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The Benefits of Intensive

“high dosage”
Therapy Over the Summer
S
ummer break is the perfect time for
children to improve upon skills that
they need to be active, and independent
learners. If your child participates in
school-based therapies as part of an IEP,
you may be considering adding additional
outpatient therapies during the summer months.
Rehabilitation experts recommend that one
of the best ways to accomplish this while still
leaving time for family summer vacation and
play time is through intensive “high dosage”
therapies.

Intensive “high dosage” therapy includes:

Daily sessions (4-5 days/week) for 2-3 weeks
One on one session or small groups sessions

There are many reasons to consider intensive

therapy for speech, occupational, or physical
therapy for your child over summer break, with
goal directed activities. In addition to there
being a ton of research supporting that it may
have better results than group or once a week
therapy interventions, there are additional
benefits of the intensive therapy approach.
Summer intensives help maintain and improve
skills needed for school in a fun and active
way. During the 3 month summer break, it
is essential that your child does not lose their
fine motor, problem-solving, planning, and
organizational skills that are necessary to be
efficient and successful students at school. The
best way to prevent any loss of skills over the
summer months is to be proactive by continuing
to practice these skills
An intensive program provides routine and
structure to their day. Summer is a time where
kids have unstructured playtime that can lead
to sedentary activities that include watching TV
and playing video games. Though unstructured
play can spark imagination and self-exploration,
including therapy in an intensive summer
program for 2 to 3 weeks carves out focused time
to work on essential tasks while leaving time to
also have fun.
Kids learn through play and repetition, which
are the backbone of high dosage therapy.
photo courtesy of Exerciseability
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To learn new skills, children have to practice

tasks over and over until they learn muscle
memory. However, repetition can become
boring. Intensive therapy adds a creative and fun
twist on repetitive learning by disguising these
tasks into play.
Intensive participation at a busy therapy center
encourages social engagement with opportunities
to interact with peers outside of school. It will
provide opportunities for your child to make
friends while teaching them to engage in social
situations during play.
Working with their therapist in a intensive
manner will improve your child’s gross motor
and coordination by practicing physical activities
every day that include biking, climbing, running,
and jumping. Your child will be more actively
engaged in goal directed activities, increasing
their potential for success in the following school
year.
These are just a few benefits that intensive
therapy can provide to your child over summer
break. EA Therapeutic Health offers pediatric
therapy and intensive programming for school
age children. For more information, visit
chooseEA.org

EA Therapeutic Health Staff

photo courtesy of Exerciseability

Located just 45
minutes from
Rochester in
Lanesboro!

Register for overnight

and day camps at
eaglebluffmn.org/camps
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S U M M E R C A M P S
YOUTH ACTIVITIES FOR SUMMER 2023
JUNIOR GOLF
LESSONS CAMPS/
LEAGUES
JUNIOR GOLF LESSONS (AGES 6 TO 18)
For fee and registration information, contact the facility of
your choice after March 1 or get an entry form at www.
rochestermngolf.com.
Eastwood Golf Course – Jeff Gorman, PGA - 281-6173
Junior camps are being offered in 2023 at Eastwood Golf Course.
For ages 6-8, the camp dates are June 12-16 from 9-11 a.m. each
day.The cost of the camp is $100.00.
Ages 9-12, the camp dates are June 19-23 from 9-11 a.m. at a
cost of $100.00.
The five day camps will cover all aspects of the game of golf in
an enjoyable and exciting fashion. Extensive instruction will be
given in all of the following areas: putting, chipping, full swing
instruction, golf course etiquette, and the rules of golf. Safety and
etiquette will always be stressed. In addition to the instruction,
the juniors will compete in various fun instructional games.
HADLEY CREEK
GOLF LEARNING CENTER
529-4119
HADLEY CREEK GOLF LEARNING
CENTER -- HOME TO THE FIRST TEE.
Bill Watson or Paul Pehler, Head Coaches at
529-4119 or 529-0223 for details.
The FirstTee is a program that teaches youth life skills through the
game of golf. It focuses on nine core values: honesty, integrity,
sportsmanship, respect, confidence, responsibility, perseverance,
courtesy and judgment.This program targets youth ages 7-17 and
invites kids from all backgrounds to discover golf.The program
provides a progression of skill levels to accommodate the varying
abilities and ages.There is a $90.00 fee for the first session and
$40.00 for each additional session. Scholarships available for
those who ask. Scholarships come with qualifications.
Rochester Parks and Recreation Dept.
www.rochestermn.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation
THE FIRST TEE – PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Levels:
WeeTee (5-6yrs)
Beginner
PLAYer 1, 2, 3 (7-9yrs)
Par I (10-11yrs, must be PLAYer certified)
Par II (10-11yrs, must be Par I certified)
Par III (10-11yrs, must be Par II certified)
Birdie (12+yrs, must be Par certified)
Certification: All participants start with the beginner classes,
then will be certified into the proper level.
Fees: $90.00 first session/$40.00 each additional session
$50.00WeeTee per session.
Limited class size of 24 per session.
Schedules subject to change.
Friday is left open in case of a cancelled class during the week.
Registration: Register in person, by mail or ***register
online*** at rochestermngolf.com. Online registration ends
one week prior to each class. Online registration begins
February 15, 2023.
201 4th Street SE, Room 150 • Rochester, mn
Phone: (507) 328-2525 • Fax: 507-328-2535
THE FIRST TEE SUMMER SCHEDULE 2023
2023 PLAYER LEVEL SESSIONS:
JUNE CLASSES
Session 1 June 12-15 Player 2 8-9:30 a.m.
Session 2 June 12-15 Player 3 10-11:30 a.m.
Session 3 June 27-30 Player 3 10-11:30 a.m.
JULY CLASSES
Session 4 July 5-7 Player 2 8-10 a.m.
Session 5 July 17-20 Player 2 8-9:30 a.m.
Session 6 July 17-20 Player 3 10-11:30 a.m.
Session 7 July 31-Aug 3 Player 3 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
*Player 3 needs to be takenTWICE before certifying into Par.
2023 PAR LEVEL SESSIONS:
JUNE CLASSES
Session PR1 June 12-15 Par 1 12-1:30 p.m.
Session PR2 June 26-29 Par 2 10-11:30 a.m.
Session PR3 June 26-29 Par 3 12-1:30 p.m.
JULY CLASSES
Session PR4 July 17-20 Par 1 12-1:30 p.m.
Session PR5 July 24-27 Par 2 8-9:30 a.m.
Session PR6 July 24-27 Par 2 10-11:30 a.m.
Session PR7 July 31-Aug 3Par 3 10-11:30 a.m.
*Par 3 needs to be takenTWICE before certifying into Birdie.
2023 BIRDIE LEVEL SESSIONS:
Session BR1 June 19-22 9:30-11 a.m.
Session BR2 July 5-7 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Session BR3 July 24-27 12-1:30 p.m.
Session BR4 July 31-Aug 3 12-1:30 p.m.
Session BR5 August 7-10 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
2023 WEE TEE SESSIONS:
SessionWT1 June 19-22 5-6yrs 8-9 a.m.
SessionWT2 July 10-13 5-6yrs 12-1 p.m.
2023 BEGINNER SESSIONS:
Session B1 June 5-8 7-9yrs 8-9:30 a.m.
Session B2 June 5-8 10-11yrs 10-11:30 a.m.
Session B3 June 5-8 12+yrs 12-1:30 p.m.
Session B4 July 10-13 7-9yrs 8-9:30 a.m.
Session B5 July 10-13 10-11yrs 10-11:30 a.m.
*New in 2023 ... FirstTee Beginner classes.These classes will be
scheduled by age: 7-9, 10-11, 12+.
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S U M M E R C A M P S
Rochester Parks and Recreation Dept.
201 4th Street SE, Room 150 • Rochester, mn
Phone: (507) 328-2525 • Fax: 507-328-2535
www.rochestermn.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation

YOUTH ACTIVITIES FOR SUMMER 2023

HOCKEY CAMPS AND LEAGUES NEW
GRAHAM ARENA COMPLEX PROGRAM!
RSHL – Rochester Spring Hockey League Peak Performance Hockey Camps (PPHC) – Day Camp
• Graham Arena Complex • Graham Arena Complex
• Boys and Girls ages 7 – 13 • OneWeek Full Day Camp – June 19 - 23
• March – June • MT, SQ, PW, BT, Girls U10/U12/U14
• Fee: $95.00 - $175.00 • Fee: $295.00
• For program info please call Jeremy at 507-951-1019 • Phone: 507-358-8991
•To Register go to www.returnoftherobinjr.com • E-Mail: info@peakhockey.com
•Website: www.peakhockey.com
Termites and Super Mites Hockey League
• Graham Arena Complex Peak Performance Hockey Camps – Tryout Prep Camp
• Mite Level Spring League • Graham Arena Complex
• Boys and Girls ages 5 – 8 • September Dates
• March – June • MT, SQ, PW, BT, Girls U10/U12/U14
• Fee: $50 - $125.00 • Fee: $185.00 If you want to “TAKE YOUR GAME TO THE NEXT
• For program info please call Jeremy at 507-951-1019 • Location: Graham Arena Complex LEVEL”then there is no better place to train than at
•To register go to www.returnoftherobinjr.com • Phone: 507-358-8991 the Graham Arena Complex this spring, summer, and
• E-Mail: info@peakhockey.com fall! We have skill development programs for boys
Peak Game Day Camp •Website: www.peakhockey.com and girls and with skill levels across the board. Train
• Graham Arena Complex ON THE ICE where the game is played to maximize
• All Day“Day Care”multi-sport activities including ice 3 vs. 3 Half Ice Hockey Leagues your skill development and train with experienced
• Boys and Girls ages 8– 12 • Graham Arena Complex professional hockey skill development coaches.
• June 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30 (4 sessions) • Boys and Girls ages 6 – 13 Search the competition and you will see that your
• Fee: $295.00 • August - October investment of time and money will go farther with
• For program info please call Bob at 507-358-8991 • Fee: $75 - $160 the programs in town and on the ice at the Graham
•To register go to www.peakhockey.com • For program info please call Jeremy at 507-951-1019 Arena Complex. See you on the ice!
Why travel outside of Rochester when all of your off-season •To register go to www.returnoftherobinjr.com
hockey training and games are just a slapshot away! Youth Open Hockey – Boys and Girls
Let’s Play Hockey! • Days/times available on the RYHA website (open hockey tab)
• Fee: $5.0 • 507-281-6189

Graham Arena Complex Programs: 507-281-6189

Peak Performance Hockey Programs: 507-358-8991
Peak Hockey Website/Registration: www.peakhockey.com
Return of the Robin Leagues & Camps: 507-951-1019
ROTR Programs/Registration: www.returnoftherobinjr.com
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S U M M E R C A M P S
YOUTH ACTIVITIES FOR SUMMER 2023
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT TENNIS INSTRUCTION
ROCHESTER OUTDOOR
TENNIS CENTER, LOCATED IN
KUTZKY PARK
Tennis is a great lifetime sport for
your child! Our staff provides excellent
instruction mixed with a healthy dose of
fun for ages 4 years and up and rackets are
available to borrow at no charge.Tennis
offers total body health including fitness
(steps), brain health (thinking), flexibility
(reflexes & balance), and laughter (the
best medicine!).
• 14 tennis courts and a clubhouse.
• Open May 15 - September 15,
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Rackets available for juniors to
borrow at no charge.
JUNIOR PROGRAM
• Lessons taught by the RochesterTennis
Connection staff.
• Registration begins Monday, April 10 at
RochesterTennis Connection (288-4851).
• After May 15, contact OutdoorTennis
Center (281-6186) or RochesterTennis
Connection (288-4851).
• For more information, visit
www.rochestertennis.com.
DAYTIME CLASSES
• Quick Start (Ages 4-6yr.):
Six 1-week sessions, Beginning June 12
(Mon.-Thurs.) $50.00/session.
• Beginner – Advanced (Ages 6yr & up):
Six 2-week sessions, Beginning June 12
(Mon.-Thurs.) $104.00/session.
EVENING CLASSES
• Quick Start (Ages 4-6yr.):
Six 1-week sessions, Beginning June 12
(Mon.-Thurs.) $50.00/session.
• Beginner – Advanced (Ages 6yr & up):
Three 4-week sessions, Beginning June 12
(Twice per week) $104.00/session.
Rochester Parks and Recreation Dept.
201 4th Street SE, Room 150 • Rochester, mn
Phone: (507) 328-2525 • Fax: 507-328-2535
www.rochestermn.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation
NATIONAL
VOLLEYBALL
CENTER
The National Volleyball Center will be the site
for camps offered by the Rochester Youth Volleyball
Association. For those who just want to get together
and play, attend one of our Open Volleyball Sessions,
or rent a court for your group. Please visit our
website at www.rochestermn.gov/nvc to get
all the details or call 328-2550.
SATURDAY CLASSES FEES: Open Volleyball $6.00 for Adults and
$5.00 for Youth (6-18)
• Beginner – Advanced (Ages 6yr & up):
June 12-August 12 (Once per week each Court Rental $31/hour + tax for Volleyball
Saturday) $104.00/session. $54/hour + tax for Basketball
ADVANCED PLAYER
DEVELOPMENT
Tournament Group,
Excellence & Big Dogs
• Offered Monday-Friday,
times vary based on level.
Check website.
• Sign up for 15 times through
the summer. Choose your dates
to work around vacations, etc.
$270.00 for the summer.
• For juniors who have
committed to tennis as a
competitive sport.
More info at:
www.rochestertennis.com.
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The Power of going to Camp

A
s adults, we often struggle to navigate
the flow of information that comes at
us every day. Imagine what it’s like for
a 14 year old trying to decide who is
telling them right from wrong or which group I
fit in with or whether I should even listen to my
parents. When advertisers want to market to 14 –
16-year-olds, they promote to 11 – 12-year-olds.
Kids want to be older, and advertisers know that.
Now imagine being 7 years old with easy access
to a smartphone. The pressure to figure it all out
is simply overwhelming. No wonder anxiety and
depression are reported by teenagers as a major
issue today, and that suicide is the second-leading
cause of death among teenagers in the U.S.

That’s why a quality summer youth camp

experience can be one of the most helpful and life
changing events in a young person’s life.
Today more than ever, our children need a
place where they can just be themselves, escape
technology, build real and lasting relationships, and
make new friends.

CAMP POWER: Page 8

photo courtesy of Camp Victory

BEGINNING
OUR 54 th
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Archery hands-on & August 10
learning with
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gardening, 4-Day Camp:
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CAMP POWER
From Page 7
A good summer camp will not let campers bring
phones to camp. They work hard to provide solid
counselors who are trained to keep campers safe
and to be good listeners and caring. Youth culture
today is loud. When a kid is unplugged from all
the noise, they hear each other for the first time
and the walls come crashing down. They learn
real trust. They reveal themselves to others and
become stronger for sharing their true feelings with
someone who cares. That’s why at the end of the
session, kids don’t want to leave camp.

When a camper gets away from home and

puts into practice the life skills they are hearing
at home, they are transformed. They realize that
they can do it on their own. They grow in self-
confidence and self-esteem. Most of all, they gain
life skills that help them navigate the volumes of
information coming at them every minute. I have
been a camp director for 39 years and seen the
power of camp. I work with thousands of youth
every summer and have seen time and again the
life changing effect of a solid Christian camp.
There are many places to find these camps. Visit;
acacamps.org or CCCA.org to find a camp near
you. photo courtesy of Camp Victory

David Nelson, Executive Director of Camp Victory

in Zumbro Falls, MN

https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-
tank/2019/07/12/a-growing-number-of-american-
teenagers-particularly-girls-are-facing-depression/

https://www.pewresearch.org/social-
trends/2019/02/20/most-u-s-teens-see-anxiety-and-
depression-as-a-major-problem-among-their-peers/

GOOD
SUMMER
CAMPS
WILL
NOT LET
CAMPERS
BRING
PHONES photo courtesy of Camp Victory

TO CAMP.
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Theatre Camp
the benefits are far reaching!
“Nervous-xcited”
is what I call it backstage during opening
night at the theatre. It’s that feeling
you get when you’re bursting with
excitement, barely able to stand still,
combined with the nauseous feeling of
fear – there is nothing quite like it – in
a fantastic and rewarding way. You have
been working so hard to learn your lines,
your blocking, your songs, your dances,
and now… an audience arrives to watch
you bring it all together, with your other
cast members, in celebration of your hard
work and your art. It’s the symbiotic
relationship that occurs between the
actor and the audience, and it is nothing
short of magic, nothing compares to live
theatre!
Luckily Rochester has plenty of
Come explore
opportunities for these young artists
to express themselves through the
performing arts this summer! But what
if your child hasn’t had any experience in
theatre, dance, or singing? Don’t worry,
you are never “too late” to get involved in
the arts!
One of the most obvious benefits
of being involved in theatre is the
development of skills in self-presentation.
I call theatre camp: ‘self-confidence
camp’. In theatre, students develop the
skills to be able to converse with their
peers as well as adults, allowing them to
grow their self-esteem, self-confidence,
even developing poise, and overcome
anxieties that may have paralyzed them
before.
Additionally, in order to develop a
character, students have to understand
how their character feels, imagine
themselves going through the same
experiences as their character, and
determining how they would feel in the
same situation. This type of empathy
exercise in theatre, allows students
to make sense of their emotions and
develop new ideas on how to express
themselves, better understand social
relationships and complex issues.
One of my favorite things about
theatre for youth is the permission they
are given to fail. You heard that right
- students in theatre are encouraged
to try new things knowing what they
attempt may not work. Surrounded by
supportive teaching artists and peers,
there is freedom in trying something new
and silly, because it might just lead to the
brilliant breakthrough you’d been looking
photo courtesy of Theatre Camp
for a character or in yourself. There
are so few places where students have
permission, and encouragement, to fail,
but theatre is one of those places!
How does theatre help my student
academically? There are plenty of studies
that have shown that school-aged
children exposed to drama, music, and
dance are more proficient in reading,
writing, math, and even better SAT
scores. But for me, as a theatre educator,
I hope theatre students find community
that helps them be their best self, remind
them they are not alone, and give them
the freedom to find their “happy place”
in life and on the stage.
Misha Johnson
Managing Director
www.RochesterCivicTheatre.org

Camp Invention Inspires
Kids to Explore
Makes Inventing
Fun & Relatable
F
or more than three decades, Camp Invention®
has developed confidence and problem-solving
skills in young innovators through authentic,
hands-on STEM activities. In the newly
announced 2023 program, Wonder, campers will design
their own mini skate park; throw a party celebrating
creativity and innovation; transform a robot that mimics
sounds into a one-of-a-kind animatronic stuffie; and
design their own mini pop-up business!
Camp Invention, a program of the National Inventors
Hall of Fame® (NIHF) in partnership with the United
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States Patent and Trademark Office, provides a unique
experience for children to make discoveries about the
importance of intellectual property while exploring,
creating and designing. Camp promotes STEM
(science, technology, engineering and mathematics)
learning; builds leadership, perseverance and
resourcefulness; and encourages entrepreneurship — in
an exciting and engaging environment.
“The core learning experience that my girls received
and the inspiration to look at items innovatively,
pushing the boundaries of their imagination, and
photo courtesy of Camp Invention
bringing it to life was awe-inspiring,” said the parent
of recent campers. “They have benefited tremendously,
learning they can make a difference in creating for the
world they live in.”
Each year, the program features a new curriculum
inspired by some of our nation’s greatest innovators —
the NIHF Inductees. For 2023, the Wonder curriculum
features exclusive video content from these Inductees
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CAMP INVENTION
From Page 11
encouraging children to be confident in their ideas
and explore their ability to innovate. These hands-on
modules include:
• Catching Air™: Taking a confidence-building
ride through physics, engineering and art, children
design and build their own skate park. Throughout
the week, they gain momentum and build
perseverance by taking on ramps and other features
with their mini skateboards and practicing tricks of
creativity and invention.
• Invention Celebration™: Campers take on the
role of event planners as they throw a party
celebrating creativity and innovation! They invent
a Party Assistant to help with their plans, explore
the science of color with bubble art banners and
experiment with sound vibrations as they make
I N S P I R AT I O N
their own musical instrument.
• MimicBot™: Children show their unique
style when they transform a robot that mimics
sounds into a one-of-a-kind animatronic
stuffie. They explore biomimicry, genetics and
adaptive creativity, and they learn how to use
both inspiration from nature and the power of
intellectual property to protect their creation from
the idea-stealing Copy Cat.
• Pop-Up Venture™: Big ideas pop up as children
design their own mini pop-up business! Building
their entrepreneurship skills, campers learn how
to make strong financial decisions as they use
their startup funds. Then they develop creative
marketing strategies to attract customers and
achieve their business goals.
Local programs are facilitated and taught by certified
local educators. Annually, Camp Invention programs
benefit more than 130,000 children and partner with
1,800 schools and districts across the nation. Educators
and school districts can partner with Camp Invention in
2023 by visiting invent.org/local.
ABOUT CAMP INVENTION
Camp Invention is the only nationally recognized
summer program focused on creativity, innovation,
real-world problem solving and the spirit of invention.
Through hands-on programming, Camp Invention
encourages children entering kindergarten through sixth
grade to explore science, technology, engineering and
mathematics curriculum inspired by some of the world’s
greatest inventors. Camp Invention is a program of the
National Inventors Hall of Fame. This nationwide,
nonprofit organization is committed to the curious
minds and innovative spirits of the past, present and
future. Since 1990, our education programs have served
more than 2.2 million children, and 229,000 teachers
and Leadership Interns. For more information, visit
invent.org/local.
photos courtesy of Camp Invention
I S K E Y.
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Minnesota summer is just around the corner!

That’s right sunshine, blue skies, warm
weather and kids are on break from
school. Allow your child to continue
their learning this summer in creative,
active, and FUN ways! Research shows
children benefit from routines and
having structure as it promotes a sense
of security and safety. Check out our
summer camps available for kids as
young as 3 and up to 12 years old. We
offer a wide variety of camp topics. You
are sure to find something to spark
your little one’s interest! For the little
athlete check out our Olympic style
camp featuring a wide variety of sports
and games including tennis, archery, bag
races, parachute fun and so much more
all while enjoying the great outdoors.
For the little thinkers try the think tank,
inventions, or construction camp where
kids can use their imagination to design
a plan to build a house or create a new
tool to use. Or perhaps the architecture
design camp is more your style. This
camp focuses on using a wide variety of
design thinking to apprentice kids on use
of shapes and thoughtful art techniques
used in building plans. We study the
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skylines and well-known buildings in the
world. Kids go from thinking to creation
learning to design homes, buildings,
skyscrapers, bridges, and much more!
For future actors and musicians check
out our performing arts camp where your
child will put on plays throughout the
week, as well as learn and create several
instruments! For the future scientist the
forensic science or engineering camp
might be just for you! Forensic science
camp provides your child the opportunity
to get hands-on experience with cracking
the code to mysteries and understanding
all the different ways our fingerprints or
hair are unique to create a profile of a
person. If coding is an interest of your
child, let them meet our robots Dash,
Dot, or Botley and learn how to program
them to play a song or throw a ball. Not
to mention we have several themes where
we will learn all about ancient Egypt,
Australia, or Hawaii, creating crafts and
completing activities to help us better
understand these places. We even have
themes including pirates and fairies as
well as a popular favorite Disney! With a
wide variety of camp options your child is
sure to have a blast!
At EPIC our goal is to create
readers, writers, and problem solvers
in promoting a STEAM (science,
technology, engineering, art, and
math) environment. This summer
we hope to help each and every child
attending our camp to build enriching
friendships while getting creative with
unique areas of enrichment. We value
getting kids to be active both indoor
and outdoor while always finding and
building upon strengths and talents of
our campers within the STEAM fields.
Our structured days offer your child an
opportunity to play, but also practice
their academic skills at their own pace in
a fun way. In choosing our camps your
child will experience an abundance of
hands-on learning, make new friends,
take on “challenges” and develop critical
thinking skills.
What no reading? Did you know
building background knowledge in
all the areas of STEAM is a way to
foster improved reading. Exposure
through apprenticing kids in major
vocabulary building assists in growing
their vocabulary, builds background
knowledge, and leverages the process
of how to become an expert while
gaining the ability to comprehend higher
level text complexity. EPIC campers
become scholars by apprenticing as
young researchers to be more expert on
numerous camp topics all while having
fun!
Sign up today! Our summer camp
sessions can be flexible to allow for
family vacations and other childcare
arrangements. EPIC summer camps
packages range from one week to
one month, as well as full summers.
Preschool age kids or those going into
kindergarten can continue through
the fall school year at EPIC. And we
accommodate parents’ work schedules
with the choice of morning, afternoon,
or full day sessions. Know whatever camp
package you pick, your child will surely
have a smile when sharing about their
experience.
Make your summer EPIC!

Join the fun at

Summer program!

Swimming Lessons / Running Club Summer Program

Offered from
Dance Program / STEM
June 19th to 8am - 4pm
Art Studio / Field Trips
August 25th, Monday-Friday
Daily Rec Activities Outdoors
2023 Please call 507.226.0110
Healthy Meals for enrollment details.
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Are you ready for summer?

Rochester Community Education Youth Enrichment Programming
provides a variety of opportunities for all students in Grades K-12.
Brain Boosters, Service Learning, Fine Arts, Sports, Leadership,
Everyone Connects!
and much more!

2023
www.rochesterce.org/register

MULTI-DAY CAMPS
SUMMER Craft Camp (Gr. 2-3)

Kitchen Skills and Snacks (Gr. 3-5)

M-Th

M-Th
Jun 19–22

Jun 19–22
9 AM-4 PM

9 AM-4 PM

SOS – Session 1 (Gr. 5-12) M-F Jun 19-30 8 AM-4 PM

Magic Kingdom Adventure (Gr. K-3) M-Th Jul 24–27 9 AM-4 PM

SOS – Session 2 (Gr. 5-12) M-F Jul 10-21 8 AM-4 PM

Mini Musical “Fiddler on the Roof Jr.”

M-F Jul 10–21 1-3 PM
(Gr. 3-12)

When I Grow Up Camp (Gr. K-2) M-Th Jul 17–20 9 AM-4 PM

SOS – Session 3 (Gr. 5-12) M-F Jul 24-Aug 4 8 AM-4 PM

Chess Camp (Gr. 3-5) M-F Jul 31–Aug 4 9:30 AM-12 PM

Chess Camp (Gr. 2-4) M-F Jul 31–Aug 4 1-3 PM

Let’s Get Sewing! (Gr. 2-6) M-Th Jul 31–Aug 3 9 AM-4 PM

SPORTS MULTI-DAY CAMPS

Mayo Spartan Track and Field Camp (Gr. 3-8) M-Th Jun 12–15 8-9 AM
Full Day
SOS Mayo Spartan Football Camp (Gr. 2-5) M-Th Jun 12–15 9-10:30 AM
is BACK! Mayo Spartan Football Camp (Gr. 6-8) M-Th Jun 12–15 10:30 AM-12 PM

SINGLE DAY COURSES

Father’s Day Crafting (Gr. K-5) F Jun 16 9:30-11 AM

Box Fort (Gr. K-5) F Jun 23 9-11:30 AM

Borderless Art (Gr K-5) F Jun 30 9 AM-3 PM

Taste Buds (Gr. 2-6) F Jul 21 9 AM-3 PM

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REGISTER TODAY!
SPACE Monday - Thursday | 9:00 Am - Noon | Ages 3-12
IS Members $110 per week
LIMITED
Non-members $120 per week
In addition
to gymnastics, June 12-15: Parkour & Pirates July 24-27: Under the Big Top
campers will enjoy
crafts, daily healthy June 19-22: Under the Sea July 31-Aug 3: Down on the Farm
snacks, outdoor June 26-29: Superheroes Aug 7-10: Ninja Adventures
activities, games, July 10-13: Out of this World Aug 14-17: Harry Potter World
and obstacle
courses. July 17-20: Ninja Warrior Aug 21-24: Olympics
Aug 28-31: Disney Magic

https://rogagym.com/summer-camp/
office@rogagym.com | 507-322-6997
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Ten things you (probably) never knew about camp
Camp has become a staple of the summer season. Each year, millions of children, youth, and adults head to the hills, lakes, valleys, and parks to
participate in the time-honored tradition of camp. And, while most people easily conjure up images of campfires and canoes, there is a lot more to the
camp experience. Here are ten of the things you may not have known about the camp experience.
10. Camp is (probably)
older than you think. Started
in 1861, the camp experience turned
an impressive 160 years young in
2021. The secret behind the longevity?
“Camps are adapting to meet the
needs of today’s campers,” says Tom
Rosenberg, president/CEO of the
American Camp Association. “At the
same time, the impact camp has on
campers, the life-changing experience,
has remained after all these years.”
9. Camp is worth it, and
then some! The camp experience
is life-changing—developing
friendships and memories that last well
beyond the final campfire. And, there
is a camp for literally every budget.
Often, camps offer special pricing or
financial assistance, and some camp
experiences qualify for tax credits or
for payment with pre-tax dollars.
8. Green is “zen.” Research
shows that first-hand experience
with nature, like those at camp,
reduce stress in children and help
them better handle stress in the
future. In addition to teaching
children how to be good stewards
of the environment, camps are
Reprinted by permission of the American Camp Association
teaching children how to enjoy
the world around them and take a
minute to breathe deep and feel the
nature, which ultimately teaches
them how to de-stress the natural
way.
7. Mommies and Daddies go
to camp, too. Camp is not just
for children and youth. There are
family camp experiences, and camps
for single adults, senior adults, and
any adult that wants to relax and
enjoy all camp has to offer. Adults
benefit from the same sense of
community, authentic relationships,
and self-discovery that children
do. Camp is an excellent vacation
option, allowing adults to try a
variety of new activities in a safe
and fun environment.
6. Try this on for size! Camp
is a great place to try new activities
and hobbies. Afraid of rock walls?
According to ACA research, 74
percent of campers reported that
they tried new activities at camp
that they were afraid to do at first.
And, those activities often leave
lasting impressions. In the same
survey, 63 percent of parents
reported that their child continued
new activities from camp after
returning home.
5. Manners matter, and
often linger. The camp
experience teaches more than
just archery or lanyard making.
The entire experience is made of
teachable moments, perhaps one
of the biggest is how to live with a
group of people. Campers learn to
pick up after themselves, respect
each other’s property, and to say
“Please” and “Thank You.”
4. Veggies taste better with
friends. Hollywood and fictional
novels may have given camp food a
bad reputation, but in truth, camps
are constantly exploring healthy
food options, and often are at the
forefront of things like allergy
specific diets, healthy snack options,
and vegetarian meals. According
to ACA’s Emerging Issues survey,
90.7 percent of responding camps
indicated that healthy eating and
physical activity was an important
or very important issue.
3. If everyone else went
to camp, maybe there’s
something to it! Camp has
played an important role in the
lives of some of the most talented
people in history. ACA’s family
resource site offers a list of notable
campers—including business
professionals, celebrities, artists,
and great thinkers.
2. Camp gets those neurons
pumping! Concern over summer
learning loss have pushed academic
achievement into the spotlight.
Research shows that participation
in intentional programs, like camp,
during summer months helps stem
summer learning loss. In addition,
camp provides ample opportunity
for developmental growth, a
precursor to academic achievement.
And, because of the “hands-on”
nature of camp, often children who
struggle in traditional education
settings do well at camp.
1. Camp builds leaders
for the 21st century and
beyond! Independence, resiliency,
teamwork, problem-solving skills,
and the ability to relate to other
people—these are the skills that
tomorrow’s leaders will need, and
the skills camp has been adept at
building for 150 years.
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Summer
Camp
Adventures
• Fun, engaging fitness
classes for children
3-18 yrs.
• Students build strength,
agility, confidence,
and resilience.
• Supportive and stimulating
environment designed just for kids.

1431 W. Frontage Rd,

HWY 52 N, Rochester, MN More information is available about
info@oneathleticsmn.com the summer programming schedule
507-322-7900 and pricing at oneathleticsmn.com Sponsored by: Chad Durgin - Thrivent Financial & Tiffany & Jason Carey - Remax

Quarry Hill
CAMP

SUMMER
NATURE
A summer tradition for 50 years
Day Camps for youth entering K - 9th Grade
Registration: www.qhnc.org/summer-nature-camp
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Summer Camp
Adventures
TURN CREST STABLE
Summer Day Camps
June 21 - 24  June 28 - 7/1  July 5 - 8  August 9 - 12
Times of camps are 10 am - 2 pm

Little Riders Camp

Classes starting March 16  Tuesdays 6:30 -7 pm & 7 - 7:30 pm

Riding Lessons for 8 and over riders are being set up, call and get signed up.
Lessons are offered in Hunt Seat, Jumping, and Western riding.

Check us out on the web at www.turncreststable.com

or like us on Facebook @TurnCrestStable

(507) 634-4474
Located just 10 miles west of Rochester on Hwy. 14

Squirt: June 15-18  PeeWee: July 20-23

All-Inclusive Overnight Experience  $485

SHOWCASE HOCKEY CAMPS Camps held at

Saint Mary’s University
Shooting  Stickhandling  Conditioning  Games  Food & Fun Winona campus

FOR MORE INFO AND TO REGISTER: CAMPS.SMUMN.EDU Limited to 60 skaters and 4 goalies per camp.
Don’t miss out — register today!
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COMING THIS SUMMER TO

THE ROCHESTER AREA!

YMCA
DAY
CAMP
OXBOW
COME ADVENTURE WITH US
AT OUR NEW DAY CAMP LOCATION!
Few environments are as special as day camp, where kids grade
K - 6 get to explore in nature, grow as individuals and form new
friendships.

Located at Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo in Byron, MN, Day Camp
Oxbow provides the perfect opportunity for outdoor fun. Kids
get to visit the zoo animals and learn from a naturalist to further
their connection to the natural environment. All this with daily
access to the two-acre Path of Imagination Playscape!

Bus transportation and before and after care will be available to

accommodate busy schedules. Please visit our website for details.

LOCATION:
Oxbow Park
5731 County Rd. 105 NW
23-DC03

Byron, MN 55920
Learn more and register online at
ymcanorth.org/rochester
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Summer Theatre
Camps child & teen
SUMMER CAMPS
Rainbow Fish (Grades 2 - 8) June-July 2023
Learn and Perform the play Rainbow Fish, Adapted from
the book by Marcus Pfister. The international bestseller and
award-winning book comes to life in this fun production.
Participate in this one week theatrical training by Fill your child’s summer with FUN and THERAPEUTIC
professionals in a theatre camp setting: a one of a kind
performance and education experience. First time theatre experiences! Our SAFE and INCLUSIVE summer
participants encouraged as well. All who register are cast.
Auditions are on April 29 at the Rochester Civic Theatre.
camp series will offer memories to last a lifetime.
You will receive a confirmation email with a link to sign up
for your audition time. Must be registered to be cast.
Performance is Friday Evening at the end of camp at the
Rochester Civic Theatre. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
AGES 3-12
$325: 5 Sessions
Location: Rochester Civic Theatre
Adaptive Sports Camp
Session 1: June 12 - 16; 9am - 4pm Fit 4 Play Summer Olympics
Session 2: June 19 - 23; 9am - 4pm
Session 3: June 26 - 30; 9am - 4pm
Handwriting Bootcamp
Social Skills Camp
Moana JR (Grades 6 - 8 and Grades 9 - 12)
Learn and perform Disney’s Moana JR, a musical based on
the 2016 Disney animated movie Moana, about an
adventurous teenager who embarks on a daring mission
across the Pacific Ocean to save her people. Students will
receive training in acting, voice and dance from industry
professionals. Experience a full scale musical production.
Strong singers and dancers needed. First time theatre
participants encouraged as well. All who register are cast. TEEN
Auditions are on April 30 at the Rochester Civic Theatre.
You will receive a confirmation email with a link to sign up
PROGRAM
AGES 13-16
for your audition time. Must be registered to be cast.
Performances are at the end of camp on Friday and Self-Care Training
Saturday Evening at the Rochester Civic Theatre.
& Pre-Employment
$600: 10 Sessions Skill Building Camp
Location: Rochester Civic Theatre
Grades 9 - 12: July 10 - 20; 9am - 4pm (M - F)
Grades 6 - 8: July 24 - August 3; 9am - 4pm (M - F)

***
Please Register Online at:
CLASSES LOCATED AT
EA Therapeutic Health or Evangel United
Methodist Church Gymnasium
RochesterCivicTheatre.org or call 507-282-8481 Check out class descriptions, dates, times, and
more online at ChooseEA.org or call (507) 259-7570.
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