Sizzling Summer Camps
Summer break is almost here . Time to enroll the kiddos in some exciting activities to keep their minds stimulated and sharp over the break . We ’ ve rounded up a few great options around Las Vegas offering everything from STEM to Shakespeare to Circus arts . Be sure to register early as they fill up quickly .
Discovery Children ’ s Museum | discoverykidslv . org
Discovery Children ’ s Museum offers four weeklong sessions throughout the month of June for kids ages 6-9 . Each dynamic camp offers kids a chance to explore a new topic through exciting interactive play and immersive experiences . Activities include creating stories and games through coding and computation ; exploring design , architecture , experimentation and problem solving ; drawing , painting , sculpting and printmaking ; and discovering human anatomy and ecology .
Stars and Skye
Stargazing isn ’ t always easy in a town like ours , where the bright lights of the Strip cast an all-encompassing glow on the heavens above , but with the right equipment the desert sky is a dazzling spectacle to behold . On May 19th , join the Las Vegas Astronomical Society ( LVAS ) for a close-up peek at the stars at Skye Canyon Park ( 10111 W . Skye Canyon Park ). With a 180-degree unobstructed view of the night sky , the location is perfect for observing the cosmos , as is the mid-May date when mighty Jupiter with its four Galilean moons and Venus will be ripe for viewing . You won ’ t have to search the universe with your naked eye ; LVAS volunteers will be on hand with 10 telescopes and two scientific video cameras specializing in astrophotography . These knowledgeable stargazers will operate the equipment and point out cool celestial sightings like galaxies , asteroids , iridium flares and shooting stars .
OUT ’ N ’ About
Mad Science | madscience . org
This year Mad Science is hosting several camps at various locations throughout the valley . Brixology ( 6.4-8 ) and Moving with Science ( 7.16-20 ) at Springs Preserve invite participants K-5 to learn about engineering while building with LEGO ® bricks , learn about chemical reactions , and get in touch with the nature of birds and beasts . Additional camps include Eureka ! Inventor ’ s Camp at Merryhill Summerlin ( 7.9-13 ) and Mad Science Mix-Up ( 7.23-27 ) at Congregation Ner Tamid .
Rainbow Company Youth Theatre | rainbowcompany . org
The nationally acclaimed , award-winning Rainbow Company Youth Theatre is offering three programs for varying age groups . Summer Youth Acting Conservancy ( 6.4-15 | ages 8-11 ) and Summer Teen Acting Conservancy ( 6.18-29 | ages 13-17 ) introduce participants to theatre arts through games , improvisation , acting exercising and rehearsal skills , each culminating in a performance at the end of camp . Summer Teen Tech Conservatory ( 6.18-29 | ages 12-16 ) gives a behind-the-scenes look at set construction , costume assembly , lighting and more .
Circus Camp | trapezelasvegas . com
Aspiring clowns , trapeze artists and acrobats in your life will find something to love both on the ground and soaring through the sky at Trapeze Las Vegas ’ Circus Summer Camp . They offer seven sessions for children ages 6-17 . The fitness forward camps cover a spectrum of circus arts , including aerial silks , lyra , trapeze , tumbling , specialty apparatus , trampoline , arts , crafts and lots of circus surprises .
Blankets and picnic dinners are encouraged , but guests can also purchase nosh from local food trucks or Skye Bistro inside Skye Center . Settle in for an evening under the stars complete with music , lawn games and all ages fun . For more info , visit www . lvastronomy . com .
Music on the Move
Since it was established in 1998 , The Las Vegas Philharmonic has become a vital part of the community and a point of pride , not just on the music scene , but in arts and education as a whole . Their mission has always been to perform music that enriches and educates while building a vibrant , culturally rich community . Their enrichment initiatives have touched the lives of youth all over the valley , presenting unparalleled opportunities for growth and development through musical arts .
Soon they ’ ll be rolling out another program designed to deliver music and its benefits to more of Las Vegas . Aptly named The Music Van , the initiative will bring customizable programs out into the community . The diverse array of programming includes classroom music support using specially designed musical instruments for young children ; instrument demos , chamber music and composition programs for middle schoolers and older students ; performances and music therapy experiences for seniors ; and engaging community events that give people the chance to play different instruments and jam with professional musicians . The van ’ s maiden voyage is set to begin in late 2018 , travelling throughout Las Vegas , North Las Vegas and Henderson . The hope is that over a three-year period they ’ ll be able to branch out even further . To make a donation to the cause or learn more , visit www . lvphil . org .
20 May / June 2018