It's time to celebrate those special men in our lives, DADS! Of course, BBQ's are a go-to way to spend Father's Day, but there are a ton of awesome events going on in Ogden this weekend that dads and grandpas will love.
Here we go:
Friday, June 17
The Ogden Nature Center will be having a special Daddy and Me Nature Quest where you get to go on a scavenger hunt and build a bird house together. Spots are limited and you have to RSVP by TODAY, June 16. Cost is $10 Father/child pair for members or $12 Father/child pair for non-members. Call Stefanie Miller at 801.621.7595 for more info.
Saturday, June 18
There will be a free car show sponsered by a local church at Jefferson Park on 3333 Grant Ave. They will also have hot dogs, drinks and a bounce house for kids. The event starts at 12pm, but be there by 11:30 if you want to enter your car in the show.
The Treehouse will offer free admission for all dads all day long. Haven't been to the Treehouse? Learn more here.
Sunday, June 19
Dinosaur Park will offer free admission for dads all day.
Don't miss Ogden's Juneteenth celebration on Saturday and Sunday. Juneteenth is the oldest celebration in commemoration of slavery abolition. The celebration at Ogden Amphitheater will feature ethnic food, live music, a kids zone and local community organizations.
You can find more info on my calendar. Have fun and celebrate Dad this weekend!
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Thursday, June 16, 2011
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Free Summer Activites, part deux
There is sooooo much going on this week, I'll keep my intro short and sweet. I hope everyone has the chance to get out and have some free family fun. Don't forget to register your kids for the summer reading programs at the library. They have an awesome program planned out.
Monday, June 6
10:30am- Discovery Time @ Pleasant Valley Library Branch
Stories We Tell: Children’s Summer Reading Event @ Main Library Branch
Tuesday, June 7
10:30 am- Discovery Time @ Main Library Branch
1:00pm- It's only 25 cents to swim at Marshall White Center on Tuesdays. Thanks Finding Life in O-Town for the tip.
4:15pm- Youth Chess Club @ Pleasant Valley Library Branch
7:00 pm- Magic Show @ North Library Branch
Wednesday, June 8
9am- Weber Pathway’s guided Wildflower Hike in Ogden Valley.
10:30am- Stories We Tell: Children’s Summer Reading Event @ North and Pleasant Valley Library Branches
2pm- Ultimutt Readathon @ Main Library Branch
After School Program @ Pleasant Valley Library Branch
4:15pm- Youth Chess Club @ Main Library Branch
7:00pm- Jazz at the Station @ Union Station
Thursday, June 9
10:30am- Discovery Time @ North Library Branch
6:00pm- Bilingual Storytime @ Main Library Branch
7:00pm- Family Fun Night @ Pleasant Valley Library Branch
Friday, June 10
8:00pm- Movie at the Fort (note: Last time I checked Fort Buenaventura was flooded, so I have to make sure this event is still going on. I'll give you an update asap.)
Saturday, June 11
All Day- Foursite Film festival and Ogden Arts Festival
2:00pm- Cinema Saturday @ Main Branch
3:00pm- Disney Adventures Film Series - The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe @ Pleasant Valley Branch
12:00pm- Ogden Nature Botany Club @ Ogden Nature Center
12:00pm- Science Saturdays @ Ott Planetarium, WSU
R.A.M.P. Free admission all day
Also, Treehouse Museum is offering free admission everyday to all active duty military families now through Labor Day.
You can get additional information for all of these events on my calendar.
Monday, June 6
10:30am- Discovery Time @ Pleasant Valley Library Branch
Stories We Tell: Children’s Summer Reading Event @ Main Library Branch
Tuesday, June 7
10:30 am- Discovery Time @ Main Library Branch
1:00pm- It's only 25 cents to swim at Marshall White Center on Tuesdays. Thanks Finding Life in O-Town for the tip.
4:15pm- Youth Chess Club @ Pleasant Valley Library Branch
7:00 pm- Magic Show @ North Library Branch
Wednesday, June 8
9am- Weber Pathway’s guided Wildflower Hike in Ogden Valley.
10:30am- Stories We Tell: Children’s Summer Reading Event @ North and Pleasant Valley Library Branches
2pm- Ultimutt Readathon @ Main Library Branch
After School Program @ Pleasant Valley Library Branch
4:15pm- Youth Chess Club @ Main Library Branch
7:00pm- Jazz at the Station @ Union Station
Thursday, June 9
10:30am- Discovery Time @ North Library Branch
6:00pm- Bilingual Storytime @ Main Library Branch
7:00pm- Family Fun Night @ Pleasant Valley Library Branch
Friday, June 10
8:00pm- Movie at the Fort (note: Last time I checked Fort Buenaventura was flooded, so I have to make sure this event is still going on. I'll give you an update asap.)
Saturday, June 11
All Day- Foursite Film festival and Ogden Arts Festival
2:00pm- Cinema Saturday @ Main Branch
3:00pm- Disney Adventures Film Series - The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe @ Pleasant Valley Branch
12:00pm- Ogden Nature Botany Club @ Ogden Nature Center
12:00pm- Science Saturdays @ Ott Planetarium, WSU
R.A.M.P. Free admission all day
- Hill Aerospace Museum- Click here to read my post on this museum.
- Lorin Farr Pool
- Ogden Nature Center- Click here to read my post on ONC.
- Roy Recreation Complex
- Treehouse Museum- Click here to read my post about this museum.
- Union Station Museums
Also, Treehouse Museum is offering free admission everyday to all active duty military families now through Labor Day.
You can get additional information for all of these events on my calendar.
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Thursday, June 2, 2011
Ogden Nature Center
The Ogden Nature Center is one of our favorite places to visit. We like to go every few weeks just to enjoy the scenery, but love to attend the weekly educational classes.
The center has two main goals; the first is preservation. ONC sits on 152-acres of land that serve as a habitat for wild and rescued animals. With 1.5 miles of walking trails, you can spend a good day visiting the animals, the treehouse and the look-out point.
The second ONC goal is education. Their awesome staff teaches weekly classes, from yoga to scouting and hold summer camps for kids ages 2-12. See my post on summer camps for more info on these camps and more. Wild Wednesdays is a popular class for kids and adults that focuses on a different theme each week. Next week’s theme is Mamma Mia! where you will learn about mammals that live in Utah. The class starts with a hands-on lecture and ends with a guided nature walk.
Our last visit to the Nature Center was a blast, as always. Unfortunately, the trails were still flooded, but we had a picnic and Eleanor got to attempt her life-long dream of climbing a tree.
A great way to enjoy ONC year-round is by purchasing a membership. There are a variety of memberships to choose from, but the family pass is only $45. The family membership gives everyone in your household free admission every day, discounts on camps and special events and a 10% discount on your gift shop purchases. It doesn’t end there. As a bonus, you get free admission to Dinosaur Park and the Union Station museums during the weekdays, Tracy Aviary in SLC every first Thursday of the month and over 100 nature centers across the country.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit ONC, this summer is the perfect opportunity. Thanks to R.A.M.P. grants, the center is offering free admission every Saturday all summer long. The center will also host two outdoor summer concerts on June 30 and August 4 featuring popular bluegrass bands. You can find more information on my calendar and buy tickets on the ONC website.
Put on your walking shoes, pack a picnic and visit the Ogden Nature Center today!
Ogden Nature Center
966 W. 12th St.
Ogden, UT 84404
Hours:
Monday-Friday 9 am – 5 pm
Saturday 9 am – 4 pm
Cost:
Members enjoy free admission
Adults 12 and older: $4.00
Seniors 55+: $3.00
Children 2-11: $2.00
Children under 2: Free
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Sunday, May 29, 2011
Free Summer Activites
This summer in Ogden is going to be awesome! Thanks to R.A.M.P., WSU, Ogden City, Weber County Library and many more, there is going to be a ton of free activities every week for kids and families. Check back every Monday for a list of the week’s free activities. Don’t forget to like O-Town Mama on Facebook or follow on Twitter to keep updated on Ogden events.
Here is the schedule of free activities for May 30-June 4:
May 30-
Treehouse Museum, 347 22nd St., Ogden is offering free admission for all military families with a current military ID. Hours are 10am-5pm. Read my post on the Treehouse for more info about the museum.
Dinosaur Park, 1544 Park Blvd., Ogden is having free showings of T-Rex: Back to the Cretaceous at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. You still have to pay admission to the park and the movie is a bonus.
May 31-
Main Branch, Weber County Library, 2464 Jefferson Ave., Ogden has Discovery Time at 10:30am and 11:30am. Discovery Time is a fun program that integrates songs, nursery rhymes, story time and crafts in a weekly hour-long program to help encourage literacy in children ages 0-5. Don’t forget to register your kids and teens in their summer reading programs while you are there.
Pleasant Valley Branch, Weber County Library, 5568 S Adams Ave.,South Ogden will hold its weekly Youth Chess Club from 4-5pm for kids 18 years and younger.
June 1-
Join Weber Pathways on a guided hike to find wildflowers in the Ogden Valley. Hikes begin at 9am. Call Helene for specific trail-head and more info 801-745-1799. Check out my post on Hiking in Ogden for info about other Weber Pathway hikes.
June 2-
North Branch, Weber County Library, 475 E 2600 N., North Ogden offers Discovery Time at 10:30am and 11:30am.
June 3-
It’s First Friday Night Art Stroll on 25th Street. It’s fun to bring your kids downtown to enjoy live music and local art at places like Ogden Blue Print and Eccles Community Art Center. There’s, also, lots of shopping and good vibes.
June 4-
Saturday is chock full of fun with free admission to Weber County attractions thanks to grants from R.A.M.P.
Choose from:
Hill Aerospace Museum, 7961 Wardley Rd., HAFB (Roy exit)- Read my post for more info on this museum.
Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th St., Ogden- Walk the trails, have a picnic and visit the center’s animals, from the creepy crawly tarantulas to the feathery owls and turkeys.
Roy Aquatic Center, 2977 W. 5200 S., Roy- Enjoy the pool, splash pad and slides at this outdoor pool from 11am-6pm.
Weber State University Pool, WSU Stromberg/Swenson Gym, on the south east side of campus- Do some indoor swimming on campus from 12-4pm and visit the duck pond afterwards.
Ott Planetarium, Lind Lecture Hall, 1551 Edvalson St.,WSU is hosting its Science Saturdays from 12-5pm. Activities include admission to the Museum of Natural Science, hands-On activities, science presentations and planetarium shows.This event only happens once a month, so don’t miss out.
Don’t worry about trying to fit all this fun into one day. All these attractions will have free admission multiple times throughout the summer. Ogden Nature Center will offer free summer Saturdays every week through August 20th and Hill Aerospace Museum is always free, but donations are greatly appreciated.
Wow! So many things to do! What activity are you looking forward to most? After all that family fun, you and your spouse deserve a date. Check out my post,Date Night, for fun and inexpensive date ideas.
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Saturday, May 21, 2011
This Week in Ogden
Of course, you already know that you can check my calendar anytime to find out what’s happening and plan your family days in Ogden. I plan on keeping you updated on Facebook and Twitter with daily events, but there are many classes and events that may require advanced registration, so check my calendar in advance to see if there is anything you or your family would be interested in, such as an African dance class at Eccles Community Art Center or Scout Saturdays at Ogden Nature Center.
Instead of relisting everything that is on my calendar, I decided to highlight the activities and events that my family wants to attending.
Here is my schedule of events:
Monday- Weather permitting, I’d like to go walk the trails at the Ogden Nature Center and maybe have a picnic. Eleanor loves seeing the owls, snakes, spiders and other creatures. It is nice to go to the lookout and view the beautiful scenery, also. Last time we spotted a mountain lion right in the Nature Center fields.
Tuesday- I have yet to take my daughter to Discovery Time at the Weber County Library. My husband usually takes her, but I want to check it out. It’s similar to the Treehouse’s On Track to Reading as it uses storytime, songs and activities to help prepare kids for reading, but this one is FREE.
Wednesday- The fam and I will be hiking up Taylor’s Canyon on a Weber Pathways guided family hike. We don’t have a child carrier, so I hope it isn’t too steep for Elle.
Thursday- Park day! There are so many wonderful parks in Ogden and I have a few favorites, but today I think I am going to check out a new one.
Friday- I have been wanting to go to Alphabet Soup at the Treehouse for some time now. They focus on a different letter each week and use songs, science, art, history and more to encourage literacy in young kids. If you don’t have a membership, you can get reduced admission to the museum during this time.
Saturday- The Pleasant Valley Branch is having a Memorial Day Tribute and I’d like to go, because their events are really cool and I’ve never been to this branch before. I don’t know if it will be kid appropriate, though.
That’s it for today. My next post will be about swimming lessons in the area, so check back tomorrow.
Instead of relisting everything that is on my calendar, I decided to highlight the activities and events that my family wants to attending.
Here is my schedule of events:
Monday- Weather permitting, I’d like to go walk the trails at the Ogden Nature Center and maybe have a picnic. Eleanor loves seeing the owls, snakes, spiders and other creatures. It is nice to go to the lookout and view the beautiful scenery, also. Last time we spotted a mountain lion right in the Nature Center fields.
Tuesday- I have yet to take my daughter to Discovery Time at the Weber County Library. My husband usually takes her, but I want to check it out. It’s similar to the Treehouse’s On Track to Reading as it uses storytime, songs and activities to help prepare kids for reading, but this one is FREE.
Wednesday- The fam and I will be hiking up Taylor’s Canyon on a Weber Pathways guided family hike. We don’t have a child carrier, so I hope it isn’t too steep for Elle.
Thursday- Park day! There are so many wonderful parks in Ogden and I have a few favorites, but today I think I am going to check out a new one.
Friday- I have been wanting to go to Alphabet Soup at the Treehouse for some time now. They focus on a different letter each week and use songs, science, art, history and more to encourage literacy in young kids. If you don’t have a membership, you can get reduced admission to the museum during this time.
Saturday- The Pleasant Valley Branch is having a Memorial Day Tribute and I’d like to go, because their events are really cool and I’ve never been to this branch before. I don’t know if it will be kid appropriate, though.
That’s it for today. My next post will be about swimming lessons in the area, so check back tomorrow.
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Beyond the Ogden Marathon
The 11th annual Ogden Marathon is here and thousands of people will be running, volunteering or spectating at this major event. The full, half and relay marathon spots are all filled. That’s 6500 people right there! That number doesn’t include 5k and kids K runners or all the volunteers and supporters. There will be a ton of people downtown especially around 1pm when the race officially ends. The race finishes at downtown 25th St where there is usually live music, food vendors and other booths and entertainment.
Most people attending the marathon events are already there or plan on being there soon. Keep in mind that parking may be limited and some roads will be closed off in the morning and early afternoon near the marathon trail.
So, is that all that’s going on in Ogden today? Of course not!
Here’s a just a sampling of other events going on today:
Golden Spike Arena - Acorn Antique Show and Sale from 9am-6pm.
Ogden Nature Center- Have a picnic and check out the birdhouse exhibit and while you’re there inquire about their summer camps and scout programs.
Weber County Library- There is always something to do with the kids at the library. They have computers, games, toys and, of course, books in the children’s section. Today the Main Branch will have a free showing of Disney’s Bambi and an Intro to the Internet for Families class both at 10:30am. The Pleasant Valley branch is also offering the same internet class and will be showing The Spiderwick Chronicles at 3pm.
Eccles Community Art Center- Check out the Carriage House’s current photography exhibit. There will also be two showings of the local play “Bad Show at Boffington Hall” at 2pm and 7pm.
Borrowed Earth Emporium- Bring your kids, ages 4-8, to kids-only yoga @ 11:15am and enjoy a latte for yourself.
Treehouse Museum- Check out the museum and join them for Ramped-up Art and Step on Stage throughout the day.
If you aren’t attending the marathon, there are so many other things to do and see in Ogden this Saturday. If you attend any of these events, share by leaving a comment!
Most people attending the marathon events are already there or plan on being there soon. Keep in mind that parking may be limited and some roads will be closed off in the morning and early afternoon near the marathon trail.
So, is that all that’s going on in Ogden today? Of course not!
Here’s a just a sampling of other events going on today:
Golden Spike Arena - Acorn Antique Show and Sale from 9am-6pm.
Ogden Nature Center- Have a picnic and check out the birdhouse exhibit and while you’re there inquire about their summer camps and scout programs.
Weber County Library- There is always something to do with the kids at the library. They have computers, games, toys and, of course, books in the children’s section. Today the Main Branch will have a free showing of Disney’s Bambi and an Intro to the Internet for Families class both at 10:30am. The Pleasant Valley branch is also offering the same internet class and will be showing The Spiderwick Chronicles at 3pm.
Eccles Community Art Center- Check out the Carriage House’s current photography exhibit. There will also be two showings of the local play “Bad Show at Boffington Hall” at 2pm and 7pm.
Borrowed Earth Emporium- Bring your kids, ages 4-8, to kids-only yoga @ 11:15am and enjoy a latte for yourself.
Treehouse Museum- Check out the museum and join them for Ramped-up Art and Step on Stage throughout the day.
If you aren’t attending the marathon, there are so many other things to do and see in Ogden this Saturday. If you attend any of these events, share by leaving a comment!
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Friday, May 6, 2011
Deal of the Day
Tomorrow is National Train Day and you can celebrate by giving your family a membership to Ogden's one and only Union Station. Groupon is offering memberships at the discounted rate of only $20 for a whole year. With a membership you get admission to all 3 Union Station Museums for 4 children and 2 adults, 10% off all your purchases at the gift store, and free admission to the Ogden Nature Center and Eccles Dinosaur Park on the weekdays. Click here to buy.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Summer Camps
This post has been updated thanks to some great info from fellow blogger Jennifer Evans. I also did a little extra research myself.
It's almost summer break again when kids have nothing but time on their hands. Give them something to do by enrolling them in a summer class. There are quite a few options in Ogden to keep your kids busy and learning this summer.
Nature Center
Toddlers- For kids ages 2-3. Classes are held from 9-11am or 1-3pm. Cost is $10/member parent/child or $12/non-member parent/child.
July 5th- Nature's Palette let's kids create art with dirt, leaves, sticks and more.
July 7th- Music and Movement teaches kids about nature's rhythm and movement.
August 16th- Mudpuppies' let's you play in the mud, find worms and listen to stories about animals in burrows.
August 18th- Animal Superheroes teaches kids about animal survival tactics from falcons to beavers.
Preschoolers- For kids ages 4-6. Classes are from 9am-12pm Monday-Friday. You can come one day or all week. Price: Week-long camps are $70/member or $85/non-member. One day camp is $15/member or $18/member.
June 27th-July 1st- Animal Explorers teaches kids about reptiles, amphibians, birds, insect and more.
July 18th-July 22nd- Sense-sational Nature shows kids how to use their five senses like animals do to explore the world around them.
School-age children For kids ages 7-12.
Week-long adventures are 8:30am-3:30pm Monday-Wednesday and overnight on Thursday. Cost is $150/member or $185/non-member. Each class has a different age range. Check the Nature Center for additional details.
June 13th-17th- X-treme Eco-Expedition teaches kids about survival tactics from shelter building to compass skills.
June 20th-24th- Wild Things explores ecosystems and the different animals that inhabit them.
July 11th-15th- Creepy Crawly Critters allows kids to discover the many lizards, toad, insects and other animals the live at the Nature Center.
July 25th-29th- Stories of Utah's Past teaches kids about Utah's native people and how they lived.
Single-day adventures are from 8:30am-3:30pm. Cost is $30/member or $35/non-member.
July 6th- Nature's Invaders shows you how to identify what does and doesn't belong in nature.
August 1st- Eco-art is all about drawing, sculpting and painting things inspired by the natural world.
August 2nd- Ponds, puddles and pools explores water habitats.
August 3rd- Endangered Species teaches kids about animals who are threatened.
August 4th- Nature's Magic & Mysteries explores nature's wonders.
Family Camps
July 8th-9th- or August 5th-6th
Camps are overnight from 6pm Friday to 9am Saturday. Cost is $45/member family of four or $50/non-member family of four and $5/each additional family member.
Songs, Stars and S'mores is a camp-out complete with games, trivia, songs, food and more.
Call 801-621-7595 for more details or to register.
Eccles Community Art Center
June 6 through 10- Claws, Codes, and Constellations 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuition: $220/camper
Explore space, nature, secret codes and sports. How much better can it get? You’ll discover how to send secret messages to your friends. Get a taste for space as you become a young astronaut. Investigate the earth and nature. Discover the science of sports, plus many more exciting activities.
June 20 through 24- Crazy Chemworks! 9 a.m. to 12 noon Tuition: $140.00/camper
Hop on board the chemistry express for a high-speed science experience. Perform instantaneous experiments in this fast-paced camp on split-second reactions that go like mad! Crazy Chemworks lab ware, plus much more!
July 5 through 8- NASA: Journey Into Outer Space 9 a.m. to noon Tuition: $120/camper
From our earth’s atmosphere to the outer reaches of our solar system, this hands-on space program sends children on a quest for exploration! Comets, planets, stars and more are all waiting to be discovered. Learn about the four forces of flight, the challenges of space travel, and other cool space related activities. Includes many awesome science kits!
July 18 through 22- Chemicals, Cells, and Crime 9 a.m. to noon Tuition: $140/camper
Get ready for many exciting chemistry related activities from the Mad Science Laboratory! Use your skills as a chemist to make your own radical reactions with batteries, a chemical clock, and more. Team up with other campers to solve the "Great ice Cream Caper."
August 1 through 5- Secret Agent Lab 9 a.m. to noon Tuition: $140/camper
This camp is packed with secret spy gadgets and funky forensic gear. Attend Spy Academy. Study coded messages. Test fake blood and bag’n’tag evidence. Build and break into your own safe. Learn the science of security. Find the bad guys and put them away for good!
Discounts: $10 discount for multiple camps and/or multiple siblings.
Call 801-621-7595 for more information and to register.
Treehouse Museum
These camps are Monday-Friday workshops from 10am-12pm. Cost is $50/member or $100/non-member.
June 13th-17th- Art Adventures is for kids ages 6-10. Kids will make books, masks, collages and more based on different stories.
June 20th-24th- Theater Adventures teaches kids ages 7-11 about writing, costuming, staging and acting in a play that the kids will perform.
June 27th-July 1st- Theater Adventures teaches kids ages 7-11 about writing, costuming, staging and acting in a play that the kids will perform.
July18th-29th- Art Adventures is for kids ages 6-10. Kids will make books, masks, collages and more based on different stories.
Call 801-394-9663 for more details or to register.
Astro Camp
June 16th-17th- Cadet Camp
June 21st-24th- Astronaut Training Camp
June 27th-30th- Voyager Camp
July 11th-14th or July 11th-16th- Galaxy Camp
July 18th–July 22nd- Academy Camp
July 26th-29th- Physics Camp
Click here for more details.
The Front Climbing Club
June 13th-August 22nd- Ogden's very own climbing gym will be having rock climbing camps all summer long for kids age 6-14 years old. That is so rad and I can't wait until Elle is old enough to attend. Cost is $125/kid for a five-day camp that includes instruction, equipment, meals, and a t-shirt. Visit the Front's website for more info.
Dinosaur Park
June 22nd-August 10th- Let your child explore different art mediums from chalk to weaving at the Dinosaur Park's four-week-long summer camps. There are two different ages ranges and two different sessions to chose from. Cost is $60/non-member and $50/member. Check the website for more details.
Bravo Arts Academy
This art and music school with locations in Washington Terrace and Clearfield has an array of music, dance and art camps for kids ages 3-teen. Prices vary according to the length and type of camp. Check their website for more details.
Peery's Egyptian Theater
June 13th-24th- Kids Act UP is a summer theater camp for students age 7 - 14. Participants learn about "the business" - singing, acting, dancing - while rehearsing for a live performance for family and friends. Cost is $350 for 10 days and includes lunches each day, a Kids Act Up t-shirt and a special VIP tour of the theater. Peery’s Egyptian Theater is pleased to announce an incredible opportunity for your student to work with theater professionals at our intensive two week performing arts camp, KIDS ACT UP. Don’t miss this opportunity for your student to gain the skills and confidence it takes to perform. Contact: Becky Fenton 801.689.8700.
Also, check the local school districts, Weber and Ogden, for more summer programs like band camp at the Environmental Center, Start Talk and PAL camps.
Do you plan on register your children for a summer camp?
It's almost summer break again when kids have nothing but time on their hands. Give them something to do by enrolling them in a summer class. There are quite a few options in Ogden to keep your kids busy and learning this summer.
Nature Center
Toddlers- For kids ages 2-3. Classes are held from 9-11am or 1-3pm. Cost is $10/member parent/child or $12/non-member parent/child.
July 5th- Nature's Palette let's kids create art with dirt, leaves, sticks and more.
July 7th- Music and Movement teaches kids about nature's rhythm and movement.
August 16th- Mudpuppies' let's you play in the mud, find worms and listen to stories about animals in burrows.
August 18th- Animal Superheroes teaches kids about animal survival tactics from falcons to beavers.
Preschoolers- For kids ages 4-6. Classes are from 9am-12pm Monday-Friday. You can come one day or all week. Price: Week-long camps are $70/member or $85/non-member. One day camp is $15/member or $18/member.
June 27th-July 1st- Animal Explorers teaches kids about reptiles, amphibians, birds, insect and more.
July 18th-July 22nd- Sense-sational Nature shows kids how to use their five senses like animals do to explore the world around them.
School-age children For kids ages 7-12.
Week-long adventures are 8:30am-3:30pm Monday-Wednesday and overnight on Thursday. Cost is $150/member or $185/non-member. Each class has a different age range. Check the Nature Center for additional details.
June 13th-17th- X-treme Eco-Expedition teaches kids about survival tactics from shelter building to compass skills.
June 20th-24th- Wild Things explores ecosystems and the different animals that inhabit them.
July 11th-15th- Creepy Crawly Critters allows kids to discover the many lizards, toad, insects and other animals the live at the Nature Center.
July 25th-29th- Stories of Utah's Past teaches kids about Utah's native people and how they lived.
Single-day adventures are from 8:30am-3:30pm. Cost is $30/member or $35/non-member.
July 6th- Nature's Invaders shows you how to identify what does and doesn't belong in nature.
August 1st- Eco-art is all about drawing, sculpting and painting things inspired by the natural world.
August 2nd- Ponds, puddles and pools explores water habitats.
August 3rd- Endangered Species teaches kids about animals who are threatened.
August 4th- Nature's Magic & Mysteries explores nature's wonders.
Family Camps
July 8th-9th- or August 5th-6th
Camps are overnight from 6pm Friday to 9am Saturday. Cost is $45/member family of four or $50/non-member family of four and $5/each additional family member.
Songs, Stars and S'mores is a camp-out complete with games, trivia, songs, food and more.
Call 801-621-7595 for more details or to register.
Eccles Community Art Center
June 6 through 10- Claws, Codes, and Constellations 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuition: $220/camper
Explore space, nature, secret codes and sports. How much better can it get? You’ll discover how to send secret messages to your friends. Get a taste for space as you become a young astronaut. Investigate the earth and nature. Discover the science of sports, plus many more exciting activities.
June 20 through 24- Crazy Chemworks! 9 a.m. to 12 noon Tuition: $140.00/camper
Hop on board the chemistry express for a high-speed science experience. Perform instantaneous experiments in this fast-paced camp on split-second reactions that go like mad! Crazy Chemworks lab ware, plus much more!
July 5 through 8- NASA: Journey Into Outer Space 9 a.m. to noon Tuition: $120/camper
From our earth’s atmosphere to the outer reaches of our solar system, this hands-on space program sends children on a quest for exploration! Comets, planets, stars and more are all waiting to be discovered. Learn about the four forces of flight, the challenges of space travel, and other cool space related activities. Includes many awesome science kits!
July 18 through 22- Chemicals, Cells, and Crime 9 a.m. to noon Tuition: $140/camper
Get ready for many exciting chemistry related activities from the Mad Science Laboratory! Use your skills as a chemist to make your own radical reactions with batteries, a chemical clock, and more. Team up with other campers to solve the "Great ice Cream Caper."
August 1 through 5- Secret Agent Lab 9 a.m. to noon Tuition: $140/camper
This camp is packed with secret spy gadgets and funky forensic gear. Attend Spy Academy. Study coded messages. Test fake blood and bag’n’tag evidence. Build and break into your own safe. Learn the science of security. Find the bad guys and put them away for good!
Discounts: $10 discount for multiple camps and/or multiple siblings.
Call 801-621-7595 for more information and to register.
Treehouse Museum
These camps are Monday-Friday workshops from 10am-12pm. Cost is $50/member or $100/non-member.
June 13th-17th- Art Adventures is for kids ages 6-10. Kids will make books, masks, collages and more based on different stories.
June 20th-24th- Theater Adventures teaches kids ages 7-11 about writing, costuming, staging and acting in a play that the kids will perform.
June 27th-July 1st- Theater Adventures teaches kids ages 7-11 about writing, costuming, staging and acting in a play that the kids will perform.
July18th-29th- Art Adventures is for kids ages 6-10. Kids will make books, masks, collages and more based on different stories.
Call 801-394-9663 for more details or to register.
Astro Camp
June 16th-17th- Cadet Camp
June 21st-24th- Astronaut Training Camp
June 27th-30th- Voyager Camp
July 11th-14th or July 11th-16th- Galaxy Camp
July 18th–July 22nd- Academy Camp
July 26th-29th- Physics Camp
Click here for more details.
The Front Climbing Club
June 13th-August 22nd- Ogden's very own climbing gym will be having rock climbing camps all summer long for kids age 6-14 years old. That is so rad and I can't wait until Elle is old enough to attend. Cost is $125/kid for a five-day camp that includes instruction, equipment, meals, and a t-shirt. Visit the Front's website for more info.
Dinosaur Park
June 22nd-August 10th- Let your child explore different art mediums from chalk to weaving at the Dinosaur Park's four-week-long summer camps. There are two different ages ranges and two different sessions to chose from. Cost is $60/non-member and $50/member. Check the website for more details.
Bravo Arts Academy
This art and music school with locations in Washington Terrace and Clearfield has an array of music, dance and art camps for kids ages 3-teen. Prices vary according to the length and type of camp. Check their website for more details.
Peery's Egyptian Theater
June 13th-24th- Kids Act UP is a summer theater camp for students age 7 - 14. Participants learn about "the business" - singing, acting, dancing - while rehearsing for a live performance for family and friends. Cost is $350 for 10 days and includes lunches each day, a Kids Act Up t-shirt and a special VIP tour of the theater. Peery’s Egyptian Theater is pleased to announce an incredible opportunity for your student to work with theater professionals at our intensive two week performing arts camp, KIDS ACT UP. Don’t miss this opportunity for your student to gain the skills and confidence it takes to perform. Contact: Becky Fenton 801.689.8700.
Also, check the local school districts, Weber and Ogden, for more summer programs like band camp at the Environmental Center, Start Talk and PAL camps.
Do you plan on register your children for a summer camp?
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