By Janet Cruz

Lake Havasu City Parks And Recreation Department is rolling out a variety of adventure-based summer programs to keep kids in the community busy and engaged.

One summer camp that will offer adventure experiences for kids ages 9 and up, is the Adventure Academy Camp.

“This particular camp is geared for our older kids and it is going to focus on sports, involve more outings and beach days, which are planned by our recreation staff,” said Lake Havasu City Aquatic Center Manager, Swan Cooke. This camp will be focused on what this particular age group are most interested in.”

The Adventure Academy Camp is designed for youth ages 9-14, and will provide participants with the opportunity to engage in a variety of outdoor and water-based activities in a safe and supervised environment.

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Camp activities include archery, kayaking, snorkeling and fishing, all of which are designed to encourage physical activity, build new skills, and foster social connections among participants.

Adventure Camp will be offered in three sessions: June 9–12, June 16–19, and June 23–26.
Each session runs Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $60 per child.

“There are also other programs for our younger kids as well which include a new pottery class, crocheting and golf program,” Cooke said. We also have our annual free Kiwanis crafting series through Kiwanis.”

The camp Fairway Friends features a beginner golf class for kids ages 3–8. Held indoors at the Community Aquatic Center, this program uses plastic golf clubs to teach the basics of swinging, putting, and chipping.

Each weekly session focuses on a different type of swing and includes helpful tips for both kids and parents.

Fairway Friends Camp Classes run on Wednesdays, June 5, 12, 19, at the Aquatic Center, and June 26, at Iron Wolf Golf & Country Club. Tee Times: Ages 3–5 at 5:15 p.m., and ages 6–8 at 6:15 p.m. Cost is $24 per child.

For more information on all other camps hosted by the Aquatic Center or to register call the center at 928-453-8686 or visit https://register.lhcaz.gov/webtrac/web/splash.html . You may also register in person at 100 Park Ave., Lake Havasu City.