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For children ages seven through 12 who have an artistic interest, the Arts and Computer Experience (ACE) is a unique blend of classroom learning and outdoor activities. Children will experience _ }, “‘. e A | /’1,4' t i8 ‘%&*‘“;}i the challenge of piecing \z % 3 i ~ . i E3 :s together the past from fragâ€" tls® g i .+ ©3%2 4 | semave ments of pottery, glass, y Wz\ i# . #a" Tee. stone and bone that have * ker _4 2 & x ce .. been used to create a virtual _ At last year‘s Urban Earth camp, Joey Broda proudly displayed the radish he archaeological site. pulled from an outdoor scavenger hunt. The camp is offered again this sumâ€" The program is a handsâ€" _ mer at St. John‘s Lutheran Church in Waterloo. on activity based look at archaeology, and will utilize methods of the areas of art, computers, drama and _ and projects, exploration, excavation, recovery and analyâ€" _ music. games, natul sis. In addition to the special classes, a swim _ field trips an For more information or to register, call 884â€"0710, ext. 6036. Moving up the road, the University of Waterloo will also offer educationâ€"based programs throughout the summer. â€" The continuing educaâ€" tion office at Wilfrid Laurier University will offer the Archaeology Summer Camp for Kids for children between the ages of nine to 13, for five days (each sesâ€" sion}) during both holiday months. With all of the daycamp options available in and around the city of Waterloo, their adrenalin should be charged enough to take them right back into the classroom this September. For those who want to stay in the educational mode over July and August, the two local universities may be the best bet. here‘s no reason why Tchildren should be bored _ during _ the upcoming lazy, hazy days of summer Check out some of the area‘s many summer daycamps for children Got nothin‘ to do? 0 o Monâ€"Wed 9:30 #ii 6:00 96 Grand Ave. 5 m Mwm:-mm Cambridge, Ont. 0 %! f (5]9)624-7“‘ cor C . . + ieR ) hep MR on +564 c e ce car C esc s‘n”;m.&m Learning opportunities are available in By Anorea Baiey Chronicle Staff FACTORY*OUTLET jULY 3, 2000 EXTENDED UNTIL JV D) Campers of all ages are given the opporâ€" tunity to build and test their own projects, In more of scientific direction, ESQ, forâ€" merly known as Engineering Science Quest, will continue to stimulate minds through handsâ€"on science, engineering and highâ€" tech activities. For more information, call Mary Varcoe at 888â€"4567, ext. 5939. In addition to the special classes, a swim period and outdoor games and activities are included daily. TTIGER BRAND LIFESTYLE Camps offered include: Computer Adventures; Computer Keyboarding for Campers will enjoy handsâ€"on _ experiments and projects, coâ€"operative sports and nature games, natureâ€"based arts and crafts, music, field trips and guided hikes, and swimming at an indoor cityâ€"operated pool. For more information or to register, call 651â€"2020. Not to be outdone, the Waterloo Region District school board will offer over a dozen camps which are sure to satisfy the interests of almost every child. The Waterloo Catholic District school board will offer Bush Blazers Nature Camp for children ages six through 12 at the Laurel Creek Nature Centre. Both _ local â€" school boards will also offer camp options for children with ants in their pants. The Handsâ€"on proâ€" gram will enjoy activities ranging from â€" making slime, dissecting starfish, building inventions and constructing towers. The ExXtreme proâ€" grams will focus on comâ€" puters and technology, programming and microâ€" electronics. For more information, call Bill Baer or Cindy Zeto at 888â€"4567, ext. 5239. participate in interactive tours, and witness dazâ€" zling scientific demonâ€" strations. Two styles of camps are offered: handsâ€"on general engineering and science for children in Grades 1 to 10, _ and _ the _ techâ€" nically focused ExXtreme camps _ for _ children in Grades 5 to OAC. Continued on page 12 Born of a mother‘s tragic loss in 1995, the Meningitis â€" Research Foundation was founded in 1998 by Waterloo resident Kathryn Blain as a tribute to the memory of her son Michael Longo, a St. David secondary school student. For more information, contact Mike Redfearn, tournament coordinator, at 885â€"1340, ext. 355. The Meningitis Research Foundation of Canada will hold the first Michael Longo Memorial Classic 2000 golf tournament Aug. 17 at the Conestogo Golf and Country Club. All funds raised through the tournaâ€" ment will go towards Meningitis research. For more information or to sign up your team for the tournament, eâ€"mail wlushinerama@hotmail.com. First annual Michael Longo Memorial Classic golf tournament to aid meningitis research The costs to take part in the day‘s events are $36 for a day of golf or $48 for golf and a buffet dinner. Now more than 50 campuses across the country participate in the event, which is also one of the largest stuâ€" dentâ€"run fundraisers in Canada. The day of golf will be followed by an award ceremony at Wilf‘s restauâ€" rant, at the university. WLU was the first university to initiâ€" ate this fundraiser, which has raised more than $11.1 million since it began in 1964. Last year, over $63,000 was raised by Laurier students; and this year the goal is set even higher. WLU students to host Shinerama golf tourney The students of Wilfrid Laurier University and the Kitchenerâ€"Waterloo community are busy preparing for the first ever Shinerama golf tournament. Golfers will tee off July 4 at the Conestoga Golf Club in an effort to raise money to battle Cystic Fibrosis. Shinerama is a nationwide event designed to increase awareness to help fight this incurable illness. Open Canada Day July 1, 2000