field trips, crafts, adventures, plus breakfast and lunch, $129/week, $15 for extended hours; Ultimate Adventure, ages 5-12, June 18-Aug. 31, includes trips to pools and parks, recreational activities, $149/week, $15 extended hours. $15 extended hours; Premier Adventure Camp, ages 9-15, includes overnight trip to Camp Dart-Lo, family barbecue, July 23-27, July 30-Aug. 3, Aug. 13-17, Aug. 27-31. $189, $15 for overnight, $15 shuttles; Animal Explorers, June 25-29, ages 8-13, learn about animals plus trips to Cat Tales, Turnbull Wildlife Refuge, West Valley Outdoor Learning Center. $159 or $15 for extended hours; Wacky and Wild Kids Camp, ages 5-9, July 9-13, try messy obstacle courses. $134; Dancing Divas, ages 7-13, July 16-20, learn dance and cheer routines, crafts, activities and shirt decorating. $134; Camo Camp, ages 5-12, July 30-Aug. 8 (ages 5-8) Aug. 6-10 (ages 9-12), test survival skills, try obstacle courses, ages 9-12 can have overnight visit to Camp Dart-Lo. $134, $15 for extended hours; Science Explorers, ages 5-9, Aug. 20-24, learn about science, nature and other activities. $159. spokaneneyc.org or (509) 482-0708

Salvation Army Camp Gifford on Deer Lake (near Loon Lake), offers weekly day camp sessions for ages 7-12 June 25-Aug. 3. Activities include swimming, canoeing, paddleboats, daily chapel, crafts, and other classes. Camp owned and operated by The Salvation Army. Programs run 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. with extended morning and evening hours. Sliding scale depending on household income, $40-75/week. (509) 233-2511, campgifford@aol.com or www.campgifford.org.

Girl Scout Summer Day Camps, at Council Program Center in Spokane. June 18-Aug. 31. $25 per day or $120 per week, extended hours available. www.gsewni.org 800-827-9478 ext. 241 or swallace@gsewni.org.

“Camp Kroc” summer day camps for ages 4-13, Salvation Army Kroc Center, Coeur d’Alene. Includes Pee Wee Camp, June 25 -29, ages 4-5, $80/week; Explorer Camp, June 11-15, ages 6-7. $125/week; Discovery Camp, June 11-15, ages 8-10, $135; Adventure Camp, June 11-15, ages 11-13, $145; Adventure Camp Plus (includes overnight adventure,) July 9-13, ages 11-13, $145; Film Production Camp, two weeks, June 18-29, ages 11-13, $290;  Junior Lifeguard Day Camp at The Kroc, June 18-22, ages 11-14, $135. www.kroccda.org/campkroc.html or (208) 763-0618

Mobius Summer Camps, June 25-Aug. 24, Mobius Science Center, Spokane. Kids ages 8 and up can attend a variety of weekly programs and activities including launching a catapult, flying airplanes, and getting slimed. Visit www.mobiusspokane.org or (509) 443-5669 for dates, classes and registration info. Registration deadline June 15.    

Green Gable Explorers Camp, June 18-Aug. 31, open to preschoolers, kindergarten and 1st- 6th grade. 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Programs include Splish Splash, Water Bash! Super Heroes, Sleuths & Science! Artful Antics! Up, Up and Away! Gettin'Dirty! Crazy Days and more. Activities include organized field trips, arts and crafts, parades, pony rides, science experiments, and cooking experiences, $161/week. www.greengablepreschool.com or (509) 455-6110 or (509) 466-3473

Twin Lakes Friends Camp’s day camp program, July 9-13, grades 1-3.  Campers enjoy activities like crafts, stories, singing, swimming, and making friends in a beautiful outdoor and water-based setting.  Day campers take a bus to and from camp each day from Hayden Lake Friends Church leaving at 9 a.m. and returning at 4 p.m., $115.     manager@twinlakesfriendscamp.org, or (208) 687-1026, www.twinlakesfriendscamp.org.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Spokane County’s XTreme Team Summer Program, June 18-Aug. 24, grades K-12 at three club locations. General program 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $10/week, $100 for summer, includes lunch and snack. Sunrise program, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. is $25/week, $250 for summer, includes breakfast, lunch and snack. www.bgcspokancounty.org or (509) 489-0741

YMCA includes a variety of weekly programs June 18-Aug. 31, including Explorers for grades K-1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. North and Valley YMCA. Weekly themes include Knights and Princesses June 18-22; Barnyard Palooza June 25-29, Stars and Stripes July 2-6, Hawaiian Hullaballoo July 9-13, Buggin Out July 16-20, Mighty Jungle July 23-27, Island Explorers July 30-Aug. 3, Penguins and Polar Bears Aug. 6-10, Imagination Station Aug. 13-17, Movin’ and Groovin’ Aug. 20-24, Superheroes Aug. 27-31. $140/week for program members, $130 premier family members, $34 daily program member, $32 premier family members, extended care $28/week per child, $25 registration fee; Fun Clubs, grades 1-5, Central, North and Valley YMCA. 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Programs include Spirit Club (creativity and imagination), Mind Club (centered around learning and imagination) and Body Club (centers around physical activity and imagination.) $168/weekly program members, $158/week premier family members, $34 daily program members, $32 premier family members, $25 registration; Triangle Club, grades  6-8, 6:30 a.m.-6 pm., Central, North and Valley, includes a variety of weekly field trips, $168/week program members, $159 premier family members, $34/day program member, $32 premier family member, $20 for Silverwood camp-out week of Aug. 13-17 $25 registration fee; Adventure Camp, June 18-24, grades 4-8, Central and Valley YMCA, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m., includes weekly camp-outs through region $189 program member, $179 premier family member, $20 fee for Silverwood camp-out week of Aug. 20-24, $25 registration fee; Discovery Camps, grades 3-6, Central YMCA, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Weekly themes include Baking Sensations June 25-29, Discovery Sampler July 2-6, Slimy Science, July 9-13, You Go Girl July 16-20, Build it Up July 23-27, Planet Explorations July 30-Aug. 3, LEGO Extravaganza, Aug. 6-10, Wii, Video and Tech Aug. 13-17, Investigative Science, Aug. 20-24, Awesome Art Aug. 2 7-31. $140/week program members, $130 premier family members, $38/week for extended care, $25 registration fee. Ymcaspokane.org, (509) 777-9622   

Spokane Public Schools Summer Express Program, June 20-Aug. 24. Offers full-day (6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.) licensed child care at Finch and Lincoln Heights elementary schools for Spokane Public School students. There are weekly themes with activities including art, photography, scrapbooking, swimming, field trips, sports camps, special events and more. Breakfast and lunch are provided. $35/day. (509) 354-7312 or www.spokaneschools.org/express.

Camp Fire Camp Dart-Lo Day Camps, grades Pre-K-12th grade. Sessions run 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. July 9-13 or July 16-20, free transportation available. Units include Sandbox (ages 3-6, must be toilet trained), Explorers (K-5), Goonies (6-9.) Cost is $175-$225 for one week or $300-$350 for two sessions. Family Fun Evening and Open House June 28, $5 per person. www.campfireinc.org/camps 509-747-6191 ext 30 or 800-386-2324 ext 30

Camp Fire Camp Aowakiya Day Camps, July 16-20 (K-5), July 23-27 (6-8.), $75/session. Also Family Open House July 7, CIT Training July 14. www.campfireinc.org/camps or 509-747-6191 ext 30 or 800-386-2324 ext. 30

Camp Fire Sweyolakan Outbackers Day Camps, July 9-Aug. 17, grades 1-6, $175-225/week. www.campfireinc.org/camps or 509-747-6191 ext 30 or 800-386-2324 ext. 30  

The Spokane Club Summer Camps Extreme offers programs for ages 3-12, including sports fans, camps for crafty kids, camps with themes, preschool camps, and camps for kids who love field trips. (509) 459-4571 x515.

Overnight/residential camps

Camp Spalding, at Davis Lake (45 minutes north of Spokane), offers half-week resident programs for grades 2-4, weeklong programs for grades 5-12, Family Camp Aug. 15-19, Mom/Dad & Me Overnight (for K-2 + a parent) June 15-16. Outdoor activities include horses, swimming, water trampoline, zip line, ropes course, crafts, sports and more. Prices range from $125-$415. www.campspalding.org  (509) 710-3449

Camp Gifford on Deer Lake (near Loon Lake), offers weekly sessions for ages 5-17 June 25-Aug. 3. Activities include swimming, canoeing, paddleboats, daily chapel, crafts, campfire, and cabin photo. Camp owned and operated by The Salvation Army. Programs divided by age, Our Camp, ages 7-12, Our Wilderness 13-17, Pee-Wee Camp ages 5-6 (July 18-20). Sliding scale depending on household income, $60-$199. (509) 233-2511, campgifford@aol.com or www.campgifford.org.

Camp NEWA – Junior Grange Camp, July 29-Aug. 4, Princess Pines on Lake Thomas, 20 miles northeast of Colville. Ages 9-14. $150 if paid by July 1 or $175 after. No Grange affiliation required. www.wa-grange.org (509) 535-1165   

Camp Lutherhaven, residential Bible camp located on Lake Coeur d’Alene’s Mica Bay offers 3-day to week-long camping sessions June 17-Aug. 17, ages 4-18 plus family camps. Includes high ropes adventure course and climbing tower, waterfront toys, camp-outs, crafts, new buildings and more. Homestead and Tree House villages for older campers, off-site trip and adventure camps for teens. New programs for 2012 include Coeur d’Alene Camp Chorale, Mini Camps, H20 Tour, Junior High Leadership Event. $105 - $425. www.lutherhaven.com.  1.866.729.8372 x 13

Shoshone Base Camp, on the North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River, is a resident Bible camp operated by Lutherhaven for ages 8–18 and family camps for all ages. Weeklong sessions Aug. 5-10 and 12-17, River tubing, zip line, rock climbing, mountain biking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, hiking, and more.  $261 - $356.  1.866.729.8372 x 13 or www.lutherhaven.com. 

Camp Reed, Spokane YMCA offers camp programs for all ages, including Mini Camp, grades 1-2, June 24-26, 28-30, July 8-10, 12-14, 22-24, 26-28, Aug. 5-7, $225 program member or $215 premier member; Traditional Camp, grades 3-9, June 17-23, 24-30, July 1-7, 8-14, 15-21, 22-28, July 29-Aug. 4, Aug. 5-11. Costs are: $355 program member, $345 premier member for Weeks 1-2, $415/$405 Weeks 3-6, $395/$385 Weeks 7-8; Counselor in Training, grade 10, includes two weeks of camp and 300-mile bike trip,   June 17-22, Bike Week June 24-30 or Group 4, July 29-Aug. 3, Bike Week Aug. 5-11, $515 program member, $505 premier member. (509) 777-9622 or www.campreed.org.

Twin Lakes Friends Camp offers fun on the lakes, activities, Bible stories, cabins on 20 acres. Junior Boys Camp, grades 4-6 is June 25-30, $155. Junior High Camp, grades 7-8, July 16-21, $175. Junior Girls Camp, grades 4-6, July 23-28, $155. Senior high camp, grades 9-12, July 30-Aug. 4, $175.  Camp bus leaves Hayden Lake Friends Church 9 a.m. Monday morning and returns at 11 a.m. on Saturday (by 5 p.m. for Sr. High). manager@twinlakesfriendscamp.org, or (208) 687-1026 www.twinlakesfriendscamp.org.

Camp MiVoden, June 17 –Aug. 19, Christian camp on Hayden Lake, Idaho offers youth programs for ages 8-16 and family camps for all ages. $300 for basic youth camp, specialty youth camps for horses and wakeboarding for $340. www.mivoden.com (509) 242-0506 

Girl Scouts Camp Four Echoes, weekly sessions at Lake Coeur d’Alene June 24-29 through Aug. 5-10. Themes include Explore the Arts, Let Freedom Ring, The Great Outdoors, Women Pioneers, Nocturnals, CFE Olympics, and Buggin’ Out. Up to 130 girls permitted each week. Activities at new lodge include archery, hiking, canoeing, singing, science and store. Expanded troop camping option allows groups and volunteers to camp for 2-5 days and include outside organizations like dance, cheerleading, sports and team-building activities. www.campfourechoes.com or 800-827-9478.

Camp Fire Camp Sweyolakan offers a variety of summer resident camp programs at Mica Bay on Lake Coeur d’Alene. Activities at this American Camping Association camp include swimming, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, ropes course with giant swing, Aqua Jump®, outdoor cooking, arts and crafts, hiking, archery, and more. Sessions run June 29-Aug. 17. Military family, multiple family member discounts and financial assistance is available. Upcoming programs include Family Open House June 23 with lunch and cruise, ($5 person); Discovery Camp (night session for grades 1-12); Counselor-In-Training programs, June 29-July 30 (Senior), July 30-Aug. 17 (Junior), for grades 11-12, $645-$745/session. Pioneer Resident Camps, grades 1-12, July 9-16, $430-$530/session; $645-$745/session; July 16-20, $300-400/session. Inni Minis, 2-day 1-night excursions for grades 1-4, July 9-10, 12-13, 14-15, 23-24, 26-27, 28-29, Aug. 11-12. $70/session. Adventure Camps, grades 1-12, July 22-30, $430-$530/session; July 22-Aug. 3, $645-$745/session; July 30-Aug. 3, $300-$400/session. Gypsy Camps, grades 1-12, Aug. 6-10, $300-$400/session; Aug. 6-17, $645-$745/session; Aug. 10-17, $430-$530/session;  Camp Sweyolakan 90th Birthday Benefit Cruise and Banquet, Aug. 4, $100/person, or birthday cruise and activities Aug. 5. www.campfireinc.org/camps 509-747-6191 ext 30 or 800-386-2324 ext 30 (See other Camp Fire camp listings under Day Camps, Specialized Hobbies/Groups, Arts, Special Needs, Family Camps).

Academic Camps

River Day School in Spokane’s Summer Workshop/Camps run 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday June 18-Aug. 13. Programs include a variety of activities and classes for ages K-6. Each session $125 not including varying supply fees. Before/after care Week 1 (June 18-22) includes “Cool, Colorful and Creative,” grades 3-6, “Cooking,” grades K-2, “Run, Jump and Slide,” grades 1-6. Week 2 (June 25-29) includes “Lego Play,” K-3, “Photography Camp,” 3-6, “This one time in band camp” 4-6. Week 3 (July 9-13) includes “Lego Robotics 1” grades 4-6, “Beginner Lego Robotics Challenge,” 1-3, “American Idol in the Making” K-2. Week 4 (July 16-20) includes “Lego Robotics II,” grades 4-6, “Lego Robotics Contraptions,” 1-3, “Chopped for Kids” 4-6. Week 5 (July 22-28) includes “Ultimate Gamer,” K-2, “Ultimate Gamer” 3-6, “Princess Camp” K-2. Week 6 (July 30-Aug. 3) includes “Potentially Catastrophic Science” grades 3-6, “Totally Irresponsible Science,” grades K-2. Week 7 (Aug. 5-10) “Backyard Mosaics,” grades 1-6; “Urban Explorer Intensive,” grades 4-6, “Play in a Week” K-6. Week 8 (Aug. 8-13) includes “Refresher Course,” entering grades 1-6, “Survey of World Music,” grades K-6. Register at  http://riverdayschool.org/community-center-calendar/ or (509) 326-6595

53rd annual Natural Resources Camp, June 25-30, at Central Idaho Four-H Camp east of Ketchum. Campers sleep in log bunkhouses and take field trips to learn about natural resources like forest, water and soil. Camp sponsored by University of Idaho Extension and Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts, and several other agencies. Open to ages 12-14. Registration is $235 until May 21, then increases by $20. Scholarships available. For more information call (208) 736-3634 or http://www.extension.uidaho.edu/nrc/

St. Georges School academic camps include Art and Math Camp, grades 3-6, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. June 11-15. Interdisciplinary camp explores how art, math and fun come together, including proportion, scale, sequence and patterning, the quadratic formula, geometry and symmetry, $330;  Keyboarding, grades 6-12, 9:30-11:30 a.m. June 25-29, Discusses proper positioning on the computer keyboard to increase speed. $100; Structures of English Composition from Sentence to Paper, grades 9-12, 9 a.m.-noon June 25-29 and Aug. 6-10, helps improve academic writing with grammar, style and organization, $150; Dragon Chess Camp, grades K-6, 9 a.m.-noon June 18-22, Designed to improve all aspects of the chess game, including opening, middle, and endgame strategy, $150; Mad Scientists Camp: Hands-On Camp for Curious Kids, grades 4-6, 9 a.m.-noon June 18-22, geared for kids who like to be messy, and includes chemical reactions, crazy creations and exploring electricity, $100; Scientific Explorations for the Inquisitive Mind, grades 7-8, 9 a.m.-noon June 19-22 and 26-29, designed for kids who love science, $325. Legos and Programming for Young Students, grades 1-3, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 25-29 or Aug. 13-17, learn to build Lego structures that move when you tell them to using specialized software. $170;  Schoolyard Ecology and Terrarium Habits, grades 3-5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 9-13, Explore and record organisms around the campus using compasses, microscopes and other instruments, $350; Prepare for high school and PSAT: Developing Critical Reading, Thinking and Discussion Skills, grades 8-9, 1-4 p.m. July 9-13, Learn how to address an essay, develop ideas, and share them, $150; Middle School Math Level 2, grades 7-9 who have taken Algebra, 9 a.m.-noon July 9-13, Learn how formulas are generated in geometry, logarithims and exponential functions, $150;  It’s a Math, Math World, grades 8-12 who have taken algebra, noon-3 p.m. July 9-15, expose students to higher math like calculus and learn about concepts can be applied to their own lives. $175;  Elements of Engineering – Robotics, grades 9-12, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 9-26. Use robotics for 3D computer aided design and control system development, problem-solving, and a head-to-head robot battle. $1,500 which includes .5 college credits; Flyfishing Camp, grades 6-12, 9 a.m-12:30 p.m. July 16-20, and 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday, tells novices and experienced anglers how to fly fish and practice, ending in a full trip to the North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River to find cutthroat. $250;  Rocket Camp, grades 5-8, 9 a.m.-noon July 16-20, learn the secrets of making rocket engines and jet engines, and end the class by building a rocket based on their experimental designs during the week. $150; Middle School Math Camp Level 1, grades 5-8 who have not taken Algebra, 9 a.m.-noon July 23-27, Discuss how formulas are created, tricks on finding them and gearing, competition strategy,$150/week; Robots, Robots, Robots, grades 6-9, 9 a.m.-noon July 23-27, Learn to program a robot and compete in championships. $250, Let’s Explore Nature! Half Day, ages 3-5, 9 a.m.-noon July 30-Aug. 3, Preschool-age students can explore animal and plant life on campus. $100 (morning only); Lets Explore Nature! Full Day, ages 3-5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 30-Aug. 3, learn about plant and animal life around campus, $175. Build It, Catch It, Explore It, grades 3-5, 9 a.m.-noon July 30-Aug. 3, introduces to basic carpentry/woodworking with small projects like toolboxes, bat house, bug box, collection nets, water viewers, $150; High School Study Skills, grades 9-12, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 23-26, learn how to study better, take notes, memorize terms, read a textbook, use planner, organize study time, $150; Ready, Set Go, grades K-2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 20-22, designed to sharpen reading and writing skills, $180;   Middle School Study Skills Camp, grades 6-8, 8:30 a.m.-noon Aug. 20-22, learn how to be more organized and manage stress to succeed in middle school and beyond. $130. More information: www.sgs.org/summer or call (509) 466-1636 ext. 394.

Middle School Study Skills Camp, July 30-Aug. 2 (two sessions) or Aug. 9-12 (one session). Gonzaga Preparatory, for grades 6-8. Program focuses on organization, time management, notetaking skills, reading comprehension and other skills for success. $75. (509) 483-8511 ext. 423, email pmcewen@gprep.com or www.gprep.com

Cougar Quest, WSU Summer Academic Camp, held on the Washington State University Pullman campus. July 15- 20 for students entering grades 7-9 and July 22-27 for students entering grades 9-12. Students choose from 30 workshops to experience three hands-on workshops each day which are taught by university professors, instructors, or graduate students, all experts in their field of study. The program fosters a desire for higher education and works with the university community to provide a quality experiential learning opportunity. Email cougarquest@wsu.edu or (509) 335-1235 or www.cougarquestwsu.edu

Spanish Summer Camps by Villa Vista Language Academy, ages 3-10, weekly sessions June 18-July 27. Build Spanish vocabulary through participation in music, arts, games and sports. Morning and afternoon sessions. Limited to 12 campers per session. $100 per session. $5 per day for lunch. (509) 465-4656 or www.growwithspanish.com.

Chinese Language Immersion Camp, Gonzaga University. Session 1, grades 1-6, June 25-July 6, $90. Session 2, grades 7-12, July 2-26, $220. Program includes language instruction with native speakers, arts and crafts, dance, games, watercolor, and calligraphy. www.gonzaga.edu/startalk or (509) 313-6783.

29th Annual Satori Camp, July 22-28, Eastern Washington University, designed for teens serious about intellectual and academic pursuits. (800) 999-8363 or email satoricamp@hotmail.com. 

North Idaho College's NXT Robotics Camp for Kids, 1-5 p.m. June 19-21 for ages 9-12 (limit 16 students) or June 26-28 for ages 13-18 (limit 16 students). Students use Lego Mindstorm kits to build and program robots. Sponsored by NIC Division of Math, Computer Science and Engineering. $99 and students must bring a snack each day. Information: Nancy Ripplinger, (208) 665-4521.

“Thoroughly Modern!” a two-week Musical Showcase Camp for students 4th grade through middle school runs July 16-27. Students will learn songs, dances, vaudeville sketches, and radio plays that epitomize the Roaring ‘20s. Camp culminates in two shows on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon. Three instructors, Jamie Sciarrio, Janean Jorgensen Schmidt, and Jerry Sciarrio are veteran Interplayers professionals. Cost for camp is $275. Reservations through Interplayers Theatre Box Office (509) 455-7529.

Science Safari offers “Adventures in Space: An Exploration of Astronomy and Space Technology” one-week half-day sessions for grades 2-9, 8:30-11:30 a.m. June 18-22, noon-3 p.m. June 25-29 and 8:30-noon July 2-3 and 5-6, Gonzaga Prep. $10. (509) 466-9453 or email tomdzwinel@comcast.net.

First Lego League Summer Camps, Westminster Congregational UCC Church, Spokane. Programs for Builders (grades 1-3) and Engineers (grades 4-6). Programs include June 18-22 “Lego Robot Zoo,”  or June 25-29 “Lego Pentathlon/FLL Challenge.” Gathering for parents at the end of each week. $110/week, www.discovery-school.org, (509) 448-2291  

Camp Invention, designed to immerse grades 1-6 in hands-on learning disguised as fun. Sessions at Windsor Elementary June 18-22, $220; Moran Prairie Elementary June 25-29, $215; and Five Mile Prairie June 25-29, $215. www.campinvention.org or 800-968-4332.

TINCAN camps for middle school and high school age students include Video Game Bootcamp, July 23-Aug. 3, teaches process of designing video games, no game development experience needed, $230 App Camp, Aug. 6-10, for students wanting to learn how to create applications, $115; Film Camp, Aug. 6-17, teaches how to create a short film using professional editing equipment and editing software, $230. www.tincan.org or (509) 744-0972 

Little House of Different Cultures offers immersion programs in French and Spanish for individual students or families. All ages welcome. Summer programs for children run June 12-14, 26-28, July 10-12, 24-26, Aug. 7-9, 21-23. 3-day camp 45-minutes/day $49, 3-day camp 90-minutes/day $115. All 6 camps, $325 shorter version, $599 longer version, $465 half and half. (509) 218-6301 or www.spokanelanguageteacher.com
 

Arts Camps

Corbin Kids Fine Arts & Crafts Summer Camp, 11-week workshops begin June 4, Corbin Art Center. Open for preschool (ages 3-5) and youth (ages 6-11). Sessions are one hour, half-day and all-day (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) Students participate in a range of activities including fine arts, crafts, history, science, theater, adventure and more. All-day program includes lunch. Fees are $25 to $110. To register call (509) 625-6677 or online at www.spokaneparks.org.

Eastern Washington University Jazz Dialogue Summer Camps include a high school program July 29-Aug. 4 (ages 14-entering college), and Middle School program July 21-26 (ages 11-14). Program includes instruction from local and national jazz educators. Programs includes big band,  jazz theory and improv, master classes, small group/combos, vocal solo, listening sessions and evening concerts with faculty and staff. High school program also includes jazz choir. $560 for high school or $465 middle school. Continuing credit hours available for educators. Rtapper@ewu.edu , (509) 359-7073 or www.ewu.edu    

Inland Northwest Ballet Summer Dance Camps include Cinderella Dance Camp, mid-July, ages 3-8; boy’s sports agility camp, mid-July; Level 3-5 camp, mid-July, ages 8 and up, includes ballet, jazz and tap; Upper level dance, early August. (509) 467-0765 or www.inlandnwballet@aol.com
   
Jacklin Center Drama Workshop, June 18-22, Jacklin Center, Post Falls. Weeklong camp focuses on classical and contemporary drama techniques. Taught by Liisa Spink (Royal Shakespeare Company) and Olivia Brownlee (CYT, Interplayers. Emerson Theater), ages 12-18 . $20/day or $80/week. (208) 457-8950 or www.thejacklincenter.org

Theater Arts for Children’s summer camps, “Musical Revue,” 9 a.m.-noon June 25-29, ages 7-12, Campers rehearse songs from musicals and perform at revue at end of week.  $65 first child, $100 max per family; “Let’s Dance” 9 a.m.-noon July 16-20, ages 7-12, Campers lean basic dance steps commonly used in theater, with a performance at end of week. $65 first child, $100 max per family; “Behind the Scenes” 6-8 p.m. Aug. 13-17, all ages, Campers can hands-on experience in set construction, props, costuming and make-up, $25/student. (509) 995-6718 or email email@theaterartsforchildren.org or www.theaterartsforchildren.org.

St. Georges School Art Camp includes “Renaissance: The Life and Times of DaVinci,” grades 3-7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 6-10, learn about DaVinci, Renaissance craftsmanship, and create an Italian village. $360; Hipster Photography (AKA Black and White Film Photography), grades 7-12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 18-22, learn about the photo process, develop prints, and learn photo tactics. $200; Musical Theater Workshop, grades 7-12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 18-29, showcases singing, dancing and acting talents, ending with a musical revue of musical numbers and scenes from classic American musicals. Performances 7 p.m. June 29 and 2 and 7 p.m. June 30, $395; Printmaking – Etchings and Collgraphs, grades 9-adult, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 6-17, learn various methods of etching including aquatint, softground, chine colle, and collagraph through creation of images. Good beginning class for people new to printmaking $300. More information: www.sgs.org/summer or call (509) 466-1636 ext. 394.

Spokane Civic Theatre Academy Summer Camps. Play-in-a-week camps are scheduled through Aug. 24. Camps for grades 3-6 include "The Hobbit" July 23-27, "Robin Hood" July 30-Aug. 3, "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" Aug. 6-10, and "Hermione Granger and the Hogwarts Home" Aug. 13-17. Camps for grades 1-2 include "Dr. Suess" Aug 20-24. Morning, afternoon and set making camps available for all sessions. Fees per session $115. Scholarship assistance available. For more information or to register, call Chris Taylor, Director of Education, at (509) 325-2507 ext. 406 or www.spokanecivictheatre.com.

Pend Oreille Players Summer Theatre Camps, Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre, Newport, Wash. Grades 1-3, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 1-3: July 16-19 , performance 1:30 p.m. July 19, $25 (limit to 12 students). Grades 4-6, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. July 30- 31, Aug. 1-3, performance 2 p.m. Aug. 3, $35/student, limited to 15 students; Grades 7-12, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.  August 13-17, 20-24, performance Aug. 24-25 and 26, $75/student, limited to 25. (509) 671-3389. http://www.pendoreilleplayers.org.

Julie’s Competitive Edge Dance Academy’s summer classes include Prince/Princess Camp, ages 3–5. June 4–7 and June 11-14, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. $75; Hip Hop and Jazz Camp June 18–21, ages 11 and under, 1– 4 p.m. Ages 12 and up 5– 8 p.m. $75; Tap/Jazz/Musical Theatre June 18–21, ages 4 – 7. $90; Cheer/Hip Hop/Jazz June 25–28 ages 7–11, 4–8 p.m., ages 12 and up 11 a.m.– 3 p.m. $90; Tap/Jazz/Lyrical/Cheer July 9–12 ages 6–9. 10–2 p.m. $90; Cheer/Hip Hop/ Jazz July 9–12 ages 10–13 $90;  Prince/Princess Camp  July 9–12 ages 3-5, $75; Lyrical/Jazz/Turn & Progressions July 9–12 ages 11 and up $75; Hip Hop/Jazz July 30–Aug 2, ages 6–9 11 a.m.–3 p.m., ages 10 and up, 4– 8 p.m. $90. (509) 483-4145.

Inland NW Drawing School Summer Camps run 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday in July and August, ages 7-12. Session topics include “Lions, Tigers and Bears,” “Art Journaling,” “Ancient Egypt,” “Faces and Figures,” and “Birds and Flowers, $110. Plus ongoing classes Mondays 3:30-5:30 p.m., ages 7-12, $70 for four classes, or 6-8 p.m. Mondays, adults and teens, $80 for four classes. www.indrawschool.com or (509) 230-1880  

Clearwater Arts Camp, July 15-21, Camp Spalding (on Davis Lake, 45 minutes north of Spokane.) The 29-year-old camp offers advanced training in vocal and instrumental music (band, orchestra and choir); music composition and theory; Visual Arts (drawing, sculpting and painting); Drama (improve, musical theatre and scene study); and Dance (ballet, jazz, lyrical.) Outdoor activities include swimming boating, zipline and water trampoline. $430. www.campspalding.org (509) 710-3449

Sandra Olgard's Studio of Dance’s summer camps include Princess/Prince Camp for ages 3-5, with a focus on ballet and/or jazz/tap, $45. Sessions go June 18-28, July 9-19 and Aug. 13-23. Youth (ages 6-8/9), $165, Junior (ages 9-10 and 11-12), $185, senior (teens), $205. Programs include classical ballet with musical theatre and jazz/stretch and/or Pilates. (509) 838-7464, seolgard@msn.com or www.sandraolgardsstudioofdance.com.

Camp Fire Theater Camp, Camp Sweyolokan. Christian Youth Theater of North Idaho has partnered with Camp Fire USA to combine a camp experience with learning acting, singing and dancing. Parents are invited to a final performance. July 16-20, junior camp, four-night or day camp, $175-$225/session, or teen resident camp July 30-Aug. 3, $300-$400/session. www.campfireinc.org/camps or 509-747-6191 ext 30 or 800-386-2324 ext. 30 

The Dance Center of Spokane’s Summer Dance Camps, for ages 3-12 Monday-Thursday, Daytime classes include Under The Sea (ballet/tap) June 18-21 or Aug. 13-16; Dazzling Disney (ballet/jazz) June 25-28 or Aug. 20-23; Nighttime classes include We Like to Party (jazz/hip-hop) July 9-12; Shake it Like a Pom Pom (hip-hop/cheer) July 16-19; Pirates and Mermaids (ballet/jazz) July 23-26. Classes for ages 12 and up are $90, and include Dance and Cheer Technique (jazz/ballet) July 9-12; Off Broadway (tap/jazz) July 23-26; Stomp It Up with Raleigh Brown (step/hip-hop) July 30-Aug. 2; Simply Ballet (ballet/point) June 18-21; Simply Tap (tap) June 25-28; Simply Jazz (jazz) July 30-Aug. 2. Adult levels include Ham it Up (experienced tap) June 25-28; Be A Dancer (ballet/modern) July 16-19. Advanced Dance Intensives are Aug. 13-16 and Aug. 20-23, and cover classical ballet, hip-hop, jazz, tap, musical theater, step and lyrical. $85/session.  (509) 448-2464 www.dancecenterofspokane.com or email dancespokane@qwestoffice.net  

Lake City Playhouse’s summer programs include “Summer Adventures: Tell Me a Tale,” ages 4-7, June 11-5, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Each day features a new tale from around the world, explored through multi-instrument and multi-cultural elements. Every activity, from the songs to the snacks, helps children learn how they learn best by inspiring their natural sense of wonder and imagination in a developmentally appropriate, musical way. Activities include storytelling, movement, singing, acting, crafting, snack time, and more. $117 before May 28, $130 after; “Fourth of July Play in a Day Special: The Twits,” ages 8-15, 1-4 p.m. July 2, You won't know what character you will play until you get here and three hours later you will be performing it for your parents and friends. Mistakes are inevitable, but that's what makes this fun! Roald Dahl created some truly revolting characters but few can compare with the noxiousness of Mr. and Mrs. Twit who enjoy playing nasty tricks on each other. Make Mr. Twit eat worms, stick a frog in Mrs. Twit's bed, or join in on the cleverest prank of all - the great upside-down trick! Donation accepted; Summer Drama: School for Nerds, ages 8-15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 9-13, Spend the week with workshops in acting, improv, make-up, and costume design, all in preparation for a performance of School for Nerds on Friday. Brawny Preparatory High School, home of the fighting Hippopotami and national winner of every sports award known to man, is about to be closed because it has failed to graduate a single student in its entire history! So who rides to their academic rescue? Nerds, of course. Five very bright, but unwelcome, nerds. You can never guess what will happen next when the frustrated nerds teach academics to the uninterested jocks, while the frustrated jocks teach athletics to the uncoordinated nerds in a series of hilarious scenes. $180; Summer Musical Theater, ages 8-15, any one-week fee $180 before July 30, $200 after, two weeks $324 before July 30, $360 after, 3 weeks, $450, or $500 after July 30; So You Think You Can Dance Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 13-17, This week is completely devoted to the different ways dance and movement is used to tell stories. Each day will feature a workshop in a different style of dance. Choreography in the afternoon will leave you knowing dances that you can bring with you to next week’s camp; Camp Glee, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 20-24, Learn Music Theory, Warm-ups, and safe techniques for performing various musical styles. Afternoon rehearsals will challenge you by asking you to sing & dance at the same time, but will put you ahead of everyone else in next week’s performance camp; “Don’t Stop Believin’” 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 27-31, Get ready to put on a fully staged musical in one week: The Ethel Lampert Community Center has seen better days and may soon see its final days unless someone finds a way to save it. From basketball players to computer nerds to artists, these down-on-their-luck inner-city kids have no place else to go, and losing the center would mean losing their home away from home. When they hear of a new television reality contest for glee clubs, they decide to form their own and try out. Bursting with large, rock and pop chorus numbers and a powerful, anthemic finale, this energetic, contemporary musical will bring out the gleek in everyone; Playhouse Prep’s World Premier of The Magic of Oz, June 28-July 1. (208) 667-1323

Academy of Dance Summer Intensives, Workshop 1 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. July 9-19, ages 7-11, $349. Workshop 2, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. July 9-26, ages 9 and up, minimum of 2 years ballet training required, $449.  Workshop 3, 10:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m., July 18-28, ages 12 and up, minimum 4 years ballet training, 2 years on Pointe required, $329.  Academy offers classes in Classical Ballet technique, Pilates-based conditioning, Pointe, Character Dance, Modern Improvisation, Modern Technique, Jazz, Pas de Deux daily lecture, and rehearsal for performance at end of workshop. Deposit to secure spot due June 2. Spokaneacademyofdance.com or (509) 922-3023.    

Cheney High School Drama Camp, July 23-27, grades 6-12, 1-3 p.m., $50, contact Jamie.nathan@eagles.ewu.edu.   

The Lion's Share offers children's summer drama camps, "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair" June 25-29, ages 8–11, and "Harry Potter, The Chamber of Secrets" July 9-13, ages 10-15. Camps run 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and end with a performance for family and friends. $95 per week plus $5 for supplies. (509) 327-1113 or www.lionaround.org.

Cougar String Camp, June 24-29, Washington State University, Open to string players (violin, viola, cello, bass) grades 7-12. Offers instruction in chamber music, orchestra, fiddling, jazz improve, technique, music theory and composition. Runs in conjunction with WSU’s Summer Keyboard Explorations, Double Reed Camp and French Horn Camp. $425 residential program, $330 day camp. Early-bird registration by May 16 is $415 or $290.) marksey@wsu.edu, (509) 335-3961, http://libarts.wsu.edu/music/camp/csc/
  
Summer Arts for Youth arts classes, June 19-21, 26-28, July 10-12, and 17-19, Harding Family Center, ages 3-15. 14th annual program sponsored by the Coeur d’Alene Arts Commission works with local artists and teachers. Ages 3-5 classes include Craft and Play, $20; Ages 5-7 classes Kidz-Art & Music and Literature Based Art, $30; Ages 7-15 classes include Mosaic Art, Geometry of Art, Historical Crafts, Kitchen Kids, Kitchen Tweens, Pirate School, Basic Guitar, Explore 7 Cities of Gold, African Batik, Forest Houses, Young Writers Camp, Down Under in Australia, and Improv & Drama for Kids, $30. Artwork will be on display at Coeur d’Alene Public Library through July with reception July 26. (208) 676-9132, yrbenz@verizon.net or www.cdaid.org.

Summer Drama Camps, Coeur d’Alene High School, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., ages 6-18. Taught by Coeur d’Alene High School drama teacher Jared Helm and Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy instructor Tracey Vaughan, with extra instruction from Brook Bassett and Zach Baker. June 18-22 is production of “The Spell of Sleeping Beauty,”; June 25-29 camp is production of “Charleston!” $140, $10 sibling discount. (208) 769-2999 or www.northidahotheatre.org.

Ballet Arts Academy Children’s Summer Workshop, June 18-29. $65/day, $200/week or $350 for two-week workshop. Levels are Beginning/Level 1 (ages 6-10), Level 2-3 (ages 7-11), 3B (9-14), 3A (10-15). Plus Intermediate/Advances Summer Intensive program for experienced dancers July 6-29. (509) 838-5705.

Lady of the Lake Family Camp, Aug. 19-25. 21-year-old program at N-Sid-Sen Camp and Conference Center on Lake Coeur d’Alene focuses on traditional arts with daily age-based workshops in art, singing, music, and storytelling, plus activities like swimming and hiking. Families of all ages welcome. www.ladyofthelake.org or (509) 838-2160

Family Camps

Lady of the Lake Family Camp, Aug. 19-25. 21-year-old program at N-Sid-Sen Camp and Conference Center on Lake Coeur d’Alene focuses on traditional arts with daily age-based workshops in art, singing, music, and storytelling, plus activities like swimming and hiking. Families of all ages welcome. www.ladyofthelake.org or (509) 838-2160

YMCA Camp Reed Family Camp Long Weekend, Aug. 23-26. Each family (up to 12) receives their own cabin. $165 per person, discount for families with more than 2 children. (509) 777-9622, www.campreed.org.

Camp Fire You And Me Kid! Family Camps, July 6-8 or July 20-22, Camp Sweyolakan. Adults can bring a kid and participate in camp activities. Adults $70/session, kids (4-plus) are $40/session, under 4 free. www.campfireinc.org/camps or 509-747-6191 ext 30 or 800-386-2324 ext 30

Family Weekends at Camp Lutherhaven include Parker’s Place Camp, July 1-5, designed for families who have lost a child (discounted cost of $30/person); Festival Weekend July 5-8, designed to help your family celebrate Independence Day together; Kindercamp Aug. 10-12, designed forages 4-5 and a favorite adult. Prices from $85per person to $500 per family. 866-729-8372 ext. 10 or www.lutherhaven.com. 

Medical needs/special circumstances

Camp sNOw Limits: July 24-27, Camp Cross, Lake Coeur d’Alene. Children with limb loss and families can take part in activities and network. $350 per camper and siblings and $275 for parent/adult. Includes meals and lodging and most activities. (207) 240-5762 or email campnolimits@yahoo.org.

Camp Ramapo, June 24-Aug. 25, ages 6-16. This residential camp is located in Rhinebeck, N.Y., but open to families around the country who have children affected by social, emotional, or learning challenges, including children affected by autism spectrum disorders. It provides a traditional summer camp experience for children who have difficulty building and maintaining healthy relationships with peers and adults and would struggle in a less supportive setting. Camp Ramapo’s program is carefully structured to help children with special needs learn to live within a group, form healthy friendships, make good choices, develop self-confidence, and experience success. (845) 876-8403 or mkunin@ramapoforchildren.org

Therapeutic Recreation Services Funshine Day Camp, includes five weeks of programs for ages 6-21 with developmental and/or physical disabilities, or one week for adults. Hours are 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 25-29, July 9-13, July 16-20, July 30-Aug. 3, Aug. 6-10, July 23-27 (Adult Week.) Siblings or friends with disabilities invited to attend. Includes swimming, sports, games, crafts, activities and field trips. Mission Park South Shelter, Spokane, $139. Request special registration form at (509) 625-6245, or the Therapeutic Recreation page at www.spokaneparks.org.

Camp Chmepa, June 27-29, Camp Lutherhaven on Lake Coeur d’Alene, Hospice of Spokane offers a weekend camp for ages 7-15 who are grieving the death of someone close. The camp is supervised by professional bereavement staff and allows children to meet others who have experienced death of someone close. Activities include swimming, canoeing, team sports, campfires, sing-alongs, and creative expression through art, music and language. Free, but space is limited. (509) 456-0438 or www.hospiceofspokane.org

Champ Camp, Camp Lutheran, June 24-29, designed for campers with special needs who need one-on-one or extra attention for some or all of the day. Rates can be $346, $288 or $251. Other individual days available through summer with rates of $386, $328, $291. 866-729-8372 ext. 13 or www.lutherhaven.com.     

Idaho Diabetes Youth programs, Alturas Lake near Sun Valley, designed for youth with diabetes, includes HODIA Shooting Stars, June 24-28, grades 3-4; HODIA Kids Camp, July 29-Aug. 4, grades 5-7; HODIA Teen Camp, June 17-23, grades 8-12, $350. http://www.hodia.org/camps/teen/ or email  info@hodia.org

Parker’s Place Camp at Camp Lutherhaven, July 1-5, designed for families who have lost a child. Discounted cost of $30/person.

KAT-FISH Camp, July 27-29, by the Arthritis Foundation, Great West Region, free weekend retreat at Warm Beach Camp in Stanwood, Wash., for children and teens with rheumatic conditions and their families. Families can learn about arthritis, network with families with similar concerns, build a support system, and enjoy fun activities. Free, but $25 refundable deposit required to reserve spot. www.arthritis.org/washington/kat-fish.php  800-746-1821 or email aaho@arthritis.org  
Camp Goodtimes –East, organized by the American Cancer Society, Aug. 5-11, Ross Point Camp, Post Falls, Idaho. Free camp open to children undergoing treatment for cancer and those who have been diagnosed in the past. Includes swimming, hiking, games, campfire, crafts and Spokane River cruise. Includes four-day Day Camp for ages 5-7 Aug. 6-9 and seven-day Resident Camp for ages 7-17. Camp free for children and their families. (509) 242-8302 or kari.allen@cancer.org

10th annual Camp Hands Up,” for deaf kids ages 5-15, June 28-July 1, Dayton, Wash. Sponsored by SEWSCDHH, includes camp fires, boat races, stories/drama, wacky Olympics, nature hikes, craft/sports, river play. $75 before June 8 or $95 after June 8. (509) 967-5345, www.sewscdhh.org or email colesbd@frontier.com
Camp Fire Lets All Play, Camp Sweyolakan invites people age 6-25 with special needs to attend the June 29-Aug. 17 session. $300-$475. www.campfireinc.org/camps or 509-747-6191 ext 30 or 800-386-2324 ext 30

Church-Affiliated Camps

Quest Summer Day Camp, June 11-Aug. 17, Coeur d’Alene Church of the Nazarene. Ages 6-14. Registration $20 before May 1, $75 a week, $65 for second child in family, or $18 per day. Extended care $2 per hour per child. www.cdanaz.org or (208) 667-3543

North Idaho Catholic Youth Camp, July 8-13 at Shoshone Base Camp on the North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River. This is the fifth year of this 6-day 5-night adventure for campers going into 5th-12th grade. Includes faith, fun and fellowship, outdoor activities like ziplining, river tubing, rock climbing and campfires. There also is daily Mass, morning Rosary, Stations of the Cross and discussions about Catholic observances. $235 or $210 if paid by June 1. Visit www.nicyc.org or (208) 771-1915.

Riverview Bible Camp’s Summer programs include kids July 18-22, $225/week, middle school July 24-29, $275/week, high school July 31-Aug. 5, $275/week. Program includes food, speakers, slide, zipline and archery. www.riverviewbiblecamp.com. (509) 445-1195 or email  admin@riverviewbiblecamp.com.

Twin Lakes Friends Camp offers fun on the lakes, activities, Bible stories, cabins on 20 acres. Junior Boys Camp, grades 4-6 is June 25-30, $155. Junior High Camp, grades 7-8, July 16-21, $175. Junior Girls Camp, grades 4-6, July 23-28, $155. Senior high camp, grades 9-12, July 30-Aug. 4, $175.  Camp bus leaves Hayden Lake Friends Church 9 a.m. Monday morning and returns at 11 a.m. on Saturday (by 5 p.m. for Sr. High). manager@twinlakesfriendscamp.org, or (208) 687-1026 www.twinlakesfriendscamp.org.

Camp Lutherhaven, residential Bible camp located on Lake Coeur d’Alene’s Mica Bay offers 3-day to week-long camping sessions June 17-Aug. 17, ages 4-18 plus family camps. Includes high ropes adventure course and climbing tower, waterfront toys, camp-outs, crafts, new buildings and more. Homestead and Tree House villages for older campers, off-site trip and adventure camps for teens. New programs for 2012 include Coeur d’Alene Camp Chorale, Mini Camps, H20 Tour, Junior High Leadership Event. $105 - $425. www.lutherhaven.com.  1.866.729.8372 x 13

Cocolalla Lake Bible Camp, Cocolalla, Idaho. Camp focuses on proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ through a safe, fun, and Christ-centered environment. July 8-13: Teen Camp ($170), July 15-19: 11-12-year-old Camp ($135), July 22-29; 9-10-year-old Camp ($135),  July 29-Aug. 2: 7-8-year-old Camp ($135) Aug. 17-19: Family Camp ($65-$100). (208)263-3912 www.clbcamp.org 

Garland Church Sports Camp  June 25-29. Grades K-6 can learn skills in volleyball, soccer, and cheerleading.  (509) 327-7700

Shoshone Base Camp, on the North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River, is a resident Bible camp operated by Lutherhaven for ages 8 – 18 and family camps for all ages. Weeklong sessions Aug. 5-10 and 12-17, River tubing, zip line, rock climbing, mountain biking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, hiking, and more.    1.866.729.8372 x 13 or www.lutherhaven.com. 

Camp MiVoden, June 17 –Aug. 19, Christian camp on Hayden Lake, Idaho offers youth programs for ages 8-16 and family camps for all ages. $300 for basic youth camp, specialty youth camps for horses and wakeboarding for $340. www.mivoden.com (509) 242-0506 

Idaho Servant Adventures program, Shoshone Base Camp, June 10-Aug. 2, unique outdoor summer ministry program for youth groups that engages teens in outreach, leadership and service. $218 per participant.  www.idahoservantadventures.com   

Sports camps

Basketballforgirls.com Fundamental Clinics, 6:15-8:15 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays between April 9 and Aug. 16, Faith Bible Church, Spokane. Ages kindergarten-8th grade. Teaches fundamentals and skills training. $150 for basic program, or pro-rated if someone joins later. (509) 325-2273 or cudazane@netzero.com.

Advantage Basketball Camps include 5-day Ball Handling and Basketball Shooting Camp, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 13-17, Warehouse. $265 (or $235 if register by July 14); 3-day Ball Handling and Shooting Camp, 9 a.m.-5 pm. Aug. 13-15, Warehouse. $265 (or $235 if register by July 14); 5-day Ball Handling and Shooting, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Aug. 6-10, HUB Sports Center. $265 (or $235 if register by July 7); 3-day Ball Handling and Shooting Aug. 6-8, HUB Sports Center, $195 (or $165 if register by July 7). (425) 670-8877 or info@advantagebasketball.com.

Eastern Washington’s University performance staff offers a speed, agility and quickness camp. July 9-13 and 16-20. Ages 9-13 are 1-2:30 p.m., and ages 14-18 3-4:30 p.m., $125/week. There’s also a collegiate prep camp to introduce prospective college athletes to basic training regimens, with Olympic lifting, plyometric movements, and progressive strength work, July 9-20, ages 16-18, $200 both weeks. (509) 359-6182 or nbrookreson@ewu.edu. And longer online listing:

Sandpoint West Athletic Club’s summer activities for kids include weeklong programs for ages 10-12 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $65/week and include lunches. Non-members welcome.   swac@sandpointwest.com.

Premier Mitts Baseball Camps, June 25-28, July 9-12, July 16-19, July 23-26, Gonzaga Prep High School and Post Falls. Designed for ages 15 and under. Six camps will teach fundamental to play baseball at a high level. $145 (509) 863-4605 or www.premiermittsinc.com.

Northwest College Cheerleading and Mascot Camp, Aug. 14-16, North Idaho College. Includes performance at 10 a.m. Aug. 16. lapulley@yahoo.com

Mt. Spokane Wildcats Sports Camps run June-August at MSHS, including boys basketball June 18-22 grades 3-6 9 9-11 a.m., grades 7-9 11 a.m.-1 p.m., $50; May 29-June 1 and June 4, grades 10-12, 5-7 p.m., $60;  wrestling clinic June 4-7 grades 1-5 or 6-12, 3:30-5:30 p.m., $50; Football July 23-27 grades 5-8 5-6:30 p.m., $30, or grades 9-12 6-8:30 p.m., $40; girls basketball June 25-29, grades 2-5 10 a.m.-noon, grades 6-9 noon-2 p.m., $50; Gymnastics June 4-7, grades 1-6 4-6 p.m., boys and girls grades 7-12 5-7:30 p.m., $50; Cheer & Dance Camp, June 18-21, boys and girls grades K-5, 9-11 a.m., $50. Tennis, June 18-22, boys and girls grades 3-5, 1-3 p.m., or grades 6-8 3-5 p.m. $50;  Soccer, July 23-27 boys grades 7-9, 8-10 a.m., or girls grades 7-12, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $50;  Summer Lifting and Sports Enhancement Program, for all sports, July 9-Aug. 9. Girls grades 9-12 9-10:30 a.m., boys grades 11-12, 8:30-10 a.m., grades 9-10, 10-11:30 a.m., $90; Volleyball July 23-27, grades 4-6, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $50, or grades 7-8 9-11:30 a.m. Mon-Thurs and 8-10 a.m. Friday. $60, or grades 9-12 9-11:30 a.m. Mon-Thurs and 10 a.m.-noon Friday. $60. (509) 465-7229 or (509) 465-7204.    

Central Valley High School Sports camps include: Boys Basketball, grades 10-12, 2:30-4:30 p.m. May 28-30, $35; grades 8-9 4:30-6:30 May 28-30, $35; grades 4-7 3:30-5 p.m. June 11-13, $35, contact (509) 228-5149 or rsloan@cvsd.org; Girls Basketball grades 9-12, 3:15-5 p.m. May 29-June 1, $50; grades 4-5 4-5 p.m. June 4-7, $30; grades 6-8 3:30-5 p.m. June 6-8, $50, contact (509) 228-5172 or frehkow@cvsd.org; Football, grades 10-12, 3-5 p.m. June 5-7, 14-15, $225 or June 18-22, $225, (509) 924-9263; grade 9, June 18-22, $165, (509) 228-5174; grades 5-8 12:30-2 p.m. July 9-12, $52; Football Weight Training, grades 10-12, 8:30-10 June 25-July 27, fee included in football camp fees, grade 9 10-11 a.m. June 25-27.; fee included in football camp fees, (509) 924-9263; Gymnastics grades 7-12 4-6 p.m. June 4-14, $90, ages 3-6 9-10 a.m. June 25-29, $40; ages 7-12, 9:30-11:30 a.m. June 25-29, $50, (509) 228-5169 or kbrunelle@cvsd.org; Soccer, grades K-5 9-11 a.m. June 18-22, $55, amonrroy@cvsd.org; Volleyball grades 8-12 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 23-27, $55, grades 4-7 5-6:30 p.m. July 23-25, $35, (509) 385-8859.

NBC Camps offer a variety of summer youth programs in various sports, including Volleyball Camp, July 20-24, Whitworth, girls ages 11-18, $505, Volleyball Power Camp July 27-29, girls ages 14-18, Whitworth,  $255, Intro Volleyball Junior Day Camp, July 27-29, boys and girls ages 8-12, $95. Contact norris94@q.com. Soccer Camps including Soccer Day Camp, July 9-11, boys and girls 9-14, Brentwood Elementary, $150, Soccer Camp, July 15-19, boys and girls 9-14, Walla Walla University, Soccer Rookies Camp,  July 29-31, boys and girls 6-9, Brentwood Elementary, $95, contact jfazio@nbccamps.com. Football Camps include Football Day Camp July 29-31, boys age 10-14, Brentwood Elementary, $115, jfazio@nbccamps.com. Basketball Camps include Basketball Tournament Camp July 12-15, boys and girls ages 14-18, Whitworth, $350; Basketball Team Camp, July 16-20, high school girls, Whitworth, $395; Advanced Basketball Skills Camp, July 17-20, high school girls, $395; Junior Basketball Camp, July 17-20, boys and girls ages 8-11, Whitworth, $405; Basketball camp, July 23-27  or July 29-Aug. 2, boys and girls 9-18, Whitworth, $505; Basketball Position Camp, Aug. 3-5, boys and girls 12-18, Whitworth, $255; Family Hoop Camp, Aug. 3-5, adult and child pairs, Whitworth, $310; Junior Basketball Day Camp, Aug. 6-10, boys and girls 8-12, The Warehouse, $240; Position Specific Camp, June 20-22, boys and girls 12-18, Upper Columbia Academy, $260; Pure Shooting/Offense Camp, July 8-11, girls 9-18, Upper Columbia Academy, $385; Pure Shooting/Offense Camp, July 30-Aug. 2, boys 9-18, Upper Columbia Academy, $385; All-Star and Elite Camp, Aug. 5-9,  boys 12-18, Upper Columbia Academy, $485; Basketball Camp, July 16-20, girls 9-18, North Idaho College, $505, danny@nbccamps.com; Basketball Camp, July 23-27, boys 9-18, North Idaho College, $505, danny@nbccamps.com; Basketball Camp, July 15-19, boys and girls 9-18, Walla Walla University, $470, jfazio@nbccamps.com. 800-406-3926 or www.nbccamps.com. Unless otherwise indicated, contact jfazio@nbccamps.com.

Whitworth University Summer Tennis Camps, June 18-28 and July 23-Aug. 2. Adults 9-10:30 a.m., $110, beginner juniors ages 6-12 11 a.m.-noon, $75. Advanced beginner/intermediate juniors 1-2:30 p.m., $110, advanced/tournament juniors 2:30-4 p.m. $110.  (509) 999-3496 or email mshanks@whitworth.edu

North Idaho College Boys Basketball Summer Camp, June 18-21, Ch Full-day session 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $125, or half-day session 9 a.m.-noon, $70. Campers are separated by age and skill level. For a registration form, visit here or call (208) 769-5975.

Garland Church Sports Camp  June 25-29. Grades K-6 can learn skills in volleyball, soccer, and cheerleading.  (509) 327-7700

Lil’ Zags Basketball Skills Camp, June 18-Aug. 17, 6-7 p.m. Session 1, 7-8 p.m., Midwest Elementary School, grades K-7, camp will discuss ball dribbling, proper  shooting, defense, passing and more. $35, (509) 954-7628 or email rafarias79@live.com. 

Spokane Racquet Club Summer Tennis Camps, June 18-Aug. 10. Ages 10 and under/elementary, 9-11 a.m., junior/middle school noon-3 p.m., JV/high school intermediate 8-11 a.m., advanced high-performance noon-4 p.m. New format includes trying out demo racquets, certified USPTA/PTR instructors, 1-hour open swim time or organized water activities, morning snacks or afternoon lunch, and Camp Experience DVD. Cost $130 and up, includes limited membership. (509) 535-1239 or www.spokaneracquetclub.com.

North Park Racquet Club Indoor Tennis Camps include: Juniors, June 18-28 July 9-19, Aug. 6-16, Quickstart Kids ages 4-9, 9:30-10:30 a.m., $90; Beginner/Intermediate ages 9 and up 10:30 a.m.-noon, $125; Advanced 14 and up 1-2:30 p.m., $125. Adults (beginner low intermediate) Session 1 6-7 p.m. June 18, 20, 25, 27, $65, Session 2 6-7:30 p.m. July 16, 18, 23, 25, $65; Adult Intermediate/Advanced Session 2 6-7:30 p.m. June 19, 21, 26, 28, $65, or Session 4 July 17, 19, 24, 26, 6-7:30 p.m. $65. (509) 467-5124.

Kids Sports Spokane weekly summer programs take place over 8 morning or evening sessions at parks on Spokane’s South Hill, Liberty Lake, Spokane Valley and North Spokane. Include Soccer Tots, $96; Hoopster Tots, $96, Lil Sluggers, $96; VolleyKats, $96;  CheerTots, $96. (509) 922-8611,  kidsportsspokane.com 

NBA North Spokane Baseball Day Camps, ages 5-14, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Northwood Middle School, June 18-21, June 25-28, July 9-12, July 16-19. Registration deadline:  June 16, $90 per camp, or $80 for 2 or more from the same family, or $80 for 3 or more from same team (sent together). $80 for 2nd week; $70 for 3rd; $60 for 4th. EARLY BIRD SPECIAL:  $80 if sent in by June 1.  (509) 465-7030 939-0757 or dave.vaughn@mead354.org

NBA South Hill Baseball Day Camps, ages 5-14, June 18-21, June 25-28, July 9-12, July 16-19, July 23-26, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Ferris High School JV baseball fields).  Registration deadline:  June 16. $90 per camp, or $80 for 2 or more from the same family, or $80 for 3 or more from same team (sent together). $80 for 2nd week; $70 for 3rd; $60 for 4th . EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: $80 if sent in by June 1. www.NBABaseballCamps.com  (509) 448-9273 or 981-8755 or sandkward@comcast.net   or keith.ward@mead354.org  

Summer Soccer Camps, weekly morning sessions take place July 9-13, Trent Elementary, July 16-20 Sacajawea Middle School, July 23-27, Trent Elementary, July 30-Aug. 3, Shaw Middle School, Aug. 6-10, Trent Elementary. Ages 5-6 pay $44, ages 6 and older $49, advanced camp for competitive players to age 12 with high school coach, $75, Little Kicks program for ages 2-4. For Valley information call (509) 924-7661 or email valleysoccer@gmail.com. For city locations call (509) 747-5017 or email spokanesoccer@gmail.com.  

Gonzaga University Boys Volleyball Camp, ages 10- 18: Aug. 7-8, 6-9 p.m., Taught by Gonzaga University women's volleyball assistant coach Allen Allen, three time All-American at University of Hawaii, who has competed in over 200 international matches as a member of Team USA 1989-1993. $50, allen@athletics.gonzaga.edu or (509) 413-3521; or roland.madany@comcast.netor (509) 995-4119.

Medical Lake Cardinals High School Volleyball Camp, June 4-8, 3-5 p.m. grades 9-12, $35, grades 1-8 May 31-June 1, 3-5 p.m., $25.  jsmith@mlsd.org

Medical Lake Cardinals High School Girls' Shooting Camp May 31-June 1 3-5 p.m., grades 9-12, $20, Kids' Camp grades 1-8, June 11-15 3-5 p.m. $20, cschwarzer@mlsd.org  

Eclipse Volley ball Beginners Clinic July 23-25, ages 9-13, 6-8 p.m. HUB Sports Center, Includes 9 hours of instruction covering fundamentals, offensive rotations, serve receive, technique and theory. Intended for players who may have never played before and are interested in learning more, or those who have played some but want to work on skills. $50/player.  Intermediate/Advanced Clinic, July 30-Aug. 1, 6-9 p.m., HUB Sports Center, ages 14-18, includes 9 hours of instruction covering fundamental skills, Offensive Rotations, Serve Receive, technique and theory. Designed for players who have been playing and are looking to improve their skills prior to school tryouts.  This camp will cater to those who will be playing 8th grade to HS Varsity ball. Includes positional instruction for players in the Setter, Outside Hitter, Right side Hitter, Middle Blocker, Libero and DS positions. $60/player.    www.eclipsevbcspokane.org  509-710-3218

Whitworth University’s third annual baseball camp, sponsored by Nike, July 23-27, ages 10-18. Overnight, $525, extended day camp, $425, day camp $315. 800-645-3226 or www.ussportscamp.com.

North Idaho College Cardinal Heat Softball Skills Camps, July 23-26, Finucane Park, Hayden. College coaches and players will evaluate skills and give instruction in a positive atmosphere that encourages good sportsmanship, competition and positive attitudes. Ages 10-18. Camp includes Position Play Offense for $175, and Pitchers Camp for $60. (208) 769-7879.

North Central Football Youth Skills Camp, July 24-26, Joe Albi Stadium, grades 4-8, $30. (509) 354-6207, briang@spokaneschools.org.

North Central Youth Speed and Strength and Training, July 9-19 or July 30-Aug. 14, North Central, grades 7-8. $30. (509) 354-6207 or briang@spokaneschools.org.

North Idaho College Boys’ Soccer Camp, private training for groups of two to four by appointment, begins June 11, Eisenwinter Field. $70 for four 75-minute sessions. (509) 676-7157.

North Idaho College Boys’ Basketball Camp, June 18-22, All ages, $125 all-day session or $70 half-day. (208) 769-5975 or jared_phay@nic.edu

North Idaho College Volleyball camps include After School program with hour-long sessions for grades 4-8, through April 25, $10 one session or $15 for both sessions together; Grade 9 or Grade 10-12 Advanced Skills Camps, July 30-Aug. 1, $175 includes lunch, barbecue and beach tournament; Youth Skills Volleyball Camp, Grades 5-8, July 28-29, $80 with lunch. (208) 769-3349 or klkelly@nic.edu.

North Idaho Wrestling Camps, North Idaho College, high school age, includes instruction by five Olympians, June 23-27, June 28-July 2, or July 8-11. Each camp costs $350 for room and board or $250 for commuter rate. (208) 769-7870 or pwhitcomb1@me.com.

Spokane Gymnastics summer workshops for ages 3-16 feature gymnastics, games, challenges, crafts, and jumping castle. Nine weeklong programs include: Gymnastics Fun Camp, ages 6-14 and Preschool Gymnastics Fun Camp, July 9-13 or Aug. 27-31, ages 3-5, no previous experience required, campers grouped in similar skill levels, $125 non-members, $119 members for half-day, $219 members for full-day camp all week. Half-day 8:15-12:15 p.m. or 12:30-4:30 p.m., full day 8:15-4:30 p.m.;    Extreme Gymnastics, Parkour and Break Dance Camp, ages 6-14, July 16-20 or Aug. 6-10, learn to flip and twist like Olympic snowboarders and aerial skiers, plus general tumbling skills, handsprings, flips and twisting skills, plus parkour and breakdancing stunts. $125 non-members, $199 members, 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. or 12:30-4:30 p.m.; Cheer Camp, July 16-20, ages 3-12, students learn tumbling, stunts, dances and cheers, with separate camps for preschoolers 3-5 and school-aged children 6-12 as well as beginner and advanced groups, ending with a performance for family and friends. 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. or 12:30-4:30 p.m., $125 non-members, $119 members; “Space is the Place” ages 6-14, July 30-Aug. 3, fun and education program will teach about the galaxy, planets, and how to defy gravity, with various challenges, crafts and games. $125 non-members, $119 members. 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; Adventure Camp, ages 6-14, Aug. 13-17, each day focuses on different challenges and adventures, $125 non-members, $119 members; “Pirate and Princess” Camp, Aug. 20-24, ages 3–14, children go on a treasure hunt, participate in challenges and have pirate and princess themed games along with learning skills in structured gymnastics rotations. No previous experience required, campers grouped in similar skill levels. $125 non-members, $119 half-day members, $225 non-members full day all week, $219 members full day all week. (509) 533-9646 or www.spokanegymnastics.com.

Eastern Washington University Womens Basketball Camps include Little Eaglets Camp, for boys and girls K-5, July 23-27, offers introduction to skills and drills and fundamentals, taught by EWU Eagle Womens basketball players, $80; Soaring Eagle Camp, boys and girls grades 6-8, July 23-27. Helps middle school players expand their skills and improve their game, $80. Participants at both camps receive T-shirt, tickets to a 2012-2013 EWU Women’s game and a chance to be a ball boy or ball girl. (509) 359-6539 achase@ewu.edu or (509) 359-8343 or slowe@ewu.edu.

Eastern Washington University Mens Basketball Camps include Session 1 July 2-5, ages 7-14. Full day  9 a.m.-3 p.m., $125, half day 9-11:30 a.m., $75. Session 2, July 30-Aug. 2, ages 7-12. Full day 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $125, 9-11:30 a.m., $75, or K-2, 12:30-3 p.m., $75. (509) 359-6537 or www.ewubasketballcamp@gmail.com.

Eastern Washington University Volleyball camps, age 12-18 girls volleyball players. Includes Individual Skills Camp July 9-11, with session 1 9 a.m.-noon and session 2 1-4 p.m., $220 day camp or $340 for residential program (includes the morning and afternoon sessions plus 6-9 p.m. session for two days). Team Camp is July 16-18, and requires 9-15 players, and up to three coaches. Residential package is $225 per camper and $175 for coach. Non-residential cost is $153 for campers and $125 per coach. Registration deadline is July 1 for Skill Camp, and July 4 for Team Camp. Register at Summer Camp link on the volleyball page at ww.goeags.com. www.ewuvolleyballcamps.com, (509) 359-7355 or email mkydd@ewu.edu.

Saint George School Summer Camps include Boys and Girls Basketball, K-5, 9 a.m.-noon June 11-15, for all skill levels, teaches fundamentals, $125; Junior High Tennis, grades 6-8, 9 a.m.-noon June 11-15, $150;  Boys Basketball, grades 6-12, 1-4 p.m. June 11-15, teaches fundamentals requires for varsity players, including team concepts and skills, $125; Girls basketball, grades 6-12, 4-7 p.m. June 11-15, Teaches key fundamentals, and includes various competitions, $100;  High school tennis, grades 9-12, 9 a.m.-noon June 18-22, $150; Summer baseball, grades 7-12, 1-3 p.m. June 18-22, $140;  Pan-Dragon Training Camp, grades 6-8, 9:30-11:30 a.m. June 20-23, designed to motivate athlete for race and cross-country season. $65; Learning Lacrosse, grades 5-8, 9 a.m.-noon June 25-29, For new players or those wanting to sharpen skills, $150; Middle School Cross-Country Camp, grades 5-8, 9 a.m.-noon July 9-13, introduction to sport or help to move current runners to next level. $150; Pickleball Camp, grades 6-9, 1-4 p.m. July 9-13, Includes focus on rules and strategies for success, plus a tournament at end of session. $150; Dragon Cross Country Camp, grades 5-12, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. July 23-27, offers race training, plus emphasis on mental preparation, equipment and nutrition, $100; Badminton Camp, grades 6-9, 1-4 p.m. July 23-27, Includes strategies for success, $150; Boys and Girls Soccer Camp, grades 6-12, 9 a.m.-noon July 23-27, focus on footwork, defense and World Cup, $125. More details and registration info at www.sgs.org/summer or call (509) 466-1636 ext. 394.

The Warehouse Athletic Facility’s summer basketball camps include Sharpshooters Camp, July 16-18, ages 10-14, 9 a.m.-noon, $130; and Little Dribblers Camp, July 16-18, ages 6-9, 12:30-3:30 p.m. $110. Includes staff that used to help with John Stockton School of Basketball and a guest appearance by former GU Bulldog Matt Santangelo. www.warehouseathletics.com or (509) 484-2670.

Lambert Volleyball Camps, grades 4-12, includes instruction in setting, middle and libero, June 11-14, Cascade, Mont., June 18-21, Clark Fork, Idaho; June 25-27, Reardan, Wash.; July 16-19, Whitefish, Mont. www.lambertcamps.com or email lambertcamps@hotmail.com.

Seely Summer Soccer Academy, June 18-Aug. 9, Mondays-Thursdays. Session 1 9-10:30 a.m. 8-13 year olds and 6-7 year-olds. Session 2 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 14 and up. Spokane Polo Field Grounds, $385. www.seelysocceracademy.com.

MAXCamp Martial Arts by Kick n’ Fun Family Martial Arts and Activity Centers offers weekly training camps, begins June 8 and runs weekly for 12 weeks. Program focuses on building skills and teaching life lessons. Week 1 is “The Path to Excellence Begins,” Week 2 is “From Farmer to Warrior Part 1,” Week 3 “Transforming the Façade,” Week 4 “The Shaolin Monk,” Week 5 “Getting the WOW! Factor” Week 6 “Sticks and Stones will Break My Bones,” Week 7 “Using Your Opponents Force to Defeat Him,” Week 8 “The code of the samurai,” Week 9 “The pen is mightier than the sword,” Week 10 “From Farmer to Warrior Part 2,” Week 11 “The Ninja,”   Week 12 “The Path to Excellence Continues.” 1 week is $300, discounts available for multiple weeks. www.kicknfun.com or (509) 228-0606

Spokane Club Summer Tennis Camps, June 18-28, July 9-19, July 23-Aug. 2, Aug. 6-16, Spokane Club Spokane Valley. Age groups include Pee Wees (age 4-7), $96 members, $120 non-members;   Adult Beginners, $136 members, $165 non-members;  Adult Supervised Team Play (NTRP 3.0-3.5), $140 members, $170 non-members;  10U/Juniors (Ages 8-12), $140 members, $170 non-members;  High School (Ages 13-18), $140 members, $170 non-members;  Elite Junior Tournament (requires pre-approval by staff) (509) 535-3554

Mead High School summer camps include Boys Basketball May 29-June 1, grades 9-12, $50. June 18-21 and 25-28, grades 4-6 and 7-8, $75; Girls Basketball June 18-21 grades  4-8 and 9-12, $50; Incoming Grades 5-7 football camp, May 30-31 and June 1, $60; Incoming 8th grade Football Camp,  June 18-21, $100; Incoming 9th grade Football Camp, June 18-22 plus weight camp all summer, $200; Grades 10-12 Football Camp, May 29-June 1 plus weight camp all summer, $300; Gymnastics, June 18-22, grades 1-12, with separate programs for beginners, advanced, returning high school and incoming high school; Boys Soccer June 25-29, grades 8-12, $50;  Girls soccer, June 23-27, $50;  Volleyball, July 23-26, separate programs for grades 9-12, 7-8 and 3-6. $60 grades 9-12, $50 grades 3-8; Wrestling, June 3-7, grades 1-12, $50; (509) 465-7002 

Nate Robinson and Isaiah Thomas present “Lil Big Man” Youth Basketball Camp, Aug. 20-22, The Hub, Spokane Valley. Open to ages 6-17, $250. Boys and girls of all skill levels welcome. www.elitesportscamps.us or www.hubsportscenter.org  (509) 927-0602.
Multi-Sport Camp, June 25-29, 9 a.m.-noon, HUB Sports Center, grades 1-6. Students can explore sports like basketball, volleyball, soccer and more. $120. (509) 927-0602 or www.hubsportscenter.org

Gonzaga Men’s Basketball Summer Camps. Include Advanced Skills Camp July 19-22 for boys entering grades 3-12 in fall 2012. Campers receive instruction from GU men’s basketball coaching staff plus current and former college players and successful high school coaches. Program covers fundamental skills necessary for successful team play. Cost is $375 for overnight camp at the GU dormitories with meals or $295 for day camp and lunch and dinner. Or Fundamental Skill Camp July 30-Aug. 1 for boys and girls entering grades 1-7 fall 2012. Includes morning session 9 a.m.-noon $100 (recommended for grades 1-2), or all-day session 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $220. No lunch provided at these. Register at www.gonzagabasketballcamps.com or email basketballcamps@athletics.gonzaga.edu (509) 313-3942

John Means Golf Camp and School, University of Idaho, June 17-21 for ages 8-18, $595 or $695 for advanced juniors (high school students wanting to play at collegiate or pro levels) includes food and lodging. Adult camp June 15-17 (post-high school, beginners to advanced), $395, food and lodging not provided. Instructors include top 100 teachers, NCAA coaches of the year, and college golfers. Split-screen video will be used along with the Vandal Golf Team private short course area, driving range and UI Golf Course. Limited enrollment. www.johnmeansgolf.com,  email Johnmeansgolf@aol.com or (612) 382-7820.

Skyhawks Sports Academy offers a variety of summer camps in Spokane and North Idaho. These include: Soccer, ages 6-12, $130/session, June 25-29, Prairie View Elementary or Dwight Merkel Soccer Complex; July 23-27 Hart Soccer Field; July 30-Aug. 3, Dwight Merkel; Aug. 6-10, Hamblen Elementary; Aug. 13-17, Franklin Park. Basketball, ages 6-12, $135/session, June 18-22 Browne or Hamblen elementaries; June 18-22, Moran Prairie Elementary; July 16-20 Browne Elementary or Moran Prairie; Aug. 6-10 Hamblen Elementary. Mini-Hawk (baseball, basketball and soccer), ages 4-7, $115/session. June 18-22 Indian Trail or Hamblen Elementary; June 25-29, Moran Prairie; July 9-13 Woodridge Elementary or Mullan Road Elementary; July 16-20 Prairie View Elementary or Moran Prairie Elementary; July 30-Aug. 3 Hamblen Elementary; Aug. 6- 10 Hamblen Elementary; Aug. 13-17 Jefferson Elementary. Baseball, June 25-29, Hamblen Elementary (ages 6-12, $115); July 3-Aug.7 Comstock Park 5:30-6:15 p.m. or 6:30-7:15 p.m. (ages 4-6, $59); July 5-Aug. 9, Glover Middle School, 5:30-6:15 p.m. (ages 4-6, $59); July 30-Aug. 3, Audubon Park (ages 6-12, $115.) Flag football, ages 6-12, $135. July 9-13 Dwight Merkel Sports Complex, July 16-20 Moran Prairie Elementary. www.skyhawks.com  (509) 868-2123 

Owen Wrestling Camps, ages 10-through grade 12, June 16-19, Missoula (commuter camp, $150), or June 25-28 at Eastern Washington University, $285 on-campus or $175 commuter. Discounted prices per wrestler if teams register. Programs emphasizes takedowns and experience. There are team and technique camps, but each end with a takedown tournament. Features Justin Ruiz, two-time USA Wrestling Greco-Roman Wrestler of the Year. (509) 926-4263 or (509) 220-4959, www.owenwrestling.com or owenwrestling@gmail.com.

Whitworth Volleyball Camp, Aug. 14-16, grades 7-12. Includes comprehensive review of all skills necessary for volleyball and prepare for the season. $125 (commuter camp only.) (509) 777-4391 or register at www.whitworth.edu/volleyballcamp.

Cheney High School Summer Camps include boys basketball, grades 9-12, 3-5 p.m. May 29-June 1; grades 1-4 June 25-29, 9-10:30 a.m.; grades 5-8 June 25-29, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., $35, contact joels@spokaneschools.org. Girls basketball, grades K-6 June 11-14, 9-11 a.m.; grades 7-12, June 11-14, 11:30-1:30 p.m., $40, contact jharmer@cheneysd.org. Football grades 9-12, June 4-7, 3:15-5 p.m., $25, contact jwilliams@cheneysd.org. Volleyball grades 9-12 July 23-27 9 a.m.-noon, $40, grades 1-8 1-3 p.m. July 23-27, $40. jtmissel@cheneysd.org.  Weightlifting June 11-July 31, 7-9 a.m., $50. (509) 559-4100 or ccone@cheneysd.org. Wrestling June 11-13 6-7:30 p.m., $25, (509) 559-4058 or wschlotter@cheneysd.org 

Spokane Public Schools Athletic Camp Schedules include:

Ferris: Girls Volleyball, June 25-29, grades 1-6, 8-9:15 a.m., $35; girls basketball grades 7-12, June 25-29, 10 a.m.-noon, $45; Boys basketball grades 9-12, June 4-7 7-9 p.m. grades 9-12, grades 7-9 June 4-8 7-9 p.m., grades 3-6 June 18-21 8-10 a.m., $40; Boys weights conditioning grades 10-12 June 18-27, 8:30-10:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $100, or grade 9 June 25-27, noon-2 p.m., $100; Girls weights conditioning grades 9-12 June 18-27 7:30-9 a.m., $50; Conditioning, grades 5-8 July 2-27, noon-2 p.m., $75; Football grade 9 4-6 p.m. June 11-14 and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. June 16, $75, grades 4-8 9-11 a.m. June 25-28, $40; Girls basketball grades 7-9 3-4:30 p.m. June 18-22, $35, grades 2-6 4:30-6 p.m. June 18-22, $35; Slowpitch Softball grades 7-12 July 25-26 10 a.m.-noon, free.

Lewis & Clark: boys/girls speed/strength grades 9-12, June 18-July 19 (at Hart), 8-9:30 a.m. or 4:30-6 p.m., $95; football grades 10-12 3-5:15 p.m. May 29-June 1 (at Hart), $45, grade 9 10 a.m.-noon July 16-19 (at Hart), $45, grades 6-8 10 a.m.-noon June 25-28, $45; Girls volleyball grades 4-6 9-10:30 a.m. July 23-26 (at LCHS), $54, grades 7-8 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 23-26 (LCHS), $54, grade 9 1:30-3 p.m. July 23-26 LCHS), $54, grades 10-12, 3:30-5 p.m. July 23-26 (LCHS), $54; Girls basketball grades 7-9, 3-5 p.m. June 18-28, $80; Boys/girls basketball grades 4-6, 3-5 p.m. June 18-22, $80; Boys basketball grades 7-8 11 a.m.-1 p.m. June 18-22, $45, grade 9 4-6 p.m. June 11-14 and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. June 18-21, $80; Girls fast-pitch softball grades 6-12 10 a.m.-noon June 25-28, $45; Girls soccer grades 9-11, 10-11 a.m. June 18-July 25, $75; boys/girls wrestling, grades 1-8, 12:30-4:30 p.m. July 9-12, $80; boys/girls golf grades 8-12 9-11:30 a.m. July 16-19, $90.

North Central: Boys/girls speed/strength, grades 7-8 9-10 a.m. July 9-19 and  July 30-Aug. 14, $30, grades 9-12 8-9 a.m. June 18-21, 10 a.m.-noon July 9-19, 9-10 a.m. July 23-26 and 10 a.m.-noon July 30-Aug. 14, $30; Girls speed and strength grades 7-12, 8:30-10 a.m. June 25-Aug. 21, $30; Boys basketball grades 9-12 noon-2 p.m. June 18-21, $35, grades 7-8 2-4 p.m. June 18-21, grades 3-6 10 a.m.-noon June 18-21, $35; Girls basketball grades 7-12 11 a.m.-1 p.m. June 25-29, $45, grades 3-6, 9-11 a.m. June 25-28, $40; Football youth skills grades 4-8, 3-5 p.m. July 24-26 (Joe Albi), $30; Football team camp grades 9-12, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. July 23-26 (Joe Albi), $60; Girls volleyball grades 3-8 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 16-19 (Glover), $25, grades 9-12 8-10:15 a.m. July 16-19, $35; Boys baseball grades 3-6, 10:30 a.m.-noon June 18-21, $35, grades 7-10, 8:30-10 a.m. June 18-21, $35; Girls softball grades 7-12 8:30-10 a.m. June 18-21, $35, grades 3-6 10:30 a.m.-noon June 18-21, $35; Boys soccer grades 4-6 1-3 pm. July 10-12 (Pacific Park), $30; Girls soccer grades 4-6 1-3 p.m. July 10-12 (Pacific Park) $30.

Rogers: Football grades 10-12, 3-5 p.m. June 4-8 and June 11-13, $20, grade 9 4-6 p.m. June 18-22, $20; Boys basketball grades 10-12, 10 a.m.-noon June 18-21, $10, or grades 7-9 12:30-2 p.m. June 18-21, $10; Girls basketball grades 7-12, 8-10 a.m. June 18-21, $10; Volleyball grades 10-12, 9-11 a.m. June 19-21 and June 26-28, $10, grade 9 4-5:30 p.m. June 4-6, $10.

Shadle Park: Boys/girls soccer grades 3-7, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. June 18-21, $30, grades 8-12 9-11 a.m. June 18-21, $30; Boys basketball grades 1-5 8-10:30 a.m. June 18-21 and 8-10:30 a.m. June 25-28, $45, grades 6-8 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. June 18-21 and June 25-28, $45, grades 9-12, 2:45-5:15 p.m. June 11-14 and 1-3:30 p.m. June 18-21, $55; Girls basketball grades 3-9, 9-11 a.m. June 18-21, $30, grades 10-12 2:50-5:30 p.m. May 29-31 $35; Football grades 9-12 4-6 p.m. June 4-7, or 4-6 p.m. June 11-15, $50, or grades 4-8 10 a.m.-noon July 23-26, $40; Volleyball grades 3-6 1:30-3:30 p.m. July 9-13, $35, grades 7-8 11:30-1:30 p.m. July 9-13,  8-11 a.m. $45., grades 9-12,8-11 a.m. July 9-13$45; Baseball grades 1-5 11 a.m-12:30 p.m. June 18-22, $35, grades 6-8 9-10:30 a.m. June 18-22, $35; Football Conditioning grades 9-12 8-10 a.m. June 25-July 31, $50; Volleyball conditioning grades 9-12, time/date TBA, $35; Summer Conditioning grades 4-8 10-11:30 a.m. July 10-Aug. 9, $40.

Summer Golf Camps, Eagle Ridge Short Course, ages 6-13. 9 a.m.-11 a.m. June 19-20, 26-27, July 10-11, 17-18, Aug. 28-29. $75. Includes free golf for student and parent each day of camp or to student with paying adult rest of the year. (509) 443-9751

U-District PT Speed & Agility Camps, 10 a.m.-noon July 9-11 (ages 8-12), July 16-18 (ages 8-12) or July 23-25 (ages 13-17), U-District PT, Spokane. $75. (509) 458-7686 or www.udistrictpt.com.

Eastern Washington University Football Camps, June 20-23 and June 27-30. Grades 8-12. $300 for on-campus stay, $210 commuter, $75 one day camp. www.ewufootballcamps.com. (509) 329-8292 or jfetter@ewu.edu/(509) 359-7463 tralisa@eagles.ewu.edu.

The Hitting Zone USA Summer Camps, June 25-28 or July 23-26. Professional baseball clinic at Gonzaga Prep  9 a.m.-noon both weeks. $130 apiece or $120 for both. http://www.hittingzoneusa.com/

The First Tee of the Inland Northwest, introduces age 7-15 to the game of golf, taught by Robert Heck, pro at The Creek at Qualchan. Spring session is April 18-June 10, Summer Session 1 June 20-July 15, Summer Session 2 July 25-Aug. 19. Fall session Sept. 5-Oct. 14. Classes  1 ½ hour two days a week for four weeks at The Creek at Qualchan. Program is designed to provide educational programs that build character life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through golf. The skills essential to success on a golf course can also help them flourish in life. Spring and fall sessions cost $45 per participant, $35 additional siblings. Summer sessions are $60 per participants or $50 per additional sibling. All four sessions are $175 or $140 per additional sibling. www.thefirstteeinlandnw.org or (509) 688-9892 or email info@thefirstteeinlandnw.org

Whitworth Basketball Individual Skills Camps, June 25-28, July 9-12, Aug. 6-10, Aug. 20-23. Grades K-8. Cost is $60 (K-2, 1-4 p.m.) or $100 (grades 3-8, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.). 509-777-4415 or http://whitworthpirates.com/sports/mbkb/camps/campinfo

Whitworth University Pirate Soccer Camps, June 20-22, ages 10-18, 1-3 p.m. (First Class Finishing Camp, which focuses on scoring goals), or June 27-29, 1-3 p.m., ages 6-9. Each camp is $90. www.whitworthpirates.com/sports/msoc/camps/campinfo or   bolson@whitworth.edu.

Central Valley Non-contact Football Camp, July 9-12, Central Valley High School, grades 5-8, $52. (509) 228-5174 or rgiampietri@cvsd.org, or 228-5173 rhendrick@cvsd.org .

Rick Riley's cross country camp, Aug. 6-10, 9-11 a.m., Audubon Park, grades 1-9, $85 per runner, $65 for each additional family member. (509) 467-1007 or rickscoaching@hotmail.com.

SoccerTots Spokane, developmental classes in soccer, baseball, cheerleading, volleyball, and basketball, ages 18 months to 8 years old. Programs start June 18 and are once a week for eight- or 10-week sessions, and weekday mornings or evenings, or Saturday mornings. Prices vary from $96 to $130 depending on session length and programs. Locations include Dwight Merkel, Franklin Park, Thornton Murphy Park, Sky Prairie Park, Brown’s Park, Holmberg Park. (509) 534-5437, www.soccertots.net or Mario@soccertots.net

Eastern Washington University 1-day Quarterback Camp/Clinic, July 26, 10 a.m.-noon first session, 1-3 p.m. second session. For high school quarterbacks, taught by EWU QB Coach Zak Hill. $100 online registration, $125 day-of/late walk-up fee. High school coaches attend free. (509) 359-6046 or www.ewufootballcamps.com.

Spokane Indians Baseball School, presented by Spokane Public Schools, 3:30-5:30 p.m. June 19, followed by game at 6:30 p.m. Includes baseball clinic at Avista Stadium with Indians and OTTO the Mascot. $6 includes game ticket and donation to Active4Youth. Open to first 300 Spokane Public School elementary students; Or Leo’s Youth Clinic presented by Leo’s Photography, 3:30-5:30 p.m. July 29, followed by game at 6:30 p.m. $5 includes game ticket and logo baseball. Ages 6-10. (509) 343-6886 or groups@spokaneindians.com 

Eastern Washington University Eagle Elite Soccer ID Camp, July 9-10, designed for high school-age player with significant experience. Focuses on technical, tactical, physical and psychological demands of Division I soccer. $160 residents, $140 commuters. (509) 359-6572 eaglesoccer@ewu.edu

Eastern Goalkeeper Soccer Camp, 4-7 p.m. July 9-13, ages 9-18,  includes specialized training for goalkeepers, $100 before June 1, $110 after.   (509) 359-6572 eaglesoccer@ewu.edu  

Shuttlefreaks Badminton Summer Camp, July 16-20, Sacajawea Middle School, 9th annual camp offers fundamentals of competitive badminton, including rules and etiquette, fine and gross motor skills, agility, endurance, and hand-eye coordination. $120. Email shuttlefreaks@comcast.net or www.spokaneparks.org (Camp 22613).

Specialized hobbies/groups

Camp Fire Annual Camp Sweyolakan Women’s Retreat, Sept. 7-9, ages 18 and over. Spend this ladies-only weekend participating in a variety of activities, plus enjoy an on-site barista and massage therapist. $95. www.campfireinc.org/camps or 509-747-6191 ext 30 or 800-386-2324 ext 30

Camp Fire Discovery USA Military Kids Camp June 29-July 6, Camp Sweyolakan, for children of current, past or reserve military, grades 1-12, $250/child; www.campfireinc.org/camps (509) 747-6191 ext 30 or 800-386-2324 ext 30

Summer Peace Camp, July 23-26, Unity Center of North Spokane. Program open to ages 5-13. Camp celebrates peaceful conflict resolution and learn about Peace Heroes. Includes daily activities, music, lessons with skill building, outdoor games, arts and craft projects, ending with children sharing their camp experience with family. Free but donations accepted. (509) 489-6964.

STCU’s My Life, My Money Camp, 9 a.m.-noon June 22, Salvation Army Kroc Center, Coeur d’Alene.  Free program teaches financial literacy for ages 11-14, including making wise decisions, budgeting, saving, checking, building credit, and how debit cards can impact your life and future financial health.  Snacks provided. 800-858-3750 ext. 2204. Register at www.stcuteens.org, open to the first 30 students.

Equine Camps

Trail Blazers Kids Club Christian Horse Camps, VHQH Ranch in Colbert, offers certified Junior Horse Mastership with AQHA, plus horsemanship, riding lessons, horse care and crafts for ages 6-17, various programs in June, July and August, 8:30-4 p.m. Two-day program $125, 3-day program $175, 4-day program $225. Register by May 1 to receive 10 percent discount. www.trailblazerskidsclub.com. (509) 238-2323.
 
YMCA Camp Reed’s Traditional Camps Weeks 2, 3 or 7 include Horse Unit and Trail Rides. Limited availability. Ages 11 and up for Horse Unit, 10 and up for Trail Rides, June 24-30, July 1-7, July 29-Aug. 4. Horse Unit $150, Trail Unit $30. (509) 777-9622, www.campreed.org.

All Horsemanship Camp, June 26-30 and July 24-28, Legacy Farm and Stable, Loon Lake. Educational horse camp will teach teamwork, self-confidence, self-reliance, self-control, time management, positive self-thought, riding skills and new ideas. Each rider is assigned a horse to care for and ride. There are two riding opportunities daily and a derby on Saturday, $275. (509) 951-5283 or Legacyjmai@aol.com   

Lutherhaven Ministries’ Shoshone Creek Ranch offers a Christ-centered wilderness experience for youth, adults and families, June 17-Aug. 17, grades 5-12. Ranch Hands Weekends and New Adult and Child Buckaroo Weekends. www.lutherhaven.com/ranch or 866-729-8372 ext. 13.