Students are encouraged to be active and pursue learning opportunities during the summer break.  Some of the local opportunities for middle school students are listed below:

Programs at Sidney Gutierrez Middle School (for SGMS Students only, $35 fee each):

• Animated Film Camp – The award-winning team, Karen Aqua and Ken Field from Boston, MA, will work with students to create an animated film with soundtrack during this week-long camp – June 14 to 18, 9am – 4 pm each day.  [See Brochure] for more information.

• Writing with Technology Camp – The High Plains Writing Project will help students to write scripts and film stories during this week-long camp – June 7-11 (see Mrs. Lawner for more information) [See Brochure]

• Public Speaking/Debate Camp – Jacqueline Hewitt leads students in a week-long program of lively Public Speaking and Debate exercises – June 21-25.  [See Brochure] for more information.

Sign up forms are available from Mrs VanLaningham and placement will be on a first come, first serve basis. Scholarships are available.

Roswell Museum and Art Center Classes

Spring River Zoo Camp, 2 sessions, $50 each:

This year’s Zoo Camp will be about mammals and will be held June 21-25 and July 19-23. The cost is $50.00 and the time is from 8:00- 12:30.  You can pick up an application at the Zoo office Mon.-Fri. from 10:00-4:00.

Junior Leadership Camp, 3 sessions, $300 each:

There will be 3 sessions of this week-long camp for 6^th, 7^th and 8^th graders that builds leadership skills (starting 6/6, 6/13, 6/20).  The camp is boarding at NMMI and the fee of $300 includes room, board, and all activities.  For the brochure and information, see http://www.nmmi.edu/summer/jlc/index.htm

USA Chess Camp

All Saints Catholic School will host the USA Chess/Video Game Design camp the week of July 19^th.  Register online for half or full day combinations of these excellent programs.  See www.usachess.com

British Soccer Camp

Different sessions will be held for ages 3-18 at Cielo Grande Soccer Complex from July 12-16.  For more information and to register, see https://registration.challengersports.com

Soccer Speed & Skills Camp

Speed Trainers USA will hold Soccer Speed & Skills Camps at Cielo Grande July 19-23.  Sessions for ages 5 through high school level and coaches clinic will be held.  Applications are available through RYSA, Roswell Parks & Recreation, and at SGMS. [See Brochure]

UNM Summer Law Camp

Two week-long programs are offered at UNM this summer for current 6^th and 7^th grade students (week of June 6^th and week of June 13^th).  The program is free to selected students, but the application is lengthy, and is due by April 30.  Get started now if you are interested.

NMSU Camps

ENMU-Roswell KidsCollege

City sports camps

Roswell Community Little Theater – Annual Youth Production & Workshop will be directed by Edie Stevens. Auditions:  May 24 & 25 at 7pm at the theatre on North Virginia. Performance dates are July 16, 17, & 18, 2010. Two plays will be performed: "The Suessification of Romeo & Juliet" written by Peter Bloedel and "Illinois Jane and the Rainforest of Retribution" written by T.James Belich. Learn about scripts, acting, directing, lighting, costuming and make-up application all at the workshop! Sponsored in part by Xcel Energy. Rehearsal times will be determined by applicant and director availability.