Patch Picks: Our Picks for Summer Plans

Summer Sign ups are here! Listed below is a small fraction of day camps and activities that are available for children.

YMCA: Smolenski Park has Day Camp from 8:30-4:30 every week from June 13-17, to August 15-August 19. Each week features a different theme and coordinates with a field trip that takes place during the week. Camp is $125 for non-member and $110 for members. Extended care is available. W2 and scholarships are available. Call Cheree Allen 262-939-3848.

Racine Youth Tennis:  Offers children 5-10 years of age, regardless of ability, the opportunity to learn tennis. The league begins June 21 thru July 21 at Lockwood Park. The cost is $60.00 a player and includes uniform, racquet, ball, USTA membership, and more.  You can register on Sunday March 13 from 2-4 at the Racine Y. Online registration is open through May 23 2011. www.MidwestTeamTennis.com or call Michael D Levy, Sr at 262-884-0234.

Racine Yacht Club: For children 8 and up, beginners 8:30-11:30, intermediate 12:30- 3:30, advanced set own schedule. They offer a weeklong session from June 13-17 and every week until the final week of August 8-12. Cost is $85 per session for members and $110 per session for non-members. Call the Racine yacht club at 262-634-8585 or email at office@racineyachtclub.org

Milwaukee Waves: offer a summer soccer camp for all ages. June 20-24^th at the SCORE facility they are having an all girl camp. Then again August 8^th -12^th at the SCORE facility, this time open to boys and girls. Mini-Kickers Camp (4-6 yrs): $175.00, Half-Day Camp (7–15 yrs): $175.00, Full-Day Camp (7-15 yrs): $225.00, Striker / Goalkeeper Camp (7–17 yrs): $175.00 Half-Day / $225 Full-day.

Half-Day programs, ideal for beginners, are held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays only.

Full-Day Camps are held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays only. Camp includes shirt, soccer ball, tickets to a Wave game. For additional information and to sign up go to http://www.milwaukeewave.com/camps/welcome/

Racine Gymnastic Center: Mini camp from 11:30 to 1:30 or 1:30 to 3:30 for ages 4 and up. Mega camp from 11:30 to 3:30 for ages 7 and up. They offer very friendly and convenient scheduling options between June 21 and August 16. The gym is air-conditioned and they are offering that if you sign up for seven camps, the eight is free.  Call 262-634-2344 or www.racinegymnastics.com for additional information.

There is much to do and see for children these days. All of these events are in the Caledonia/Racine area, there are likely many more day camps for local children, but this will provide you with a place to start.