Fun abounds at youth camps: spaces still available Published June 10, 2010 By Airman 1st Class Bryan Swink Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST -- The Fit Factor Youth Sports, Fitness and Life Skills camps still have spaces available for the week-long fitness camps being held here this summer. The camps are desiged to promote physical activity in a fun and safe environment while promoting lifelong activity and a healthy approach to childhood-obesity prevention, according to Kevin Hansen, McGuire Youth Programs chief. These camps will challenge each child to improve his or her own level of performance. "These free camps are a great way for JB MDL youth to stay active this summer," said Donald Russoniello, 87th Force Support Squadron youth sports and fitness director. "We are extremely excited to see so many people getting involved in the youth activities." All campers will be given a Fit Factor password to use the Air Force Youth Fit Factor website. Each camper must wear athletic shorts, T-shirt, socks and sneakers. Lunch and transportation are not provided by the Youth Center. It is the parent's or guardian's responsibility to make sure their child arrives on time daily and brings a water bottle. These camps are only for youth who are eligible to be members of the youth programs at JB MDL. Register early to ensure a spot due to limited space. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Priority is given only to youth of current deployed active-duty military. The camps for youth ages 5 to 8 currently have a waiting list due to the amount of enrollments. Registration must be completed at the local youth center, which is hosting the camp. Details as follows: Week 1 High Adventure Week Camp: Golf, swimming, go carts and paintballing Date: July 6 through 9 Registration: McGuire Youth Programs, 754-5437 Ages and times: 9 a.m. to noon for ages 9 to 12 and 1 to 4 p.m. for ages 13 to 16 Week 2 GVA Basketball Academy: Basketball Camp led by former NCAA D1 Coach G. Garlic Date: July 12 through 16 at Doughboy Gym on Dix Registration: McGuire Youth Programs, 754-5437 Ages and times: 9 to 10:30 a.m. for ages 5 to 8; 9 a.m. to noon for ages 9 to 12 and 1 to 4 p.m. for advanced basketball camp for ages 13 to 16. Week 3 Archery Camp: Learn basic archery skills and outdoor cooking experiences Date: July 19 through 23 at the Garden State Archery Club Registration: McGuire Youth Programs, 754-5437 Ages and times: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for ages 9 to 16 Week 3 Outdoor Nature Camp: Develop outdoor experiences Date: July 19 through 23 at the Lakehurst Youth Programs Registration: Lakehurst Youth Programs (732) 323-4043 Ages and times: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for ages 10 to 16 Week 4 Youth Baseball Camp: Learn basic ball skills Date: July 26 through 30 at the Falcon Courts North Little League Fields Registration: McGuire Youth Programs, 754-5437 Ages and times: 9 to 10:30 a.m. for ages 5 to 8; 9 a.m. to noon for ages 9 to 12; and 1 to 4 p.m. for ages 13 to 16 Week 4 Youth Art Camp: Arts and crafts camp Date: July 26 through 30 at the Dix Youth Programs Registration: Dix Youth Programs, 562-5061 Ages and times: 9 a.m. to noon for ages 9 to 16 Week 5 Outdoor Adventure Camp: T-Ball, basketball, soccer, flag football/obstacle course Date: Aug. 9 through 13 at McGuire Youth Programs Registration: McGuire Youth Programs, 754-5437 Ages and times: 9 a.m. to noon for ages 5 to 8 Week 6 Youth Camp: Film production camp Date: Aug. 16 through 20 at Lakehurst Youth Programs Registration: Lakehurst Youth Programs, (732) 323-4043 Ages and times: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for ages 10 to 16 Week 7 Youth Culinary Arts Leadership Camp: Learn how to eat and cook healthy Date: Aug. 23 through 27 at the Pemberton Township High School Registration: McGuire Youth Programs, 754-5437 Ages and times: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for ages 9 to 16