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Duck Busters

Duck Busters (grades 6-8 as of Fall 2008) are offered a summertime opportunity to be immersed in KidSpirit “theme” classes. Classes are grouped into themes which focus on leadership, wellness and learning. We are promoting involvement with their peers along with having fun ALL summer long! Duck Busters can design their own schedule by combining two Half-day sessions for a Full-day of activity.

Dam Builders may enroll in AM, PM or Full-day sessions. Dam builders participate
in three activities for each Half-day session. During the week of July 4th, Dam Builders have a choice of which activity group they would like to participate in. The morning activities are indicated by letter and the afternoon activities by number.

Select your activity groups and complete the registration form.

General Camp Information
Live and Learn Series
Strong and Smart Series

Live and Learn Series

Chefs in Motion • $220
Chefs in Motion is an overall wellness program combining running/walking and cooking that gives youth the opportunity to participate in noncompetitive physical activity with a nutritional cooking component. Each day, Participants will run/walk to meet individual goals and cook nutritional meals. All participants also receive free entry into a KidSpirit running 5K or 1K event.
July 7-18 • M-F • 1:00-4:30
August 4-15 • M-F • 1:00-4:30

Future Iron Chefs • $220
Campers will bake, chop, blend, dice, and sauté while preparing foods for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks from around theworld! Through hands-on activities, students will learn the art of recipe preparation, kitchen skills, safety, menu planning and grocery shopping, along with the importance of a healthy diet, all while preparing their own meals.
June 16 - 27 • M-F • 8:30-1:00
July 21- August 1 • M-F • 8:30-1:00

Game of Life • $190
The Game of Life encompasses a little bit of everything. Topics include life skills, leadership, economics, computers, and technology. Learn how to deal with life before it even happens.
August 4-15 • M-F • 8:30-12:00

Good Vibes • $80
Good Vibes is more than just getting enough sleep at night. KidSpirit covers the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social self with classes in body image and self-esteem, cooking, nutrition, self-defense, cardio kickboxing, step aerobics, yoga, Pilates, water aerobics, team building, and overall wellness.
June 30-July 3 • M-Th • 8:30-12:00 or 1:00-4:30 (no camp July 4)

Smart Money • $190
Navigate the global economy with Money Matters. Learn about budgeting your money, investing, setting up a savings account, taxes and the US economy.
June 16-27 • M-F• 1:00-4:30
July 21- August 1 • M-F• 1:00-4:30

Team Extreme • $220
Participants will experience two extremely challenging weeks filled with games designed to enhance skills in communicating, leadership, cooperation, problem solving, and self reliance. Two days will be spent at OSU’s challenge course, where participants will train on both the low and high ropes course. Participants are harnessed and belayed by professional facilitators as they attempt high course elements such as: Dangle Duo, Zipline, Two-line Bridge, Vine Walk, and Pamper Pole.
July 21-August 1 • M-F • 1:00-4:30

You’re in Charge • $190
Explore the global leaders of today and learn the skills that make ordinary people in extraordinary leaders. Immerse yourself in teambuilding, communication, eadership, and conflict resolution activities that allow you to take charge in any situation. All participants will get the opportunity to be teen leaders for a day.
August 18-29 • M-F • 1:00-4:30

Young Creators • $190
Transform your ideas into gold. Today’s world calls for innovative ideas from a new generation of minds to sustain economic advancements. In Young Entrepreneurs, you will learn the basics of a business plan, start ups, expansion, and finance.
July 7- 18 • M-F • 8:30-12:00
August 18 - 29 • M-F • 8:30-12:00

To the Rescue! • $220
Learn the skills that save lives. KidSpirit offers classes in emergency situations, natural disaster response, heart defibrillation, as well as American Red Cross certifications in first aid and adult/child CPR.
August 4-15 • M-F • 1:00-4:30

Strong and Smart Series

Adventure Racing • $220
Adventure racing is the newest racing phenomenon combining running, hiking, biking, orienteering, swimming, and rock climbing. Races cover a variety of terrain from wetlands to forests to rock walls.
June 16-27 • M-F • 1:00-4:30
August 4-15 • M-F • 8:30-12:00

Creating with Clay • $220
KidSpirit has partnered with the OSU Craft Center to provide campers with this unique activity. At Creating with Clay, participants will learn different clay construction styles and techniques including “throwing” on the wheel, glazing, and firing their own works of art.
June 16-27 • M-F • 8:30-12:00
July 7-18 • M-F • 8:30-12:00
July 21-August 1 • 8:30-12:00

Creative Arts • $190
Create something new everyday of camp. Classes include poetry, creative writing, painting, crafts, drawing, sculpting, paper maché, modge podge, scrapbooking, and sketching.
August 18-29 • M-F • 8:30-12:00

Court Sports • $80
If it’s played on a court, KidSpirit will play it. Activities will include basketball, indoor soccer, floor hockey, tennis, badminton, pickle ball, racquetball, volleyball and many more.
June 30-July 3 • M-Th • 8:30-12:00 (no camp July 4)

Field Sports • $190
Field Games offers a wide variety of outdoor games including ultimate disc, capture the flag, kickball, football, softball, bocce ball, field hockey, rugby, lacrosse, and cricket.
August 18-29 • M-F • 8:30-12:00

Olympic Games • $190
Come be a part of one of the sporting world’s greatest traditions. Practice and compete in events including aquatics, archery, baseball, basketball, cycling, football, gymnastics, hockey, judo, softball, table tennis, taekwondo, tennis, track & field, volleyball, and wrestling.
August 4-15 • M-F • 1:00-4:30

Live to Be Green • $190
Learn to create and maintain a future for the next generation through science experiments and educational activities. Topics will include renewable energy, resource management, reducing your ecological footprint, and greenhouse gases.
July 7-18 • M-F • 1:00-4:30

Outdoor Adventure Skills • $80
Believe it or not, we used to live without computers or cell phones. Get back in touch with the great outdoors while learning about survival skills, camping trips, insects, wildlife, and nature.
June 30-July 3 • M-Th • 1:00-4:30 (no camp July 4)

Capture Life • $220
Create your own hard bound digital scrapbook from scratch. You will design background paper, add photos, create photo mats or accent papers, add effects such as drop shadowing, create embellishments, printed with your own unique style.
July 21-August 1 • M-F • 1:00-4:30

Red Carpet Performances • $190
Take your first steps to performing on the big stage. Whether you are a singer, dancer, actor/ actress, or magician, this camp teaches about all aspects of performing and allows campers to create and participate in their own songs, dance routines, plays, or magic shows.
August 4-15 • M-F • 8:30-12:00

Triathlon • $190
Swim, bike, and run the pools, roads, and trails of Corvallis. Recreational aspects of events are emphasized.
June 16-27 • M-F • 8:30-12:00
August 18-29 • M-F • 1:00-4:30

Urban Beat • $190
Music, dance, arts, media, and lifestyle. Learn hip hop choreography, create urban beats and music, spray graffiti art, and explore the ins and outs of today media and influences.
July 7- 18 • M-F • 8:30-12:00

Games to the Extreme • $220
Experience a more extreme side of sports with KidSpirit’s X-Games Camp. Classes include BMX biking, skate boarding, inline skating, and rock climbing. X-Games includes trips to Dixon’s rock climbing wall and Corvallis’ skate park. Participants will need to provide their own equipment including protective gear.
July 21-August 1 • M-F • 8:30-12:00



	Limit results to this site.		OSU Home » Health and Human Sciences » KidSpirit Youth Programs » Programs » Summer Programs » Duck Busters. Duck Busters Duck Busters (grades 6-8 as of Fall 2008) are offered a summertime opportunity to be immersed in KidSpirit “theme” classes. Classes are grouped into themes which focus on leadership, wellness and learning. We are promoting involvement with their peers along with having fun ALL summer long! Duck Busters can design their own schedule by combining two Half-day sessions for a Full-day of activity. Dam Builders may enroll in AM, PM or Full-day sessions. Dam builders participate in three activities for each Half-day session. During the week of July 4th, Dam Builders have a choice of which activity group they would like to participate in. The morning activities are indicated by letter and the afternoon activities by number. Select your activity groups and complete the registration form. General Camp Information Live and Learn Series Strong and Smart Series Live and Learn Series Chefs in Motion • $220 Chefs in Motion is an overall wellness program combining running/walking and cooking that gives youth the opportunity to participate in noncompetitive physical activity with a nutritional cooking component. Each day, Participants will run/walk to meet individual goals and cook nutritional meals. All participants also receive free entry into a KidSpirit running 5K or 1K event. July 7-18 • M-F • 1:00-4:30 August 4-15 • M-F • 1:00-4:30 Future Iron Chefs • $220 Campers will bake, chop, blend, dice, and sauté while preparing foods for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks from around theworld! Through hands-on activities, students will learn the art of recipe preparation, kitchen skills, safety, menu planning and grocery shopping, along with the importance of a healthy diet, all while preparing their own meals. June 16 - 27 • M-F • 8:30-1:00 July 21- August 1 • M-F • 8:30-1:00 Game of Life • $190 The Game of Life encompasses a little bit of everything. Topics include life skills, leadership, economics, computers, and technology. Learn how to deal with life before it even happens. August 4-15 • M-F • 8:30-12:00 Good Vibes • $80 Good Vibes is more than just getting enough sleep at night. KidSpirit covers the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social self with classes in body image and self-esteem, cooking, nutrition, self-defense, cardio kickboxing, step aerobics, yoga, Pilates, water aerobics, team building, and overall wellness. June 30-July 3 • M-Th • 8:30-12:00 or 1:00-4:30 (no camp July 4) Smart Money • $190 Navigate the global economy with Money Matters. Learn about budgeting your money, investing, setting up a savings account, taxes and the US economy. June 16-27 • M-F• 1:00-4:30 July 21- August 1 • M-F• 1:00-4:30 Team Extreme • $220 Participants will experience two extremely challenging weeks filled with games designed to enhance skills in communicating, leadership, cooperation, problem solving, and self reliance. Two days will be spent at OSU’s challenge course, where participants will train on both the low and high ropes course. Participants are harnessed and belayed by professional facilitators as they attempt high course elements such as: Dangle Duo, Zipline, Two-line Bridge, Vine Walk, and Pamper Pole. July 21-August 1 • M-F • 1:00-4:30 You’re in Charge • $190 Explore the global leaders of today and learn the skills that make ordinary people in extraordinary leaders. Immerse yourself in teambuilding, communication, eadership, and conflict resolution activities that allow you to take charge in any situation. All participants will get the opportunity to be teen leaders for a day. August 18-29 • M-F • 1:00-4:30 Young Creators • $190 Transform your ideas into gold. Today’s world calls for innovative ideas from a new generation of minds to sustain economic advancements. In Young Entrepreneurs, you will learn the basics of a business plan, start ups, expansion, and finance. July 7- 18 • M-F • 8:30-12:00 August 18 - 29 • M-F • 8:30-12:00 To the Rescue! • $220 Learn the skills that save lives. KidSpirit offers classes in emergency situations, natural disaster response, heart defibrillation, as well as American Red Cross certifications in first aid and adult/child CPR. August 4-15 • M-F • 1:00-4:30 Strong and Smart Series Adventure Racing • $220 Adventure racing is the newest racing phenomenon combining running, hiking, biking, orienteering, swimming, and rock climbing. Races cover a variety of terrain from wetlands to forests to rock walls. June 16-27 • M-F • 1:00-4:30 August 4-15 • M-F • 8:30-12:00 Creating with Clay • $220 KidSpirit has partnered with the OSU Craft Center to provide campers with this unique activity. At Creating with Clay, participants will learn different clay construction styles and techniques including “throwing” on the wheel, glazing, and firing their own works of art. June 16-27 • M-F • 8:30-12:00 July 7-18 • M-F • 8:30-12:00 July 21-August 1 • 8:30-12:00 Creative Arts • $190 Create something new everyday of camp. Classes include poetry, creative writing, painting, crafts, drawing, sculpting, paper maché, modge podge, scrapbooking, and sketching. August 18-29 • M-F • 8:30-12:00 Court Sports • $80 If it’s played on a court, KidSpirit will play it. Activities will include basketball, indoor soccer, floor hockey, tennis, badminton, pickle ball, racquetball, volleyball and many more. June 30-July 3 • M-Th • 8:30-12:00 (no camp July 4) Field Sports • $190 Field Games offers a wide variety of outdoor games including ultimate disc, capture the flag, kickball, football, softball, bocce ball, field hockey, rugby, lacrosse, and cricket. August 18-29 • M-F • 8:30-12:00 Olympic Games • $190 Come be a part of one of the sporting world’s greatest traditions. Practice and compete in events including aquatics, archery, baseball, basketball, cycling, football, gymnastics, hockey, judo, softball, table tennis, taekwondo, tennis, track & field, volleyball, and wrestling. August 4-15 • M-F • 1:00-4:30 Live to Be Green • $190 Learn to create and maintain a future for the next generation through science experiments and educational activities. Topics will include renewable energy, resource management, reducing your ecological footprint, and greenhouse gases. July 7-18 • M-F • 1:00-4:30 Outdoor Adventure Skills • $80 Believe it or not, we used to live without computers or cell phones. Get back in touch with the great outdoors while learning about survival skills, camping trips, insects, wildlife, and nature. June 30-July 3 • M-Th • 1:00-4:30 (no camp July 4) Capture Life • $220 Create your own hard bound digital scrapbook from scratch. You will design background paper, add photos, create photo mats or accent papers, add effects such as drop shadowing, create embellishments, printed with your own unique style. July 21-August 1 • M-F • 1:00-4:30 Red Carpet Performances • $190 Take your first steps to performing on the big stage. Whether you are a singer, dancer, actor/ actress, or magician, this camp teaches about all aspects of performing and allows campers to create and participate in their own songs, dance routines, plays, or magic shows. August 4-15 • M-F • 8:30-12:00 Triathlon • $190 Swim, bike, and run the pools, roads, and trails of Corvallis. Recreational aspects of events are emphasized. June 16-27 • M-F • 8:30-12:00 August 18-29 • M-F • 1:00-4:30 Urban Beat • $190 Music, dance, arts, media, and lifestyle. Learn hip hop choreography, create urban beats and music, spray graffiti art, and explore the ins and outs of today media and influences. July 7- 18 • M-F • 8:30-12:00 Games to the Extreme • $220 Experience a more extreme side of sports with KidSpirit’s X-Games Camp. Classes include BMX biking, skate boarding, inline skating, and rock climbing. X-Games includes trips to Dixon’s rock climbing wall and Corvallis’ skate park. Participants will need to provide their own equipment including protective gear. July 21-August 1 • M-F • 8:30-12:00