Fun is the common denominator among summer activities planned by local groups. For parents, it’s a chance to get the kids out of the house and into some active learning opportunities. Here’s the list of activities we know about:

DAY CAMPS

• Wenatchee Parks day camp

Who: Kids entering grades 1-6

When: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. June 21 through Aug. 27

Where: Head Start building, 504 S. Chelan Ave.

Activities: Field trips, arts and crafts, games, swimming and other indoor and outdoor activities

Organization: Wenatchee Parks and Recreation

Cost: $80 per week, $18 per day or $12 each half-day for Wenatchee residents; $88 week, $20 day or $13 half-day for nonresidents

Information: 888-3284, www.wenatcheewa.gov

• Adventure Club

Who: Kids entering grades 1-5

When: Drop-off as early as 7:30 a.m.; pickup no later than 6 p.m. Weeklong sessions throughout the summer. First session begins June 14; last session begins Aug. 23

Where: Wenatchee Valley YMCA, 217 Orondo Ave.

Activities: Swimming lessons, hiking, crafts, skits, storytelling, climbing wall, outdoor skills, visits to Slidewaters in Chelan and other activities

Organization: Wenatchee Valley YMCA

Cost: Regular weeklong camps cost $156 for nonmembers, $126 for YMCA members and $115 for family/household YMCA members

Information: 662-2109, www.wenymca.org

• Kids Summer Day Camp

Who: Ages 6-11

When: June 14 through Aug. 27 (except July 4); full day 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; half-day 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 12:30 to 5 p.m.

Where: Eastmont Parks and Recreation, 255 N. Georgia Ave., East Wenatchee

Activities: Games, arts and crafts, swimming and other activities

Organization: Eastmont Parks and Recreation

Cost: $80 per week for full day; $65 for four days, $55 for four half-days (including Wednesday full-day trip) or $40 for four half-days (not including Wednesday day trip)

Information: 884-8015, www.eastmontparks.com

• St. Paul’s Lutheran Childcare Summer Program

Who: Ages 6-12

When: 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, 10 weekly sessions, June 14 through Aug. 20

Where: 312 Palouse St., Wenatchee

Organization: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Activities: Each week will have a different theme. Children will learn about various topics including arts, sports, recycling, clowning and the Olympics.

Cost: $25 per child for registration, $135 for one week per child or $500 for one month per child

Information: 669-9977 or 662-4757

CAMPING

• Lake Wenatchee Mini Camp

Who: Kids entering grades 1-3

When: Various camps July 11 through Aug. 11

Where: Lake Wenatchee

Activities: Campfires, cookouts, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, archery and arts and crafts. Participants will sleep in cabins with five other children and under the supervision of trained counselors

Cost: $211 for YMCA members; $236 for nonmembers; financial assistance available

Information: 662-2109, www.lwycamp.org

• Lake Wenatchee Discovery Camp

Who: Kids entering grades 3-6

When: Various camps July 11 through Aug. 13

Where: Lake Wenatchee

Activities: Overnight camping with campfires, campouts, hiking, arts and crafts, archery; optional horseback riding, rafting or art camps

Cost: $385 to $570 for YMCA members, $410 to $595 for nonmembers; financial assistance available

Information: 662-2109, www.lwycamp.org

• Lake Wenatchee Explorer Camp

Who: Kids entering grades 7-9

When: Various camps July 11 through Aug. 13

Where: Lake Wenatchee

Activities: Overnight camping with campfires, campouts, hiking, arts and crafts, archery; optional rock climbing, horseback riding, hiking or kayaking camps

Cost: $385 to $604 for YMCA members, $410 to $29 for nonmembers; financial assistance available

Information: 662-2109, www.lwycamp.org

PRACTICAL SKILLS

• Summer classes at North Central Technical Skills Center

Who: Students exiting grades 8-12

When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 28 through July 27

Where: North Central Technical Skills Center, 327 E. Penny Road, Suite D, Wenatchee

Activities: Classes include automotive maintenance, custom auto painting, construction trades, digital video production, culinary arts, DigiPen video game development, firefighter training, introduction to cosmetology, cosmetology and translator/interpreter

Organization: North Central Technical Skills Center

Cost: $40 registration fee per class

Information: 662-8827

• Spanish for kids

Who: Ages 3-9

When: 9 to 10 a.m. July 12-15 (ages 3-5); 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Aug. 9-12 (ages 6-9)

Where: Greater Wenatchee Parent Child Preschool, 1103 Fifth St.

Activities: Learn basic Spanish vocabulary and conversational Spanish through music, games and role-playing

Organization: Greater Wenatchee Parent Child Preschool

Cost: $35

Information: 662-9453, www.WenatcheePreschool.org

• First aid and CPR for Youth

Who: Ages 6-15

When: 9 to 11 a.m. June 21-24 for ages 11-15, and 9 to 10:15 a.m. July 12-15 for ages 6-10

Where: Eastmont Parks and Recreation, 255 N. Georgia Ave., East Wenatchee

Activities: First aid and CPR instruction

Organization: Eastmont Parks and Recreation

Cost: $30 for youth ages 11-15 and $20 for youth ages 6-10

Information: 884-8015, www.eastmontparks.com

HISTORY AND CULTURE

• Super Summer Museum sleepover

Who: Ages 6-12 with parent or guardian (over age 21)

When: 6:30 p.m. July 31 to 9 a.m. Aug. 1

Where: Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center, 127 S. Mission St.

Activities: Flashlight tour of secret museum spaces, camp-out in museum exhibits, crafts, activities and big-screen viewing of a family movie. Includes snacks and breakfast.

Organization: Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center

Cost: $35 per person or $30 for museum members

Information: 888-6240, www.wvmcc.org

• Cultures of the World

Who: Ages 6-10

When: 1 to 3 p.m. June 21-24

Where: Greater Wenatchee Parent Child Preschool, 1103 Fifth St.

Activities: Learn about other cultures including their foods, chores and daily activities. A snack will be included.

Organization: Greater Wenatchee Parent Child Preschool

Cost: $35

Information: 662-9453, www.WenatcheePreschool.org

• Wenatchee Summer “Travel in Time” Camp

Who: Ages 5-13

When: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, nine weekly sessions, beginning June 21 through Aug. 20

Where: Pioneer Middle School, 1620 Russell St.

Activities: Each week will have a different time period and each age group will go on age-appropriate field trips. Classes will be taught by certified teachers who are CPR and first aid trained.

Organization: Wenatchee School District

Cost: $25 per day, $16.50 for half-day with a discount for attending all week and $75 for an activity fee; will accept Department of Social and Health Services payments

Information: 663-8161

ARTS AND CRAFTS

• Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center’s Super Summer Adventures

Who: Kids in grades 1-7

When: Weeklong classes June 21 through July 29

Where: Orchard Middle School and Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center

Activities: Classes include arts and crafts, drama performance and techniques, sculpture, Web page design and digital photography

Organization: Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center

Cost: $ 70 per class, discounts available for children who qualify for free or reduced school lunches

Information: 888-6240, www.wvmcc.org

• Painting Outside the Box

Who: Ages 2-4

When: 9 to 10 a.m. Aug. 17-19

Where: Greater Wenatchee Parent Child Preschool, 1103 Fifth St.

Activities: Children will learn to paint with a variety of objects. Each child must be accompanied by an adult and should wear play clothing.

Organization: Greater Wenatchee Parent Child Preschool

Cost: $20

Information: 662-9453, www.WenatcheePreschool.org

PRESCHOOL

• Little Learners Preschool Summer Camp

Who: Ages 3-5

When: 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 weekly sessions, June 21 through Aug. 26

Where: Little Learners Preschool, 1210 N. Wenatchee Ave.

Activities: Each week will have a different theme. Children will learn about various topics, including oceans, space, creepy crawly insects and things that move.

Organization: Little Learners Preschool

Cost: $50 per week, $175 per month or $150 per month if child is signed up for fall preschool at Little Learners Preschool

Information: 888-0380

• St. Paul’s Lutheran Childcare Summer Program

Who: Ages 3-5

When: 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, 10 weekly sessions, June 14 through Aug. 20

Where: 10 N. Buchanan St., Wenatchee

Organization: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Activities: Each week will have a different theme. Children will learn about various topics, including dinosaurs, recycling, clowning, camping, the Olympics and things under the sea.

Cost: $25 per child for registration, $135 for one week per child or $500 for one month per child

Information: 669-9977 or 662-4757

READING

• The Wenatchee World’s Newspaper In Education (NIE) “Make a Splash” summer reading program

Who: Ages 7-11

When: Series will appear in the newspaper on Tuesdays June 24 through Aug. 31

Where: At home.

Activities: Children will need to have their own Wenatchee World NIE subscription or buy the paper from a single-copy machine to participate. They will be given a free book when they register.

Organization: The Wenatchee World

Cost: Free, kids must register by June 18

Information: Teresa Ockinga at 665-1175, ockinga@wenatcheeworld.com

• Avra Kedavra Kamp

Who: Ages 8-12

When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 26-30 for children ages 8-10; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 2-6 for girls ages 10-12; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 9-13 for boys ages 10-12

Where: Barn Beach Reserve sun room, 347 Division St., Leavenworth

Activities: Children will write poems, journals, stories, play “verb” skits, literary hopscotch and create world bank boxes and poetry doors. Every Friday, the children will present their poems and stories to their families.

Organization: Icicle Arts Gallery and Barn Beach Reserve

Cost: $100 for the week; scholarships are available through Faith Lutheran Church. Call 548-0166 for more information.

Information: Amy Carlson at 548-0606 or Tina Richardson at 548-4678

SCIENCE

• Rocket Science

Who: Ages 4-6

When: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. June 21-24

Where: Greater Wenatchee Parent Child Preschool, 1103 Fifth St.

Activities: Children will learn about what propels rockets and create their own

Organization: Greater Wenatchee Parent Child Preschool

Cost: $35

Information: 662-9453, www.WenatcheePreschool.org

• Summer Science Classes

Who: Kids in grades 2-7

When: Weekly classes 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays June 22 through Aug. 10

Where: Rocky Reach Dam Visitor Center

Activities: Programs include understanding light energy, history of energy and transportation, electrical energy and our future, fish anatomy, the solar experience, the electron circus and more than salmon. Arts and crafts activities also may be included.

Organization: Chelan County PUD, Rocky Reach Dam Visitor Center

Cost: Free

Information: 663-7522, www.chelanpud.org

• Discovering Nature Camp

Who: Kids entering grades 1-3

When: Drop-off as early as 8:45 a.m., pickup no later than 1 p.m. Monday through Friday July 12-16

Where: Barn Beach Reserve, 347 Division St., Leavenworth

Activities: Children will participate in hands-on art and science activities. At the conclusion of each week, family and friends will be invited to attend a demonstration and art opening featuring student’s artwork at the Icicle Arts Gallery.

Organization: Icicle Arts Gallery and the Barn Beach Reserve

Cost: $120 per week, includes beverages each day for campers

Information: 548-2278

• Birds, Bugs and Butterflies Camp

Who: Kids entering grades 4-6

When: Drop-off as early as 8:45 a.m., pickup no later than 1 p.m. Monday through Friday July 19-23

Where: Barn Beach Reserve, 347 Division St., Leavenworth

Activities: Children will participate in hands-on art and science activities. At the conclusion of each week, family and friends will be invited to attend a demonstration and art opening featuring student’s artwork at the Icicle Arts Gallery.

Organization: Icicle Arts Gallery and the Barn Beach Reserve

Cost: $120 per week, includes beverages each day for campers

Information: 548-2278

• Detective Training Camp

Who: Ages 5-11

When: 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Thursday, June 28 through July 1

Where: Quincy Valley School, meets at Quincy First Presbyterian Church, 715 Central Ave. N.

Activities: Children will use observation skills to collect evidence and prove their case. They will be solving mysteries and hunting for treasures all week.

Organization: Quincy Valley School

Cost: $ 75

Information: 797-5301

MUSIC

• Moppets Making Music

Who: Ages 6 months to 5

When: 9 to 9:45 a.m. July 26-29

Where: Woods House Conservatory of Music, 323 First St.

Activities: Camp includes singing, dancing and playing musical instruments with other children.

Organization: Greater Wenatchee Parent Child Preschool

Cost: $35

Information: 662-9453, www.WenatcheePreschool.org

• Icicle Creek Summer Youth Symphony programs

Who: Beginner to advanced students to age 23

When: June 20-27

Where: Daily activities at Icicle Creek Music Center in Leavenworth. A June 26 concert is at Sleeping Lady Chapel Theater, and a June 27 concert is at the Performing Arts Center of Wenatchee.

Activities: Three orchestras — beginner, medium and advanced. Sectionals, rehearsals, elective musical and nonmusical activities. The two concerts end the program.

Organization: Icicle Creek Music Center

Cost: $450 to $525 depending on program

Information: 548-6347, Ext. 400, www.icicle.org

• Summer Sounds of Music

Who: Ages 5-18

When: July 19-23

Where: Woods House Conservatory of Music, 323 First St., Wenatchee

Activities: Ten hours of music instruction in beginning guitar, beginning piano, beginning strings and singing.

Organization: Woods House Conservatory of Music

Cost: $75 per session

Information: 664-0412, www.woodshouse.org

• Julian Patrick Voice Summer Camp for gifted high school singers

Who: Students ages 15-19, audition and a minimum of two years’ high school choral experience required

When: June 27-July 3

Where: Woods House Conservatory of Music

Activities: Private voice instruction, technical instruction, master classes with topics including presentation and analysis, body control and movement classes, discussion sessions about auditions and working with directors and conductors

Organization: Woods House Conservatory of Music

Cost: $500

Information: 664-0412, www.woodshouse.org

SPORTS AND FITNESS

• Skyhawks Basketball Camp

Who: Ages 7-12

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 5-9

Where: Foothills Middle School, Wenatchee

Activities: Basketball technique and instruction, including speed drills, ball handling, passing, shooting, defense and rebounding. A tournament will complete the week.

Organization: Wenatchee Parks and Recreation

Cost: $125

Information: 1-866-849-9936 or www.skyhawks.com

•Mini-Hawk Camp

Who: Ages 4-6

When: 9 a.m. to noon July 26-30

Where: Walla Walla Point Park

Activities: Kids learn about soccer, baseball and basketball

Organization: Wenatchee Parks and Recreation

Cost: $105

Information: 1-866-849-9936 or www.skyhawks.com

• Introduction to Sports

Who: Ages 4-6

When: 9 to 11 a.m. June 14-17

Where: Greater Wenatchee Parent Child Preschool, 1103 Fifth St.

Activities: Learn basic sports skills and concepts

Organization: Greater Wenatchee Parent Child Preschool

Cost: $35

Information: 662-9453, www.WenatcheePreschool.org

• YMCA youth gym activities

Who: Children ages 6-15

When: 4 to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday beginning June 14

Where: Wenatchee Valley YMCA, 217 Orondo Ave.

Activities: Climbing wall, sportwall, basketball and games under supervision of YMCA staff

Cost: Free for YMCA members, $2 a day for nonmembers; financial assistance available

Information: 662-2109; www.wenymca.org

• YMCA fitness training (UPLIFT)

Who: Ages 13-17

When: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 28 through July 2 and Aug. 9-13

Where: Wenatchee Valley YMCA, 217 Orondo Ave.

Activities: A fitness training course with educational and practical components related to YMCA fitness programs and equipment under the supervision of YMCA staff

Cost: $80 for youth membership fee and $35 program fee for YMCA members; financial assistance available

Information: 662-2109; www.wenymca.org

• Wenatchee Cross Country Mini Camp

Who: Children entering fourth through 12th grade

When: 9 to 11 a.m. June 29-30 and July 1

Where: Wenatchee High School track, 1101 Millerdale Ave.

Activities: Children will learn about cross country running

Cost: $25

Organization: Wenatchee School District

Information: 421-9208

• 12th annual Golf Instructional Summer Camp

Who: Ages 8-18

When: July 6-8

Where: Three Lakes Golf Course, 2695 Golf Drive, Malaga

Activities: Golf camp includes instruction on how to swing a club, drive, chip and putt a ball. Clubs are available at the golf course if participants do not have their own.

Organization: Eastmont Parks and Recreation

Cost: $45, includes a T-shirt

Information: 884-8015

• Junior Golf Camp

Who: Ages 8-15

When: 6 to 8 p.m. June 14 -16

Where: Three Lakes Golf Course, 2695 Golf Drive, Malaga

Activities: Campers will learn about full swing, chipping and putting, and play golf on the final day.

Cost: $60, includes a camp hat

Organization: Three Lakes Golf Course

Information: 663-5448

• Karate for Kids

Who: Ages 6-12

When: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays

Where: Wenatchee Racquet & Athletic Club, 1913 Skyline Drive

Activities: Karate instruction

Organization: Wenatchee Racquet & Athletic Club

Cost: Free for members, $72 for 12 classes for nonmembers

Information: 662-3544, www.wrac.org

• Beginning Karate

Who: Ages 4-9

When: 10 to 10:30 a.m. (ages 4-6) and 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. (ages 7-9) June 28-30

Where: Wenatchee School of Karate, 1517 N. Miller St., Wenatchee

Activities: Learn basic sports skills and concepts

Organization: Greater Wenatchee Parent Child Preschool

Cost: $35

Information: 662-9453, www.WenatcheePreschool.org

• Crunch Time

Who: Ages 13-20

When: 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays

Where: Wenatchee Racquet & Athletic Club, 1913 Skyline Drive

Activities: Something new each week from outdoor fitness, yoga, circuits and obstacle courses.

Organization: Wenatchee Racquet & Athletic Club

Cost: Free for members, $72 for 12 classes for nonmembers

Information: 662-3544, www.wrac.org

• Gymnastics Summer Class

Who: Ages 4-12

When: 4 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, eight-week summer program beginning June 21

Where: S.P.O.R.T. Gymnastics, 10 S. Columbia St.

Activities: Children will participate in beginning to advanced gymnastics and fitness routines

Organization: S.P.O.R.T. Gymnastics

Cost: $106 for 16 classes

Information: 667-1538, www.sportsgymnastics.com

• Break Dance and Trampoline

Who: Ages 7-18

When: 9 a.m. to noon June 21 -25

Where: S.P.O.R.T. Gymnastics, 10 S. Columbia St.

Activities: Children will be put into two separate age categories to participate in breakdancing, gymnastics and trampoline work

Organization: S.P.O.R.T. Gymnastics

Cost: $90

Information: 667-1538, www.sportsgymnastics.com

• Jump Rope and Tumbling Camp

Who: Kids entering grades 1-6

When: 9 a.m. to noon July 12-15

Where: Orchard Middle School, 1024 Orchard Ave.

Activities: Children will learn single rope, long rope, double dutch, Chinese wheel and how to put tumbling into routines

Organization: S.P.O.R.T. Gymnastics

Cost: $65

Information: 667-1538, www.sportsgymnastics.com

• Springboard Diving and Gymnastics Camp

Who: Ages 7 and up

When: Noon to 1 p.m. July 12-16 and July 19-23

Where: Mondays at Wenatchee City Pool, 220 Fuller St.; Tuesday through Friday at S.P.O.R.T. Gymnastics, 10 S. Columbia St.

Activities: Children will learn how to incorporate gymnastics movements into diving routines

Organization: S.P.O.R.T. Gymnastics

Cost: $75 per session

Information: 667-1538, www.sportsgymnastics.com

• Preschool Gymnastics Camp

Who: Ages 3-5

When: 9 to 10 a.m. July 12-15 and Aug. 9-12

Where: S.P.O.R.T. Gymnastics, 10 S. Columbia St.

Activities: Children will participate in beginning gymnastics

Organization: S.P.O.R.T. Gymnastics

Cost: $48

Information: 667-1538, www.sportsgymnastics.com

TENNIS

• Youth Tennis Lessons

Who: Beginner and intermediate youth tennis players

When: Three weeklong sessions July 19 through Aug. 6

Where: Walla Walla Point Park

Activities: Learn tennis fundamentals, including backhand and forehand strokes, overhead, serve and volleying

Organization: Wenatchee Parks and Recreation

Cost: $20 for Wenatchee residents, $22 for nonresidents

Information: 888-3284 or www.wenatcheewa.gov

• Junior Tennis Camp

Who: Ages 4 and older

When: Weekly throughout the summer, beginning June 21

Where: Wenatchee Racquet & Athletic Club outdoor tennis facility, 1909 No. 2 Canyon Road

Activities: Tennis instruction and fun match play events

Organization: Wenatchee Racquet & Athletic Club

Cost: $30 to $68 for members, $43 to $98 for nonmembers. Costs vary by level.

Information: 662-3544, www.wrac.org

• Wilson Tennis Tournament Prep Camp

Who: Ages 13-18

When: 2 to 5:30 p.m. June 28 through July 2

Where: Wenatchee Racquet & Athletic Club, 1913 Skyline Drive

Activities: Instruction, T-shirt, snacks and awards

Organization: Wenatchee Racquet & Athletic Club

Cost: $140 -$165 based on level of membership

Information: 662-3544, www.wrac.org

• Head Tennis Tournament Prep Camp

Who: Ages 13-18

When: 2 to 4 p.m. July 20-24

Where: Wenatchee Racquet & Athletic Club, 1913 Skyline Drive

Activities: Instruction, T-shirt, snacks and awards

Organization: Wenatchee Racquet & Athletic Club

Cost: $80 to $99 based on level of membership

Information: 662-3544, www.wrac.org

• Babalot Tennis Tournament Prep Camp

Who: Ages 13-18

When: 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 16-20

Where: Wenatchee Racquet & Athletic Club, 1913 Skyline Drive

Activities: Instruction, T-shirt, snacks and awards

Organization: Wenatchee Racquet & Athletic Club

Cost: $80 to $99 based on level of membership

Information: 662-3544, www.wrac.org

• Wildcat Tennis Camp

Who: Ages 6-18

When: June 14-18

Where: Eastmont High School tennis courts, 955 3rd St. N.E.

Activities: Tennis skills including stroke improvement, match play, strategies, conditioning and nutrition for beginner through intermediate players

Organization: Eastmont Parks and Recreation

Cost: $50, includes a T-shirt

Information: 884-8015, www.eastmontparks.com

SOCCER

• Skyhawks Soccer Camp

Who: Ages 6-14

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 26-30

Where: Walla Walla Point Park

Activities: Soccer scrimmages, group activities and instruction of fundamental skills through games and exercises

Organization: Wenatchee Parks and Recreation

Cost: $125

Information: 1-866-849-9936 or www.skyhawks.com

• British Soccer Camp

Who: Ages 3-16

When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (depending on age) June 21-25

Where: Eastmont Community Park soccer field, 3rd Street Northeast and Georgia Avenue

Activities: Soccer camp, including foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, games, scrimmages and a daily tournament

Organization: Eastmont Parks and Recreation

Cost: $63 to $158 depending on age

Information: 884-8015

• Wenatchee Valley College Soccer Camp

Who: Ages 8-12

When: Aug. 9-13

Where: Eastmont Community Park soccer field, 3rd Street Northeast and Georgia Avenue

Activities: Camp includes instruction on the basics of dribbling, passing, ball control, positioning, shooting, offense and defense

Organization: Eastmont Parks and Recreation

Cost: $50, includes a T-shirt

Information: 884-8015

• Wenatchee Fire Soccer Academy

Who: Ages 5-7

When: 9 to 11 a.m. July 19-22, July 21-24 or Aug. 16-19

Where: Wenatchee Valley Sportsplex, 2 Fifth St.

Activities: Children will learn “touch” exercises to help them dribble, pass, receive or shoot with the right form.

Cost: $75, includes an academy jersey

Organization: Wenatchee Fire Soccer Team

Information: 888-5200

• Wenatchee Fire Soccer Academy

Who: Ages 8-10

When: Noon to 3 p.m. July 19-22, June 21-24 or Aug. 16-19

Where: Wenatchee Valley Sportsplex, 2 Fifth St.

Activities: Children will participate in skill exercises to practice how to feint while dribbling, receive the ball in a variety of different ways, juggle and strike the ball with accuracy and power. They will also participate in small-sided games.

Cost: $95, includes an academy jersey

Organization: Wenatchee Fire Soccer Team

Information: 888-5200

• Wenatchee Fire Soccer Academy

Ages: 11-14

When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 12-15

Where: Wenatchee Valley Sportsplex, 2 Fifth St.

Activities: Children will learn several dribbling moves used by professionals as well as how to chip, flick, serve and bend the ball. Fitness, nutrition and psychological elements will be introduced to help the players understand how to compete at higher levels.

Cost: $115, includes an academy jersey

Organization: Wenatchee Fire Soccer Team

Information: 888-5200

• Wenatchee Fire Speed, Agility and Core Fitness Camp

Who: Ages 10 and over

When: 9 to 11 a.m. June 28-July 1, July 26-29 or Aug. 9-12

Where: Wenatchee Valley Sportsplex, 2 Fifth St.

Activities: Children will learn plyometric, resistance and core fitness exercises to help them increase their ability to be balanced and explosive in their lateral, linear and vertical movements.

Cost: $75, includes an academy jersey

Organization: Wenatchee Fire Soccer Team

Information: 888-5200

• Wenatchee Fire High School Girls Prep Camp

Who: Ages 14-18

When: 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 2-5 and 9-12

Where: Wenatchee Valley Sportsplex, 2 Fifth St.

Activities: Camp will help the player improve her overall athleticism and performance.

Cost: $150, includes an academy jersey

Organization: Wenatchee Fire Soccer Team

Information: 888-5200

SWIMMING

• Wenatchee Parks and Recreation swim lessons

Who: All ages and abilities

When: Four two-week sessions with classes offered at 10, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m. and 5 and 5:45 p.m. The first session begins June 21; the last begins Aug. 2.

Where: Wenatchee City Pool, 220 Fuller St.

Activities: Thirty-minute lessons for beginners and more advanced swimmers

Organization: Wenatchee Parks and Recreation

Information: 888-3284, www.wenatcheewa.gov

• Wading pool program

Who: Ages 6-14 and children under 6 with an adult

When: 1 to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, June 28 through Aug. 20

Where: Washington, Methow and Pennsylvania parks

Activities: Wading pool activities, organized games and arts and crafts

Organization: Wenatchee Parks and Recreation

Cost: Free

Information: 888-3284, www.wenatcheewa.gov

• YMCA swim lessons

Who: Children 3-12

When: Two-week sessions with daily morning lessons or five-week sessions with lessons twice a week in the afternoon or evening beginning June 21

Where: Wenatchee Valley YMCA pool, 217 Orondo Ave.

Activities: Ten 30-minute swimming lessons conducted by trained and certified instructors in small groups of similarly skilled children.

Cost: $33 for YMCA members, $66 for nonmembers, $28 for family/household members of YMCA members; financial assistance available

Information: 662-2109, www.wenymca.org

• YMCA swim lessons

Who: Children 3-12

When: Five-week sessions with lessons twice a week in the evening beginning June 21

Where: Eastmont Aquatic Center, 980 3rd St. N.E., East Wenatchee

What: Ten 30-minute swimming lessons conducted by trained and certified instructors in small groups of similarly skilled children.

Cost: $33 for YMCA members, $66 for nonmembers, $28 for family/household members of YMCA members; financial assistance available

Information: 662-2109, www.wenymca.org

• YMCA open swims

Who: Children 6-15

When: 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Monday through Friday (YMCA), 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday or 7 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday (Eastmont) beginning June 14

Where: Wenatchee Valley YMCA pool, 217 Orondo Ave.; Eastmont YMCA Aquatic Center, 980 3rd St. N.E., East Wenatchee

What: Open recreational swim time under the supervision of certified lifeguards

Cost: Free for YMCA members, $2 a day for nonmembers; financial assistance available

Information: 662-2109, www.wenymca.org

• YMCA/Barracuda Summer Swim Team

Who: Children 6-15

When: 3 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 1 through July 24

Where: Eastmont YMCA Aquatic Center, 980 3rd St. N.E., East Wenatchee

Activities: Swim stroke practice and coaching with three intersquad meets over an eight-week session.

Organization: Wenatchee Valley YMCA

Cost: $80 YMCA members, $110 nonmembers, $70 for family/household members of YMCA members; financial assistance available

Information: 662-2109, www.wenymca.org

• WRAC Summer Swim Team and lessons

Who: Ages 3 months to adult

When: Five mornings, three mornings or two evenings a week during two- and three-week sessions June 21 through Aug. 27

Where: Wenatchee Racquet & Athletic Club outdoor pool, 1909 No. 2 Canyon Road

Activities: Swim team, swimming lessons

Organization: Wenatchee Racquet & Athletic Club

Cost: Morning classes three times a week, $38 for members, $54 for nonmembers; morning classes five times a week, $64 for members, $89 for nonmembers; evening classes two times a week, $28 for members, $36 for nonmembers

Information: 662-3544, www.wrac.org

SWIMMING

• WRAC Summer Swim Team

Who: Children able to swim at least 25 yards

When: 9 to 9:40 a.m. for beginners; 8:40 to 9 a.m. for beginning/intermediate; 7:40 to 8:20 a.m. for intermediate; 7 to 7:40 a.m. advanced, June 21 through July 31

Where: Wenatchee Racquet & Athletic Club

Activities: Swim team

Cost: $91 for members, $114 for nonmembers; includes WVSSL meet fee for all swimmers who compete in meets. Fee is reduced $15 for swimmers who choose not to compete in meets.

Information: 662-3544, www.wrac.org

• WRAC USS Swim Team

Who: Children able to swim at least 25 yards

What: Year-round USA Swimming Competitive program

When: 6 to 8 a.m. Monday through Thursday

Where: Wenatchee City Pool, 220 Fuller St.

Cost: $50 for two times a week or $65 for three times a week for members; $76 for two times a week or $96 for three times a week for nonmembers

Information: 662-3544, www.wrac.org

• Cashmere Summer Swim Team

Who: Ages 5-18, able to swim 25 yards unassisted

When: Monday through Friday practice June 14 through July 31, Wednesday-night meets at various pools, all-day final meet July 31 at Ephrata

Where: Practice at Cashmere Water Park

Activities: Competition between swim teams from the WRAC, YMCA, Quincy, Upper Valley, Ephrata and Waterville

Note: Mandatory parent meeting at 7 p.m. June 9 at Vale Elementary School followed by walk-in registration. Ongoing mail-in registration forms are available at all Cashmere schools. Spanish forms available at Vale Elementary.

Organization: Cashmere Summer Swim Team

Cost: $55

Information: Vicky Cibicki at 782-8004 or Kathy Lindell at 782-3892

DANCE

• Dance Workshop

Who: Ages 3-9

When: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 10-11 (ages 3-5); 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 17-18 (ages 6-9)

Where: Next Step Dance Studio, 108 First St.

Organization: Greater Wenatchee Parent Child Preschool

Cost: $20

Information: 662-9453, www.WenatcheePreschool.org

• 12th annual Wildcat Cheerleading Camp

Who: Ages 6-14

When: 9 to 10:30 a.m. July 12-16

Where: Eastmont Community Park

Activities: Learn cheerleading games, drills, cheers, dance routines and teamwork with Eastmont High School cheerleaders

Organization: Eastmont Parks and Recreation

Cost: $40, includes a T-shirt and pom-poms

Information: 884-8015, www.eastmontparks.com

DRAMA

• The Merc Playhouse Youth Summer Drama Camp

Who: Ages 8-18

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 5-10 and Aug. 16-21

Where: The Merc Playhouse, 101 S. Glover St., Twisp

Activities: Children will focus on musical theater with training in singing, dancing, scenes and monologues. They will also have a chance to build and design set pieces and costumes.

Organization: The Merc Playhouse

Cost: $200 per week, $50 deposit is required to hold a spot with the balance due before the first day of camp; some partial scholarships are available.

Information: 997-7529

OTHER

• YMCA Youth and Teen Center

Who: Ages 6-15

When: 3 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday beginning June 14

Where: Wenatchee Valley YMCA, 217 Orondo Ave.

Cost: Free for YMCA members, $2 a day for nonmembers; financial assistance available

What: Daily supervised activities, including fitness arcade, game room, computer lab, science activities and arts and crafts

Information: 662-2109, www.wenymca.org