Camps to beat boredom

By now, the hot, hazy days of summer vacation are probably dragging on for you and your kids. Get them out of the house (and out of your hair) with these late season summer camps sponsored by Chesterfield County:

Arrival in the New World Learn the skills settlers needed to survive in the New World. For ages 9-12. August 18-19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Henricus Historical Park Cost: $60 Details: 706-1340

Camp Red Tail Hawk Activities include archery, nature exploration, crafts, games and rock climbing at Peak Experiences. For ages 6-10 July 31-August 4, 8 a.m.-noon Rockwood Park Cost: $55 Details: Kristi Orcutt, 706-2734

Horseback Riding Instruction includes proper techniques for handling, mounting, riding, dismounting and maintenance. There will be a horse show on the final day. For ages 8 and older. July 31-August 4, 8:30 a.m.-noon Hunter Lane Stables, 3578 Hunter Lane Cost: $175 Details: Greg Velzy, 748-1124

Masters Full-Day Golf Camp Build skills for full swing, short game and putting. For ages 7-17. August 14-18, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Windy Hill Sports Complex Cost: $299 Details: Paul Wilmoth, 748-1130

Mini-Masters Half-Day Golf Camp Build skills for full swing, short game and putting. For ages 7-17. August 14-18, 9 a.m.-noon Windy Hill Sports Complex Cost: $150 Details: Paul Wilmoth, 748-1130

Robious River Camp Outdoor camp along the James River featuring fishing, boating, nature exploration and rock climbing at Peak Experiences. For ages 9-13. August 7-11, 8 a.m.-noon Robious Landing Park Cost: $60 Details: Kristi Orcutt, 706-2734

Rockwood Junior Naturalist Day Camp Spend a day exploring Rockwood Park. Meet forest creatures and learn to identify local plants and animals. Bring your lunch and a water bottle, and wear sturdy shoes and socks. For ages 9-11. August 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Rockwood Park Cost: $25 Details: 674-1629

Youth Adventure Camp Spend three adventure-filled days exploring Virginia's wild places. Rock climb at Great Falls Park, paddle kayaks on the James River and hike in the Shenandoah Mountains. For ages 10-12. August 13, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Drop-off and pick-up at Rockwood Park

Cost: $120 Details: Noel Losen, 748-1129 t