Good news, parents! School is out and summer is in, which
means it’s time for camp! Auburn-Opelika has dozens of summer camps available
for your kids, whether they are outdoorsy, artsy or just plain antsy! Space is
limited, so be sure to register soon.
The pool at the Auburn/Opelika Marriott at Grand National. |
Auburn-Opelika
Marriott: Soaring Summer
If your family chooses to stay at the
Auburn/Opelika Marriott at Grand National this summer, you’ll have access to
the brand new adventure of Soaring Summer! Soaring Summer is part vacation,
part summer camp and an all-around affordable getaway for your family. With
daily activities that include shows from the Auburn University Raptor Center,
pool games, hiking, campfires and live music, Camp Soaring Summer is the
perfect reason why your family should consider taking your summer vacation with
the Auburn-Opelika Marriott. The kickoff event for Soaring Summer is Thursday,
May 8, at 5:45 p.m. with a Raptor Center show at 6 p.m.
For more information and to RSVP, contact
Bill Lang at bill.lang@rtjresorts.com.
Auburn
University Camps
Auburn University hosts many camps
throughout the summer that appeal to many different age groups and interests.
Take a look below at some of the camps offered, and be sure to visit http://www.auburn.edu/outreach/opce/summercamps/
to see more and to register.
Sports
If it’s a sport, Auburn University has a camp for it. Check
out the main website here for a full listing, but here are some of the main camps
offered in June and July. Sports not listed here include tennis, volleyball,
lacrosse and more.
Baseball
For the younger children, Auburn University offers the Future
Tigers Youth Camp (ages 6-12) in July. For older and more skilled athletes,
Auburn Baseball will host the Auburn Baseball War Eagle Exposure Camp for ages 13
through graduated high school seniors. For more information, visit http://www.collegebaseballcamps.com/tigers.
Women’s Basketball
2014 Terri Flournoy Overnight Camp (4th-8th
grade) in June, Elite Camp (8th-12th) in June. For more
information visit http://www.auburntigers.com/camps/aub-w-baskbl-camp.html
Football
Camps offered for grades 3rd and up. For more
information visit http://www.auburnfootballcamps.com/.
Golf
Camps offered for boys and girls from ages 9 – high school
graduates. For more information visit http://www.auburngolfcamps.com/auburn-tiger-golf-camp.cfm
Soccer
Camps offered for boys and girls for many different ages and
skill levels. For more information, visit http://www.auburnsoccercamp.com/.
Swimming
Swimming camps offered through Auburn Aquatics for boys and
girls of varying ages and skill levels. For more information visit http://abcsportscamps.com/auswim.
Attendees of the Robotics Academy will learn about the emerging science of robotics. Pictured here is South's BEST, a regional robotics competition. |
Educational
Auburn University offers more than
30 educational summer programs, ranging from the hard sciences of engineering
to programs like creative writing and debate. Here are a few noted programs,
but a full list can be found at http://www.auburn.edu/outreach/opce/summercamps/.
Robotics Academy
Open to rising 7th-9th
graders, Robotics Academy is a 4-day camp (June 24-27) where students learn
more about the emerging science of robotics. Working in teams, students will
engage in engineering problems that will end with a competition on the last day
of camp. For more information and to register, visit http://www.auburn.edu/academic/cosam/departments/outreach/programs/robotics_academy/index.htm.
World Affairs Youth Seminar (Model United
Nations)
Open to rising 10th-12th
graders, the World Affairs Youth Seminar is perfect for anyone with a passion
for politics, debate and social studies. Students will represent countries and
use their skills to examine real global issues that affect us today. The camp
runs from July 6-11. For more information and to register, visit http://www.auburn.edu/outreach/opce/summerexperience/wa.htm.
Introduction to Cyber Security Engineering
Introduction to Cyber Security
Engineer is one of four summer courses offered by Auburn University for high
school juniors and seniors. Students will work in the engineering and computer
science laboratories and learn the basics of investigating computer crimes.
Each student will earn 2 hours of college credit. The program runs from July
6-25, and the program cost of $4,000 covers tuition, books, supplies, housing,
dining and transportation. For more information and to register, visit http://www.auburn.edu/outreach/opce/summercollege/cybersecurity.htm.
The Auburn University Theatre Program, which hosts the Musical Theatre Academy. |
Arts
Auburn University offers plenty of arts camps for your budding actress,
drum major, Project Runway contestant or rock star. A full list can be found at
http://www.auburn.edu/outreach/opce/summercamps/.
Musical Theatre Academy (July 6-11)
Designed for rising 9th-12th
graders, the Musical Theatre Academy is a week-long residential workshop for
dance, choir and theatre students. Students will engage in one-on-one guidance
from Auburn University Department of Theatre staff and will stage a musical
revue at the end of the week. Cost of the Musical Theatre Academy is $635 per
person and it includes instruction, housing, meals and recreational activities
for the camper. For more information and to register, visit http://www.auburn.edu/outreach/opce/summerexperience/musicaltheatre.htm.
Project Design Week (July 13-18)
Interested in becoming a fashion
designer or interior decorator? Then this is the camp for you. Project Design
Week is a fun-filled camp where participants in 9th-12th grade get
to learn the ins and outs of the design industry through hands-on experience.
Cost is $645 per person and includes housing, dining and all recreational
activities. For more information and to register visit http://www.auburn.edu/outreach/opce/summerexperience/projectdesignweek.htm.
Guitar Workshop (June 27-29)
Designed for ages 10-18, Auburn University’s Guitar Workshop
will feature guitar faculty member Joseph Ikner and other guest artists instruct
musicians of all skill levels on the guitar. Program cost is $359 and includes
instruction, housing, dining and recreational activities. For more information
and to register, visit http://www.auburn.edu/outreach/opce/summerexperience/guitarworkshop.htm.
Auburn Parks and Recreation
Auburn Parks and Recreation offers
many different summer camp options, including arts and crafts, sports and even therapeutic
camps for the disabled. Check out their full listing in their brochure here on
page 25! Camps include Superhero Training Camp, Fairy Princess Camp, Summer
Dance Camp, and even Irish Dance Camp! Most camps are weekdays from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
For more information, visit https://www.auburnalabama.org/parks/Default.aspx?PageID=670.
Opelika Parks and Recreation
Opelika Parks and Recreation also
offers summer camp programs for area kids, including cheer camp, tumbling camp,
Art Camp and Opelika Sportsplex Day Camp! Specifics including dates and pricing
can be found at http://www.opelika.org/Default.asp?ID=832&pg=Summer+Camps.
One of the presentations given by the Louise Kreher Ecology Preserve. |
Forest Ecology Preserve Go Native! Summer
Camp
The Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve
is hosting multiple summer camps throughout the summer, with programs ranging
from 1st grade to 7th grade! Each camp is held for one
week, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration is $100
and includes a daily snack, activities and t-shirt. Membership with the preserve
is required. Campers will learn how Alabama’s Native American people lived and
prospered in the area. Campers will also learn about the native and invasive
plants and animals found there through nature studies, crafts, games, hikes,
and more.
The camp for 5th-7th
graders, held from June 9 -13, is a special Hunger Games Training Camp that is
designed to teach campers basic survival skills.
For more information and to
register, visit http://wp.auburn.edu/preserve/forest-ecology-preserve-summer-ecology-camp-registration-begins/.
summer camps provide the right instruction, equipment and facilities for kids to enhance their sports abilities, their artistic talents, and their adventure skills.
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