Looking for some fun ideas for your family to get into this summer on Guam? I’ve done some looking, and here are some of the programs, camps, and other opportunities that I’ve come across:
Inetnon Gefpa’go- Manhoben Escape Summer Program
Marianas Yacht Club- Kids Sailing Program-
Starting Wednesday June 5, Thursday, Friday, and then Monday June 10 and ending on Tuesday June 11… The Marianas Yacht Club sailing camp.
The class will learn the parts of the boat, how to rig it and launch it and how to put it all away. They will practice capsizing and bailing (tied to a buoy), they will sail with an experienced sailor, and when they are ready, they will sail alone. This all takes place within the anchorage at Marianas Yacht Club. They will also learn about points of sail, safety afloat, knots and rules of the road. There will be some craft activities as well as “homework”
The course is geared for children aged 8 to 12. Older kids are welcome. Some of the kids are on their second or third time around.
The cost is $150 for MYC members and $250 for non-members. You may join MYC for $100 and then receive the member rate.
Students must have their own well-fitted life jacket (PFD), shoes to wear in the water, be able to swim a distance with a PFD and take it off and put it on in the water, and tread water with PFD for 10 minutes. They bring their own lunch and snacks and drinks, and change of clothes, hat, sunblock.
The daily sessions are from 8:30 to 4:00 pm.
If you are interested In the class or helping with instructing, please emailcbell@stjohnsguam.com. Max class size is 10.
UOG Adventure Sports Camp–
Camp Dates
- 1st Session: May 20 to May 31
- 2nd Session: June 3 to June 14
- 3rd Session: June 17 to June 28
- 4th Session: July 1 to July 12
- 5th Session: July 15 to July 26
- 6th Session: July 29 to August 2
Contact Info:
University of Guam Field House
Mangilao, Guam 96923
Phone: 671 735-2863
Fax: 671 734-2170
Email: uogrecstaff@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.uog.edu/dynamicdata/FieldHouseCamp.aspx?siteid=1&p=406
Guam Public Library System- Summer Reading Program
Boy Scouts of America- Guam Summer Camp
Chamorro District Summer Resident Camp (Guam)
Dates: June 17-22, 2013
Location: Scout Beach, Anderson AFB, Guam
*Cost: $100 per Boy Scout in attendance, $15 per Webelos Scout per day in attendance.
*Cost is for materials, insurance, direct camp expenses only. Food will be responsibility of Troop. Webelos must be sponsored by Troop of chartered organization. There may be other fees associated with specific merit badges. These costs will be given during the merit badge signups.
PDN article: Summertime, summertime: Fun ideas to keep occupied during the break from school
From the most recent “On the Fridge” section of the Pacific Daily News:
Kids can learn, make friends at reading club
The theme of this year’s Summer Reading Club at the Guam Public Library is “Dig into Reading.” Children up through age 12 can have fun during summer vacation with reading and learning activities. Register through June 15. Kickoff celebration will be held at 10 a.m. June 8 at the Hagåtña main branch. Schedule is as follows:
• 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays at Agat, Barrigada and Dededo branches.
• 10 a.m. to noon Mondays at Merizo and Yona branches.
• 2 to 4 p.m. Thursdays at the Hagåtña branch.
Wrap party will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. July 27 in Hagåtña. Registration packets are available at any library location, the Bookmobile and at http://gpls.guam.gov. For more information call 475-4766.
UOG art students showcase works at Isla
The Isla Center for the Arts at the University of Guam is holding the 2013 Fine Arts/Art senior exhibition, HeARTbeat. The exhibition — produced by the seniors of the University of Guam Fine Arts/Art program and featuring original works in an eclectic range of styles and media — will run through June 14. The Isla Center for the Arts is open to the public, free of charge, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Groups can call 735-2965 to schedule tours of the exhibit.
Summer camp for deaf kids starts next month
The third Månha Project deaf camp, a weeklong community camp for the deaf and hard-of-hearing ages 4 to 18 will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 5-9. Campers will participate in activities to develop and enhance relational/communication skills, team-building skills, creativity and leadership. Camp will culminate in a Deaf Day Fiesta from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 10. Deaf and hard-of-hearing people, relatives and friends of deaf people are encouraged to sign up. Older deaf adults interested in volunteering are welcome. To get involved or sign up your child, email guam.deaf@gmail.comor heather.zimmerman@gallaudet.edu or call 646-4601.
UOG theater camp will stage ‘The Jungle Book’
The first alumni-run University of Guam Summer Theatre Camp for ages 10 to 14 will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. June 17 to July 19 at the UOG Fine Arts Theatre. Cost is $500. Registration is open through June 7. Directed by Tina Calilung and Jerome Ocampo, this year’s production is an adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s “The Jungle Book.” Show dates are 7 p.m. July 18 and 19. For more information, call Troy McVey at 735-2854 or Nicki Rivera at 735-2700.
National Park offers 3 weeklong summer camps
This month, War in the Pacific National Historical Park will hold the annual Reef Ranger Summer Camp — a fun, safe and exciting way to explore our island’s coast and learn about marine science at Asan Beach. Three weeklong sessions will be held from June 10-28. Applicants must register at the T. Stell Newman Visitor Center in Sumay. Visit http://go.nps.gov/reefranger, emailreefrangers@pacifichistoricparks.org, or call Tanya Sortor at 482-1234. Space is limited.
Poetry and storytelling at UOG on June 22
KPRG Public Radio Guam will host its inaugural Solstice Slam & Storytelling event June 22 at the University of Guam Lecture Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. KPRG is seeking individuals who wish to participate. Everything from poetry to Chamorro language storytelling is acceptable. Spoken word entries are limited to 10 minutes. Cash prizes will be awarded. For more information, call 734-8930.
PDN list of Summer Camps on Guam :
- Agat
The Agat summer youth camp will be held June 8 to 19, June 29 to July 10 and July 27 to Aug. 7. For ages 6 to 12. Call the mayor’s office at 565-2524/4335.
- Aikido summer camp in Agat, Merizo and Barrigada Heights
Monday through Friday, June 1 to 26, or July 6 to 31. Call 482-5296, 646-6001, 689-5887 or e-mail: minegishi@guam.net.
- Bailamos entertainment camp
June 1 to 30 for ages 5 to 13. Call Mary Ann at 646-JIVE (5483) or 688-5483.
- Camp Hyatt
May 25 to Aug. 14. For children ages 5 to 12. Call 647-1234 to register.
- DanzJazz
Summer dance workshop three-month training program, May 18 to Aug. 15. For ages 3 and older. Call 632-FAME(3263) or e-mail: danzjazz@guam.net.
- Department of Parks and Recreation Summer Fun Camp
June 8 to 19, June 22 to July 2, July 6 to 17, July 20 to 31, for ages 6 to 13. Limited to the first 50 campers. Call 633-2521.
- Fun in the Sun
Agana Heights will hold its annual summer program June 8 to July 10 and July 13 to Aug. 7. For children ages 5 to 12. Call 472-8285, 472-8286/6393.
- Guam Band summer camp
June 13 to July 25, each Monday through Saturday, at various locations on island. The camp is organized by members of the Guam Territorial Band. Call camp director Jake Mafnas at 688-4765 or e-mail: xenon24@gmail.com for more information.
- Guam Girl Scouts summer day camp
“Taking Care of Our Earth” from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily from July 27 to 31. All girls entering second through sixth grade are invited. Registration deadline is July 8. Call 646-5652.
- Guam Historic Preservation summer camp
This will be outdoor program for children ages 10 to 16 who are interested in experiencing Guam’s heritage through adventurous and life-learning activities. Call project coordinator Cheryl Bustos at 475-6295.
- Harvest Christian Academy
The academy’s summer program will be held May 26 to July 10 for rising Kindergarten through seventh-grade students. Applications are available in the school’s main office, call 477-6341 or visit www.hbcguam.net.
- Hurao
The first session will be held June 8 to July 2. Lessons and activities will include Chamorro language and cultural activities. The second session is from July 6 to July 31. To sign up, visit any GTA TeleGuam retail location.
- Historic Inalahan Foundation
Summer cultural camp June 15 to 26. Call 828-1671/72 for more information.
- Kids sailing camp
A sailing camp for children ages 7 to 12 will be held June 15 to 19 at the Marianas Yacht Club, Sasa Bay, Piti. Campers must be able to pass a swim test and must provide a well-fitted life jacket, or personal flotation device. Call Cindy Bell at 482-2785 for inquiries.
- Kontenda’s Summer Fitness
June 8 to 19; June 22 to July 3; July 6 to 17; July 20 to 31, for ages 5 and older. Camp will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with half-day sessions available. Call 777-9280 to sign up.
- National Military Family Association Joint Forces Guam Operation Purple summer camp
A free summer camp program, with support from the Sierra Club and the Sierra Club Foundation, in response to the need for increased support for military children, especially for those whose parents are or will be deployed, will be held from July 7 to 11 for 7- to 9-year-olds and July 14 to 18 for 10-to-12-year-olds. Applications will only be accepted online: www.operationpurple.org.
- Sinajana
The mayor’s office sun-sensational summer camp registration is ongoing for ages 5 to 10, June 1 to July 24. Call 472-6707.
- Summer Reading Club
The Guam Public Library System will hold a free summer reading club, entitled “Be Creative @ Your Library” from June 16 to July 23. Call 475-4751/52, visit gpls.guam.gov, or e-mail: gpls@gpls.guam.gov.
- Talent Box summer camp
Offered will be hip-hop, breakdancing, hip boxing martial arts, theater/drama classes, Tahitian, ballet, Hula, art, cooking, field trips, jump rope, health and fitness and more. Call 475-8269 or e-mail: thetalentbox@gmail.com.
- Tutor Time summer camp
Open enrollment for summer camp academic and fun programs for students ages 4 to 12 (morning session), and 13 to 16 (afternoon session). Call 632-1552 for inquiries. The school is located at 209 Dona Lane, Dededo.
- University of Guam Adventure Sports Camp ABCs for ages 5 to 6; Camp Discoverers for ages 7 to 8; Camp Explorers for ages 9 to 11; Camp Extreme for ages 5 to 15. Call 735-2863, e-mail: uogrecstaff@yahoo.com, or visit www.uog.edu for inquiries.
- UnderWater World
Registration is ongoing for this year’s aquarium summer camp program. Call 649-9191, or e-mail: TammyJo@aquariumteam.com or call 483-9191.
- University of Guam summer theatre camp
June 8 to July 17, UOG Fine Arts building. For ages 10 to 14. Call Troy at 735-2715 for more information.
- UOG Cooperative Extension Service/Family, 4-H, Food & Nutrition/Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program
June 8 to July 2, Monday through Friday at the ALS building, UOG. Call 735-2029/2021.
- UOG Christmas in July arts and crafts workshop for children
July 13-17. Call 735-2029/2021.
- Yigo summer camp
The Yigo mayor’s office summer youth camp is open to children residing in Yigo, to include Andersen Air Force Base, from ages 5 to 12. Registration forms may be picked up at the Yigo mayor’s office.
- 14th Annual Summer Youth Swimming and Water Safety Program
The Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Prevention and Training Branch, in partnership with Youth for Youth Live! Guam is accepting registration forms for the program for youth ages 5 to 15. Orientation will be held June 19 at the Hagåtña swimming pool; participants will be assessed on their swimming skills and must wear swimsuits on that day. Call 477-9079~9083 to register or visit www.peaceguam.org to download a pdf form. Slots are limited.