PRESS PHOTOS BY DONNA GEWERTZGetting a kick out of an Action Karate demonstration at Camp Whitehall are Lucian Pacelli and Michael Heffelfinger, with Kyler Fleming in the back. Camp Whitehall is held 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at Hokendauqua Park and Playground, 3417 Lehigh St.

Counselor Kendra Fox (left) holds a piece of X-ray film to safely absorb the impact from practice karate kicks from camper Brooklyn Sirak, of Whitehall, during Camp Whitehall July 10 at Hokendauqua Park and Playground, 3417 Lehigh St. Camp is held 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Camp Whitehall includes games, sports, arts, crafts, swimming and special activities for children in grades kindergarten through sixth grade.

Lucian Pacelli proudly displays his colorfully decorated bird house during the camp’s arts and crafts session.

Under the direction of lead instructor Keith Keffer (left rear), of Action Karate, campers line up with a partner to learn self-defense techniques to escape situations where someone may be holding their arms.

Cy Sirak (left) attempts to tag Jake Hahn during a game of “Pacman.” Game players must follow the lines of the basketball court while attempting to tag or avoid being tagged. If tagged by the “Pacman,” the player must sit in place for the remainder of the game.

Putting his all into a game of dodgeball, Julian Hanna, of Whitehall, strengthens his position in the game with extra balls.

Sisters Myla Rennig (left) and Liv Delacruz, both of Whitehall, enjoy attending camp together as they take a break in between games of dodgeball and silent ball.

After a morning of activities and karate demonstrations, campers Kyler Fleming and Gabriel Ziegler are ready for a relaxing lunch to recharge their energy.

Campers and counselors pose for a group photo after some physical fitness fun with the staff of Action Karate, Whitehall, who provided the karate demonstration.