Shake-A-Leg Summer Camps 2012 are around the corner!

Biscayne Bay becomes a natural adventure park and living laboratory as your child sails, kayaks, and explores their environment while improving their water sports skills. Create great summer memories for your child and their friends.

Camps run Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 3:30pm. Extended hours are available at a nominal rate as follows: Before Care from 8:00am to 8:30am ($10 weekly in advance with tuition) and After Care from 3:30pm to 5:30pm ($40 weekly in advance with tuition).

Register now so they can join the fun!

  Shake-A-Leg Summer Camps

Registration now open for sailing, kayaking

and other popular camps for all kids from 7 to 14, especially those with

physical, developmental and economic challenges

 MIAMI, January 11, 2012-- It's not too early to be thinking of summer camps! Registration is now open for four of the most popular camps in Miami-Dade County.  If you are interested in a scholarship, Please contact Cynthia Shelley for more details.  cynthia@shakealegmiami.org

The sailing, kayaking and other summer camps are operated by Shake-A-Leg Miami at its beautiful Biscayne Bay campus in Coconut Grove.  While the camps serve all children, they are especially suited for children with physical, developmental and economic challenges.

            "The staff is excited to start another Summer camp and to see the smiles and new friendships formed on Biscayne Bay," said Jonas Roddenberry. "It's the most rewarding experience for all of us."

Children spend the day on an island, just off the shores of Shake-A-Leg Miami, kayaking, sailing, fishing, swimming, snorkeling and having fun in enviro. curriculum based art and science using the island as a living classroom. Paint a coconut, tie dye an Eco" T-Shirt, take a Seagrass Walk or a Plankton Tow.

Cost: $500 per two-week session.

Dates:

Session 1: June 11^th - 22^nd 

Session 2: June 25^th – July 6^th                                                   

Session 3: July 9^th - July 20^th  

Session 4: July 23^rd – Aug 3^rd

Session 5: Aug 6^th – Aug 17^th 

Ages: 7-14 years old.

Campers learn to sail, kayak and windsurf on beautiful Biscayne Bay. Middle School Water Sports Campers will be eligible to participate in a Mentors-in-Training component. Campers will learn valuable leadership skills from their instructors and be empowered to help guide younger campers through activities. Mentors-in-Training will receive a certificate and recognition of their new skills at the end of each session.

Cost: $500 per two-week session.

Dates: Session 1: June 11^th - 22^nd 

Session 2: June 25^th – July 6^th                                                  

Session 3: July 9^th - 20^th  

Session 4: July 23^rd – Aug 5^th 

Session 5: Aug 6^th – 17^th 

Ages: 8-14 years old

Enjoy Biscayne Bay and the Adventure Islands with your class, group or sports team on a fun and educational sailing or kayaking excursion. Participants receive instruction on sailing or kayaking while exploring Biscayne Bay and learning about its ecology and inhabitants. Groups of 10-12 participants.

Cost: $25 per person

Dates: Excursions run twice a day M-Fri starting June 11^th

Ages: 7 and above

Contact megan@shakealegmiami.org to sign up

Kids of all abilities learn about marine science, ecology, boating skills and the natural history of Florida. Biscayne Bay becomes a living laboratory as campers sail, kayak, and explore their environment. At the same time, they meet adults and other kids from all walks of life as they learn to respect others while building their own self-esteem.

Dates: Camp runs for seven weeks from June 11^th through July 27^th (7 Week Program).

Availability: This camp serves students that attend our programs throughout the year from Partnering Schools. A very limited number of camp slots are available for students with disabilities who do not attend one of these partner schools.

Registration for the Academy Camp will be held at the school sites and the Shake-A-Leg Miami main facility at 2620 S. Bayshore Drive in Coconut Grove. No mailed or emailed applications will be accepted.

To register for any of the other three camps, visit the Shake-A-Leg Miami website at www.shakealegmiami.org. 

Registrations sessions for the Academy camp will be announced on the website and the student newsletters given out at the partnering schools.

In order for your application to be processed you will need to provide the following information:

ALL FORMS THAT REQUIRE A SIGNATURE NEED TO BE SIGNED.

Proof of Lunch status (print out from your child’s school)

 Applicants who do not receive free lunch will have to provide Proof of Income

(i.e.: last two paycheck stubs, 2011 W2, government assistance, or proof of child support payments received)

 IEP, BIP, FAB’s (if the child has a special need)

$35 cash or money order (FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE CURRENTLY PARTICIPATING IN OUR PROGRAMS)

 $75 cash or money order (FOR CHILDREN WHO DO NOT CURRENTLY ATTEND ONE OF OUR PROGRAMS)

Please be reminded acceptance into the program will be on a first come first serve basis and the need of the child. All acceptance letters will be mailed out no later than April 15^th. 

Para que su aplicación sea procesada tendrá que proporcionar la siguiente información:

TODAS LAS FORMAS QUE REQUIEREN DE UNA FIRMA DEBEN SER FIRMADOS.

Prueba de estado de Almuerzo (copia impresa de la escuela de su niño)

Los candidatos que no reciben el almuerzo gratis tendrán que proporcionar la Prueba de Ingresos (es decir: dure dos trozos de pago, 2011 W2, ayuda del gobierno, o prueba de pagos de manutención de menores recibidos)

IEP, BIP, FAB’s (Si el niño tiene una necesidad especial)

$ 35 en efectivo o orden de dinero (PARA NIÑOS QUE ACTUALMENTE PARTICIPAN EN NUESTROS PROGRAMAS)

$75 En efectivo o orden de dinero (PARA LOS NIÑOS QUE NO ESTÁN ASISTIENDO A UNO DE NUESTROS PROGRAMAS)

Recuerda aceptados en el programa se centrará en un primer llegado, primer servido base y la necesidad del niño. Las cartas de aceptación será enviada a más tardar el 15 de Abril.

The Academy Summer Camp is supported by the Children's Trust. The Trust is a dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County.

With the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, The Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Comissioners.

About Shake-A-Leg Miami

Shake-A-Leg Miami, a not-for-profit organization celebrating its 22nd year of community service in partnership with the City of Miami, is a multi-acre campus based in Coconut Grove, Florida, serving more than 12,000 visitors each year. It includes a water sports and water safety center, marine vocational and trade program, several heralded educational programs in the arts, music, multi-media and marine and eco-life sciences, as well as programs that encourage good nutrition and wellness activities. Shake-A-Leg Miami is dedicated to serving physically, developmentally and economically challenged (at-risk and underprivileged) individuals.

For more information please contact Jonas Roddenberry at jonas@shakealegmiami.org or Megan Deehan at megan@shakealegmiami.org or call us at 305-858-5550!