HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- The Hanscom AFB Youth Center is offering several day camp options for children throughout the summer.
Families with base access can choose from returning programs such as soccer, archery and theater, as well as new camps teaching skills related to leadership, entrepreneurship, and digital music.
“We have an exciting lineup of programs this summer and we’re looking forward to seeing how the new camps are received,” said Kerri Lindmark, program specialist for Hanscom AFB Youth Programs.
Teen Leadership Camp helps attendees foster teamwork and improve critical thinking as they work together to set and achieve goals.
In Digital Music Camp, children use digital and online technology to create and record music.
Teen Entrepreneur Camp provides an experience similar to a popular television show, by asking participants to develop a concept or product to solve a problem and then create a pitch to garner support and buy-in from a panel.
The returning Missoula Children’s Theater Camp is a touring program that travels across the country and casts local youth in performances.
“They are phenomenal,” said Lindmark. “The first time I saw them, I was blown away by their skills and what they help these kids accomplish on stage.”
This year’s production is “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” Camp counselors will cast the play and rehearse with children throughout the week before they perform for an audience on Aug. 14 at 3 p.m.
The available camps are:
- Teen Leadership Camp – June 22-26: one session only for ages 13-18 from 9 a.m. to noon.
- Soccer Camp – July 13-17: session one for ages 9-12 from 9 a.m. to noon; session two for ages 13-18 from 1 to 4 p.m.
- Digital Music Camp – July 27-31: session one for ages 9-12 from 9 a.m. to noon; session two for ages 13-18 from 1 to 4 p.m.
- Teen Entrepreneur Camp – July 27-31: one session only for ages 13-18 from 9 a.m. to noon.
- STEM Camp – Aug. 3-7: session one for ages 9-12 from 9 a.m. to noon; session two for ages 13-18 from 1 to 4 p.m.
- Missoula Children’s Theater Camp – Aug. 10-14: For all children entering grades 1 through 12. Auditions will be held on Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon. Rehearsal schedules vary.
- Archery Camp – Aug. 17-21: session one for ages 9-12 from 9 a.m. to noon; session two for ages 13-18 from 1 to 4 p.m.
The cost for each camp is $40 for Youth Center members and $50 for non-members.
Registration is open until the Friday before each camp begins. Space is limited, and early registration is recommended.
Please register by contacting the Youth Center at 781-225-6043.