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Register to Win a Summer Family Vacation   This summer we wanted to create a promotion that celebrates the family vacation by giving away 12 incredible trips for families looking to create their own memories. We have hand picked some of the most memorable destinations our families have experienced and asked them to provide a FREE vacation to award to perhaps YOU!

Christian Summer Camp and Retreat Center   Cho-Yeh is a Christian recreation camp for children ages 6-16. We offer one and two week sessions. With an outstanding college staff, Cho-Yeh provides a safe, fun environment for campers to grow in their faith while building relationships with others. Some of our activities include paintball, mountain biking, horseback riding, wakeboarding, archery, riflery, rock climbing, swimming, blobbing, diving, snorkeling, banana boating, high ropes, arts & crafts, pedal karts, volleyball, soccer, dance, and cheerleading. (less) ... (more)

Summer Skills Clinics Coming to Your Area!   PURCHASE ONLINE AT www.HarlemGlobetrotters.com or call 1-800-641-HOOP ext. 146. MEET STARS! The only place where you can play and learn with the actual stars. AUTOGRAPHS & PHOTOS WITH THE STARS! There's time for autographs, chat, and photos with the players (Bring a camera!). GET A COOL GLOBETROTTERS NICKNAME -- given to you by one of our stars. FREE TICKET TO THE LIVE TOUR! Every kid participant gets a voucher for a complimentary ticket to the 2013 World Tour. LEARN THE MAGIC CIRCLE! Learn a signature move, and learn how to do a Magic Circle taught by the stars. CHALLENGE! Gain confidence & have fun in an encouraging atmosphere. Stars will share how THEY do it so you can too! (less) ... (more)

Naturally Wild   Recognized by Parents magazine as one of the Ten Best Zoos for Kids, the Houston Zoo is an exciting live animal adventure that provides a unique educational and conservation resource serving 1.7 million guests annually. Set in a 55-acre lush tropical landscape, the Zoo is home to more than 4,500 exotic animals representing more than 800 species. Operated by the not-for-profit Houston Zoo, Inc., the Houston Zoo is located at 6200 Golf Course Drive in beautiful Hermann Park. The Zoo is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. during Central Standard Time (last admission at 5 p.m.) and from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. during Central Daylight Time (last admission at 6 p.m.). The Zoo is closed Christmas Day. Regular admission is $11 for adults, $6 for seniors, $7 for children ages 2-11 and FREE for children under 2. Visit the courtesy booth at your neighborhood Fiesta Mart and purchase an adult Zoo admission for $9 and a child Zoo admission for $6. Zoo memberships start at only $55. (less) ... (more)

Computer and Technology Camp   Find your SPACE to WONDER this Summer! Design a computer game or build a computer; make a robot or develop a webpage; direct and edit your own video or animate graphics! Campers can do all of that and more during our weekly Summer day camps located in Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Houston & DC area. Our project-based curricula, designed by Rice University graduates instill technology principles as well as problem solving and critical thinking skills in a FUN environment. Campers get immediate hands-on experience from highly trained technology industry staff and counselors. Small groups of 1 counselor per 6 campers ensure plenty of 1-to-1 time so that every camper has a customized Summer experience. Our courses give campers the tools to explore their tech side while reaching their creative potential. Enroll today and spend your Summer learning new technology skills while having a blast! WS welcomes all experience levels and all ages 5-17 years old. (less) ... (more)