The YMCA of Greater Salt Lake wants to invite your family to attend the 2007 Camp Roger summer camps!

Camp Roger - Utah’s premier weeklong, overnight camp for children ages 7-17. We have introduced many children to Utah’s amazing mountains and wilderness adventures since 1948. Today, Camp Roger is better than ever with horseback riding, ropes course, archery, mountain biking, arts and crafts, nature explorations and much more.

Camp Roger has an incredible well trained and dedicated staff. All counselors are certified First Aid and CPR and have thorough background checks. We have seasoned leaders who are experienced in the great outdoors and truly love working with kids.

Westminster College is the premier destination for students who want to test drive college life while having the time of their lives! From flying a plane to making “millions” in the stock market, your possibilities for excitement and learning are endless. Just pack a bag and grab your passport for adventure!

Westminster College offers the following summer youth academic programs:

College Experience Camps
July 11-17, 2010
Open to students entering 9th through 12th grade in fall 2010.
Explore aviation, finance, creative writing or robotics. Robotics camp is open to rising elementary through high school aged students. College credit available for students who are going into 11th or 12th grade!

Camp Great Salt Lake
July 12-17, 2010
Open to 15 rising juniors and seniors, and five teachers
Investigate the extreme science and environment behind Utah’s natural treasure, the Great Salt Lake.

Outdoor Recreation Camp
July 11-17, 2010
Join us for a week of fantastic outdoor adventures including rock climbing, hiking, backpacking, and kayaking. You will learn the basics of climbing at the college's indoor wall and then head to the Cottonwood Canyons to experience our world famous rock climbing. Hike up to beautiful Red Pine Lake, kayak the mighty Weber River in Ogden, and spend the night under the stars in the Uinta Mountains.

Would you like your child to be introduced to a great school? At Applied Scholastics Academy of SLC we combine fun activities with academics. Your children can meet new friends, swim, garden, hike, take field trips and still keep up (or catch up) on their reading, math, science, etc.

Make the most of your child's summer vacation! Open up their discovery of the natural world at UMNH Summer Camp. With over 40 week-long full and half-day camps, there is always something new to discover at the Utah Museum of Natural History!

Back by popular demand?
- Partner camps with Red Butte Garden, Bad Dog Art Studio, and Children's Theatre of Salt Lake City.
- Girls Only Science Camps! Expanded grades plus a new camp exclusively for Junior Girl Scouts!

New this year?
- Expanded partner camps with "This is the Place Heritage Park" and "The Tracy Aviary".
- Camps for kids entering 6th through 9th Grade!

UMNH Summer Camp 2009 runs June 8 through August 14th. Camps cover an array of topics ranging from plants, animals, and insects to flight, DNA, and outer space! Each weeklong summer camp is choc-full of science experiments, fun activities, and new experiences! Discovery what awaits you at UMNH Summer Camp!

Summary of Classes

Creative & Character Movement
We will begin each day with light movements and creative imaginary to strengthen the body and mind. This class is designed to enhance the student's physical presence both on and off stage. The fundamentals of Yoga, Tai Chi and Feldenkrais movement will offer a greater awareness of emotional, mental and physical balance. We will learn how to integrate these practices into Creative Character Movement and Stage Combat.

Theatre
This class will prepare each student to perform a Mini-theatrical production at the end of the summer program. We will develop the characters in class, but the student will be expected to memorize the script and role given to them in there own time. Theater terminology, voice quality and blocking will be explored and practiced.

Voice
Students will be introduced to the basic components behind proper vocal technique. Using a variety of exercises, they will begin exploring their own musicality and rhythm. Emphasis will be placed on ear training and breath support. More advanced concepts such as harmony are added as students work on specific songs.

Film
This class will explore what it takes to make it in "the business" and the unique acting style of film. Each student will be given a script and will be directed for a commercial and scene performed on camera. Each performance will be reviewed and work-shopped in class to enhance the learning process. Voiceover training for any media will also be taught. Script analysis, film blocking and auditioning techniques are all major components this class.

Dance
The fundamentals of Jazz, Ballet, Hip-Hop and Ballroom will reenergize the afternoon. This class will build endurance, coordination, and flexibility in an invigorating and creative class room setting. All levels of experience will benefit from this class.

Production
This class is an intense overview of what it takes to produce your own show. You will learn how to create a theatrical production from script to stage. We will learn how to write a script, cast a show, design costumes, make-up and stage set, along with directing the actors. *Advanced students are encouraged to attend the fall Production class to complete and produce their own play.