Education & Summer Camp Guide
Brought to you by the Chester County Press March 4, 2020
2 - CCP - Education & Summer Camp Guide • March 4, 2020
Centreville Layton School offers a summer program that strengthens literacy and math skills Centreville Layton School is looking to continue its tradition of providing a summer program that offers targeted support to strengthen literacy and math skills through a challenging, dynamic, and therapeutic program. Every year, they welcome their own students, as well as students from local independent, parochial, and public schools from pre-K through 12th grade. Lower and Middle School families seek Centreville Layton School for its well-rounded program that combines academic and recreational opportunities. The academic portion of the summer program is designed to review, enhance, and enrich academic skills so that students are prepared to start a new school year in the fall. This year, parents have the opportunity to choose from our traditional program which offers reading, math, and written language during our half-day academic mornings; or a program heavily concentrated in reading. The reading concentration program incorporates many strategies, such as the Wilson Reading Program, and aims to use literacy-based activities targeting phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Centreville Layton School prides itself on small class sizes, so each student receives the attention he or she needs. 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, opportunities for field trips, and a full program of activities on the Centreville Layton School 20-acre campus. Their afternoon recreational program also offers students the opportunity to develop their social-emotional learning in a fun and safe environment. This year, high school students are able to choose between a individualized academic support program Continued on page 26
CENTREVILLE LAYTON YTON ON SCHOOL * GRADE Programs
Summer
22-July 24 { { June .......................... .......................... Academics & Recreation Camp
PreK-8th Grade Half or Full Day Options Academic Morning Program Reading, Writing, & Math
Recreational Afternoon Program Cooperative Activities, Swimming, and More!
Our morning program is designed to reinforce academic skills and strategies. Our afternoon program provides a nurturing environment where children can focus on building social skills and having fun.
Grades 9-12 Offering a choice of individualized academic support or a half day program aimed to broaden reading and social comprehension using real-world problem solving skills. Learn more by visiting our website.
Benefits Choice of Programs Small Group Instruction Individualized Program
6201 Kennett Pike - Centreville, DE 19807 - 302-571-0230
..................
PR PRESCHOOL RESCHOOL O through hrough h T TWELFTH
.....................
CENTREVILLELAYTON.ORG/SUMMER
March 4, 2020 • CCP - Education & Summer Camp Guide - 3
All abilities, limitless possibilities at Camp Fairlee When Matthew was nine, he started attending a camp that helped shape the course of his life. Always an independent child, he mastered new skills and faced challenges he never thought possible while at Easterseals Camp Fairlee. For Matthew, who has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair, there are very few boundaries or limits he cannot overcome. Now, Matthew is a PhD student at Georgia Institute of Technology and he credits Camp Fairlee with his ability to overcome obstacles. “The biggest thing that stands out to me about Camp Fairlee is that it gave me the ability to do activities that in other situations, like school, would not have been feasible,” Matthew said. “It helped me try different things and think about ways you can make activities accessible that I wouldn’t have thought of.” The skills Matthew learned at Camp, made high school seem like a breeze. He combined exceptional grades with a new found love for the theater starring in all of his high school productions. That passion grew throughout high school and into college where he continued to shine on stage. He attended University of Maryland Baltimore County as a Meyerhoff Scholar, and double majored in Computer Science and Math. “Easterseals and Camp Fairlee Manor gave Matthew the confidence to go forward and excel,” Lynne Schaefer, Matthew’s mom, says. “He did incredibly well in high school, including being inducted into the National Honor Society.” Matthew continued attending Camp Fairlee through the summer before his freshman year at college. “(Camp Fairlee) helped me work on skills of being independent and doing things by myself. The skills I learned at camp helped me later in life, like college, be more successful at living independently on campus. Camp gave me the mentality that I can make things work for me.” Give your loved one an unforgettable experience by taking advantage of Camp Fairlee’s summer camp experience. Learn more at www.de.easterseals.com/fairlee or by calling 410-778-0566.
Camp Fairlee
YEAR-ROUND ADVENTURES for All Ages, All Abilities! From brand new cabins to a new activity center, our latest camp additions are sure to make your visit more enjoyable than ever! • A traditional, residential summer camp on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. • For children and adults with all types of disabilities or other special needs. • Canoeing, rock wall, high ropes, zip line, pool, horseback riding, arts/crafts and more! • Two weeks each summer for children with Autism. • Year-round respite weekends and travel trips. • New cabins, activity center, dining hall and health center with nurses 24/7.
410-778-0566 Facebook.com/CampFairlee
de.easterseals.com/fairlee
4 - CCP - Education & Summer Camp Guide • March 4, 2020
March 4, 2020 • CCP - Education & Summer Camp Guide - 5
ACT Players offers two-week drama camp ACT Players, an established and respected family-oriented theater company serving the southern Chester County area and beyond for the past 15 years, is now accepting registrations for their 2020 twoweek summer drama camp, “Frozen, Kids.” Program registration is highly competitive, so please visit our website: ACTplayers.org for more information about the camp and to reserve a place for your camper before enrollment is full. Check out our upcoming audition and performance schedule, including our interactive Murder Mystery, our wonderfully entertaining “Miscast Cabaret,” and our enormous summer production of “South Pacific,” where we will bring the unforgettable Rodgers and Hammerstein Broadway hit to our stage and honor local veterans throughout the run of the show. Interested in joining our theater family? Please email info@ ACTplayers and request inclusion on our mailing list where you will receive notifications about opportunities to both participate in our productions and have the pleasure of attending them.
6 - CCP - Education & Summer Camp Guide • March 4, 2020
The Music School of Delaware —
A place to be…a place to become for summer! Discover your place for summertime music excellence at The Music School of Delaware’s Wilmington Branch. Summer is the perfect time for private lessons and exploring new instruments, camps or workshops — take advantage of the flexible 8-week session to expand your musical horizons! Whether you live in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, or beyond, we have a program just for you! The school’s 85 expert music instructors serve students at our main branches of Wilmington and Milford, as well as
Pennsylvania-convenient satellite locations like Hockessin and Pike Creek. Stop by and visit our Wilmington Branch, located at 4101 Washington Street, Wilmington, DE 19802. You can also schedule a tour in advance by calling 302.762.1132 or visit our website for more details at musicschoolofdelaware. org. Come and see what you can be this summer…the Music School truly has something for everyone!
March 4, 2020 • CCP - Education & Summer Camp Guide - 7
JOIN OUR
Private lessons Group classes/ensembles Camps Piano, Guitar, Violin Voice & more! Every age: infants, youth teens & adults Take or R U O T a PLE M A S a try ! LESSON
WILMINGTON (302) 762-1132 MILFORD (302) 422-2043
www.musicschoolofdelaware.org
8 - CCP - Education & Summer Camp Guide • March 4, 2020
Wisdom Begins with Wonder. Celebrating thirty-one years of excellence. Join us at the Delaware Aerospace Academy Have you ever thought about the year 2025? 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 6/22-6/26, 2020: $300 Before & after care available. 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.
Full Day Academy: Offered at DASEF’s Environmental Outpost located at 585 Big Oak Rd. in Smyrna, DE 19977 Minutes from Route 1 exit 114 Full Day Academy 6/15 - 6/19, 2020: $300 9am - 4 pm Exploration Discovery (entering 1st - 3rd grades) Children will set out on an imaginary voyage under and above the ocean and then discover a dinosaur pit on land where they will excavate bones. Scientists believe that deep sea creatures were able to survive in the wake of the mass extinction which wiped out the dinosaurs by feeding on the bodies of microorganisms such as bacteria and algae that trickled down from the waters above. Ships, fish, different species of dinosaurs and prehistoric sea monsters – some that lived under the sea and even some pirates will add to an exciting week of adventure.
Overnight Academies: University of Delaware Cost for Overnight Academies 7/5-7/10, 2020: $650.00 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, was incorporated as a non-profit 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
March 4, 2020 • CCP - Education & Summer Camp Guide - 9
10 - CCP - Education & Summer Camp Guide • March 4, 2020
Explore science and nature at the Delaware Museum of Natural History Explore science and nature through hands-on, interactive camps for a variety of ages at the Delaware Museum of Natural History. Toddlers up to age three discover the world in Museum Babies camp. Preschoolers 4 to 6 years old explore dinosaurs with Museum Peeps morning camp. Campers completing kindergarten through sixth grade can choose from a variety of full-day camps. And, for ages 5 to 10, keep the fun going all year long with spring break, school day off, and evening camps. Join us for our favorite camps, returning with exciting new activities, as well as brand-new camps debuting this year. In addition to themed activities, camps include activities relating to the current special exhibit. Spring Break campers explore Tropical Odyssey and learn about the importance of butterflies and the rainforest, among other activities. During the summer, two camps—Be the Astronaut and Space Camp—are inspired by the upcoming special exhibit Be the Astronaut. The museum’s goal is to create an environment where learning is fun for the campers. A key component is hiring counselors who are just as enthusiastic as the kids. DMNH camps also stress the importance of being outdoors, with great spaces for campers to explore such as the campfire and picnic area as well as the hiking and nature trails. Inside the museum, campers explore the galleries, and there are dedicated areas for camp activities. Whether they are building a forest shelter, training like an astronaut, or making an exploding volcano, campers make exciting and unforgettable discoveries. All of our camps encourage children to create once-in-a-lifetime memories they will never forget! Learn more about Summer Camp at delmnh.org/camps
March 4, 2020 • CCP - Education & Summer Camp Guide - 11
12 - CCP - Education & Summer Camp Guide • March 4, 2020
SUMMER
CAMP
Discover the Outdoors Hockessin, Greenville, Milford, and Wilmington Riverfront
Ages 3-15
DelNature.org/SummerCamp Teens age 14-17 Apply to be a Camp Counselor
SPEND THE SUMMER WITH DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY Summer camp at Delaware Nature Society (DelNature) is all about getting outdoors, exploring and discovering. Children, ages 3-15, are empowered to try new activities, develop creativity and have fun through one-of-a-kind experiences. Studies continue to show that spending time outdoors in nature promotes healthier, happier children. Whether your child is a budding naturalist, an outdoor explorer, or a future scientist, our camps offer a unique and safe summer experience in natural areas and preserves. DelNature camps connect kids with nature….and cooking, wizards, robots, superheroes, animals, sports and much more. We have a variety of themed options for children including hiking, kayaking, cooking, harvesting, archery, farm animal care, nature photography, and fishing. Our highly qualified summer camp staff are certified in First Aid and CPR and trained in child protection through the Beau Biden Foundation. DelNature offers half-day, full-day, and overnight summer camps at three locations in New Castle County, Delaware: DuPont Environmental Education Center on Wilmington’s riverfront; Ashland Nature Center in Hockessin; and Coverdale Farm Preserve in Greenville. The 2020 Summer Camp season runs from June 15 – August 28. Summer camps usually run 8:30 am – 3 pm daily with extended day camp options until 6 pm (with some exceptions including half-day camps). But summer camp isn’t just for kids ages 3 – 15. Do you have a Teen, ages 14 – 17, that needs volunteer hours or just loves being outside teaching kids? DelNature is currently accepting Summer Camp Counselor applications to join our teaching team to work with instructors, assist with programs, maintain teaching areas, help with snack and recreation periods, and work with live animals. Summer camps are open to the public and DelNature members benefit by a reduced price and priority registration. If you are not a member, visit DelNature.org/Join to become a member today. We look forward to sharing summer experiences with your child. To learn more, visit www.DelNature.org/SummerCamp
March 4, 2020 • CCP - Education & Summer Camp Guide - 13
Summer reading, study skills and test prep programs at UD With summer programs that range from teaching young children to read to preparing older students for graduate school admission exams, the University of Delaware’s Division of Professional and Continuing Studies (UD PCS) features a wide range of options for people at varying stages of their education. Reading and study skills As reading is a lifelong proficiency that directly impacts academic success, UD PCS has grade-appropriate reading and study skills programs designed and taught by instructors from the Institute of Reading Development. Recognizing that learners’ needs evolve, UD PCS also has speed reading and study skills classes for more advanced readers, including college students, business professionals and retirees. Held in Newark, Wilmington, Middletown and Dover, as well as online, these individualized offerings include engaging instruction, independent reading in great books, and skilled and encouraging teachers. To register, or for more information about our reading and study skills programs, visit www.pcs.udel.edu/reading or call 800-964-8888. Undergraduate and graduate exam test prep To help students succeed in taking standardized tests, UD PCS offers
UD Summer learning FOR
students of all ages
UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE EXAM TEST PREP ACT • SAT • SAT Summer Institute • GMAT • GRE • LSAT • Praxis
pcs.udel.edu/test-prep • 302-831-7600
READING AND STUDY SKILLS • Learn to read courses for 4-year-olds through entering 1st-graders • Reading skills courses for entering 2nd- through 5th-graders • Speed reading and study skills course for advanced readers of all ages Reading programs begin every week throughout the summer.
pcs.udel.edu/reading • 800-964-8888
pcs.udel.edu 302-831-7600
in-person and online preparation programs for the ACT, SAT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT and Praxis exams. Designed to accommodate students’ schedules when school is not in session, the four-day SAT Summer Institute runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Thursday with start dates of June 22, July 13, July 20, July 27, Aug. 3 and Aug. 17 in Newark and July 6 and Aug. 10 in Milton. Standardized tests are a crucial component of the college and graduate school application process, and success on these exams can be a big part of achieving your goals. Offered in partnership with Educational Testing Consultants (ETC), a leader in higher education test preparation, these intensive test prep courses supply students with the tools they need to excel on their exams. Students are provided with an in-depth review of the exam materials, insight into strategies for succeeding on each exam, and a comprehensive study plan. An official study guide, a customized workbook and online resources are provided with each course. All of our test prep classes can be retaken within one year at a 50% discount. To register, or for more information about our test prep programs, visit www.pcs.udel.edu/test-prep/, email continuing-ed@udel.edu or call 302-831-7600.
14 - CCP - Education & Summer Camp Guide • March 4, 2020
Appleton Equestrian Appleton Equestrian is dually operated by Juli and Ian Sebring. Juli serves as the Director of Riding and her business partner, Ian Sebring, takes care of farm maintenance. Juli and Ian value each student and boarder as part of the Appleton family and aim to build lasting relationships. Juli has over 16 years of teaching qualifications and enjoys working with students from the beginner levels to the upper levels. Her aim is to help each student to achieve his/her goals and believes in positive reinforcement. Juli's riding background lies heavily in dressage and eventing. In October 2015 she qualified for the Area 3 Regional Championships at third level in dressage and showed in her first Prix St George class. In 2007 Juli represented her country at the NAJYRC (North American Junior Young Rider Championships) where she finished 11th in North America for the One Star level in Eventing. She has ridden to the intermediate (2*) level in eventing and has international experience. Juli is an international FEI Level dressage rider and an FEI level event rider with experience in A-Rated jumpers.
Goal Setting Environment • One-on-One Daily Learning Advanced Curriculum • STEM Activities Daily • 1+ Acres of outdoor play area
Daycare Preschool • Pre-K Before & After Care Summer Camp Open 6am - 6:30pm Full Time • Part Time
550 Solanco Rd, Quarryville, PA | 717-786-8788 225 Barnsley Rd, Oxford, PA | 610-932-5900 www.barnsleyacademy.com
March 4, 2020 • CCP - Education & Summer Camp Guide - 15
Delaware Park Delaware Park is Always in Play just minutes away from Chester County. This multi-level, non-smoking entertainment and gaming facility offers something for everyone 24/7: 2,500 slot machines, an array of live table games, cash and tournament poker rooms, Keno, free Wednesday-Sunday evening live entertainment at HOPS stage and many dining options. The adjoining Clubhouse offers additional dining choices, seasonal pro football parlay sports betting, year-round simulcasting and live Thoroughbred horse racing. Please check www.delawarepark.com for the 2019 racing schedule and current promotions/specials. Also on property is White Clay Creek Country Club, complete with At the Rail Wine Bar & Grille, the Veranda Ballroom, Golf Pro Shop & Academy and a 7,007 yard Par 72 public golf course, where tournaments and outings are our specialty. Ask about convenient membership options or reserve your daily tee time at 302.994.6700 x 7436 or www.whiteclaycreekcc.com. Our 250 seat banquet room overlooks the pristine putting green and is ideal for your once in a lifetime event or any special occasion. At the Rail serves lunch and dinner, as well as a delectable Sunday Brunch buffet.
16 - CCP - Education & Summer Camp Guide • March 4, 2020
Cecil College offers nine weeks of summer camps With the winter blues fading and the joy of spring and summer just around the corner, it is time to start planning activities. What better way to whittle away the summer days than attending one of Cecil College’s summer camp programs? Cecil College currently offers nine weeks of summer camps for children 5 to 17 years old. Many great camps are offered at the North East Campus and Elkton Station, as well as the Fair Hill Nature Center, Plumpton Park Zoo, Chesapeake Wooden Boat Builders Club, and Kids on Kayaks. Our summer camps provide the opportunity for children to participate in fun activities such as swimming, hiking, and various sports. They also have the opportunity to develop important life skills that are difficult to achieve in other environments. While enjoying fun activities, children learn valuable skills to help them be successful throughout their lives. Such skills include communication, collaboration, creativity, leadership, socialization, and problem solving.
Cecil College summer camps offer some of the most powerful learning environments and can be a place where a child’s social education builds self-esteem. Many of the camps allow children to unplug from technology while exploring the world around them. Others include learning the latest technology and software! Most importantly, Cecil College summer camps provide a safe and enjoyable environment where children take part in the unstructured play time vital to healthy emotional and social development. Children get to reinvent themselves at camp and be who they truly want to be, which helps them build confidence. Cecil College’s summer camps offer before-care beginning at 7:30 a.m. and after-care meets until 5 p.m. Campers can play games, read books, and work on arts and crafts projects. To learn more about these summer camps, contact Cecil College’s Lifelong Learning at 443-907-1378 or learning4life@cecil.edu.
SUMMER CAMPS @ CECIL Ages 5 - 17 • Six camp locations in Cecil County!
Full & Half Day Camps All Summer
Download the 2020 Camp Brochure and Register Online • cecil.edu/summercamps For more information, email learning4life@cecil.edu or call 443-907-1378.
CECIL COLLEGE
YOUTH PROGR AMS
March 4, 2020 • CCP - Education & Summer Camp Guide - 17
18 - CCP - Education & Summer Camp Guide • March 4, 2020
Girl Scout camp offers challenging and fun programs Give her a summer she’ll never forget at Girl Scout Camp! 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 challenging and fun, girl-focused programs, we’ve got something for every girl, no matter her passion. And with after-hours care, bus transportation, and financial aid, every girl has the chance to enjoy camp. In the girl-only environment of Girl Scout camp, we know that she’ll find her voice, seek out new adventures, and discover what inspires her in a safe space, just for her! Valley Forge Day Camp is just minutes from the historic park, and offers an array of camp sessions, whether it’s your first week at camp or you’re a camp pro. Enjoy traditional activities like archery, arts & crafts, and swimming, but also try new things! Let out your inner actress, cook up tasty creations, and conquer the lowropes challenge course. Check out all the fun waiting for you on our website: www. gsep.org/camps 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 or sharpen your horseback riding skills at Camp Laughing Waters in Gilbertsville. To learn more, visit: www.gsep.org/camps or call us at 215.564.2030 to get registered today! And remember, you don’t have to already be a Girl Scout to come to camp, so bring your friends, sisters, and neighbors! Sign up by March 15 to take advantage of early-bird discounts and save $25 off a day camp session and $50 off a resident camp session when you sign up for a camp program.
March 4, 2020 • CCP - Education & Summer Camp Guide - 19
SUMMER CAMP 2020! 3 Day C amps & 4 Over n Campsight
GIVE HER A SUMMER SHE’LL NEVER FORGET! GREAT VALUE
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
AND OF COURSE, FUN!
Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania offers day and overnight camp experiences that rival any private camp, for less.
Our girl-led, girl-focused programming teaches leadership to inspire courage, confidence and character.
With adventure courses, swimming, horseback riding, hiking, s’mores(!), archery, and more, she’ll make memories for a lifetime.
NOT ALREADY A GIRL SCOUT? NOT A PROBLEM!
For more information or to register visit gsep.org/camp www.gsep.org
| 215-564-2030 |
@GirlScoutsEPenn
|
@GirlScoutsEPenn
|
@GirlScoutsEPenn
20 - CCP - Education & Summer Camp Guide • March 4, 2020
Summer Riding Camp Full Day Camp: Ages 6+ all levels 9am-3pm, After Care Available Mini Camp: Ages 3-6 ~Mini Camp July 14-16 • 9am-12noon~ *no aftercare for mini campers
Learning about horses • Handling & riding horses Arts & Crafts • Water Activities Guest speakers and demonstrations • Just plain fun!
June 15-19 June 22-26 June 29-July 3 July 13-17 July 20-24
610-324-3851 258 Spring Valley Road, Oxford, PA 19363 Space is limited so call to reserve.
www.coldspringfarmhorse.com
July 27-31 Aug 10-14 Aug 17-21
March 4, 2020 • CCP - Education & Summer Camp Guide - 21
Wealth of high-quality programming at Wilmington Friends Summer Camp Wilmington Friends Summer Camp provides a wealth of high-quality programming for campers age 3 through rising ninth-graders. Lower school camp features weekly themes, soccer, tennis, art, STEM Design, and adventure camps, plus swimming, ice skating and bowling. Middle school camp offers Base Camp with swimming, fishing, gardening, hiking, ice skating and bowling plus sports camps and programs in art, adventure, cooking, Hogwarts, STEM, Lego, Digital Music, and service. 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 our Early Bird special: sign up by March 31, 2020 and receive a 5 percent discount on all programs.
22 - CCP - Education & Summer Camp Guide • March 4, 2020
March 4, 2020 • CCP - Education & Summer Camp Guide - 23
Black Rock Retreat Black Rock Retreat is a Christian camp and retreat center focused on spreading the Word of God through quality programs and exciting activities. With a trained and qualified staff, our summer camp is a great way for kids to experience nature, meet new friends, and connect with God! For more information, visit brr.org or email help@brr.org. Day Camp: Are you wondering how to get your kids excited to be outside this summer? Black Rock Retreat is excited to offer 8 weeks of high-energy, intentionally programmed summer day camp in Lancaster County for campers entering 1st through 6th grade in 2020. Give your kids a summer experience they will not soon forget. Visit Blastdaycamp. com for more information.
24 - CCP - Education & Summer Camp Guide • March 4, 2020
March 4, 2020 • CCP - Education & Summer Camp Guide - 25
26 - CCP - Education & Summer Camp Guide • March 4, 2020
Centreville Layton... Continued from page 2
Oxford Center for Dance Presents...
FROZEN 2 DANCE CAMP July 27 to July 31 9am to 2pm (half day options available)
Ages 4-7 $215 Dancing, Zumba, Karate, Baton, Games, Crafts, Costumes, and More!!! Oxford Center for Dance
2371 Baltimore Pike Oxford, PA 19363 610-932-3267 kofke89@gmail.com
that offers one-on-one or small group instruction with a Centreville Layton School teacher. The sessions are offered for language arts and/or mathematical support. Students may also choose to enroll in the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. program—Students Understanding Cooperatively; Consciously Exploring Self for Success. This offering is an interactive program designed to broaden students’ reading and social comprehension. Each week, students will participate in mini units that focus on short stories, targeted reading strategies, analysis of classic literature through film, real-world problem-solving skills, extended writing pieces, and the editing and revision process. Content will be developed to meet the needs of the students enrolled. In this program, students will develop a deeper appreciation of self and form stronger connections with the community. The program also seeks to increase students’ willingness to use strategies, make thoughtful decisions, improve written and oral communication skills, and strengthen confidence when problem-solving. The SUCCESS program will meet daily for five weeks from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on campus. Centreville Layton School offers a comprehensive selection of summer courses designed to be customized for each individual student’s learning style. Whether your summer goal is filling in educational gaps, preparing for the coming year, or preventing the dreaded summer slide, their programs fit your needs. Through hands-on, multisensory approach, your child will grow and prosper at Centreville Layton School. To learn more their summer program, please visit their website, centrevillelayton.org.
& Summer Camp Education
Guide
N. NC PRO, IINC. BY AADD PRO, HEDD BY BLIISHE UBL PPUBLISHED XT. 2222 XT. XT 5553 EEXT. 9.55 610.869. VERRTISINNG 610.869.5553 ADVE LAYY ADVERTISING ISPLA DDISPLAY DI LISHHER LISH UBLI PUB MAN PUBLISHER LIEEBERM S. LIEBERMAN A L S. AL NDAL AND RRANDALL 9 46 193 LTTON, PA 19346 KELTON, 50 | KE OX 1150 OX .O. BBOX P.PP.O. torr d to Edi naagiging Editor Managing M a | Ma man fman offm offm Hof e Hoffman tevven Steven St er itter W Writer afff Wr taf SStaff Gaww | St L Gaw Richard Richard L. irector DDirector AArtrt Di Hoadley | Ar Triicia Hoadley Tr Tricia er ger age anag Man Offifif ce Manager Of Buttt |Office da Butt enda Bren Br Brenda
AAlan lan EE.. Tu TTurns rns | Advertising Advertisiinng DDirector irector TTeri Te eriri TTu urns| Advertising Advertiisisin siinng EExecutive xec ecut utiivive ve Turns Warren HHelen elen EE.. W arren | Advertising Advertisiinng EExecutive xec ecutiivive ve AArlene rlene M cGoldr drick | CCopy opy EEditor ditor di McGoldrick
CHESTER COUNTY PRESS
March 4, 2020 • CCP - Education & Summer Camp Guide - 27
28 - CCP - Education & Summer Camp Guide • March 4, 2020
5 ways YMCA summer camp makes your life easier The YMCA of Greater Brandywine offers summer camp at the Jennersville YMCA in West Grove and the Kennett Area YMCA in Kennett Square. Here are five ways Y Summer Camp will make your life easier. 1. Camp Planning Chart and Camp Finder. We know planning your kids’ summer takes a lot of time, which is why we created a camp planner and camp finder to simplify the process. Visit our website for more information: www.ymcagbw.org. 2. Options. The YMCA offers traditional camps with different weekly themes, as well as creative arts camps, Sports camps, Environmental & STEM camps and more! 3. Before and After Camp Time. A huge advantage of Y Summer Camp is the extended camp time offered at no additional cost. Drop off early, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., or pick up later, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., knowing your children will be safe and occupied with fun camp activities. 4. Cost. The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has very competitive rates for summer camp. A 10% discount is also offered for siblings (some restrictions apply). Price still a little prohibitive? Financial assistance is available. 5. Swimming. Most Y summer camps offer recreational swim time each day (after being tested on the first day for safety). Additionally, some sites offer camp swim lessons for your children for a small fee. For more information on the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, visit www. ymcagbw.org.
Sign up now for
SUMMER CAMP 2020! YMCAGBW.ORG/CAMP Many camps are available, including: • Day Camp with theme weeks • Environmental • Preschool Camps & STEM Camps • Sports Camps • Teen Camps • Creative Arts Camps • Specialty Camps Before and after camp time available at no additional cost! JENNERSVILLE YMCA 880 W. Baltimore Pike, West Grove, PA 19390 610-869-9622 branches of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine
KENNETT AREA YMCA 101 Race Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348 610-444-9622
7KH <0&$ LV D OHDGLQJ QRQSUR¾W FRPPLWWHG WR VWUHQJWKHQLQJ community. Financial assistance is available. Ask us for details.
March 4, 2020 â&#x20AC;˘ CCP - Education & Summer Camp Guide - 29
Spark an inner passion to be fearless Theatre encourages kids to be fearless in their play, speak their minds and develop their imaginations. The outcome is confident children who know who they are and what they want. At West Chester Studio for the Performing Arts at Uptown! the goal is to develop and foster fearless kids and teens. The award-winning theatre school and summer camps offer theatrical summer fun for students ages 4 to 17 who are just beginning to explore the world of theatre, building upon skills developed during the school year, or planning to pursue theatre in the professional industry. WCStudio at Uptown! maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 9-to-1, allowing each camper the opportunity to hone their skills and shine. All camps are led by a team of industry professionals who believe in giving back to the community by inspiring our youth to believe in themselves and shoot for their dreams, both on stage and off. The talented teaching staff is comprised of professional actors, directors, musical directors, and choreographers, as well as stage combat and improvisation instructors. Parents will find peace of mind knowing their performer not only has the full attention and support of teachers, but also the benefit of learning from the best. Conveniently located in the heart of West Chester, WCStudio is proud to continue to explore and educate students in the state-of-the art facilities of Uptown! Knauer
Performing Arts Center. WCStudio at Uptown! camps are offered throughout the summer to accommodate busy summer schedules. We offer one-week camps, along with specialty camps that run for two and three weeks. Every camp ends with a production for family and friends on the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Main Stage or Univest Black Box Stage. Camps are specifically designed with a certain age range and theme in mind. They include Acting for the Camera, Storybook Theater, Glee Week, Broadway Kids Cabaret, Summer Stock, Triple Threat, Kids Show Camp, Teen Show Camp, Stage Combat & Improvisation, and Backstage Tech Camp. Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, do not wait! Give your favorite performer the gift of fearlessness under the direction of this award-winning program and their renowned teaching artists. To begin sharing your young artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s talent with the world visit: www.westchesterstudio.com, email wcstudio@uptownwestchester.org. For questions concerning registration, call 610-356-ARTS and questions concerning the best camp for your camper, call 484-995-2915.
PERFORMING ARTS SUMMER CAMPS
Back Stage Tech | Triple Threat | Glee Week eek k era a Kids & Teen Shows | Acting for the Camera & MORE
Call 484-995-2915 or 610-356-2787
For more information visit our website at: www.WestChesterStudio.com
ion t a r ist w g e R no n! ope
30 - CCP - Education & Summer Camp Guide â&#x20AC;¢ March 4, 2020
March 4, 2020 â&#x20AC;¢ CCP - Education & Summer Camp Guide - 31
32 - CCP - Education & Summer Camp Guide â&#x20AC;¢ March 4, 2020