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Dean Cain, aka Superman, coming to Jacksonville to star in film highlighting local summer camp
Read full article: Dean Cain, aka Superman, coming to Jacksonville to star in film highlighting local summer campCain is an American actor, producer, television presenter and former professional football player.
Girls, Inc. Summer Camp registration ends soon
Read full article: Girls, Inc. Summer Camp registration ends soonNow is the time to get your girls signed up for summer activity! Girls of Inc. Jacksonville will host Summer Camp for elementary girls (incoming kindergarteners who have been to VPK to rising 6th graders) from June 13 until July 22. Middle school camp will be one week - June 13 - 17. Summer camp for high school girls will be June 20 - 24. Rance dropped by Parkwood Elementary to get insight into what the elementary camp experience would offer. https://www.girlsincjax.org/summer-camp
Safe, inclusive summer camp for LGBTQ + youth to open in Ocala
Read full article: Safe, inclusive summer camp for LGBTQ + youth to open in OcalaCampOut is a week-long overnight summer camp providing a space for adventure, experiences, and the authentic expression of LGBTQ+ youth and their allies. All are welcome and respected.
Health expert recommends young children wear masks at summer camp
Read full article: Health expert recommends young children wear masks at summer campSurgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy on Wednesday made another plea for Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as the more contagious delta variant becomes the dominant strain.
Vaccinated children don’t need to wear masks at summer camp, CDC says
Read full article: Vaccinated children don’t need to wear masks at summer camp, CDC saysSchool is out for summer for thousands of students in Northeast Florida, and some students may be gearing up for camp. Here's a look at the recently released guidelines for youth camps.
Jax4Kids reviews options for parents looking at summer camps
Read full article: Jax4Kids reviews options for parents looking at summer campsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – You may be enjoying spring break or coming off of spring break., but moms and dads know summer is coming quicker than we think. That’s why it’s time to start thinking about summer camp. We know it can get expensive so picking the right camp is not just a decision, it’s an investment in your children. News4Jax compiled this short list, but it should only be used for a quick reference. In 2021, Smitty’s Camp was voted as the best in the greater Jacksonville area.
This virtual camp includes 1,200 videos and experiences -- and they’re all free
Read full article: This virtual camp includes 1,200 videos and experiences -- and they’re all freeSummer camp might not be an option this year, but YouTube has created a free #CampYouTube, so as to re-create common camp experiences through YouTube videos. These include arts and crafts, sports, writing workshops, photography tutorials, mental health exercises, exploring the outdoors and SO much more — seriously, there are about 1,200 videos in total. Any interest in learning how to make a ping pong ball float? Plus, YouTube uses resources for its videos from partners like the BBC, Imagination Library, Code.org, Breakthrough Junior Challenge, Google Arts and Culture, National Geographic Society, Sesame Street and others. “These resources are not meant to replace homework assigned by teachers, but meant to complement that work,” YouTube states on its camp website.