Brought to you by the Chester County Press March 8, 2017
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Learn to golf in a fun environment At White Clay Creek, we make learning the game and rules of golf exciting. By offering daily contests with prizes and end-of-the-week Awards ceremony, kids are challenged to compete in a non-threatening environment. With a camper-to-instructor ratio of sixto-one, interest is maintained and acquired skills are applied on the course in a fun and inviting way.
For juniors and adults, flexible memberships are still available for 2017. Benefits include unlimited play, club fittings, exclusive events, free assigned locker, bag storage and handicap maintenance, advanced booking, discounts on merchandise, lessons and food. Call 302-994-6700 for more information.
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Brandywine Virtual Academy provides the opportunity for students to explore new interests Online summer school through Brandywine Virtual Academy (BVA) is a perfect opportunity for students to explore new electives whenever and wherever they choose during the summer months. BVA offers a wide selection of appealing electives to satisfy students’ interests, curiosity and thirst for knowledge. From Gothic Literature: Monster Stories to 3D Art to Veterinary Science: The Care of Animals – there is something to engage every student. Registration will open on April 3, 2017 at www.bvapa.org/summer and will feature three session options: Jump Start (April 17 to July 27), True Summer (May 30 to July 27) and Credit Recovery (May 30 to July 27). For many students, summer is the best time to explore new things– an honors or Advanced Placement (AP) course for example. “Summertime is an excellent opportunity for students to continue to progress in their education,” said Chip Harper, supervisor of online learning for the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU), which operates BVA. “Whether it’s students recovering credits, getting ahead for the next school year or taking courses they couldn’t fit into their schedules but always wanted to take, BVA supplies the teachers and the program to meet their needs.” Since its creation, a growing number of students from Chester County and beyond have taken advantage of BVA’s diverse course levels and offerings, flexible scheduling and unique supports. Approximately 1,600 students are enrolled in BVA
annually, taking courses ranging from Mandarin Chinese to Advanced Placement (AP) physics, and everywhere in between. Flexibility is one of the greatest advantages of summer school online. There is no need for students to be confined to a classroom, miss out on a week of class due to a family vacation or have to choose between class and summer employment. Students can access courses 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all with the unique supports that ensure student success. In addition to subject matter teachers, students have access to BVA Just one of the many faces of student support liaisons and technology support online learning, BVA teacher specialists. Students can also access recorded Lisa Miller sits at her desk at live lessons and connect with their teachers and the CCIU’s Educational Service technology staff through BVA’s Interactive Virtual Center. Office. All BVA courses are developed and taught by Pennsylvania-certified teachers. For more information about summer school on your terms with the Brandywine Virtual Academy, please visit www.bvapa.org/summer.
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Climb aboard the Wilmington & Western Railroad The whistle of a steam train echoing through the hills is a sound that has all but disappeared in the world. Yet there still is a reminder of the time preserved for you to experience here at the Wilmington & Western Railroad. Imagine yourself riding on a real railroad through the Red Clay Creek Valley, with its everchanging natural beauty and wildlife. Imagine that you are rolling through forested estates, past historic homes and mill sites, aboard a vintage steam train, just like those that your greatgrandparents rode. Take the family aboard our scenic line, listed on the National Register
SCHOOL/DAY CAMP TRAIN
April 18 & 25 at 9:45 & 11am May 2, 9, 16, 23 at 9:45 & 11am June 13 & 27 at 9:45 & 11am July 11 & 25 at 9am August 8 & 22 at 9am Full Day (1 Day) camp for children ages 9-12. $100 for the day. July 19 or August 10.
of Historic Places, the Wilmington & Western Railroad is Delaware’s only steam tourist railroad. Special railroading adventures are available for railroaders of all ages. Whether you want to explore history, celebrate holidays, wine & dine or just have fun, the Wilmington & Western Railroad has just the event for you. Most of our weekend rides travel to Mt. Cuba Picnic Grove for a short layover – bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the countryside. Round trip ride is 90 minutes. See the website: wwrr.com for full schedule of events and departure times or call the business office for further details 302-998-1930.
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5 tips for protecting kids with food allergies at school (BPT) - If it seems like life-threatening food allergies are more common than they were when you were a kid, you’re not imagining it. The number of children with food allergies increased by nearly 50 percent between 1997 and 2011, according to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Researchers are working to discover why food allergies are on the rise in developed countries around the world. There might not be a cure for food allergies, but there are some steps you can take to ensure your child is safe at school: Form a partnership with teachers and school staff. Communication is key when it comes to managing allergy risks. Introduce yourself to all the adults your child sees every day, from teachers and nurses to bus drivers, cafeteria staff and administrators. There are often misconceptions surrounding food allergies, so take this time to clear those up. Provide specific information about your child’s needs and how each staff member can support them each day, as well as in an emergency situation. Have a collection of go-to safe snacks. Food allergies can be scary, but don’t let food become an object of fear in your family. Allergies create an opportunity to teach your kids about safe eating. Find safe snacks to put in your child’s lunchbox or backpack, like Snyder’s of Hanover pretzels, which are now made in a peanut-free facility and safe for kids with peanut allergies. Kids with allergies often feel left out during times with class treats, but storing wholesome and tasty options like these in their locker is the perfect solution.
Teach your child to manage their allergies. Encourage your child to advocate for his or herself when it comes to prevention. Find books about food allergies to read with younger children and help them practice with auto-injector trainers. When they’re ready, teach them to read food labels, speak up for themselves at school, avoid non-labeled or homemade foods and recognize the symptoms of a reaction. Have your child wear a medical ID. You can keep your kids safe when you’re around, but when they’re at school, camp or even a friend’s house, you can’t always protect them. Wearing a medical ID helps kids remember exactly what they’re allergic to. And if they have a reaction when you’re not there, a medical ID lets others know what to do by listing your contact information and instructing to use an auto-injector or call 911. Have a plan for emergencies. You can download the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan from the Food Allergy Research and Education website. This plan outlines recommended treatment in case of an allergic reaction and has space for specific doctor notes and emergency contact information. It also includes allergens, symptoms and easy-tofollow treatment instructions. Print out several copies of your plan and keep them in an easily accessible place. Let your physician, school staff and other parents know it is available. Follow these steps to ensure your child is as safe as possible from their food allergens. To learn more about food safety, visit foodallergy.org and for more peanut-free snack options, visit snydersofhanover.com.
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Summer Art Camp Art is fun at the Delaware Art Museum! Young artists, divided into two age groups, explore drawing, painting, ceramics, and more in the Bank of America Education Wing Studio and throughout the Museum’s galleries and Copeland Sculpture Garden. Camp is full day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Each session ends with a camper art show for family and friends. The Museum also offers grants for Summer Art Camp through the Red Apple Fund for Student Enrichment. Full funding for tuition will be awarded to those who receive a Summer Art Camp Grant. For more information, call 302-351-8551 or redapple@delart.org. SESSION 1: THE ARTIST’S TOOLBOX (June 12 to 23) Campers will look at and create artwork exploring the process of art-making. Fun and exciting class projects include colorful printmaking and imaginative clay sculpture. SESSION 2: ANIMAL TALES (June 26 to July 7, no camp July 4) Come on an adventure and explore animals in some of the Museum’s most beloved artwork. Be inspired by animals, both real and imagined with projects that include ceramic figures, cut paper designs, and roaring masks. SESSION 3: SCULPTURE (July 10 to 21) Carving, building, forming and sculpting is the theme of this session! Campers will spend time in the Copeland Sculpture Garden and inside the Museum finding inspiration in a variety of three-dimensional artworks, including the special outdoor installation Craig Colorusso: Sound+Light. SESSION 4: CARTOONS (July 24 to Aug. 4) Find a passion for drawing stories! Campers will explore the Museum’s one-of-akind illustration collection to inspire creative artwork full of imagination. Projects will include illustrating colorful cartoons and making 3D characters in clay.
Summer Riding Camp Full Day Camp: Ages 6+ all levels Mini Camp: Ages 3-6
Learning about horses • Handling & riding horses Arts & Crafts • Water Activities • Moon Bounce! Guest speakers and demonstrations • Just plain fun! June 19-23 June 26-30 July 10-14 July 17-21
July 24-28 July 31-August 4 August 7-11 August 14-18
SUMMER ART CAMP FOUR, TWO-WEEK SESSIONS | 9 AM – 4 PM
610-324-3851 258 Spring Valley Road, Oxford, PA 19363
The Museum’s Summer Art Camp provides children ages 6–12 with professional art instruction in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Visit delart.org to sign up or contact Rebecca Howell at rhowell@delart.org or 302.351.8551.
Space is limited so call to reserve.
www.coldspringfarmhorse.com
2301 Kentmere Parkway | Wilmington, DE | 302.571.9590 | delart.org
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Wisdom begins with wonder. Celebrating twenty-seven years of excellence. Join us at the Delaware Aerospace Academy Have you ever thought about the year 2020? The 21st century is a time of advanced technologies, harnessing energy, recycling our resources, futuristic structures, robotic probes, lunar outposts and human missions to Mars. The future holds undreamed of scientific and technological opportunities. The Delaware Aerospace Academy hopes to prepare students for those challenges. In operation since 1990, the objective of the Delaware Aerospace Academy is to provide hands-on training and experiences through our Destination academies in related activities and fields. Throughout the week, girls and boys in grades 1 - 10 are continually challenged to think, create, solve, build, and work cooperatively. All academies are designed to integrate the study of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) using Earth, Science and Space Education as the unifying framework. The academies are financed through tuition fees, grants and scholarship sponsorships, with emphasis on in-kind support from industry and other agencies. A working board and advisory council, consisting of representatives from industry, educational and supporting agencies, share their expertise and advise the group. Full Day Academies: University of Delaware Cost for all Full Day Academies: $300. Before & after care available.
Half Day Academies: Offered at DASEF’s Environmental Outpost located at 585 Big Oak Road in Smyrna, Delaware 19977 Minutes from Route 1 exit 114 Cost: $150 Destination Ocean (entering 1st and 2nd) takes you under the sea and on the beach. Children will explore and learn about the colorful life that moves and interacts in the ocean. Join us on the Richard Ellis our new ‘scow’ as it launches them on a week of exciting explorations and a memorable sea adventure. Destination Dinosaur (entering 2nd and 3rd) allows children to participate in a dinosaur dig in ‘The Pit.” Bones will be excavated and assembled. Different species of dinosaurs will be studied using creative approaches and activities. Over Night Academies: University of Delaware Cost for Overnight Academies $650.00
Full-day academies: Mornings, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Hands-on activities and many opportunities for problem solving in small teams are included. All cadets will receive a camp T-shirt & many handouts about the new high-tech world they are entering. Before & After Care available. Destination Sky & Beyond (entering 3rd or 4th grade) features a week of creative problem solving challenges including Powers of Ten, Millions of Stars, Planets, Space Habitats, and Rovers. In addition, cadets participate in exciting activities based on the physics of flight, leading to a training flight in the Elementary Simulator. Destination Space (entering 4th or 5th grade) features a series of experiments conducted in a space laboratory like NASA's "White Room". The results and solutions could have the potential to benefit the human race. Cadets will discover and learn about concepts from ground to space including machines, engineering, circuitry, science, weather and computer training. Plan on constructing and launching a bottle rocket. Destination Flight (entering 5th or 6th grade) focuses on an in-depth study of the principles of flight and cutting edge studies of the FAA and NASA Aeronautics programs. Cadets will apply the knowledge as they operate our advanced flight simulator and hovercraft. Destination Orbit (entering 6th, 7th & 8th) includes Space Architecture, Living in Space, Physics, Rocketry, Planetary Studies & a field trip to the Dover AFB. The four cadet wings’ learn about science and technology as they relate to AeroSpace Science.
Destination Moon (entering 7th, 8th & 9th grade) integrates real world experiences with Lunar Studies, lessons in Crystal Development, Advanced Rocketry, Remote Sensing, Robotics, Computer Simulation, Composite Materials, Telescope Building and Field Trips. Destination Mars (entering 8th, 9th & 10th) offers challenges such as designing a robotic vehicle & a rocket, solving a critical life-support problem, assembling a space station underwater, & conducting in-flight experiments in a Mars Simulation. Cooperative challenges are used in all sessions. They are supplemented by presentations, lectures, on-site training and tours, large group team building, computer simulations, videos, discussions, storytelling and some Language Arts activities. Young people of all ages are enraptured with innovation, technology and exploration. The academy has helped to intensify and channel that fascination. An understanding and an appreciation of our world and exposure to the wide variety of high tech career opportunities are essential to the young people of our country as they enter the 21st century. The Delaware Aerospace Academy and other statewide outreach programs are sponsored by DASEF, which was incorporated as a nonprofit organization. The Mission of DASEF is to inspire and educate the people of the Delaware Valley in learning about the Earth’s environment, space science, mathematics and technology through the use of our academies, presentations, symposiums, professional development, events and activities and the resources of the Environmental Outpost. For more information, please visit our website www.dasef.org, email dasef.outpost@gmail.com or call 302.834.1978
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ROW FOR IT! Summer camp, now in its 23rd year... Christina River Rangers – a week of science and rowing. Campers explore the marshes at the DuPont Environmental Education Center (DEEC) with the staff of the Delaware Nature Center in the morning, ride the River Taxi down to WYRA at noon, and learn to row at the Wilmington Youth Rowing Association Boathouse with WYRA coaches in the afternoon. A perfect week of adventure and fun on the water!
Maximize study and fun with cost-effective technology for your student (BPT) - Today’s youth are well-versed in transitioning their computers and phones from school to home, and futurists believe that will be even more necessary in coming years. Project Tomorrow’s recent Speak Up Data shares that “Students in a blended learning environment (utilizing both physical books and online digital resources) are more likely to self-direct their learning outside of school.” The best tech device options allow your student to learn and play anytime, anywhere and in any environment. The critical items to consider are devices that allow full access to learning applications; nine-plus-hour batteries; keyboards; easy connectivity; a backpack-friendly weight; powerful browsers that allow for fast-loading videos; access to school assignments and research tools. Cost-effective technology such as the Intel processor-powered Chromebook is being embraced by entire school districts for its fostering of streamlined education allowing faculty and IT administrators to communicate with students at school and at home. As a bonus, your student can also use a Chromebook to socialize with friends and engage in fun learning apps and popular gaming sites. “This is a whole new definition of what school looks like,” notes Alice Keeler, author and Google for Education certified innovator. “Students can ask questions by posting to the stream in Google Classroom 24/7, (and) since other students have access to the stream, students are able to learn from and help each other.” The ability to handle such multitasking is projected to serve youth well in the coming decades as technology evolves, according to a 2012 survey by the Pew Research Institute. Fifty-five percent of respondents agreed that by 2020, “The environment itself will be full of data that can be retrieved almost effortlessly, and will be arrayed in ways to help people young and old navigate their lives.” The Intel-powered Chromebook addresses that need for multitasking with several advantages over ARM process-based models. In a Principle Technologies Test Report last year, those advantages included a 57 percent longer battery life while web browsing; 46 percent less waiting to read a textbook or take notes online; 47 percent less waiting to do math homework online; 50 percent less waiting to create an English presentation; 46 percent less waiting to team up in science class; and 100 percent more frames per second while rendering an anatomy situation. That’s partly why school district IT specialist and education speaker Kyle Pace calls it “the biggest no-brainer in education.” “Schools must begin leveraging these tools to bring students into the world of working in the cloud, communicating, collaborating and creating on the web,” he advises. “We can’t afford not to give our students this type of access -- at school and at home.” For more information on creating and collaborating with Chromebooks, check out Kyle Pace’s blog.
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Camp Arrowhead offers a most unique decentalized camping experience to children of all faiths and backgrounds! Arrowhead’s 120 beautiful acres on the western shore of Rehoboth Bay in Lewes Delawre offers overnight and day camp opportunities for boys and girls grades 2 to 10. Our decentralized camping program, begun in 1962, places campers in family
groups, living in intentional community. This means each group eats meals and travels to all activities together. It also means every camper has the opportunity to participate in everything we offer and the children in the group are the counselor’s only responsibility. Owned and operated by the Episcopal Church in Delaware, any child is welcome and great care is given to provide a meaningful experience to children of all faiths. The program stresses living together, acceptance, tolerance, nature, camp-craft, outdoor fun and a noncompetitive atmosphere. A typical day begins with breakfast at 8 a.m. followed by a short camperled chapel service. Three activity blocks fill the morning before lunch, with siesta and cabin duties following. There are more activity blocks in the afternoon including free swim with dinner at 5:30. After dinner campers have free time giving the opportunity to choose their activity and hang out with campers from other units. Following free time campers rejoin their group and have their evening recreation and reflection and bedtime at 9:15. Delicious kid-friendly and wellbalanced meals are prepared by an excellent kitchen staff and served family style. Our large salad bar with its many options meet the needs of the most finicky eater. Camp has a wellness center with a live-in nurse. Counselors are background checked, carefully screened, and trained in CPR, first aid and child protection safety. Arrowhead is also accredited by the American Camping Association. We encourage first time families to visit our website and sign up for one of our two walking tours!
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Cecil College offers variety of summer camps Join us for the Cecil College summer camp experience. As your children are growing, so are we; our format gives you flexibility and choices. Try a half-day camp or stay with us all day. We have compiled a comprehensive guide, detailing all of our summer camps and events, which you can check out on the Web at bit.ly/CecilCamps17. Choose your camp, choose your location, and give your child a summer to remember. The camps are divided into offerings for three age brackets: 5-8, 8-13 and 11-17. Each grouping focuses on classes your child will love. As your child ages and matures, so do the selections. The program for 11- to 17-year-olds presents a chance to receive intense experience in possible career pathways. Youth Educational Services partners with select Cecil College credit departments to provide students with real-life experiences and understanding of career options. Train with professors and adjunct faculty to get an advanced taste of career possibilities, such as the amazing world of medicine in Camp Scrubs. For the budding actors and actresses, we have Young People’s Theatre Program camps as well as a YPTP internship program. We are also continuing our well-received destination camps. Become a zookeeper and explore the natural world at Plumpton Park Zoo; build a canoe with the Chesapeake Boat Builders Association at Upper Bay Museum; or choose from a variety of activities at Fair Hill Nature Center. In addition, we have teamed up with Black Rocket to offer seven amazing new STEM classes for 8-14-year-olds. Register early. Each camp program has a limited class size. Public, private and home-schooled students are welcome. Learn more about our camps, including 88 new options, by attending an open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 3, on our North East campus, and a parent orientation at 6:30 p.m. June 6 at Elkton Station. More information about the open house can be found on the Web at bit.ly/cecilcampsevent. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at learning4life@cecil.edu or 443-907-1378.
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‘Seussical’ at UD By Megan M.F. Everhart The Thinks You Can Think The beloved children’s book author Dr. Seuss comes to life on stage this summer during the University of Delaware Community Music School’s Musical Theatre Camp (MTC) production of “Seussical,” complete with your favorite characters and zany stories from the classic tales. Oh the Places You’ll Go Director Tina Sheing says “Seussical” was an obvious choice for the camp because it “offers many opportunities to feature different students in roles. It’s familiar but also expands on the stories, and well, it’s a whole lot of fun!” MTC began last summer with a wildly successful production of “Cats.” “I met and made friends with a lot of amazing people, and it was really cool to participate in a big production done with just kids – and we still made it awesome,” says 2016 camper Evangeline Heflin. This year’s camp promises to be just as amazing. A Person’s a Person, No Matter How Small Not everyone desires a place in the spotlight, and MTC offers four camps in one: On Stage, Backstage, Pit Orchestra and Run Crew – plus free weekend workshops in set design and construction, designed to give even teenagers with summer jobs a chance to participate. Sheing explains that this is what sets the CMS camp apart from other opportunities. “It’s well-rounded,” she says. “Our camp provides a glimpse into all aspects of creating live art -- costumes, makeup, props, set pieces, pit orchestra and crew -- in addition to performance opportunities. It is all created by the campers themselves.” Area professionals, such as Sheing, run MTC along with interns from the Department of Music, many of whom are future music teachers. This arrangement allows all ages to work together and learn from each other, as the veterans pass along their experience and love for the arts, and students young and old bring their enthusiasm and energy to the camp. Musical Theatre Camp runs through the month of July. Visit www.music.ude.edu/ cms for full information, including specific dates and age ranges for each camp and other summer programs offered by CMS.
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High-quality programming from Wilmington Friends Summer Camp Wilmington Friends Summer Camp provides a wealth of high-quality programming for campers who are at least age 3 through those who are entering ninth grade. Mighty Munchkins is a full-day program combining exciting, weekly, theme-based preschool activities along with off campus field trips to local attractions. With a low camper to staff ratio, our preschoolers get plenty of attention as they run through sprinklers on our wet-and-wild water days on campus or play at the Can Do Playground. Teachers take a thematic approach to activities each week as campers dabble in arts and crafts, gym, music/movement, and storytelling. Too old for naps? Not ready for ice skating? We’ve got a camp that’s just right. Tailored especially for campers in kindergarten and first grade, mornings will be spent in age appropriate activities for Art, Physical Education, and the weekly special (music, cooking, science, etc.), while afternoons and field trips will address our kindergarten and first grade sensibilities. Big Kids camp is for students entering 2nd through 5th grade. Themed morning sessions include an activity presented to support the growing minds of our campers and will engage the creativity and curiosity within each child. Morning sessions also include Art and Physical Education. Other activities include ice skating, swimming and bowling. Middle school camp is for students entering 5th through 9th grade, and offers both
Base and Theme camps. Base Camp is designed as a foundation to build long-lasting camp memories. A rotating schedule of weekly activities includes active games, free art project time, video time, gardening, board games, hiking, fishing and access to our gyms and game room. Each week, campers will enjoy one of the many field trips, and will have the option to cool off at Valleybrook Swim Club. We are one of the few camps in the area that offers camp from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. (Before/after care from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., and 4:30 to 6 p.m. for an additional fee. Check out www.wilmingtonfriends. org for more information or contact camp director Carlos Charriez at ccharriez@ wilmingtonfriends.org. And don’t miss the Early Bird special sign up on or before March 31 and receive a 5 percent discount on all programs.
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New Garden Flying Field offers aviation summer day camp for ages 7 through 15! A summer camp program at the New Garden Flying Field in Toughkenamon, Pa. is offering young people the excitement and discovery of aviation in a day-camp setting, designed for ages 7-15. The New Garden Flying Field Future Aviator’s Summer Camp is offered in one-week sessions, July 10 to 14 and Aug. 7 to 11. The camp is five days of aviation excitement that includes hands-on build projects, challenge activities, museum and airport tours, model rockets, R/C airplanes and other aviation experiences. Included in the camp all campers will also have the opportunity to take the controls of an airplane during an Introductory Flight and experience the thrill of what it’s like to be a pilot. “We are excited to offer the Future Aviator’s Summer Camp, as we know the fascination with flight often begins at a young age,” said Jon Martin, Aviation Director of the New Garden Flying Field. “We have designed the camp to be a week of nonstop excitement where fun and discovery are combined for an unforgettable experience.”
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Summer Dance Camp Princess Camp Ages 3 - 5 Weeks of July 10, July 17, and Aug 7 Camp for Ages 6 - 18 July 10-14, July 17-21, July 24-28, July 31-Aug 4
Ballet • Pointe • Contemporary • Musical Theatre 1709 Gilpin Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806 www.wilmingtonballet.org • 302-655-1004 “Educating dancers for life since 1956”
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Nobody does camp like Girl Scouts Know a girl who likes to build exploding volcanoes, draw and paint, learn about animal habitats, or make s’mores? Send her to Girl Scout camp! With four resident and three day camps offering fun, girl-focused programs, we’ve got something for every girl, even if she’s not already a Girl Scout. And with extended care, bus transportation, and financial aid, Girl Scout camp is convenient for everyone. Make this a summer to remember at Valley Forge Day Camp. Valley Forge Day Camp is near the National Park and just a short drive from Phoenixville. Valley Forge offers an array of camp sessions, whether it’s your first week at camp or you’re an expert. Enjoy traditional activities like archery, hiking, and swimming, but also try new things! Let out your inner actress, cook up tasty creations, and even travel across Eastern Pennsylvania. Want to explore some place new? Join us for the ultimate sleepover at one of our four resident camps! Zip line your way across the lake at Camp Mosey Wood in Carbon County. Make furry friends at Camp Wood Haven in Pine Grove. Geek out with gadgets at Camp Shelly Ridge, just outside of Philadelphia. Reach new heights on the climbing wall at Camp Laughing Waters in Gilbertsville. To learn more, visit: www.gsep.org/camps.
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2017
HOME &GARDENLIFE Ad Pro Inc, publishers of the Chester County Press, the Today and Life magazines will be publishing a Spring guide for home and garden services. This comprehensive directory will feature advertising information from local home, garden and home improvement services. The booklet will be skillfully designed to display the colorful magazine style pages. This high gloss and vivid color layout promises to make this publication a ready reference and keepsake for the entire season.
30,000 CIRCULATION The comprehensive circulation of the Home & Guide will be launched on March 30 when 10,000 copies are direct mailed to only the exclusive single family homes in West Chester, Chadds Ford, Kennett Square, Landenberg, Pennsylvania and in Hockessin, Greenville, and Newark, Delaware. In addition, 15,000 copies will be the featured insert in the March 30 Chester County Press, the oldest and largest weekly newspaper in the county. Also, 5,000 copies will be displayed at over 150 different newsstands, public areas, and select locations all over the entire circulation area as well as Cecil County, MD.
Advertising Deadline: March 17, 2017 Publication Date: March 29, 2017
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It’s Summer Theater Camp Registration Time! ,JET 4IPX 5FFO 4IPX 5SJQMF 5ISFBU $BNQ The award-winning West Chester Studio for the Performing Arts is back with a summer packed full of fun and learning for your performers. Have your kids take the stage, literally, at West Chester Studio’s new home with Uptown! at the Knauer Performing Arts Center, a professional theater in West Chester. Give your children the opportunity to shine with our talented staff, comprised of professional actors, directors, and musical directors. West Chester Studio offers summer theater camps for performers between the ages of 4 and 17. Students will work each week to rehearse and perform a show for family and friends! With camps running from June 12 to Aug. 18, you will find something that works with your schedule. Camps this summer include: Teen Show, Kids Show, Triple Threat Camp, Acting for the Camera, Storybook Theater, Glee Week, Summer Stock, and more! At West Chester Studio, every role is important. Give your child the opportunity to find their inner voice and enhance their theatrical skills -- while having fun! The West Chester Studio family creates a warm and encouraging environment that’s perfect for students to express themselves, whether they already love the spotlight or are trying to come out of their shell. West Chester Studio for the Performing Arts invites you to join us this summer at the Knauer Performing Arts Center for a time filled with fun and theatrical skill development. Let your children thrive under the direction of this award-winning organization and their top-notch staff. Join West Chester Studio to begin sharing your performer’s voice with the world. For more information visit us at www.westchesterstudio.com, phone: 484-9952915 or email: therese@westchesterstudio.com.
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Enjoy fun activities, field trips, and educational opportunities at the Choir School of Delaware During the five-week summer camp, your child will receive daily instruction in math, reading, and music. Along with this core instruction, your child will engage in fun summer activities such as art, cooking, P.E., drama and awesome field trips. Two meals and a snack are provided every day. Campers will be placed in groups of approximate age, grade and level of learning that will best help them benefit from their experience and education instruction. These groups will be assigned to a counselor for the duration of camp. These groups are fun and always build strong friendly relationships. We take many field trips throughout the five weeks of Apply by March 23 and receive $50 off! camp. All field trips will be paid for by the Choir School Pay in full by April 7 and receive a free T-shirt! unless otherwise noted. Permission slips will be given for For more information, contact 302-543-8657 ext 4 or email families to sign at the Summer Camp Orientation. Students will have the opportunity to visit many fun and educational camp@ccsde.org. venues in the surrounding areas of Delaware, Pennsylvania Go to the website www.ccsde.org/summer-camp to fill out and New Jersey. the application and reserve your spot now.
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Explore science and nature with Delaware Museum of Natural History’s summer camps Delaware Museum of Natural History’s summer camps offer children finishing pre-kindergarten through sixth grade (as well as children under three through Museum Babies) the opportunity to explore science and nature through hands-on, interactive learning. Whether they are creating their own Museum exhibit, concocting slime, meeting our live animals, or cooking over a campfire, campers make exciting and unforgettable discoveries all summer long. We’ve brought back many of our campers’ favorite programs, as well as adding all new camps for each age group. Every week features a Friday campfire or outside water activities. Friday afternoon, parents and caregivers are invited to a special presentation by their campers. Children completing kindergarten have nine different weeks of camp, with 10 themes including
Operation Observation, Dinos Dinos Dinos, A Pirate’s Life, Creatures of the Night, Arctic Adventures, Space Camp, Superheroes Camp, Animal Oddities, the Great Outdoors and Once Upon a Time. Camps for first and second graders feature Adventures in Nature, Science of Minecraft, Jurassic Camp, Grossology, Super Silly Science, Most Extreme Camp, Mystery at the Museum, Shark Camp, and Earth’s Wild Ride. For our oldest campers – between third and sixth grade – offerings include Art Escapades, Camp Olympus, Young Engineers and Carnival Camp. Two camps for this age group offer a Thursday overnight at the Museum: Wilderness Explorers Behind the Scenes Adventures. And, there’s Camp Wild, a 24-hour minicamp on July 6-7. All of our camps allow the kids to create once-in-a-lifetime memories they’ll never forget. We can’t wait to see you this summer!
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‘Every Child is an Artist’ Pablo Picasso once said that “every child is an artist.” Let your child (ages 4 to 14) be inspired by faerie houses, magical worlds, whimsical animals and vibrant collages. Younger artists (ages 4 to 7) will become pee wee pirates, paint masterpieces with tricycles, design colorful monster pillows, go on an adventure with Pooh and play with mermaid slime. Older artists (ages 8 to 14) will create original jewelry in star-studded hues, sculpt a rolling monster, paint wacky fish brimming with color, discover the magic of alcohol inks, and transform a gourd into a vibrant paisley chicken. While having fun, they will create amazing artwork using high quality materials. Classes run for one week. Children may attend morning classes (9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.), afternoon classes (12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.), or stay for both sessions and take two different classes. Classes for older children on most weeks are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
If needed, extended care is available (7:30 to 5:30). Art First has been in business since 2004. Children are encouraged to be independent and to develop skills that foster a positive self-image. Our philosophy is to foster a love of learning and provide a fun and creative investigation of art in a caring atmosphere. Camp starts June 12. Reserve your spot now! Class schedules and descriptions, registration information, pictures, information for parents, and teacher profiles are available online. Art First, Inc. is located at 728 Yorklyn Road, Hockessin, Del. 19707. For more information, call 302-239-3544 or visit artfirstinc.com.
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You won’t find a better trail series in the Mid-Atlantic A five-race trail and running series in Delaware and Pennsylvania, sponsored by Velo Amis. Brandywine Red Clay Date: March 4, 2017 Distance: 5K / 10K Start: 10:00 a.m. Location: West Chester, Pa.
Beau Biden Foundation Date: March 18, 2017 Distance: 5K / 10K Start: 10:00 a.m. Location: Wilmington, Del.
Race to Save the World Date: April 22, 2017 Distance: 5K / 10K Start: 10:00 a.m. Location: Newark, Del.
Run for Conservation Date: May 13, 2017 Distance: 5K / 10K Start: 10:00 a.m. Location: Kennett Square, Pa.
To learn more about the series and to register, visit www.trailcreekseries.org or www.veloamis.org.
Chasin’ for Chalfin Date: June 24, 2017 Distance: 5K / 10K Start: 10:00 a.m. Location: Coatesville, Pa.
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Self-Confidence, poise, etiquette, FUN... that's Barbizon! Barbizon Modeling & Talent Agency provides first-class service to people of all ages. Our full-service agency has been the best in the area for decades. Barbizon models and talent can be seen throughout the world on the runway, in magazines, on TV and in movies! We represent models and talent form Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and New Jersey, not only at our location in Wilmington, but also in Philadelphia. In international modeling competitions in both New York and L.A., Barbizon has won many top awards. Barbizon is where you can make your dreams come true! Our training prepares you for all of the challenges life has to offer, while letting you explore the exciting world of modeling and acting. We give models all the poise, self-confidence, and self-esteem needed to go out into the industry or any job field. The Barbizon experience is about discovering what makes you special and developing your one-of-a-kind star quality for the whole world to see. Our expert modeling and acting training, along with life-skills instruction, will give you the confidence and tools to shine for a lifetime. There’s a reason why people have
walked the runway at Barbizon. We’re the best when it comes to helping you let your star shine while having fun! So whether your dream is modeling, acting, another area of the industry, or even to rule the boardroom, Barbizon’s a great place to start! Check out our upcoming Summer Programs: FASHION DESIGN CAMP June 19-30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join us for a fun-filled and exciting twoweek journey into modeling and acting. Campers will create their own fashion designs and show them off on our red carpet. In addition, campers will learn poise and etiquette, growing their selfconfidence. An unforgettable, stylish way for your child to spend the summer! SUMMER SESSIONS Saturdays all summer (rolling admission). Summer session evening program (please call for update). Have your child experience the summer of a lifetime. Join us for all of the fun of modeling, acting, and fashion design. Through our summer sessions, your child will learn poise and etiquette, growing their self-confidence. Photo poising will lead the way to a fabulous photo shoot at Barbizon!
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Four 2-Week Sessions starting June 19th Monday to Thursday, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Get info & register www.neryc.com
Our Learn-to-Sail summer programs are open to everyone, and taught by US Sailing-certified instructors at our facility on the sheltered waters of the North East River.
North East River Yacht Club 80 Bayside Drive • North East, MD 21901 (410) 287-6333
North East River Yacht Club offers summer sailing for kids Learning how to sail is both thrilling and skill-building – often at the same time. The North East River Yacht Club offers a weekly summer camp program for junior sailors, ages 7-18. The program is designed to encourage young sailors so they can experience the joy of sailing. The camps also teach the essential elements of boat handling, seamanship, water safety skills, and racing in a safe and fun environment. Camps are held Monday through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from June 19 through Aug. 11. The club’s Optimist dinghies, Sunfish, Lasers and 420’s provide the young sailors with a great deal of hands-on training in the sheltered waters of the Northeast River. Sailors are also welcome to bring and use their own boat. The program offers instruction at all levels – beginners, intermediate, and advanced racing. Instructors are CPR and first aid certified, and hold U.S. Sailing Instructor certification. After a morning lesson, the campers spend time learning how to rig small sailboats and each day (weather permitting), they go sailing. Beginners learn the basics like rigging, points of sail, steering, sail trim, knot tying, docking, safety, capsize and recovery. Advanced sailors hone their skills and work on advanced boat handling and sail trim. Advanced sailors also learn the rules and tactics of racing and can become eligible to compete in sailing regattas. Multiple week participation is recommended for racing hopefuls. Many sailors return to this camp program year after year. In fact, some train to become certified instructors. NERYC’s Summer Sailing Program is open to everyone. The web site (www.neryc.com) has full program details and application forms. Supervised care is available from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participation is limited and registration is on a firstcome, first-served basis.
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Relaxation, adventure, and learning at the Centreville Layton School’s summer program We often think of summer as a time for relaxation and a little adventure. However, for most children summer is also time when learning loss can occur. This loss is referred to as the “summer slide.” Over the course of a child’s educational career these “slides” can add up to large achievement gaps. Centreville Layton School feels there is time for relaxation, adventure, and most of all, learning in the summer. Our summer program offers options to meet every student’s academic and recreational needs. For elementary and middle school age students, Centreville Layton School Summer Program offers students academic support and instruction in preparation for the upcoming school year. Focusing on targeted support to strengthen reading and math skills through a challenging, dynamic, and supportive program. Every summer, students are welcomed from local independent, parochial, and public schools. Families are often drawn to the well-rounded program. In addition to the educational portion, students have the option of staying for a dynamic afternoon recreational program. Afternoon campers enjoy trips to the pool, local field trips, and a full program of activities on the Centreville Layton School 20-acre campus. Centreville Layton School is also proud to offer a Summer Program to meet High School students’ needs. Students who attend our program are met with an innovative and unique summer learning experience. We understand as students get older and more independent that they do not want to spend all morning in a classroom. To accommodate the maturing nature of high school and middle school students Centreville Layton School is proud to offer hybrid courses which combine teacher’s expert instruction with the flexibility of independent work that busy summer schedules require. Each course offers a summer friendly schedule and is overseen by one of Centreville Layton School’s expert teachers. With twice a week on-campus instructional sessions, at-home independent work, and daily online access to your child’s instructor, these hybrid courses are the solution to get a jump start on the coming school year. For more information on any of our programs please visit us at www. centrevillelayton.org/summer.
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