Kids Looking for Things to do This Summer? How About STAR Camp?

The City of South Lake Tahoe Community Services department started their STAR (South Tahoe Adventure Recreation) camps this week. Youth and teens ages 6 to 16 can use this summer to explore Lake Tahoe by enjoying field trips, swimming, going to the beach and many other activities, all in a safe and fun environment.

“Our STAR Camps mission is to provide an active, healthy, and safe environment for youth to learn and play. STAR Camp is looking forward to a fun and exciting Summer 2014. We continue to encourage kids to get outside, play games, and make healthy choices. Please, leave the electronics at home and bring your water bottle and tennis shoes daily, “said camp leader Jen Menzel.

Camper minimum age must be 6 years old, or show proof of completion of Kindergarten. Youth maximum age will be 16 years old. This program is designed for youth and teens to explore Lake Tahoe, discover the possibilities, and create memories in a fun and safe environment. Independent TEEN activities will be available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the summer.

“My kids absolutely loved STAR Camp. The counselors are super engaged and they do different activities every week. It's ...a great all day summer option for parents who work but want their kids to have an awesome summer. Jen and Rose and the rest of the team are super,” said parent Alexis Pershall Robin.

STAR Camp offers 10 weeks of 10 different themes including; outdoor fun and adventure, love my neighbor, fitness challenge, go green and bike, act like a star, cowboys and angels, NASA and science, career week, be the change, and spirit week.

Week 1: June 16 - June 20
STAR Camp (1st-10th Grade) Theme: OUTDOOR FUN & ADVENTURE (Dress Outdoor/Survival). Thursday Fun Trip (6/19): Camping Fun & Beach (BBQ Lunch Included)

Week 2: June 23 - June 27
STAR Camp (1st-10th Grade) Theme: LOVE MY NEIGHBOR (Dress Each Theme Day)
Thursday Fun Trip (6/26): Carson Valley Swim Center & Lampe Park. Friday (6/27): KID’S NIGHT OUT (6:30 pm-10:00 pm) $25 (Includes: Dinner, Swimming & Games)

Week 3: June 30 - July 3
STAR Camp (1st-10th Grade) Theme: FITNESS CHALLENGE (Dress for Fitness).
Thursday Fun Trip (7/3): Project Discovery (Leadership & Ropes Course for ALL Ages) (8AM Arrival)
Friday (7/4): CLOSED

Week 4: July 7 - July 11
STAR Camp (1st-10th Grade) Theme: GO GREEN & BIKE (Dress for the Environment/Green). Thursday Fun Trip (7/10): UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center & Beach

Week 5: July 14 - July 18
STAR Camp (1st-10th Grade) Theme: “ACT” LIKE A STAR (Dress Like a STAR)
Thursday Fun Trip (7/17): Sand Harbor Beach

Week 6: July 21 - July 25
STAR Camp (1st-10th Grade) Theme: COWBOYS & ANGELS (Dress Cowboy &/or Angel). Thursday Fun Trip (7/24): Tumble Town (6-12 y/o), or Laser Tag (6-16 y/o), or Paintball (12-16 y/o) & Park

Week 7: July 28 - August 1
STAR Camp (1st-10th Grade) Theme: NASA & SCIENCE (Dress for Science)
Thursday Fun Trip (7/31): Hike to Vikingsholm Castle & Beach & Taylor Creek. Friday (8/1): KID’S NIGHT OUT (6:30 pm-10:00 pm) $25 (Includes: Dinner, Swimming & Games)

Week 8: August 4 - August 8
STAR Camp (1st-10th Grade) Theme: CAREER WEEK (Dress Your Future Job)
Thursday Fun Trip (8/7): Wild Island Waterslide Park (Lunch Included)

Week 9: August 11 - August 15
STAR Camp (1st-10th Grade) Theme: BE THE CHANGE (Dress in Bright Colors).
Thursday Fun Trip (8/14): Heavenly Gondola & Scavenger Hunt

Week 10: August 18 - August 22
STAR Camp (1st-10th Grade) Theme: SPIRIT WEEK (Dress Each Theme Day)
Thursday Fun Trip (8/21): Beach & Tahoe Tot Spot (BBQ Lunch Included)

For more information call (530) 542-6056 or go online to www.cityofslt.us/youthandteen.