We do our best to verify camp information, but please contact the camp sponsor to confirm the dates and times posted below. Tell them you saw it on MotherAndChildReunion.com!

Do your kids want to go to summer camp this year?

If so, you’re in luck. We’ve done the time-consuming research for you. Take a look below to find camps for your children—toddlers to teens. There is something fun for everyone!

Please tell these camps that you saw them in Mother & Child Reunion!

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•Sylvan Learning Center One-Week Summer Camp Workshops. Topeka, Lawrence, and Manhattan, Ks. Sylvan’s Summer Camp Workshops are 1-week classes designed to keep academics in your student’s busy summer! All classes are held Monday–Friday from 1–3 p.m. and cost $150. All classes are limited to ten students. The classes offered below are for students going into that grade. Speed Reading & Building Comprehension - High School & College Students can choose from June 5–9 or July 31–Aug. 4. Note-Taking Techniques - Middle School, High School, and College Students from July10–14. Basic Math Facts - 4th–6th grades from June 19–23. Spelling & Handwriting Class - 3rd–6th grades from July 17–21. Call today to reserve a spot! Lawrence 842-6284; Topeka 272-6284; Manhattan 587-8800. See coupon page 16.

•Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy Summer Camps. Topeka, Ks. Theatre Camps for youth ages 4–18. They offer one-week, half-day sessions for “Teeny Tiny Players” (ages 4–6) and three-week, full-day sessions for youth ages 7 and up. Before and after-care is available for an extra fee. Visit www.topekacivictheatre.com and click on “classes” to download a summer camp catalog or you can call 357-5211 for details. Scholarships are available, so don’t let financial need keep you from enrolling your child in a stimulating arts education program this summer! See ad page 6.

•2006 Summer Academy of the Visual Arts. Topeka, Ks. Now Enrolling! The summer academy offers art classes for middle and high school students. Running Mon., June 5–Fri., June 23, high schoolers attend from 8 a.m.–noon and middle schoolers attend from 8–11 a.m. Classes are held at Highland Park High School. High schoolers learn to recognize art elements and design principles, while working on craftsmanship and techniques, and enhancing their portfolios. Middle schoolers explore new media, experiencing work in 2-D and 3-D. Enrollment is first-come, first-served. Cost: $80/high schooler (who can receive .5 credit); $60/middle schooler. For an enrollment form, contact Melanie Brown at 274-6130. Sponsored by The Topeka School Fund. See ad page 15.

•Googols Of Fun. Lawrence, Ks. All summer long, Googols will be offering camps that help children understand different cultures from around the world—past and present. Take a walk down The Great Wall of China, climb the Great Pyramids of Egypt, or go wild in the Australian Outback. Children will participate in various hands-on activities to get a better understanding of customs, celebrations, and history of cultures far different than those in America. In addition, Googols will offer a multitude of the science activities and demonstrations they have become famous for. Call 856-6002. See ad page 2.

•G-Force Athletics. Lawrence, Ks. G-Force brings you Flip Flying Fun this summer! G-Force is offering 4-day session day camps and 2-day session overnight camps in June, July, and August. Camp includes cheer instruction, power tumbling, trampoline fun, arts and crafts, educational instruction, and field trips. Registration begins in April. For specific dates, times, and cost, email hallie@gforcejets.com or call 843-5387. See ad page 4.

•Wildwood Outdoor Education Center. La Cygne, Ks. Wildwood (an ACA Accredited Camp) invites you to join them for a unique outdoor summer experience! Summer Adventure ($280) is a 5-day residential co-ed camp for ages 8–14. Summer Adventure I runs June 12–16; Summer Adventure II runs July 24–28. WOW (Women of Wildwood) is a 5-day residential camp for girls ages 10–15 years. It runs July 31–Aug. 4 and costs $280. Find YourSelf Leadership Camp is a 3-day residential co-ed camp for ages 14–17. It runs June 2–4 and costs $150. For details or an application, email wildwood@peoplestelecom.net or call 913-757-4500. wildwoodctr.org

•YMCA of Topeka. Various locations. Choose from Adventure Camp for children who have completed Kindergarten through 12 years at the Kuehne Branch; Kids-in-Sports for children who have completed Kindergarten through 12 years at the Downtown Branch; Jr. Explorer for children who have completed Kindergarten through 8 years at Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene; Hammond Outdoor for ages 8–12 years at YMCA Camp Hammond; Southwest Discovery for children who have completed Kindergarten through 12 years at the Southwest Branch; and Teen Leadership for kids 11–16 years at Logan Jr. High School. Camps run weekly beginning May 30 and end August 11. Cost: $93/week for members and $106/week for non-members. Call 354-8591 for details. Be sure to mention Mother & Child Reunion and they will waive their $30 registration fee. Expires 8/11/06.

•Helen Hocker Theater’s 2006 Summer Youth Theatre Workshops. Topeka, Ks. Enrollment for Helen Hocker Theater’s 2006 Summer Youth Theater Workshops has begun! Join them for some summer theater fun in Gage Park! Broadway Bound (ages 5–6) $130/session; First Steps to Broadway (ages 7–8) $130/session; Production Workshop (ages 9–11) $150/session; and Break-A-Leg Players (ages 12–13) $150/session. Session I is held June 5–23; Session II is held June 26–July 14; and Session III is held July 17–August 4. Call the theater office at 273-1191 for more information or Parks & Recreation of Topeka at 368-3838 to enroll!

•Lawrence Parks & Recreation Department - 2006 Summer Playgrounds. Lawrence, Ks. Summer Playgrounds for children ages 5–12 begins June 5. Participating parks this year: Quail Run Elementary, Sunflower Elementary, Deerfield Park, Holcom Park, Prairie Park, Edgewood Park, and South Park. Choose from the following 4-week sessions: June 5–30 or July 5–28. The parks will be supervised Mon.–Fri. from 9 a.m.–noon and 1–4 p.m. Children must be picked up promptly at noon and 4 p.m. The Lawrence Summer Food Program will offer free meals to children 18 years and under at the following neighborhood playground sites: South Park and East Lawrence Recreation Center from noon–1 p.m. Call 832-7940 for more information and cost. www.lprd.org

•Stepping Stone Ranch. Baldwin City, Ks. Riding Camps, for beginning to advanced riders, create friendships and experiences that last a lifetime! Adult and children day camps give campers the confidence and self-esteem that comes from riding and handling horses with respect and thoughtfulness. The days are organized to give campers a well-rounded equine education that includes safety measures, horse care, riding, and more. Experienced, caring staff, and a fun, upbeat atmosphere give campers an equestrian experience of a lifetime! Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.–3 p.m., weekly from May 26–June 30. Campers are grouped by age and ability. Visit www.stevera.com or contact Vera Gannaway at 594-2907.Summer camp can help kids build self-esteem, skills, and memories that will last a lifetime. We wish you the best in your family’s camping experiences!her it’s swim lessons, sports, or summer vacation day camps, the “Y” has the program for you. YMCA Outdoor Adventure Camp, YMCA Art Camp, YMCA Traditional Camp Activities, YMCA Sports Theme Camps, and Kiddie Camp is offered for grade school youth. Middle-School students should check out “Summer of Service” where 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students work as a team and do service projects. Sports camps feature Soccer and Jr. Golf, and there are sports opportunities for children with autism. Visit www.ymca-kc.org or you call 816-561-YMCA (9622) for details.

• Pembroke Hill - Challenging and innovative summer programs begin June 13. Dynamic faculty staffs classes for campers 3 years -12th grade. Courses include: Intro to Preschool, Intro to Pre-K, Transitioning to Kindergarten, Cooking, Science Ex

Happy Easter, Happy Camping, and Happy Parenting!