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2009 Summer Camp Brochure

Summer Camps


Let us provide a great summer for your child!


Swimming, Nature, Art and More! Whatever direction you choose, there are a variety of options for children of all ages, interests, and abilities. So, let the adventure begin with the City of Raleigh, Parks and Recreation Department! Remember the friends you made at summer camp? Allow your child the opportunity to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Summer X-Press Camp
Age: 6-11yrs. A recreational summer camp that provides a stimulating atmosphere with numerous activities ranging from arts and crafts, sports/games, field trips, educational computer activities, and much more. Class Fee: $47


Summer X-Press Locations
Biltmore Hills Center - 831-6895
Green Road Center - 872-4140
Lake Lynn Center - 870-2911
Method Center - 831-6066
Peach Road Center - 807-8545
Southgate Center- 831-6719
Tarboro Road Center - 831-6505

Carolina Pines Center  - 831-6435
Halifax Center  - 831-6378
Laurel Hills Center  - 420-2383
Ralph Campbell Center - 250-2757
Walnut Terrace Center  - 831-6155

Chavis Center  - 831-6989
Jaycee Center  - 831-6833
Lions Park Center  - 831-6995
Optimist Center  - 870-2880
Roberts Park Center  - 831-6830
Hilburn Elementary- 7100 Hilburn Drive- Raleigh, 27613- 831-6165
Ravenscroft School- 7419 Falls of Neuse- Raleigh, 27615- 831-6165


Summer Explorers Camp
Age: 5-11yrs. A recreational camp that provides instructive computer games, while including activities like sports, art and crafts, theme weeks, field trips and more! 1:10 camp staff to camper ratio. Class Fee: $95
Location- Ravenscroft School– 7409 Falls of Neuse Rd. Raleigh, 27615 831-6165

DIGI-Camps
Age: 8-12yrs. This camp allows participants to learn different aspects of computer technology. Participants will gain hands on experience with innovative digital media equipment that can be used in everyday life. Different topics covered are listed below.
Camp hours are listed below. An extended care option is available for Digi-camp participants at an extra fee. Extended care allows the parent/guardian to drop off a Digi-camp participant as early as 7:00am and pick the participant up as late as 6:30pm.


Beginning Graphic Design

Participants will learn different ways to use computer programs and digital cameras to create artwork. Projects will include: T-shirt making, Drawing and graphics, Microsoft Publisher projects, and more. Software included in the program is Microsoft Publisher, and Microsoft Paint and Pages. Camp Fee :  $100, Extended Care: $50

Brier Creek
-Jun 22-26 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm
-Jul 27-31 M-F 2:00pm-5:00pm
Barwell Road
-Jun 22-26 M-F 2:00pm-5:00pm
-Jul 27-31 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm

Video Editing and Movie Making
Participants will use digital video cameras to learn how to create DVD movies and music videos. Students will choose a project to create, develop a storyboard, gather video footage, and edit video using Pinnacle Studio and Adobe Premier Elements, to create their DVD. Camp Fee : $200, Extended Care: $100
- Brier Creek- Jul 13-24 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm
- Barwell Road- Jul 13-24 M-F 2:00pm-5:00pm

Internet and Web Page Design
Participants will learn about different ways to explore the Internet as well as create web pages using Microsoft Publisher. Participants will also have the opportunity to explore the newest and coolest websites for gaming, graphics, music, etc. Class Fee: $100, Extended Care: $50

Brier Creek
- Jul 6-10 M-F 2:00pm-5:00pm
- Aug 3-7 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm
Barwell Road
- Jul 6-10 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm
- Aug 3-7 M-F 2:00pm-5:00pm


For More Information Contact:
Joseph Voska
Youth Programs Manager
Parks and Recreation Department
2401 Wade Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27607
919-831-6165

Toni Webb
Youth Programs Director
Parks and Recreation Department
2401 Wade Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27607
919-831-6165