By Shelby Pearson
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If keeping children or grandchildren occupied this summer becomes a bit overwhelming, then maybe it’s time to get them involved in the community. The Lakeway Activity Center (LAC) has some exciting events planned that are sure to keep even the children with short attention spans busy.

For those dramatic characters in the family, the LAC offers Theater from Every Angle, an advanced class that allows teens from 12-18 to explore all aspects of the theatrical world. They will be involved in everything from choosing a show, auditioning, casting and directing to, finally, performing in front of family and friends on the center’s very own stage. The class is held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. starting June 29-July 10, which is also the performance day. It is $425 for members of the center and $468 for non-members.
If acting just doesn’t sound like fun, then try making unique and original, not to mention Eco-Friendly, jewelry with newcomer Colleen Hannafin. Hannafin has been teaching both children and adults about the art of making jewelry for about five years as well as creating and designing her own trinkets. All supplies for this class are included but limited, so make sure to sign up a week prior to the class of interest.
• Pre-school is welcome on Mondays from 1:30-2:15 p.m. It is $20 for members of the center and $22 for non-members.
• Kids from 6-8 years of age are also welcome on Mondays from 2:30-3:30 p.m. It is $25 for members and $28 for non-members.
• Kids from 9-11 years of age are welcome on Wednesday from 1-2:30 p.m. It is $30 for members and $33 for non-members.
• Teens are welcome on Wednesday from 2:45- 4:15 p.m. and it is $30 for members and $33 for non-members.
Kids with artistic interests are invited to join Lauren Boyle, of the Lupine Lane Pre-school program, on July 2-July 30. She will be exploring the worlds of art, music and cooking.
• Kids from 2-4 years of age, with a guardian, that want to pursue Art are welcome to join Lil Absolute Art on Thursdays from 10-10:45 a.m. It is $50 for members and $55 for nonmembers.
• Kids from 2-4 years of age, with a guardian, that want to pursue Music are welcome to join Lil Music Makers on Thursdays from 11-11:45 a.m. It is $50 for members and $55 for nonmembers.
• Kids from 2-4 years of age, with a guardian, that want to pursue Cooking are welcome to join Lil Kinder Cooks on Thursdays from 12-12:45 p.m. It is $50 for members and $55 for nonmembers.
• Kids from 4-7 years of age can enjoy Absolute Art on Thursdays from 1-2 p.m. and again at 2-3 p.m. It is $60 for members and $66 for nonmembers.
• Kids from 4-7 years of age can enjoy KinderCooks on Thursdays from 3-4 p.m. It is $60 for members and $66 for nonmembers.
• Kids from 4-7 years of age can enjoy Fun W/ Photography on Thursdays from 4-5 p.m. It is $60 for members and $66 for nonmembers.
For those sports fans, the LAC presents Sportball, a sports oriented camp that will teach children from 3-7 years of age the fundamental elements of team spirit, team work and leadership while playing Volleyball, Tennis, Basketball, Baseball, Golf, Hockey and Soccer in a competitive free environment.
Children will learn how to improve on balance, strength, coordination, timing, concentration and listening skills while getting active and having fun. Morning and afternoon sessions are available and coaches will stay with the all day campers during lunchtime. Half-day campers are encouraged to bring a sport drink and nut free snack; all day campers will need to bring a sack lunch.
The cost for Sportball is $180 for members and $198 for nonmembers. The dates and times available for morning and afternoon sessions are as follows:
• July 6-10: 9 a.m. – noon.
• July 6-10: 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
• Aug. 3-7: 9 a.m. – noon.
• Aug. 3-7: 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
• Aug. 10-14: 9 a.m. – noon.
• Aug. 10-14: 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
For additional information on any of the above mentioned activities, check out www.cityoflakeway.com or call the Lakeway Activity Center at 261-1010.