In just a few weeks school will be out for the summer, and the kids will have three months of no homework. That's a perfect time for them to learn something new, meet new friends - and stay out of trouble. With so many summer camps to choose from, kids really have the whole world at their fingertips. They can explore arts and crafts, sports, theater, science, and more, either during the day, or by spending a week or more away from home at overnight camps.

There are countless summer camps in the greater Rochester area. Below you'll find a list to get you started. For more a complete list, visit rochestercitynewspaper.com and click under Guides in the Arts & Entertainment section to find the Family Guide. If we didn't include your summer camp, please email eric@rochester-citynews.com and we'll add it online.

Art Day Camp at the Mill July 7-Aug 8. Week-long sessions where kids can sketch animals, landscapes, cartoons, architecture, and gardens with charcoal, colored pencils, pastels, and paints. Ages 7+ (July 7-11 for ages 4-6). $125/week (half days available). Mill Art Center & Gallery, 61 N Main St, Honeoye Falls. 624-7740, millartcenter.com.

Art Day School June 30-Aug 29. Kids explore painting, drawing, fiber, and sculptural materials. Ages 7-13. $175-$250/week. Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave. 276-8959, mag.rochester.edu.

ArtSmart July 7-Aug 22. Kids participate in a variety of activities including theater, dance, storytelling, painting, textile arts, swimming, and field trips over seven weeks. Ages 6-13. $60/week, due June 6. Lake Riley Lodge, Cobbs Hill Park. 428-6747, cityofrochester.gov.

Bristol Valley Theater's 2008 Apprentice Program June 30-Aug 15. Kids learn theater techniques like improvisation, movement, acting, and set construction, and perform a full-length play. Ages 11-17 (alternate classes for kids 4-12). $250 (auditions required on May 17, scholarships available). Bristol Valley Theater, 151 S Main St, Naples. 374-9032, bvtnaples.org.

CampArrowhead June 9-Aug 29 (some overnight). For up to 10 weeks, kids participate in a variety of activities including swimming, hiking, rock-climbing, and even playing in a sandbox. Ages 3-15. $95-$450. 20 Arrowhead Road, Pittsford. 383-4590, ymcacamparrowhead.org.

CampCory June 30-Aug 29 (overnight). Kids experience up to eight weeks of themed activities, including water games, music and dance, sports, outdoor camping, and boating. Ages 5-13. $535-$1115 (due 30 days prior to start of camp). Keuka Lake, Penn Yan. 325-2889, campcory.org.

Camp DayDreams 2008 Aug 18-23 (overnight). Underprivileged and at-risk kids from the city experience traditional summer camp while being free to learn, play, and relax. Ages 7+. Boy Scout Camp Cutler, Naples. 461-2324, campdaydreams.org.

Camp GanIsrael July 2-Aug 12. Judaic themes taught through songs, stories, games, and contests. Ages 2-12. $70-$125/week.1037 Winton Rd S. 271-0330, cgirochester.com.

CampGorham June 29-Aug 23 (overnight). Kids have weekly sessions with activities that include rock climbing, sailing, horseback riding, swimming, and archery. Ages 7-17. $595-$1155. 265 Darts Lake Rd, Eagle Bay. 315-357-6401, campgorham.org.

CampHochstein '08 Kids and adults are grouped according to age, and explore music and dance through a number of programs. "Music for Tiny Tots," little Mozarts, group classes using the Suzuki method, ballet classes, and more will get participants learning grooving all summer long. Ages 18 months to adult. Cost varies; tuition assistance available. Hochstein School of Music & Dance, 50 N Plymouth Ave/435 East St, Canandaigua. 454-4596, hochstein.org.

CampMark Seven July 27-Aug 22 (overnight). Geared toward deaf children, campers participate in swimming, water skiing, tubing, canoeing, outdoor camping, hiking, and more. Ages 9-16. $800. 144 Mohawk Hotel Rd, Old Forge. 315-357-6087 (Voice/TTY), campmark7.org

CampSenecaLakeJune 29-Aug 20 (overnight). Kids participate in a variety of water sports, Jewish culture, hiking, drama, and arts and crafts. Ages 8-16. $825-$5280. 200 Camp Rd, Penn Yan. 461-2000, 315-536-9981, campsenecalake.com.

CampSisol June 30-Aug 22. Kids learn music, arts and crafts, archery, and drama with an emphasis on Jewish studies. Grades K-8. $475-$3245. Markus Park, Quaker Meeting House Road, Mendon. 461-2000, campsisol.org.

CampWoods Play June 16-Aug 26. Mixed-age day camp where kids learn art, play in nature, and perform skits. All ages. Hourly rates. Mendon Ponds Park. Woodsplay.com

CampYeladim June 30-Aug 22. Young children play, sing, and enjoy story times while learning to interact with others. Ages 2-4. $140-$460. JCC, 1200 Edgewood Ave. 461-2000, campyeladim.org.

CobblestoneSchool Summer Camp July 7-Aug 15. Activities change weekly, and include field trips to the Public Market, Dryden Theatre, and Seneca Park Zoo. Also, art classes, swimming, yoga. Ages 4-12. $90-$160/week. Cobblestone School, 10 Prince St. 271-4548, cobblestone.org

Culinary Kids Junior Chef/Teen Chef Camp Jun 23-Aug 15. Kids learn cooking concepts and techniques, as well as preparation, planning, and other cooking-related tools. Ages 8-17. New York Wine and Culinary Center, 800 S Main St, Canandaigua. 394-7070, nywcc.com.

Drama Kids Playhouse Summer Camp Aug 6-10. Kids explore the various areas of theater, including acting, set design, and directing, then write, direct, and perform their own play. Ages 6-10. $195-$205. Victor Parks and Recreation, 1290 Blossom Dr, Victor. 742-0140, victorny.org.

Earth Camp July 7-Aug 8. Kids explore the outdoors through hiking, orienteering, letter-boxing, bird watching, and more. Grades 1-8. $105-$200. Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd, Mumford. 538-6822, gcv.org.

Everyday Engineering Summer Camp for Girls July 7-18. Swimming, rock climbing, daily science/engineering activities, including programming and designing a robot. Girls entering grades 4-9. $400. RIT, 1 Lomb Memorial Dr. 475-6321, we.rit.edu.

Granger Homestead and CarriageMuseum July 21-25, Aug 4-8. Kids experience history by making period and colonial crafts, making soap, baking 1800s recipes, and enjoying carriage rides. Ages 7-12. $70-$80 (due July 11 or Aug 1). 295 N. Main St, Canandaigua. 394-1472, grangerhomestead.org.

Infotonics Science Camp July 7-Aug 1. Kids learn about science through weekly themed camps that include "Mission to Mars," "CSI," and "Wizards/Potions." Grades 4-9. $275/session (scholarships available). Area locations include Nazareth College, Finger Lakes Community College, Genesee Community College. 389-5125, summersciencecamp.org.

Italian Language and Culture Camp Jul 7-11, 14-18. Kids learn the Italian language, as well as traditions, folklore, cuisine, and culture of Italy. Ages 5-7 (Session I), 7-11 (Session II). $135-$160. Casa Italiana, LeChase Lounge, Nazareth College, 4245 East Ave. 389-2468.

KidsCollegeLate June-late Aug. Variety of activities including swimming, games, field trips, and computer lab. Ages 6-12. $146/week. Brockport Child Development Center, SUNY Brockport. 395-2273.

Kids on Campus July 7-18, July 21-Aug 1. Mixture of recreational and educational activities, including computers, Internet, multimedia, math, art, science, and technology. Grades 5-12. $650-$750. RIT, 112 Lomb Memorial Dr. 475-5987, kidsoncampus.rit.edu.

Lil Kids on Campus July 7-Aug 1. One-week sessions that offer a mixture of recreational and educational activities, including computing, science and nature, inventions, dramatic and creative arts, and swimming. Grades 1-4. $195/week. RIT, 112 Lomb Memorial Dr. 475-5176, summeroncampus.com.

MCCSummerCollege for Kids July 7-Aug 15. Hands-on educational and recreational activities, including art, computers, chess, reading, swimming, tennis, and math. Ages 5-12. $310/two-week session. MCC Brighton Campus, 1000 E Henrietta Rd. 292-2644.

Northern Hemisphere Gymnastics July 7-Aug 29. Kids learn gymnastics, archery, swimming, kayaking, arts and crafts, rock-climbing, etc. Ages 3-12. $120-$225/week. 82 E Main St., Webster. 265-4740.

On Stage Performing Arts Program July 7-Aug 15. Six weeks of training in theater that culminates in a full-length musical performance. Ages 8-15. $600-$1100. JCC, 1200 Edgewood Ave. 461-2000 x.239, jcconstage.org.

Pioneer Days July 14-Aug 15. Kids participate in crafts like tin-punching, theorem painting, and cross-stitching at the slower pace of life 200 years ago. Grades 3-6. $170-$215. 2370 East Ave. 546-7029 x10, landmarksociety.org.

Push Pins Performing Arts Camp for Youth June 30-July 3. Kids learn physical theater techniques like miming, acting, partnering, Tae Kwon Do, and drumming. Ages 5-15. $182. First Presbyterian Church, 25 Church St, Pittsford. 278-0123, pushtheatre.org.

RAPA Musical Theater Summer Camps June 25-Aug 24. Several different camps specializing in various musical theater activities, such as acting, set design, and performing. Ages 5-21. $230-$400 (call for audition times/dates). School of Performing Arts, 727 E Main St. 325-3366, rapaonline.us.

RBTL presents Summer Stars July 7-18. Kids learn theater techniques and improve acting in a non-competitive environment. Grades 6-12. $525. Auditorium Theatre, 885 E Main St. 325-7760 x.3231, summerstarsweb.info.

Rochester Children's Theatre Summer Conservatory July 7-Aug 10. Classes in acting, singing, and dancing, plus outdoor activities and special events. Culminates in full-scale productions. Ages 8-15. $750. Nazareth College, 4245 East Ave. 385-0510, rochesterchildrenstheatre.org.

RochesterMuseum and ScienceCenter Summer Fun Camps July 7-Aug 29. More than 70 different camps. Kids explore science, nature, and technology through hands-on experiments and crafts. Grouped by age, kids can explore the stars in the planetarium, try their hand at magic in the Wizard School, explore the deep blue sea, and even build a robot. Ages 2-15. $65-$425. 657 East Ave. 271-4552 x342, rmsc.org.

Sail the Seven Seas Summer Camp July 7-Aug 15. Kids explore a different country each week through music, dance, drama, art, and food. Ages 6-12. $125/week. Community Arts Academy, 597 East Ave. 473-7187, communityartscenter.org.

SenecaPark Zoo June 16-Aug 22. More than a dozen various summer camp options based around various zoo animals. Themes focus on the smells of animals, life in polar regions, the rain forest, and more. Ages 3+. $100-$190. 2222 St. Paul St. 336-7213, senecaparkzoo.org.

Summer Art Experience - Ink, Film, Paper & Clay July 7-11. Kids learn the crafts of paper-making, letterpress printing, vintage photography, and ceramics. $210. Genesee Center for The Arts & Education, 713 Monroe Ave. 271-5183, geneseearts.org.

Summer Photo Fun Workshops for Kids July-Aug. Themed weekly sessions in which experienced museum educators guide hands-on creativity and exploration of photography techniques. Cameras provided. Ages 7-14. George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. 271-3361 x232, eastmanhouse.org.

Summer School of the Arts July 7-25. Visual art and musical theater summer intensive; culminates in art opening and musical theater showcase. Ages 13-18. $650 (auditions/portfolio review dates in April and May). Nazareth College, 4245 East Ave. 249-7290, Monroe.edu.

Summer Soccer Camp June 30-July 25. Week-long camp where kids work on technical skill development and goalie training. Grades K-12. $125-$145 (due April). Buckland Park, 1341 Westfall Rd, Brighton. 461-4907, soccerclasses.com.

Summer Tennis Camp July 30-Aug 15. Tennis instruction, drills, game and match play, as well as other activities, such as swimming. Ages 6-18. Robert B. Goergen Athletic Center, University of Rochester. 275-1661, tennisrochester.com.

TechGirlz Camp Aug 3-9 (overnight). Girls interested in science and match can build their own computer, investigate "crime scenes," and use high-tech lab equipment. Classes taught in English and ASL. Hearing-impaired girls grades 7-9. $650 (includes room & board, scholarships available). NTID, 52 Lomb Memorial Dr. 475-7695 (voice/TTY), rit.edu/NTID/techgirlz.

Town of Brighton Parks & Recreation July 7-Aug 15. Various themed camps where kids can do sports, arts and crafts, and other activities. Age 3-entering 7th grade. $35-$50/week. Various locations. 784-5260, Townobrighton.org.

Town of Irondequoit Parks & Recreation June 30-Aug 15. Various themed camps that include sports, arts and crafts, and other activities. Grades K-12. $40-$98. Camp Eastman, Durand Eastman Park, 336-6085, Irondequoit.org.

Town of Penfield Parks & Recreation June 30-Aug 8. Two-week camps that include games, arts and crafts, sports, and special events. Kindergarten-age 14. $97-$108. Harris Whalen Park, Scribner Road School, Penfield Community Center. penfield.org.

Town of Pittsford Parks & Recreation June 30-Aug 15. Kids participate in outdoor activities, games, art projects, and special events. Ages 5-13. $40-$295. Thornell Road Elementary, Park Road Elementary, Mendon Center Elementary. townofpittsford.com.

University of Rochester Summer Sports Camps Variety of camps focusing on basketball, soccer, football, swimming, baseball, field hockey, tennis, and more. Some day camps, some overnight. Ages and fees vary. Goergen Athletic Center, University of Rochester River Campus. rochester.edu.athletics/camps.

Writers & Books Summer Camps June 23-Aug 29. Dozens of different camps on everything from Shakespeare to script writing. Kids can participate in their own radio show, read books from around the world, or try their hand at creative writing. Ages 6+. $99-$305. Writers & Books, 740 University Ave. 473-2590, wab.org.

YMCA Camps Variety of activities at the YMCA, including basketball, swimming, arts and crafts, and games. Ages 3+. Fees vary; call branch for details. Several area YMCA branches. 546-5500, rochesterymca.org.