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YMCA seeks 'Star War' thrills

More than 200 campers attended summer camp last week.


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 10:11 p.m. July 7, 2016
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More than 200 children participated in the YMCA’s “Star Wars” themed summer camp July 4 to July 8. Participants enjoyed swimming, sports, arts and crafts, a field trip to see a movie and contests between the “Rebels” and “Empire” teams.

Anthony Scrimale, 6, takes a shot in the gym.
Anthony Scrimale, 6, takes a shot in the gym.
Chase Williams, Jackson Wilson and Blake Wagner all attend different schools, but became good friends.
Chase Williams, Jackson Wilson and Blake Wagner all attend different schools, but became good friends.
Braden River Elementary students Chase and Quinn Kauffold play with Tomas Garcia, Nate Bentze and Tucker Ritchey.
Braden River Elementary students Chase and Quinn Kauffold play with Tomas Garcia, Nate Bentze and Tucker Ritchey.
Alana Kaplan, 6, enjoys her first time at camp.
Alana Kaplan, 6, enjoys her first time at camp.
Mason McReynolds, 11, will attend Haile Middle School in August.
Mason McReynolds, 11, will attend Haile Middle School in August.
Madisyn Kidge, 11, of Del Tierra, plays dodge ball alongside Creekwood's Ava George.
Madisyn Kidge, 11, of Del Tierra, plays dodge ball alongside Creekwood's Ava George.
Counselor in Training Madison Wise, 14, dodges a ball thrown at her by campers.
Counselor in Training Madison Wise, 14, dodges a ball thrown at her by campers.
Alexis Intelisano, Samantha Greenfield and Erin Weidel all will attend Nolan Middle School this school year.
Alexis Intelisano, Samantha Greenfield and Erin Weidel all will attend Nolan Middle School this school year.
East County residents Jordyn Seacat, and Camila Correa, both 7, select coloring as their afternoon pastime.
East County residents Jordyn Seacat, and Camila Correa, both 7, select coloring as their afternoon pastime.
Kaylani Pusateri, 11, draws French fries and a drink, as well as a picture of the beach.
Kaylani Pusateri, 11, draws French fries and a drink, as well as a picture of the beach.
Laylah Camus, 6, stares up at the rock wall before her. She attends Imagine Charter School.
Laylah Camus, 6, stares up at the rock wall before her. She attends Imagine Charter School.
Gene Witt Elementary's Alyssa Otterness, 6, jumps rope under the shade.
Gene Witt Elementary's Alyssa Otterness, 6, jumps rope under the shade.
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Dani Mallitz, 6, wields the jump rope in a game of "fireball." Children jump over the rope as it swings past and try not to get hit by it.

 

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