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June 13th , 2007

Cool Camps at The Pettit Center

MILWAUKEE--- June 11, 2007 --- The Pettit National Ice Center will once again feature skating camps for kids all summer long. Beginning June 11 the Pettit Center will kick-off its camp season. This summer will include some past favorite camps, as well as some new offerings for 2007.

Skating Camp for Kids will commence each week of summer and is the perfect opportunity for both new and veteran skaters to get on the ice. Built for ages 6-12, the Skating Camp for Kids provides a multitude of camp activities and fun!

New for 2007 are the themed weeks of the Skating Camp for Kids:

·-Look Mom, I’m Curling (June 25) – the only camp in town where kids can throw stones (that’s curling stones) and not get in trouble.

-Shake and Skate (July 16) – a favorite of 2006, campers combine pom pons with skating. Badgerette Pom Pon instructors join the fun this week ·

-Need for Speed (August 13) – kids can learn how to speed skate in a facility famous for producing Olympians and medal winners

Besides the Skating Camp themed weeks, campers can take part in outdoor games and activities, Olympic-themed crafts and receive skating lessons from Pettit Skating School instructors.

Also returning for 2007 is the Rink Rats Hockey camp. This camp is made for the hockey player that yearns for playing time and skill development. Rink Rats scrimmage, take part in on-ice skill sessions and enjoy outside activities.

A complete Pettit Center summer camp schedule can be found at www.thepettit.com

For more information on summer camps at the Pettit Center, please contact Rob Multerer 414.266.0100, ext. 132 or by email at rmulterer@thepettit.com.

Contact: Rob Multerer
Director of Operations
Pettit National Ice Center
414.266.0100, ext. 132
rmulterer@thepettit.com