NATCHEZ — School is out for summer, but plenty of ways exist for children to have fun, stay fit and keep the mind busy in Natchez.

Co-Lin Kids College

Copiah-Lincoln Community College is hosting classes with a variety of hands-on activities and games for different age groups.

Art classes are scheduled from June 18 to 21 for grades 1-2 and July 16 to 19 for grades 3-5. The registration fee is $55.

Young Outdoor Adventurers is scheduled from June 18 to 21 for grades 3-5. The registration fee is $50.

Cooking it Up in the Kitchen is scheduled from June 18 to 21 for grades 3-5 and is scheduled from June 25 to 28 for grades 1-2. The registration fee is $60.

3D Art Making is scheduled from June 25 to 28 for grades 3-5 and July 23 to 26 for grades 1-2. The registration fee is $55.

Kids Yoga & Fitness is scheduled from June 25 to 28 and July 23 to 26 for grades 2-5. The registration fee is $50.

Tennis is scheduled from June 25 to 28 for grades 3-5. The registration fee is $65.

Science classes are scheduled July 16 to 19 for grades 1-2 and July 23 to 26 for grades 3-5. The registration fee is $55.

Fun with Numbers is scheduled from July 16 to 19 for grades 3-5. The registration fee is $50.

Farm to Table for Kids is scheduled from July 16 to 19 for grades 1-2 and July 23 to 26 for grades 3-5. The registration fee is $50.

All classes are 9 a.m. to noon at Co-Lin on the indicated dates, except for the tennis class, which will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Duncan Park.

Supplies and a snack are included with all registration fees, which should be submitted at least a week before the activities start. Students must complete the indicated grades to participate in each of the classes.

For registration or inquires, contact Emily Edwards at 601-446-1103.

Children’s Prep Music Studio

Kathleen Mackey King will host a summer music camp from June 18-22 on the second floor of the Natchez Senior Center located on 800 Washington St.

Classes for ages 3 to 4 will be from 4:15 to 5 p.m. and classes for ages 5 to 7 will be from 3:15 to 4 p.m. The cost is $75 per child.

For more information call King at 601-807-8281 or email kmacking@bellsouth.net.

Grand Village of the Natchez Indians

The Grand Village of the Natchez Indians will host the following camps this summer:

Little Discovery Week Crafts & Contests will be hosted 9 a.m. to noon on Monday through Friday, July 16–20, for ages 5 to 7. Attending children can learn about historic Natchez Native American life and culture through crafts, projects and activities that include pottery, mask making, a mound building relay and meeting animals native to the area. The cost is $25 per child.

Discovery Week: Time Travel Challenge will be hosted 9 a.m. to noon on Monday through Friday, July 9–13, for ages 8 to 10. Children will learn archery, stickball, basketry, fire building and other skills, crafts and games used by the Natchez Indians and French colonists in the 1700s. The cost is $50 per child.

Registration for both camps ends June 29 and space is limited. Call 601-446-6502 or email info@natchezgrandvillage.com for more information.

Natchez Art Association

Loraine C. Griffin will be directing the 2018 Summer Art Camp at the Art Center at 452 Jefferson St. for ages 6 to 14.

Session times are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 4-7, June 11-14, June 18-21, June 25-28, July 9-12, July 16-19 and July 23-26. Sessions are $120 paid in advance with a $25 discount for Natchez Art Association members and their siblings.

There are only 12 slots available per date. Register online at natchezartassociation.org, at the Art Center or at Arts Natchez on Main Street.

For more information, call Griffin at 601-807-3290 or email lcggraphics1@aol.com

Satya Yoga Wellness Center

Satya Yoga Wellness Center on Main Street is hosting a teen summer yoga camp directed by Stephanie Daly.

The camp will be 10 a.m. to 11:15 on July 16-20 for ages 12 to 18. Registration is $50 per youth.

For more information or to reserve a spot, visit SatyaYogaClasses.com.

Natchez Fine Framing & Art Gallery

Summer art classes are scheduled from 2 to 3:30 p.m. every Tuesday through Friday starting May 30 through August for ages 5 and older. Class sizes are limited. For more information, find Natchez Fine Framing on Facebook or call 601-446-9345.

Natchez Ballet Academy

Kids can attend either June 18-22 or June 25-29: Ballerina Princess Camp, ages 3-5, 10:30 a.m. to noon; Down the Rabbit Hole, ages 6-9, 12:30 to 2 p.m., $105 with a $35 deposit is due at registration and the balance is due by the first day of the Camp. Dance, crafts, games, a tea party and more.
Natchez Junior Cotillion, July 9-13: Little Girls Tea Party, ages 5-7, 10:30 a.m. to noon; Beginning Table Manner, Boys and girls, ages 6-12, 12:30 to 2 p.m., $80.
For more information contact Natchezballet@yahoo.com or 601-870-8920

George W. Armstrong Library

The children’s summer reading program at George W. Armstrong Library will be at 10 a.m. each Tuesday from June 5-26 and 10 a.m. each Wednesday from June 6 to July 25 with a movie matinee at 2 p.m.

The adult’s summer reading program is scheduled at 2:30 p.m. on June 14-28. An adult wreath-making workshop will be at 10:30 a.m. June 2 at no cost. Attendees will need a wire wreath frame, 20 pipe cleaners, a roll of 21” Deco Mesh ribbon and desired decorations. For more information, call 601-445-8862.

Everyday Adventures

Kids Kayak Camps are scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon on June 16 and 23 for ages 7 and older. Participants will meet at Everyday Adventure on 334 Main St. at 9 a.m. The cost is $35 per child and lunch will be provided.

For more information, contact Lena McKnight at 601-392-3079.

Vacation Bible schools

Local churches are offering a week of crafts, snacks, games and timeless Bible story lessons.

Here is a list of local vacation Bible schools this year.

Saint Mary Basilica: From 8 a.m. to 11:30 on June 4-8 at their Family Life Center for children who have completed pre-kindergarten through sixth-grade. The cost is $20 for one child and $10 per additional sibling. To register, visit stmarybasilica.org or call 601-445-5616 for more information.

First Baptist Church in Natchez: June 4-8 for students who have completed kindergarten through eighth-grade. T-shirts are $10 each but not required. Register online at fbcnatchez.org.

Jefferson Street United Methodist Church: from 9 a.m. to 11:30 on June 11-14 for students who have completed pre-kindergarten through sixth-grade. Stop by the church office to register or fill out a registration form on June 11. For more information, call 601-442-3795

Parkway Baptist Church: from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on June 11-15 for students who have completed kindergarten through eighth-grade. There will be a kick off party on Sunday, June 10, at Adams County Christian School’s pool from 5-7 p.m. with hamburgers and hotdogs. For more information, call 601-442-7434

First Baptist Church in Vidalia: from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on June 4-8 for students who have completed pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade. To register visit fbcvidalia.com or call 318-336-7111 for more information.

Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church: from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on June 4-8 for ages 3 to 18. Transportation to and from the church will be provided. For more information, contact the church at 601-445-4386.

Did we miss your church’s VBS? Let us know and well add it to our list. Email us at newsroom@natchezdemocrat.com.

If you have information on a summer camp or vacation Bible school in the Miss-Lou to add to this list send it to newsroom@natchezdemocrat.com and call 601-445-3540.