A wide variety of summer opportunities exist for youngsters in Benton County. Here are some of them. See more extensive lists for both Benton and Washington counties at nwaonline.com/features/whatsup.
ROGERS
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM
120 W. Poplar Ave., Rogers 621-1154 [email protected]
Rogers Explorers
10 a.m., June 14, 29 and July 13, 27 Ages 7-12 — $5 and $3 for each additional child Includes a speaker, a tour, fun activity and short history lesson.
BENTONVILLE
TRIKE THEATRE
209 N.E. Second St., Bentonville 464-5084 www.triketheatre.org
Shakespeare
June 4-8 — 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Grades 3-5 — $125 Come and explore the world of the bard as we rehearse and perform scenes at the NWA Shakespeare Festival!
Shakespeare
June 4-8 — 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Grades 6-12 — $200 Come and explore the world of the bard as we rehearse and perform scenes at the NWA Shakespeare Festival!
Pirates Ahoy!
June 11-15 — 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Grades Pre-K-2 — $150 Set sail on a grand pirate adventure through drama, creative movement and visual art.
The Wizard of Oz Production camp
June 18-29 — 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Grades 3-12 Sign up to audition for this year’s summer production camp, THE WIZARD OF OZ. In this camp young actors will spend 2 weeks working with a professional director while receiving training, as well as rehearsing and performing the play, THE WIZARD OF OZ.
Camp Musical Theatre
(at Bentonville Community Center) June 18-22 — 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Grades K-3; 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Grades 3-6 — $135/$145 Sharpen your singing/dancing/acting skills.
Madagascar — A Musical Adventure
(at ACO in Springdale) July 6-27 — 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Grades 3-12 — $450 Audition for this year’s summer musical production camp. Young actors will work with musical theatre professionals, receive actor training in singing, dancing and acting, as well as rehearse and perform the musical.
Harry Potter Camp
July 9-13 — 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Grades 1-8 — $175 Train to be a wizard at Hogwarts School. Use theater skills to explore potions, magical creatures, spells and wand-making.
One-Act Play Camp
July 16-20 — 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Grades 3-8 — $200 Work with a professional director to strengthen acting skills while you rehearse and perform a short play.
Camp Musical Theatre
(at Bentonville Community Center) July 16-20 — 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Grades K-3; 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Grades 3-6 — $135/$145 Sharpen your singing/dancing/acting skills.
Knights, Princesses and Dragons
July 23-27 — 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. Grades Pre-K-2 — $150 Embark on a royal quest through drama, creative movement and visual art.
Harry Potter Camp
July 30-Aug. 3 — 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Grades 1-8 — $175 Train to be a wizard at Hogwarts School. Use theatre skills to explore potions, magical creatures, spells and wand making.
Percy Jackson Camp
Aug. 6-10 — 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Grades 1-8 — $175 Train to be a Demigod at camp Half-blood. Explore stage combat, acting and creative problem solving.
SCOTT’S FAMILY AMAZEUM
1009 Museum Way, Bentonville 696-9280 www.amazeum.com
Bugbotics
June 11-15 — 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 6-11 years old — $250/members,$300/non-members Buggin’ out with robots! Go beyond the world of bugs found in your backyard by creating a bug world through coding, robotics, art, and more.
Please see complete list of classes and camps at nwaonline.com/features/whatsup .
NAN What's Up on 05/13/2018