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Mom to Mom
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Eating Well With Kim Getting Green in the Kitchen
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Ask the Doctor Healthy Golf
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Smart Mom’s Guide Landing a Camp Counselor Job
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Scooterisms —Karen Gordon
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Raising Readers
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Inspiration Station Child Life Specialist at CHOG
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Calendar
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Talkin’ About My Generation —Renee Williams
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Editor’s Notes b y Renee Williams
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ever ending winters always makes me long for the summer. The magical weeks of sun, fun and connecting with friends is a sweet, sentimental flashback, a reminder of carefree days.
The anticipation of summer not only reminds many of us of our own special vacations and experiences, but brings the joy of seeing our kids off to camp. However you prepare for summer, our summer Camp Guide is here to help you find just the right sleepaway camp or overnight program. It’s not too late to find great options for this summer and it’s not too early to look for summer ideas. Camp fairs and guides continue to be a valuable resource for families as they research summer overnight camps, tween activities and teen trips and programs for their children.
Ga., 30901. For advertising information, telephone (706) 823-3702. For circulation/distribution, call (706) 828-4391.
Take a look at our Camp Guide, there will be some you may not have thought to consider! Happy Hunting,
We look forward to hearing from you; visit our website www.augustafamily.com and on facebook and twitter. Facebook.com/ augustafamilymagazine @AUGFamilyMag
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Renee Williams renee.williams@augustafamily.com
Warm Water
Water Safety
Small Class Size
Get Ready For Summer
Mom to Mom Ka ren G o rd o n
Scooterisms This month I thought is best to dig deep into the @saywhatscooter archives. There are quite a few gems here and I’m sure you will enjoy. This is only a portion of his brilliance so maybe there will be more later. All can be found at his alter ego’s twitter page @saywhatscooter. 24 January 2018 One night. Mommy: Ok Scoot, time for your bath. 10 minutes later. @SayWhatScooter: Mom, guess what? Georgia gave me a bath so now I only have to wash my other parts.
11 September 2017 One Friday morning on the way to school. @SayWhatScooter: Hey Mom, if I hear a word that I’ve never heard before and it sounds like a bad word then I’m not going to repeat it. I’m just going to ask you because you know a lot of bad words. You’re like a bad word computer, kind of like Google.”
6 July 2017 · @Say What Scooter has been at Grandma’s since this morning. Now, he’s calling me every three seconds and wanting to talk. Guess why? A. He is bored. B. The battery in his tablet is dead. C. He can’t find the charger. D. So, he’s ready to come home. E. But, NO!
17 march 2017 · Early one morning. Mommy: Hey, you have to wear something green today. @SayWhatScooter: But, why? Mommy: Because it’s St. Patrick’s Day and if you don’t then someone
will pinch you. @SayWhatScooter: Oh, I’m not worried. Pinching is inappropriate at my school. Mommy: Well, ok then. #gladheclearedthatup
22 auguSt 2016 @SayWhatScooter: Hey Daddy, guess what I learned? If you have just one itty bitty color and then all of a sudden you mix it with another color on accident, or if you have a yellow and you mix it with a little bit of pink then you can still get orange. Did you know that? Daddy: No, I did not. @SayWhatScooter: Wow! Daddy, I thought you were smarter than me. #LeScoot #2nd grade.
11 July 2015 @SayWhatScooter: Hey Mommy, remember when Edwin got married? Mommy: Yeah! You were in the wedding. @SayWhatScooter: No, I didn’t marry him but I was there.
2 auguSt 2015 Pop Quiz: Which of the following did @SayWhatScooter say when Mommy asked him why Buddy’s paws were covered in blue magic marker ink? A. Huh? B. Where? C. Not me! D. I don’t know HOW he got it. E. All of the above.
Karen Gordon is a singer, songwriter and the founder of Garden City Jazz. She works with the City of Augusta to present the Candlelight Jazz Concert Series each year and has partnered with RCBOE to develop interactive courses such as Taking Notes: Jazz & The American Story and Jazz4Kids.
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KINGDOM KIDS PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Where Learning is Fun and Fun is Learning
KINGDOM KIDS SUMMER EXPLOSION I
KINGDOM KIDS SUMMER EXPLOSION II
• Information can be found on • Completes the summer the website: www.bgcrcenter. with a cultural enrichment org or call 706-722-4999 program • Certified teachers for academic • K-8th grades time • For more information call • June 3-July 12, 2019 Mrs. Deborah Welcher at • Parent Meeting: May 30, 2019 706-495-2920 or dwelcher@ at 6:00 pm - 1434 Poplar Street, beulahgrove.org Augusta, GA 30901 • For more information contact Jean Callaway at 706-722-4999 or jcallaway@development10corp.org • Augusta Family | February 2019
KINGDOM KIDS KINGDOM KIDS DEVELOPMENT CENTER: CHRISTIAN ACADEMY: • Ages 6 weeks to 4 years • Year round program • For more information contact Malinda Leggett at 706-724-1086 or mleggett@ beulahgrove.org
• Accepting Registration for grades K-5th grades • Uses the ABEKA curriculum • Weekly Chapel • I-Ready and so much more • Follows the Richmond County School System Schedule • For more information contact Mrs. Deborah Welcher at 706-495-2920
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App-tastic! Disney mAgicBAnD
mommy minute
AnnuAl Autism BreAkfAst
When: April 6, 2019
Tap into the magic this year with your MagicBand on your wrist. This colorful wristband is actually an allin-one device that effortlessly connects you to all the vacation choices you made with My Disney Experience. Your MagicBand enables you to travel lighter throughout your vacation. Use it to enter the parks, unlock your Disney Resort hotel room and buy food and merchandise. Plus, your MagicBand gives you FastPass+ access to all the experiences you’ve selected online, so you can simply concentrate on enjoying the fun this summer.
MagicBands add a touch of magic to your vacation by unlocking special surprises, personalized just for you, throughout the Walt Disney World Resort. Once you’ve linked your MagicBand, you don’t need to do anything different. Your MagicBand and My Disney Experience profile will do the rest, creating unexpected Disney moments–just like magic. And, each of these magical moments will be transformed into a one-of-a-kind digital keepsake by Disney PhotoPass Service. All you have to do is go to your PhotoPass account to see all the memories you’ve captured.
Where: Bayvale Elementary 3309 Milledgeville Road Augusta, Ga. 30909 Please RSVP by March 23, 2019 email to: MOMINC2013@GMAIL.COM Mom’s Board Members Hosted by: Deidre Roberson, Founder Sponsored by: Charlotte Hill Advisor: Quenshauna Motley
“And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.” - F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby.
Smith Advisor: Onnie Poe Advisor: Mira Stallings Founder of Moms: Deidre Roberson Son: Marshall Middle*ton
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news&notes Book Review
PRINCESS PUFFYBOTTOM . . . AND DARRYL By Renee Williams
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hat’s a pampered cat to do now that she has to compete for attention with an ill-mannered puppy? Award-winning author Susin Nielsen delights in this laugha-minute twist on the classic sibling rivalry story.
Princess Puffybottom has the perfect life -- her subjects serve her delicious meals, clean up her “delicate matters” and wait on her hand and foot. Life is good . . . until Darryl arrives. Princess Puffybottom thinks he’s disgusting, horrid and a true animal. Though she tries everything in her power to banish him (including hypnosis, trickery and even sabotage), it looks like this puppy is here to stay. Can Princess P. and Darryl find a way to co-exist? A hilarious picture book from acclaimed author Susin Nielsen, with adorable illustrations by Olivia Chin Mueller, Princess Puffybottom . . . and Darryl is perfect for not only warring siblings, but also anyone who loves cute pets.
Augusta’s Best Birthday Experience!
Birthday Premium Package Include: • Unlimited Putt Putt Golf • 2 Hours of Unlimited Attractions • $10 Game Card • 1 Hour in a Private Party Room • 2 Slices of Pizza • Unlimited Soft Drinks while in the Party Room
• Birthday Party Invitations & Paper Goods • Group Picture • Party Supervised by a Trained Party Captain • Rita’s Ice Custard Cake
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SUMMER CAMPS BIRTHDAY PARTIES
SEWING CLASSES EMBROIDERY SHOP 3850 Washington Rd. (706) 993-8819 mybfsewingroom@yahoo.com
news&notes JUNE 6, 2019 ∙ JULY 12, 2019 August 2, 2019 9:00 am - 4:00 pm SafeKids Greater Augusta/ Children’s Hospital of Georgia Ronald McDonald House 1442 Harper Street, 2nd Floor Conference Room Augusta, GA 30901 REGISTRATION INFORMATION Class fee is $40. Students should bring a sack lunch. Pre-registration is required one week prior to class date. To register, visit augustahealth. org/safesitter. Register early as classes fill quickly!
JOIN OUR FUN SUMMER
PIANO DISC OVERY CL ASSES
Think about having your child take piano lessons but not sure where to start? Our FUN Piano Discovery classes are a perfect place to begin. Each week we will explore different subjects to do with playing the piano in a fun (and kind of crazy) way! These 1 hour classes will explore such topics as: • Piano Guts 101 (we take a piano apart!) • Beethoven was a rock star! • All about those notes and lines • Live concert featuring local young artists • Find out why playing the piano can help you make better grades • Learn about our “haunted” pianos (hint; they play all by themselves!)
2358 Washington Rd. turnerskeyboards.com
Call 706-736-4479 or wendy@turnerskeyboards.com For more details! Augusta Family | April 2019 • 13
Eating Well with Kim Ki m B e a v e rs , M S , R D, LD, CDE
GettinG Green in the Kitchen Did you know that Americans throw out 40% of their food? That is almost half--which is alarming, especially when you think about how almost half of the energy, water and land used for farming are wasted—YIKES! The food that ends up in landfills then creates additional methane gas (greenhouse gases). So what can we do to be more environmentally friendly eaters? Any good dietitian would tell you to eat your produce vs. throwing it out because it is good for both you and the environment. Two things we can do in this regard are to not over-purchase, and compost. Composting recycles organic “waste” material (leaves & plant based kitchen scraps) to produce compost. Compost is rich in nutrients and is a great gardening material. Only 3% of people compost so there is room for improvement here. Some localities have composter bins available at reduced rates to encourage backyard composting Think summer project with the kids! •
In North Augusta: call 803-441-4245 or email compostbins@northaugusta.net to find out more or order a compost bin ($35.00).
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In other areas of the CSRA, you need to get a compost bin at a local store or simply designate a compost area in your yard. For more information see www.bit.ly/compostga.
In addition to composting, you can aim to use
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fruits that are about to go bad, in smoothies. And don’t forget to put the bananas in the freezer before they get too ripe. You can freeze them in the skin (best for use in banana bread) or peel, slice and then freeze (best for quick additions to smoothies). Learn what other foods freeze well. For example guacamole and hummus can be frozen for later. Soups and most casseroles, such as lasagna, will freeze (think individual servings – for easy grab and go meals when needed). Foods that you don’t use also freeze well like that half a jar of marinara or half a box of chicken broth. Transfer them to freezer safe containers and freeze until needed. These suggestions help the environment and save money, a real win-win. Lastly learning to cook using the whole food is a great way to eat for the earth. Check out this root to stem cooking resource www.bit.ly/root2stem
Kim Beavers is a Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator for University Health Care System. She lives in North Augusta with her husband and two children and she is the co-host of the culinary nutrition segment Eating Well with Kim, which airs at noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday on WRDW. To be notified of new recipes join Kim’s facebook fan page at www.facebook.com/eatingwellwithkim. To search for specific recipes go to www.universityhealth.org/ ewwk. You can also watch the segments at www. wrdw.com/ewwk.
Kale Smoothie
Easy and delicious sure to be a family favorite! 1-2 cups of raw chopped kale 1 cup higher protein milk (such as Fairlife® or Carbmaster®-plain) ½ cup of frozen mango chunks 1 medium banana cut into slices and frozen 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
Place all ingredients and place into a blender. Blend until smooth and enjoy. Yield: 2 servings Nutrient Breakdown: Calories 172, Fat 0g, Cholesterol, 80mg. Carbohydrate 27g, Fiber 4g, Sodium 70mg, Protein 9g, Potassium 780mg. Diabetes Exchanges: 1 vegetables, 1/2 milk, 1 fruit Kim’s Note: This smoothie is easily turned into smoothie packets for the freezer. Simply put the kale, mango, banana and ginger into individual plastic zip-top bags and store in the freezer. When ready to make the smoothie place the contents of a packet into a blender with the milk and blend. Smoothie packets make morning smoothies a breeze to prepare.
Science camp
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YOU HAVE OTHER PLANS. PREGNANCY THIS SUMMER IS NOT ONE!
RICHMOND COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Laney Walker Blvd 706-721-5800 | Windsor Spring 706-790-0661
Visit ecphd.com for more CSRA locations
Ask the Doctor J. Ro n E a ker, M. D.
HEALTHY GOLF April in Augusta means one thing…pollen! But there is also a little sporting event that seems to capture the hearts and minds of the known universe, so in homage to The Masters, here is how to both play and watch golf in a healthy fashion. Like anyone wants to do that! Like many things, Tiger Woods ushered in the era of the muscular, fit, healthy appearing golfer. Compare his physique to those pros of the past (i.e. a young and portly Jack Nicklaus) and you can see a drastic difference in the current attention to fitness. Of course, his entourage of personal trainers, cooks, massage therapists, accountants and chiropractors makes his health pursuit a bit easier, but what about the average duffer? What can the weekend warrior and the weekend warrior watcher do to improve their health while pounding the dimpled orb? First and perhaps foremost, walk. Whenever you go out to play eighteen, shun the golf cart like leprosy on a prophet. Walking is one of the greatest tools for achieving weight control, a healthy cardiovascular system and envious calves. Most golf courses have varying terrain, so walking up, over, and around uses a variety of muscles and keeps you engaged. The fact that the group behind you is always hitting into your playing space also keeps you moving at a fairly steady pace, which again improves your fitness. Using electric golf carts can also be a hazard to your health as more people are injured in cart accidents every year than in rabid squirrel attacks. My apologies, Club Car. In an ideal world, you should carry your clubs but this is about as likely as John Daly doing a Calvin Klein underwear commercial. Using a pull cart actually can be healthy as going up some hills requires extra exertion, and it really is all about being as active as possible. Try to avoid the Rodney Dangerfield and Caddyshack version of the golf bag as having deli meat and a beer tap on the tee is counterproductive. Spectators can also benefit by moving on a regular basis as they jostle for autographs and selfies with their plaid panted idols. I realize it is sacrosanct, especially at tournaments like The Masters, to plop your chair down like Columbus claiming the new world around the sixteenth green and then sit for 2 hours awaiting the first golfer, but it would behoove you to move around as much as you can to prevent blood clots in your legs and moss growing on your north side. Those fans who travel the course from stem to stern not only benefit from the movement but also get a first hand tour of some quality score boards. If you insist on staking your claim and staying in
one spot for 10 hours, at least get up and stretch periodically. This can be a bit challenging as most settings put you in a virtual sardine can of closeness, but if you can walk in circles around your chair for five minutes each hour you will not only feel better, but a security guard will likely ask you questions like, “Do you know what year it is? and “Who is the President?” By necessity, both golfers and spectators must consume food on the course. This is another area in which healthy choices can markedly improve ones countenance and waist circumference. Fans have the advantage here as they have a variety of concession facilities selling everything from chicken biscuits to Georgia Peach ice cream sandwiches. Unfortunately, most golf course concessions do not appear on your basic “Keto” diet list but you can still make healthy picks. We in the bariatrics business like to call this making the best of bad choices. For example, an egg salad sandwich and a bag of peanuts is both filling and not massively unhealthy. Just don’t add the beer and muffin chaser. Golfers are usually much more selective as they will often carry their own nutrition, often consisting of an energy bar or drink. Bubba Watson, former Masters champion, was quoted as saying, “I always have four sandwiches in my bag, two turkey and cheese and two peanut butter and jelly. No real reason except that I like them.” Good job Bubba but I wonder how he keeps the PB&J from getting squished? One of the greatest health benefits of playing and watching golf is the mental relaxation and stress relief it affords. That is assuming you are not prone to throwing clubs or yelling at trees that inexplicably get in the way of your ball. Spending a day outdoors can be refreshing and renewing for your mind so see this time on the course as nature’s psychotherapy session. We all know that a healthy mind is a key to a healthy body so embrace the fresh air, triple bogeys and sand traps as tools to help you reach a positive mental state. And if that doesn’t work, have a beer at the 19th hole! Dr. Eaker is an Augusta Ob/GYN and author. He and his wife, Susan, have two daughters in college.
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Smart Mom’s Guide C a m m i e Jo n e s
Landing a Camp Counselor Job
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ou are either a camper or not. I really don’t think there is anything in between, at least not in my ex-
perience. If you do have a camper who wants to continue the camp experience after they have aged out of the camp, he or she may want to look into a summer job as a camp counselor. I can’t think of a better way to continue experiencing all summer camp has to offer than by actually working there. Here are some tips
about what you need to do to get that summer camp counselor job.
1. CHECK OUT THE CAMP’S WEBSITE
applications submitted than positions available so make sure
Needless to say but in this day and age, the best way to learn
you really sell yourself. “Market your strengths,” says Mary
about how to apply is to either pick up the phone or go to the
Glenn Bowen, girls camp director at Athens Y Camp. “I love
particular camp’s website to get information. This is where
when I see girls say they love to lead worship or they played
you will find the application, when to apply and other fre-
basketball at their high school or swam competitively.” This
quently asked questions about the application process. As for
helps find the right niche for them at the camp.
the age limit, most campers must be 16 years old to be an official camper. Usually there is a lengthy application asking for
Start browsing the internet for camps you may be interested
references, past experience and many more targeted ques-
in and start a list of places you would like to apply. Calling
tions to find your strengths. Many times there are many more
or emailing directly is a great way specific questions can be
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Smart Mom’s Guide
answered and also may help you get that personal one
CPR and Life Guarding. More specialized certifica-
on one with those who are doing the hiring.
tions such as U.S. Sailing or Power Boating may also be required. Most camps will work with you to help you
2. Leaders in Training Program
achieve these national and internationally recognized
Many camps have what they may call a Leaders in
certifications. Check the particular camp’s website to
Training (LIT) program for teens before they are 16.
see what is needed ahead of time so that you can be
This is a great way for the camp to get to know the
working on this in the off season. This will demon-
leader personally and will benefit the LIT to know if
strate your willingness and seriousness about becom-
they really want to commit to becoming a counselor
ing a counselor if you are proactive.
the next year. They program is usually a four-week program and may have the leader train with a coun-
5. aPPLicaTion Time frame
selor on a day-to-day basis similar to a shadow pro-
Most camp counselor applications are open all year
gram. They will learn the ropes of being a counselor
round. However, in order to apply in time for the sum-
as well as life skills such as CPR and lifeguard training.
mer session, it is important to apply in late summer. If
Many of these leaders transition easily from this pro-
you don’t hear back from the camp, don’t hesitate to
gram into the counselor program the next year.
check in via phone or email from time to time. “Summer camp is a year-round job and camp staff can get
Bowen says, “These programs give the camp staff a
overwhelmed,” says Bowen. “Have them check in and
first look at getting to know your children and learn-
email if they don’t hear back.” Camp Seagull typically
ing about them.” She adds it’s hard to determine who
begins interviews in December and based on the vol-
would be the best camp counselor from applications
ume of applications, interviews may continue into
from kids you haven’t met. Knowing the applicant per-
February. Most camps will continue to accept applica-
sonally always helps.
tions until all counselor positions are filled. By early March, most candidates are notified of their status
Experience counts, even if you are not part of a Leader
which gives them ample time to plan for the summer.
in Training program. Including any outside activities on your application shows your interests and having
6. inTerview TiPs
a leadership position in any of these extracurricular
Because teens are so tech savvy and often commu-
activities illustrates your initiative and commitment.
nicate through texting or snap chat, it is crucial to
Be specific and sell yourself.
be able to talk face to face. When you interview for a camp counselor position, your appearance and de-
3. oPen summer scheduLes
meanor could make or break you. Dress appropriately
It is important to note that becoming a camp coun-
for the position and look your interviewer in the eye. A
selor is a time commitment. Usually the ones who
firm handshake and good manners are important but
are hired are the individuals who have the most flex-
so is how you engage in the interview process. Answer
ible summer schedule. Being available to work all or
all questions with confidence but also ask question
most of the summer will help with continuity with the
about the camp and the position you are trying to get.
campers and personnel at the camp. Each counselor is
Know your stuff before you go so you can ask intel-
given time off each week or month, and most camps
ligent and pertinent questions.
work with vacation schedules. But, when tying to get your foot in the door, being available when needed
Remember that the application process is competitive
may give you an edge. YMCA’s Camp Seagull in North
for many camps and if you don’t get the job the first
Carolina asks their counselors to be available late May
year, try again the next year. Apply to several camps to
to mid August. They prefer to hire those who can be
increase your chances and hopefully, you will land the
there all summer, according to their website.
summer job of you dreams.
4. cerTificaTions
Cammie Jones is an Augusta freelance writer and mother of three.
Most camps require various certifications such as
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Raising Readers Me red i th F l o r y
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Raising Awareness For over three years I’ve written this column to focus on a different educational issue each month. Some topics are lighthearted and fun such as activities to keep your child engaged with reading on a plane and some topics more serious such as discussing political and social activism with your children. Even with such varied topics, each connects in some way to building literacy, because learning to read and write affects not only our ability to learn a wide range of skills but also to communicate our own stories more effectively. In April, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) leads Sexual Assault Awareness Month along with other organizations to campaign and “educate and engage the public in this widespread issue.” Recently, I spoke with Eric Groh, LPC who has “specialized in PTSD and counseling survivors of sexual exploitation” for over 20 years. As a former Georgia Composite Licensing Board president and complaints investigator, he now runs Ethics Demystified LLC, with a mission to provide “professional counselor training in ethical practice with the aim of public protection.” Groh shared there is unfortunately, “a high rate of minor sex trafficking in Columbia and Richmond counties.” For parents wanting more information that can help them to recognize the “signs and indicators of sexual exploitation,” Groh recommends RAINN as a trustworthy organization providing educational tools, assistance and referral to counselors in the area. Groh also shared that, “increasing numbers of counselors statewide are delivering online counseling and psychotherapy for sexual abuse.” Groh explained that young people in situations where they do not have family support or those who are English language learners, as well as those in areas where there is a shortage of flyers and posters in public places that share hotline numbers and safe havens, are more at risk of not being able to find help. By educating our children on safety, resources and becoming involved with one of the organizations listed, we can help to make our communities safer and erase stigma and barriers to seeking help. Groh noted that, “many believe the greatest risk for exploitation is random kidnapping...but in fact, perpetrators of sexual abuse are more frequently family members or individuals close to family who have access to children. He added that, “children who are neglected and seeking love, affection
and attention are much easier prey.” With that thought in mind, I would note that the goal of this article is to hopefully show that strides are being made in our communities to prevent these crimes and help victims, and that as parents, being educated and lovingly engaging with our children can empower us in this endeavor. Perhaps most important to what Groh shared with me is the importance of being able to tell our stories, “The chance to share is critical as it provides an opportunity to rid oneself of shame and self blame, one of the largest obstacles to getting help.” Let your children know they can ask questions and share their stories.
AdditionAl informAtion: National Sexual Violence Resource Center www.nsvrc.org Guides to information regarding Sexual Assault Awareness Month and opportunities for volunteering and charitable contributions. Ethics Demystified LLC concentrateonyou.net - information on counseling and consulting services by Eric Groh, LPC. Social Media: www.facebook.com/ethicsdemystified or Twitter @ ericgroh As part of helping people tell their stories, Groh is hosting a bilingual Spanish/English Facebook Live Q and A on Saturday June 15th at noon and with the help of college interns, he is developing a place for dialogue on Twitter as well, access both of these opportunities through his social media accounts. RAINN www.rainn.org or 800-656-HOPE (4673) Educational tools as well as help through a hotline or live chat. Rape Crisis and Sexual Assault Services http://www.rapecrisisaugusta.org/ Local non-profit serving victims of sexualassualt in the CSRA iCare icare4thevoiceless.org - local organization working with women and child victims of sex exploitation through prevention, intervention, and restoration.
Meredith Flory is an Augusta-area freelance writer, military spouse and mother of two. She has a masters degree in children’s literature from Kansas State University and has taught high school and college English.
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SUMMER Musical Theatre Workshops presents
REGISTERING FOR SUMMER CAMPS AND THE 2019-2020 THEATRE CLASS SEASON! www.onwiththeshow.biz | 706-231-1759 | 3817 Martinez Blvd. Augusta, GA
JOIN US for a two-week hands-on interactive, techfilled camp PLUS build your own robot!
OPEN to all Middle-School Grades Students (rising 6th-8th graders) who are residents of Richmond County. APPLICATION available beginning April 15th through May 10th at www.augustaga.gov/cyberandroboticscamp Session One: June 17-June 28 Session Two: July 15-July 26 Candidates will be selected by a random drawing process and notified on or before May 17th. Contact SHELLY GOOD at 706-821-2522 for any questions
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CAMPS June 3-7, 17-21, 24-28 July 8-12
108 N. Belair Rd. Suite 1 • Evans, Ga 30809 706.447.9007
Summer
CAMP FLIP FLOP PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMP Ages 3-5 Camp hours 9:30 to 12:30
CAMP FLIP FLOP Begins May 28th | Ages 4-13 years Camp hours 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (early drop off 7:30 / late pickup 5:30) Weekly themes with exciting games, crafts, gymnastics, water days, movies and much more
Register online or visit www.gymnasticsgold.com for more information 706-650-2111 | 124 Cedar Lane, Martinez
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By Naimah Shaw The long, lazy days of summer are right around the corner! Finally, the moment children anticipate and look forward to all year long, but simultaneously the moment that many parents also dread. The phrase, “I’m bored!” can be a chronic stressor on parents but look no further than the detailed CSRA’s Summer Camp Guide where you can find anything you desire from art, music, STEM, tennis, rowing, golf and SO much more!
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2019 A CHILD’S WORLD 4204 Columbia Rd., Martinez, 706-860-0059. 3549 Windsor Spring Road, Hephzibah, 706-796-3505. 3118 Augusta Tech Drive, Augusta, 706-798-5547. 7100 Evans Town Center Blvd. Evans, 706-650-2369. Summer Camp. Ages 4-12. Weekly camps are available. This serves as a time that brings fun to all ages! Weekly themes are the key as all ages romp into summer. Children are involved in water play, reading programs, special field trips, dramatic play, art projects, and much, much more. School age children also enjoy teaming with the teachers to research different activities and planning for a group/ class activity. Call for complete details.
ACE AMBITION LLC (706) 350-1722 DominiqueBond.com Teaching young males how to create and take advantage of their opportunities through quality workshops and programs. Please call for additional summer camp information!
AIKEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS 122 Laurens St., SW, Aiken. Visit www.aikencenterforthearts.org. Contact Cathy Rumble at 803-641-9094 or email aikencenterforthearts.pgmdir@gmail.com Online registration for Aiken Center for the Arts Summer Camps begins April 1. Art and Music Camp for Special Needs Children June 11 – 15 from 9-11am or 1-3pm. Ages 5 – 13 Designed specifically to enable children living with traumatic brain injuries, cerebral palsy, and other physical and developmental disabilities to express themselves creatively, this program is the highlight of our summer outreach. The camp offers adaptable art and music programs designed to enable campers to express their creativity. Whether they are working with paper mache, trying out screen printing, or experimenting with tonal and atonal musical instruments, their days will be filled with fun. This camp is offered free of charge to eligible campers. Please complete the online application as enrollment is limited. Discovering Art. Half days or whole days for the older students. $140 for a week of half-days (9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m.) and $265 for a week of whole days (9 a.m.-4 p.m.). All art supplies are provided. Campers bring snacks and lunch. 4-6 Year Olds. Explore 5 letters from the alphabet each week as they relate to art. For example A- acrylic, aboriginal, abstract, etc. Rising 1st-4th Graders. Create art projects that features a specific style, artist, time period, etc. Campers will work with a variety of media each week and may choose from half-day or full-day camps. Weekly Themes: On the Move Explore movement of the yard: swimming,
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sports, swings, growing flowers, animals and more Mini Gardens Create a miniature garden that includes a tiny house, a gnome, and clay succulents. It Flies! Campers soar into things that fly right outside their door. Kites, bees, flags, butterflies, drones, airplanes…anything that zooms across the sky. Splash! Dive into the water. We’ll take a look at pools, sprinklers, watering cans, frogs, bubbles, koi ponds among others. Camping Out Back Participants focus on tents, stepping stones, and yard flags. Middle School Studios. Offer campers in 5th Grade and Up the opportunity to sharpen their skills in the medium of their choice. Studios include Clay, Painting, Manga, Creating Cartoon Stories, Yard Art, Mixed Medium and Repurposed Art. Each week one studio is offered in the morning and a different one in the afternoon. Students may register for one studio (half day) or for two studios and stay all day. All levels are welcome in all studios. Art Studio Ages: Rising 5th graders and up Campers will discover art through an intensive exploration of their favorite art mediums in a studio setting. Taught by artists working in their area of expertise, full or half-day programs allow campers to try a different medium in the mornings and afternoons. Clay – Learn coil, slab, and pinch pottery techniques while completing your own unique pieces of pottery. Drawing & Painting – Learn how to draw and paint using a variety of mediums on many different surfaces. Mixed Media – Explore many different mediums and techniques including drawing, painting, sculpture, and printing among others. Textile and Fiber Arts – Learn how to apply color to fabric, work with yarn and fibers, and create art you can wear. Sculpture – Develop your skills in creating 3D art using materials including wire, recycled items, paper mache and more. Printmaking – Design your own t-shirt and learn other print techniques for use on different surfaces. Recycled Art – Create Earth friendly art using recycled materials. Go green and design creative upcycled projects.
AIKEN COUNTY PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM www.aikencountysc.gov/tourism. 803-642-7559 or 803663-6142. Contact tcooks@aikencountysc.gov. Summer Adventure at Aiken County Recreation Center (Graniteville location). Ages 6-12.. Each day your child will learn new skills that will lead them down exciting new paths. Camp will feature arts and crafts, outdoor play, aquatics, science exploration, team sports, game sessions and more! Bring a sack lunch. Two snacks provided. Aiken County Recreation Center 917 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Graniteville, SC 803-663-6142. The Recreation Center hosts a 10-week summer camp. Please call for additional details
AQUINAS HIGH SCHOOL www.aquinashigh.org. 1920 Highland Ave. 706-736-5516. Please call for additional details
ARTSY ME 4275-B Washington Road, Evans. Visit, www.artsymestudio.com. 706-432-6396. Contact, Cricket.artsyme@ gmail.com. Week long camps from 10-1pm (2nd-5th grade):$175 Tater Tarts (Pre-K -1st): $90. iCreate Camp. Includes projects in clay, ceramics, canvas, glass and junk art.
ART NOOK SCHOOL AND STUDIO Visit www.artnookaiken.com. 601 Silver Bluff Rd. Ste 10 Aiken, SC. 803.760.7710 Ages: 5 yrs – Teens TIME TRAVELERS CAMP (AGES 5-8) Ever wanted to travel through time and see the dinosaurs?? Or maybe jump ahead to the year 3000 into the land of robots? If so, all aboard the time machine! Media includes: Chalk and oil pastels, markers, colored pencils, watercolors and more. BEST FURR-IEND FOREVER (AGES 8-11) Do you love your furry friend? We do too! Whether it is a puppy, a kitten, or a pony, we embrace all animal love! Campers will make art with all types of art supplies to help bring their artwork alive. By the end of camp, you might not be able to tell the difference between your sleeping pup and our puppy artwork! Extra special project includes: Painting a photo of your OWN pet. Be sure to email a photo of your pet’s face to art@artnookaiken.com in preparation for this camp! Media includes: Chalk and oil pastels, markers, colored pencils, watercolors and more. WIND & SEA CAMP (AGES 10+) Spend the week creating masterpieces that show movement in your artwork! Campers will explore the billowing of sailing ships and seascapes with all things artsy! Painting, drawing, and more painting! Date: June 24-27. Time: 9:30-12:30pm AWW! SO CUTE! CAMP (AGES 5-8) Do you squeal with delight when you see something tiny, fuzzy, or sweet? Are you gaga about kitties, cakes, and any stuffed animal with big eyes? If so we have the camp for you! During this week of camp we’ll be using 2d art processes to create all things adorable. Projects planned include LOL dolls and rainbow kitten portraits. By the end of the week you’ll have everybody saying “AWWWW! SO CUTE!” when they see your fantastic art! Media includes: Chalk and oil pastels, markers, colored pencils, watercolors and more. MINI MATISSE’S (AGES 3.5-6) This camp brings out the inner artist in our beginners! These fun projects are geared toward developing drawing and painting skills, while learning about the masters such as Picasso and Matisse. By the end of the week you will
2019 have your own mini master complete with a smiling face! Media includes: Chalk and oil pastels, markers, colored pencils, watercolors and more. HAPPY CAMPER (AGES 8-11) Anyone headed camping for the 4th?! Or just have a love for the great outdoors? This week campers are embracing their inner creativity while making artwork full of starry nights, and roaring fires! Media includes: Chalk and oil pastels, markers, colored pencils, watercolors and more. RAINBOWLICIOUS CAMP (AGES 8- 11) When folks ask us what our favorite color is we often reply, “ALL OF THEM!” – how about you? This week’s camp is dedicated to the love of all things color – and adding all the colors to all of the things! We’ll be investigating color from the perspective of artists as we explore how colors make us feel, how to create our own signature hues, paint rainbow unicorns, mermaids – and more! Media includes: Chalk and oil pastels, markers, colored pencils, watercolors and more. LET DREAMS SOAR! (AGES 8- 11) Blow on a dandelion, paint a dream catcher, and let those dreams soar! Art is one of the best ways to express those high flying impossibly beautiful dreams! Media includes: Chalk and oil pastels, markers, colored pencils, watercolors and more.
ART AND SOUL PAINTING PARTIES 3850 Washington Rd. 706-220-8654. Ages 5 and up. There will be a different session of art camp offered each week with different projects. There will be an afternoon session for ages 9 and up offered every other week. To register, select the week you would like to enrolll on the Events section of our Facebook page at www.facebook. com/ArtandSoulPaintingClasses/events.
ATHENS Y CAMPS Tallulah Falls, Ga. Visit, www.athensycamps.org Athens Y Camp for Boys and Camp Chattooga for Girls . There are brother-sister camps located adjacent to each other in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia. Campers participate in both separate and shared programs during weeklong sessions. RESIDENT CAMP PROGRAM Traditional camp is for children ages 7-14. A camper’s stay will be very similar to the experience of a camper from years ago. We draw campers back to a time that is often remembered but not often experienced. Campers will learn and experience many of the old fashion values and truths that make our camp programs unique. Personal responsibility, maturity and friendship are all life skills that are learned and honed at camp. DAY CAMP PROGRAM Ages 7 - 14
Can you think of a better place to spend your day than right here with us? It is amazing how many things we can fit into one day. And we do it everyday all summer, rain or shine. Come be a part of our great outdoors, great activities, great friends and great fun. We offer 8 one-week sessions of summer day camp for ages 7-14. Our sessions start on Mondays and end on Fridays. Campers arrive before breakfast and leave before dinner. Throughout the day, campers are integrated into classes and activities as well as the cabin group of their age and school year for lunch and rest time. Day campers enjoy the same historic facilities and exciting programming that make our residential camps so awesome!
will participate in some of the traditional camp programs and reside in a cabin. Classes and league games will be replaced by high and low ropes course activities, zip-line rides, the climbing tower, and rappelling instruction! Participants will also learn team building skills on the high and low ropes courses, have a day of rock climbing and rappelling on “real rock” away from camp. X-tremist experiences may include a one to two night trip to NW GA and TN for caving and rafting the Ocoee River. It is not uncommon for the boys and girls adventure program participants to travel together and participate in the off campus activities together.
LEADER IN TRAINING PROGRAM The Leader In Training (boys ages 15-16) program has been an integral part of both camps from its inception, and has produced many fine leaders over the years. Where do great counselors come from? Great campers, of course. The LIT program is a rigorous 4-week program than focuses on authentic Christian leadership. Participants will learn about themselves and the type of leader that God wants them to be by focusing on five core areas: Values, Relationships, Purpose, Heart and Self-discipline. The program consists of intensive training in areas such as program planning and development, child development, vespers, child abuse recognition, CPR and Lifeguard training.
AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY Safe Sitter Class. June 6, 2019 · July 12, 2019 · August 2, 2019. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Designed to prepare students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or baby sitting. The Instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises. Students even get to use manikins to practice rescue skills like choking rescue and CPR! Students should bring a sack lunch. Pre-registration is required one week prior to class date. To register, visit augustahealth.org/safesitter. Register early
The young men in this program develop leadership skills such as coaching, public speaking, responsible mentoring and decision making. They also participate as a group in traditional camper activities and overnight trips. Additionally, they take several out of camp trips such as: white water rafting, hiking, caving or even traveling to a pro baseball game or amusement park. A special trip is taken the last week of the program that serves as a bonding experience for the friendships that have formed. Trips from past years include The Outer Banks of NC, Charleston SC, Cumberland Island, GA. and local mountain retreats. The group operates as a close knit unit from which many lifelong friendships are forged. Those participants who have completed the training and have the qualities and skills required of the Y Camps leadership will be asked to return the following summer as a staff member! The value of the LIT experience is incalculable, and the rewards are many. LITs grow not only as leaders but also as young men. With the process of learning-to-teach, comes greater self-awareness and physical, mental and spiritual maturity. Perhaps the greatest reward is the satisfaction that comes from serving as a positive influence on the lives of others not only in one summer but in many to follow.
AUGUSTA AREA ASTHMA DAY CAMP Kitty Hernlen, 706-721-8741, khernlen@gru.edu Please call for additional details.
EXTREMIST PROGRAM Ages 12 - 14 The Xtremist Program (for boys 12-14) is a beginner level program for campers who are interested in outdoor adventure/sports. The program is tailored to the age and skill level of the participants. It strives to teach new skills and to continue building upon previously learned skills, all within a framework of fun and safety! Campers
AUGUSTA BALLET SCHOOL/ COLTON BALLET SCHOOL 2941 Walton Way. Visit, www.augustaballetschool.com. 706-733-5511. Contact augustaballetschool@knology.net. Augusta Ballet School will offer a variety of summer classes. Please call or visit their website for a schedule. Each of the camp sessions below will end with a special performance for friends and families. 2019 Summer Dance Camps Nutcracker Camp For the past 15 years, children have enjoyed the unforgettable magic of The Nutcracker with these summer camps. Led by Rosalind Avrett Jones, students will explore in depth the choreography, music and specialties of this timeless holiday tradition as presented by Colton Ballet Company. Children will learn a different section of Nutcracker choreography each day and the session will end with a grand performance for friends and families! Nutcracker Camp Session I (ages 3–5) Cinderella Camp Come explore the enchanting fairy tale and classical ballet, Cinderella led by Carlee Snyder Chastagner. Students will explore a new character each day including choreography, making props and designing costumes, all while working on ballet technique and expanding their ballet vocabulary. Snacks will be provided each day and the session will end
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2019 with a grand performance for friends and families. Cinderella Camp (ages 4–6) Each camp session is limited to 15 students. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and is open to all children in the specified age ranges. You must register no later than the week before a session begins; otherwise, admittance cannot be guaranteed. You may register at the school, Monday–Thursday, 3–6 pm, or by completing the registration form and mailing it with a check for the amount of the session plus a $20 registration fee.
AUGUSTA CHEER ACADEMY 4150 Washington Rd., Suite 4, Evans. Visit, www.augustacheeracademy.com. Contact rutley33@augustacheeracademy.com. 706-364-1138. Please call or check their website for camp or clinic information.
AUGUSTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS 313 Baston Rd. 706-863-2905 ext. 136. Visit, www. augustachristian.org. Contact lynnwilkerson@augustachristian.org. The following camps will be offered in the summer of 2019:Basketball Co-Ed Elementary Basketball Camp, Rising 1st-6th Graders, Middle School Boys Basketball Camp, Volleyball Camp and Football Camp. Visit the website for information.
AJCC - AUGUSTA JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER 898 Weinberger Way, Evans.(Off Fury’s Ferry Rd. between Hardy McManus Rd. and N. Belair Rd) Visit, www.augustajcc.org. 706-228-3636 Please call for additional details
AUGUSTA PLAYERS www.augustaplayers.org. 706-826-4707. Visit, summercamp@augustaplayers.org or juniorplayers@augustaplayers.org. Join in the fun at the Augusta Players Summer Theatre Camp! Each camp is a two-week program for children ages 6 to teen. During these camps, emphasis is placed on learning the craft of theatre to include what goes on backstage as well as on stage. Each group has classes in music, dance and most important—ACTING! The two-week session culminates on the final afternoon in a showcase where our students will present a program of prepared scenes, readings and musical numbers. See website for more information.
AUGUSTA PREPARATORY DAY SCHOOL 285 Flowing Wells Rd., Martinez.. Visit, www.augustaprep.org. 706-863-1906. Ages 3-18. Our day camps are taught by Augusta Prep PS/PK certified teachers. Ants Camp is available to any potty trained rising Pre-School or Pre-K students in the commuting area. Your child will experience a dynamic program in an environment that fosters growth and independence. Our
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quality hands-on activities will challenge and entertain your child as they participate in daily sports and recreation, creative arts, structured and exploratory activities, and more! Specific weekly themes and details will be outlined and released before registration opens. Please prepare to send your child with a nut-free sack lunch, close toed shoes and sunscreen. Grasshoppers Camp Grades: Rising Kindergarten-3rd Grade Monday- Friday We will do crafts centered around our theme. We will spend time outdoors- going for walks on the trail, time in our backyard and playground time as well. We will have lunch each day-kids will provide. We will provide a snack each day and we will watch a movie in the afternoon. We will play board games and have free art time and structured crafts. we will read books together and listen to music as well. Specific weekly themes and details will be outlined and released before registration opens. Please prepare to send your child with a nut-free sack lunch, close toed shoes and sunscreen. Camp Adventure Grades: Rising 1st -6th Grade Monday- Friday Instructor: Heather Brown Camp Adventure returns to Camp Cavalier this summer. Each day will be themed for example: All about Animals, All about Augusta, Nothing but Fun. The campers will adventure through these themed days taking a field trip per day to some destination associated with that theme. Example field trips. Augusta History Museum, Augusta Canal, bowling, petting zoo, movie theater. Campers will be engaged in activities such as arts and crafts and games and activities. Campers will also hear guest speakers related to that days theme. It will be an adventure of a lifetime. Adventure Camp is available to any rising 1st-6th grade student in the commuting area. Our day camps are taught by Augusta Prep Lower School certified teachers. Space is extremely limited in this camp. Specialty Camps Busy Bees Art Camp Grades: Rising 1st -5th Grade Monday- Friday Instructor: Chad Cole Busy Bees Art Camp is an engaging educational course for creative children. During the morning and afternoon sessions, campers will experience a variety of artistic challenges, including topics in art history, knowledge and skills, and STEAM. The morning and afternoon sessions will feature different lessons and projects, and the students will complete projects in 2D and 3D forms using a variety of materials such as paint, plaster, ink, wood, and craft materials. Students are invited to bring a lunch and stay for a full day of creative fun in Art Land.
Superheroes Camp Grades: Rising Pre-K -2nd Grade Monday- Friday Instructor: Shelley Washington Does your little one have a lot of energy and imagination? This camp is for them! Each day we will practice our superhero skills like jumping, aiming and balancing through games and fun activities. Your little ones will create their own superhero masks and capes, along with other superhero crafts. On Friday, each camper will be face painted as their favorite superhero! Sports Camps Tiny Tykes British Soccer Grades: Rising Preschool(age 3) - Kindergarten Monday- Friday Instructor: Challenger Sports Staff Mini Kickers camp offers fun games, competitions, and skillbuilding activities and is designed to enlighten and develop players. Includes a Free Jersey. Must Register through Challenger Sports at www.challenger.configio.com. British Soccer Grades: Rising Kindergarten -12th Grade Monday- Friday Instructor: Challenger Sports Staff Emphasis is placed upon skill development and mastery of core techniques through individual, small group practices, and coached games. Must Register through Challenger Sports at www.challenger.configio.com. Includes a Free Jersey. AP All Sports Grades: Rising 1st grade -8th Grade Monday- Friday Instructor: Coach Myran Hunt The goal of this sport camp is to help young athletes (beginning to advanced) develop their skills, improve in game competition, build relationships with others, believe in their abilities, gain self--confidence, and HAVE FUN!!! Campers will play All Sports, such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, flag football, bounced baseball, ultimate frisbee, gaga-ball, capture the flag and much more! There will be a focus on character building and leadership skills and we will celebrate Players of the Day! Camp will be held on the Augusta Prep Campus in the Boardman Athletic Facility. If you choose the full day option please prepare to send your child with proper athletic clothing including gym shoes, Baseball/Softball glove, Towel, Sack lunch (including a drink). All snacks are provided. Physicals are required for all Augusta Prep Sports Camps.
AUGUSTA RECREATION, PARKS AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT Visit, www.augustaga.gov. 706-796-5025. Contact,
2019 jdsmith@augustaga.gov Day Camps. Ages 4-12. Games, sports, arts and crafts, field trips and swimming. Beforeand after-care available at selected locations. Camps are held at seven recreation and parks locations in Augusta, Blythe and McBean. Please call for specific details.
GRU Kids University. Academic enrichment courses in daily art projects and creative play that includes courses such as sign language, engineering, data collecting and building. Rising 1st-7 graders. Topics include Animals, Aviation, Architecture & Engineering, Acting & Artistry.
AUGUSTA ROWING CLUB The Boathouse, 101 Riverfront Dr. Visit, www.augustarowingclub.org. 706-432-0022. Contact augustarows@ gmail.com. Call or check website for details.
Teen Edition Kids University. Rising 7th-9th graders can get involved with camps that include fine arts, design basics, writing and photography, health and sciences as well as aviation. www.augusta.edu/ce/pace.
AUGUSTA SAILING CLUB Visit, www.augustasailingclub.org. Check website for details.
AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY MUSIC CONSERVATORY PROGRAM Visit, www.augusta.edu. 706-731-7971 Contact consprog@augusta.edu. Please call for additional camp details.
AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY Visit, www.augusta.edu. 706-721-3967 Augusta University CyberCamp. Residential camp. For rising juniors and seniors. Limited to 30 students selected from essay and application. No charge for day camp. Introduces students to the academic and professional world of cyber security. Students will learn from experts in the field and experience, first-hand, the consequences of a cyber attack. There will also be additional “top secret” hands-on learning experiences for students. Visit, www. augusta.edu/academy/cyberacademy. Gen Cyber Summer Camp Open to rising junior and senior high school students. Health Sciences Summer Academy. For rising juniors and seniors. Residential camp. Limited to students selected from essay and application. HSSA offers a glimpse into a variety of health careers and majors using experiential instruction, career shadowing and engaging classroom activities. It is designed to introduce students to the academic and professional tools necessary to become successful health science practitioners and will provide a competitive edge when students apply to colleges and universities. Visit, www.augusta.edu. 2019 HSSA RESIDENTIAL ACADEMY - BASIC. Open to 40 rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors 2019 HSSA RESIDENTIAL ACADEMY- ADVANCED Open to 20 rising high school seniors, college freshman and sophomores. Must have completed Basic Camp or comparable course to apply.
Dip Metress Basketball Academy. A week-long camp that teaches basketball fundamentals and helps in developing sportsmanship and team play at Christenberry Fieldhouse. Daily instruction from former and current Jaguar basketball players to improve individual skills such as shooting, passing and ball handling. 1st-11th graders. www.augusta. edu/ce/pace. Jaguar Athletics Golf. The men’s and women’s Augusta University Augusta Golf programs host the Jaguar Golf Camp in early June at the J. Fleming Norvell Golf House adjacent to Christenberry Fieldhouse off Wrightsboro Road. Camp costs include all instruction from Augusta University coaches and players, range balls, green fees at Forest Hills Golf Club, snacks, drinks, prizes and a camp Tshirt. Golf Camp participants will receive skill instruction in the following areas: full swing, chipping, pitching, bunker play, putting, wedge play and course management. Ages 6-18. Visit, www.augusta.edu/ce/pace Junior Jaguar Camp. Nike Baseball Camps. A complete skills camp in which little league players will be exposed to new techniques and skills that will build upon their existing fundamentals to become better overall players. The Junior Jaguar Summer camp is designed for Little League baseball players looking to develop their game. Boys ages 7-12. www.augusta.edu/ce/pace Jags Volleyball Summer Camp. Jaguar Volleyball and Head Coach Sharon Quarles host the camp in Christenberry Fieldhouse in mid-June. All girls, ages 12-18, are invited to attend the four-day event from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the CFH gymnasium located off Wrightsboro Road. The camp is geared toward individual skills training and will focus on serving, passing, setting, attacking, blocking and individual defense. Competitions will be held daily, as campers will be placed into groups of similar ability to showcase their skills. www.augusta.edu/ce/pace Student Educational Enrichment Program. A 7-week summer non-residential program for high school juniors and seniors in the local Augusta area. Participants in all OSMA Pipeline Programs receive a stipend to help cover additional expenses and books, while tuition is paid for by the University. Students will be prepared for a future career in the health professions through an extensive academic program that includes courses in various biomedical sciences, hands-on labs, clinical shadowing, networking opportunities and guest speakers. For information visit www.augusta.edu/ce/pace for information or email
ljames@gru.edu or call 706-721-6113. Summer Volunteen Program. The purpose of the Volunteen program is to utilize our community teenagers, ages 15 to 18, in a meaningful way by assisting in activities that benefit patients, families and community served by Augusta University Health and the Children’s Hospital of Georgia. www.augusta.edu/ce/pace
AUGUSTA WEST DANCE 262 Furys Ferry Rd. Visit, www.augustawestdance.com. 706-860-0998. Contact augustawest@ymail.com. Call or check the website for details.
BEULAH GROVE COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER Beulah Grove Baptist Church Building of Opportunities, 1434 Poplar St. Visit, www.bgcrcenter.org. Jean Callaway, 706-722-4999, lcallaway@development-corp.org. Kingdom Kids Summer Explosion Day Camp 2019. Sixweek enrichment program for Kindergarten through 8th grade students designed to give them a head start on the coming school year and enhance critical thinking. Afternoon activities include music, dance, Bible study, Spanish and more.
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF AUGUSTA Visit, www.bgccsra.org. 706-504-4071. E.W. HAGLER CLUB, 1903 Division St. Augusta. 706524-7070. DOGWOOD TERRACE CLUB | 747 15th Ave. Augusta, 706-737-3554. THOMSON CLUB | 221 Pecan Ave. Thomson, 706-595-7477. WASHINGTON COUNTY CLUB, 320 Riddleville Rd. Sandersville, 478-552-7115 Grades Served: K-12. SOUTH AUGUSTA BOYS & GIRLS CLUB SUMMER CAMP AT HENRY BRIGHAM* 2463 Golden Camp Rd. Augusta, 706-869-2532 Grades Served: K-5th COLUMBIA COUNTY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB SUMMER CAMP* Location to be Announced, Call 706-504-4071 for Updates. Grades Served: 6th-8th
CAMP GRAVATT Gravatt Camp and Conference Center, Aiken Visit, www.campgravatt.org. Contact Scott McNeely 803648-1817 2019. Family Camp, Junior High, Elementary 1, Elementary 2 & Reach Out Camp. **Season Pass 2019 Season Pass pricing outlined below. 2019 Camp Rates Realizing that families have different abilities to pay, Camp Gravatt has instituted a voluntary three-tier fee program. You may choose the tier that is most suitable for your family. It is really an honor system; you tell us what is affordable for your family. All campers receive the same Gravatt experience no matter what they pay. For those
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families who can not afford Tier 1 additional financial assistance is available to ensure that all children have this wonderful opportunity to attend camp. In addition, some families use this system to give themselves a multi-child discount.
City of AugustA – PArks And reCreAtion Visit, www.augustaga.gov/757/Day-Camps Summer Day Camp, Select Day Camps Camp In Tune - This camp focus on camper’s unique abilities and talents, promotes a healthy lifestyle, development & growth in a traditional indoor/outdoor camp environment. Camp In Tune will provide campers with healthy nutritional education enhanced by a diverse line up of activities and special guests. Location: McDuffie Woods Community Center, Ages: 6-12. Please call McDuffie Woods at (706) 771-2656 for more information Cooperative day Camps The Henry H. Brigham Community Center will be offering a cooperative Summer Day Camp with the Boys and Girls Club of the CSRA. For more information on this camp, Please call the Brigham Community Center at (706) 7712654. The Jamestown Community Center will also be offering a Summer Day Camp. For more information, please visit Jamestown’swebpage or call (706) 790-1805
CoLuMBiA County BALLet 639 Furys Ferry Rd. Visit, www.columbiacountyballet.com 706-860-1852. Contact, courtney@columbiacountybal-
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let.com. Call for more information
CoVenAnt PresByteriAn 3131 Walton Way. Visit, www.covenantaugusta.org 706-733-0513. Please call for additional information
eden fArMs Horse CAMP 2763 Allenwood Farm Drive, Appling. Visit, www.facebook.com/EDENFARMSLLC. 706-231-7013. Contact jeden.01@comcast.net Saddle on up for plenty of hands on horse fun at Eden Farms 18th annual horse camp! Camp includes a daily riding lesson or trail ride, educational horse activities like grooming, saddling, horse safety, healthcare and feeding. Campers will also enjoy horsey arts and crafts, a Bible devotional, and a snack. Children are divided according to age and ability and will ride one of our lesson horses. Everyone stays cool in our riding arena and air conditioned facilities! Friends and family are invited to watch each day and they are also invited to an end of week show when certificates are awarded for participation. ** FREE T-SHIRT included with COST** Camp is from 10 am – 2 pm (Ages 5-15 years old) Late Stay is available Monday through Thursday 2pm - 4pm $15 per hour
ePisCoPAL dAy sCHooL 2248 Walton Way. Visit, www.edsaugusta.com. 706-7331192. Contact camp@edsaugusta.com Day Camp @ EDS is a 6-week day camp for children 3-12 years of age. To qualify for our 3-year-old camp program, campers must be toilet trained, and have been in a preschool program for at least one year. Campers will explore, create, learn, and be active. Day Camp will run from 9 am to 3:30 pm, with half day (until 1), and extended day
(until 5) options available. Each week will have an amazing theme and all projects and activities will revolve around the theme. Every day, students will participate in games, arts and crafts, outdoor play, technology, a weekly special activity, and additional rotations of activities. 2019 Themes: Lend a Hand: Heroes in the Community, Top Chef! – Adventures in the Kitchen, Things that Go Zoom! – Bottle Rockets and More, Where does it Grow? – Plants and Animal, Wide World of Sports – Travel Around the Globe, React! Boom! Bang! – Science Extravaganza *Campers who register early receive a special EDS camp bracelet! speciality Camps at eds In addition to the Day Camp, EDS will offer specialty camps, also open to all students in the CSRA, where skills can be honed in one specific area. Specialty Camps include Big G Basketball Camp, MudPuppy Music Club with Tara Scheyer, Welcome to School with Mrs. Ryder and Mrs. Robertson (for incoming young threes and threes), Dance with Cutno Dance, Pickleball, and many more. These specialty camps will run either for one full week, or once a week for a period of time (4-8 weeks).
tHe fAMiLy y Visit, www.thefamilyy.org. 706-922-9622 . Call each branch or check the Family Y website for details at www.thefamilyy.org. Financial assistance is available for all Family Y programs. Aiken County Family YMCA, Graniteville. 803-349-8080. Augusta South Family YMCA, 706-922-9650. Marshall Family YMCA, Evans, 706-364-3269. Family Y Child Development Center, Augusta, 706-922-9670. Family YMCA of North Augusta, 803-278-0882. Steiner Branch Family YMCA, Grovetown. 706-922-6711. Family YMCA of Thomson, 706-5955615. Wilson Family YMCA, 706-922-9624 Financial assistance is available for all Family Y programs.
2019 Day Camps All traditional day camps include arts and crafts, games and sports, swimming, devotions and character development activities. Specialized day camps include detailed descriptions of activities. Breakout sessions differ by location. Unless otherwise noted and Camp Lakeside. Campers at all camps should bring backpack, water bottle, sack lunch, snack and spray-on Sunscreen. Unless otherwise specified, camp activities are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with early drop-off beginning at 7 a.m. and late pick-up until 6 p.m. provided at no additional charge. TheFamily YMCA of Greater Augusta offers day camp programs across the CSRA at nine different locations. One week sessions are May through August. Our summer camps offer unforgettable experiences for your child. From arts and crafts, to swimming, to sports, there is something fun for all. Through our camps we offer a Summer Enrichment Program which focuses on S.T.E.A.M. ( Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) activities for campers. Your child will have a memorable summer and make lifelong friendships. Summer is in session at The Family YMCA of Greater Augusta! *Financial Assistance for those in need. *Sibling discounts available. Aiken Camp Puzzle Palooza (Special needs), Aiken Day Camp (ages 5-12), Aiken Leadership Academy (ages 13-15), Augusta South Day Camp, Barnwell Summer Day Camp, Camp Lakeside Day Camp, Marshall Day Camp, North Augusta Day Camp, North Jefferson Day Camp, Steiner Branch Day Camp, Thomson Day Camp, Wilson Aqua Fun Specialty Camp, Wilson Dance/Arts Specialty Camp, Wilson Leaders In Training (L.I.T), Wilson Sports Specialty Camp, Wilson Traditional Day Camp
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 3500 Walton Way Ext. Visit, www.fbcaugusta.org. Patti Fowler, 706-731-5366 or pflowler@fbcaugusta.org.
THECLUBHOU.SE MAKE Month at theClubhou.se, 540 Telfair St., Augusta 706-877-8707. learn@theClubhou.se Visit, www.theclubhou.se. Please call for summer camp information.
FIRST TEE 3165 Damascus Rd., Visit www.thefirstteeaugusta.org 706-364-4653. Contact, jbrown@thefirstteeaugusta.org Please call for information on summer camp offerings.
GERTRUDE HERBERT INSTITUTE OF ART 506 Telfair St., Augusta. Visit, www.ghia.org. Contact, hwilliams@ghia.org. 706-722-5495. Please call for further information relating to summer camps. AM Session 1: Drawing and 2-D Design
Pencil, charcoal, and color media such as oil and soft pastels are among the materials students will use as they explore both non-objective and realistic artistic interpretation of subject matter. $25 discount for full day registration (discount will be applied automatically) 3 Available Add-On’s per Session: Let’s Move (early drop off): $20 (all ages 5 -14) 9:10 10:00a.m. 50 Minutes of morning stretching, Yoga, and/ or free drawing time each day before our official classes get started. (price covers one week M-F session add on) Lunch Break: $20 /or FREE when signed up for Full Day Morning and Afternoon Classes (all ages 5 -14) 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m. Sack lunch and relaxation time in our historic formal dining room. Students must bring their own sack lunch, food is not provided. Free movie time included during lunch break. **This add on is FREE for all students signed up for morning and afternoon class sessions /Full Day Classes. (price covers one week M-F session add on) Free Form (late pick up): $15 (all ages 5 -14) 3:00p.m. 3:30p.m. Afternoon Stretching, Yoga, and/or free drawing time each day after our official classes end. (price covers one week M-F session add on) Techniques in freestanding sculpture and relief designs that are meant to be seen from the front will be explored during this session. A variety of techniques such as papier mâché, assemblage, and subtractive and plaster casting will be explored. $25 discount for full day registration (discount will be applied automatically) 3 Available AddOn’s per Session: Let’s Move (early drop off): $20 (all ages 5 -14) 9:10 - 10:00a.m. 50 Minutes of morning stretching, Yoga, and/or free drawing time each day before our official classes get started. (price covers one week M-F session add on) Lunch Break: $20 /or FREE when signed up for Full Day Morning and Afternoon Classes (all ages 5 -14) 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m. Sack lunch and relaxation time in our historic formal dining room. Students must bring their own sack lunch, food is not provided. Free movie time included during lunch break. **This add on is FREE for all students signed up for morning and afternoon class sessions /Full Day Classes. (price covers one week M-F session add on) Free Form (late pick up): $15 (all ages 5 -14) 3:00p.m. - 3:30p.m. Afternoon Stretching, Yoga, and/ or free drawing time each day after our official classes end. (price covers one week M-F session add on) Call or visit web for class times. Session 1: (ages 10-14) Painting and Mixed Media: $85 (members) $125 (non members) Techniques in painting and in combining drawing, collage, and experimental materials with painting will be explored as students create artwork during this session. $25 discount for full day registration (discount will be applied automatically) 3 Available Add-On’s per Session: Let’s Move (early drop off): $20 (all ages 5 -14) 9:10 10:00a.m. 50 Minutes of morning stretching, Yoga, and/ or free drawing time each day before our official classes get started. (price covers one week M-F session add on) Lunch Break: $20 /or FREE when signed up for Full Day
Morning and Afternoon Classes (all ages 5 -14) 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m. Sack lunch and relaxation time in our historic formal dining room. Students must bring their own sack lunch, food is not provided. Free movie time included during lunch break. **This add on is FREE for all students signed up for morning and afternoon class sessions /Full Day Classes. (price covers one week M-F session add on) Free Form (late pick up): $15 (all ages 5 -14) 3:00p.m. 3:30p.m. Afternoon Stretching, Yoga, and/or free drawing time each day after our official classes end. (price covers one week M-F session add on) Difficulty Age Class Size Members Non-Members All Levels 10-14 years old. Call for Class Schedule Session 1: (ages 5-7) Clay Play JUNE THEME: History of Art Clay Play and Ceramics: Students will work with clay and air dry materials to create a variety of tiles, relief, and/or sculptural works. $25 discount for full day registration (discount will be applied automatically) 3 Available Add-On’s per Session: Let’s Move (early drop off): $20 (all ages 5 -14) 9:10 10:00a.m. 50 Minutes of morning stretching, Yoga, and/ or free drawing time each day before our official classes get started. (price covers one week M-F session add on) Lunch Break: $20 /or FREE when signed up for Full Day Morning and Afternoon Classes (all ages 5 -14) 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m. Sack lunch and relaxation time in our historic formal dining room. Students must bring their own sack lunch, food is not provided. Free movie time included during lunch break. **This add on is FREE for all students signed up for morning and afternoon class sessions /Full Day Classes. (price covers one week M-F session add on) Free Form (late pick up): $15 (all ages 5 -14) 3:00p.m. 3:30p.m. Afternoon Stretching, Yoga, and/or free drawing time each day after our official classes end. (price covers one week M-F session add on. Location Walker MacKenzie Building, 509 Fifth Street Call for Class Schedule Session 1: (ages 8-9) Paint Explosion Paint Explosion: Students will look at many examples of artists and their work for an inspirational starting point and then see what kind of creations their imaginations can dream up. Students will use nontraditional painting methods to create one of a kind pieces of art in new and inventive ways...all while focusing on Jun’e Theme: History of Art. This could get messy! $25 discount for full day registration (discount will be applied automatically) 3 Available Add-On’s per Session: Let’s Move (early drop off): $20 (all ages 5 -14) 9:10 10:00a.m. 50 Minutes of morning stretching, Yoga, and/ or free drawing time each day before our official classes get started. (price covers one week M-F session add on) Lunch Break: $20 /or FREE when signed up for Full Day Morning and Afternoon Classes (all ages 5 -14) 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m. Sack lunch and relaxation time in our historic
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formal dining room. Students must bring their own sack lunch, food is not provided. Free movie time included during lunch break. **This add on is FREE for all students signed up for morning and afternoon class sessions /Full Day Classes. (price covers one week M-F session add on) Free Form (late pick up): $15 (all ages 5 -14) 3:00p.m. 3:30p.m. Afternoon Stretching, Yoga, and/or free drawing time each day after our official classes end. (price covers one week M-F session add on) Difficulty Age Class Size Members Non-Members All Levels 8-9 years old Session 1: (ages 10-14) 3-D Exploration JUNE THEME: History of Art 3-D Exploration through a variety of mediums. $25 discount for full day registration (discount will be applied automatically) 3 Available AddOn’s per Session: Let’s Move (early drop off): $20 (all ages 5 -14) 9:10 10:00a.m. 50 Minutes of morning stretching, Yoga, and/ or free drawing time each day before our official classes get started. (price covers one week M-F session add on) Lunch Break: $20 /or FREE when signed up for Full Day Morning and Afternoon Classes (all ages 5 -14) 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m. Sack lunch and relaxation time in our historic formal dining room. Students must bring their own sack lunch, food is not provided. Free movie time included during lunch break. **This add on is FREE for all students signed up for morning and afternoon class sessions /Full Day Classes. (price covers one week M-F session add on) Free Form (late pick up): $15 (all ages 5 -14) 3:00p.m. 3:30p.m. Afternoon Stretching, Yoga, and/or free drawing time each day after our official classes end. (price covers one week M-F session add on) Call for class schedule. Difficulty Age Class Size Members Non-Members All Levels 10-14 years old JUNE THEME: History of Art SCULPTURE & 3-D DESIGN: Techniques in freestanding sculpture and relief designs that are meant to be seen from the front will be explored during this session. A variety of techniques such as papier mâché, assemblage, and subtractive and plaster casting will be explored. $25 discount for full day registration (discount will be applied automatically) 3 Available Add-On’s per Session: Let’s Move (early drop off): $20 (all ages 5 -14) 9:10 10:00a.m. 50 Minutes of morning stretching, Yoga, and/ or free drawing time each day before our official classes get started. (price covers one week M-F session add on) Lunch Break: $20 /or FREE when signed up for Full Day Morning and Afternoon Classes (all ages 5 -14) 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m. Sack lunch and relaxation time in our historic formal dining room. Students must bring their own sack lunch, food is not provided. Free movie time included during lunch break. **This add on is FREE for all students signed up for morning and afternoon class sessions /Full Day Classes. (price covers one week M-F session add on)
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Free Form (late pick up): $15 (all ages 5 -14) 3:00p.m. 3:30p.m. Afternoon Stretching, Yoga, and/or free drawing time each day after our official classes end. (price covers one week M-F session add ons. Call for class schedule.
GIRL SCOUTS OF AUGUSTA Girl Scouts of Augusta. 508 Shartom Drive Augusta, 706-774-0505. Ages: K-12 Want to have the best summer ever? Join us at one of our summer camps! Few things are as memorable for a girl as going away to camp for the summer. While she may not remember exactly how this rite of passage made her more responsible and independent or how it gave her an appreciation for nature, she’ll know it did. And she’ll remember sleeping under the stars, making s’mores around the fire and singing silly camp songs in the warm breeze with her new friends for years to come. Whether you’re interested in day camp or you’re ready to spend the night in tents or tree houses with your peers, GSHG offers a variety of ways to enjoy the camp experience at five of our beautiful camp properties.
GIRL SCOUTS OF HISTORIC GEORGIA Camp Tanglewood, 4687 Columbia Rd. www.gshg.org. 912-236-1571. All Things Summer - Daisy Day Camp, June 3 - June 7. Are you crazy for all things summer? Join Olaf and friends for a week of whatever snow does in summer - splashing in the pool, getting crafty and building snowwomen at the water carnival, and more. Imagine how much cooler you’ll be at Camp Tanglewood! You’ll work toward the NEW Daisy Space Science Explorer Badge, too! Way-finders - Brownie Resident Camp: June 2 - June 7 OR Day Camp: June 3 June 7. Join the ranks of the way-finders for an adventure at Camp Tanglewood, and make with Moana. After all, you’ve been chosen by the ocean to plot the night sky, master your navigation skills and paddle new waters. You’ll work toward the NEW Brownie Space Science Adventurer badge as you enjoy camp staples like swimming and archery, too! Suit up, Supers! - Junior Resident Camp: June 2 - June 7 OR Day Camp: June 3 June 7. Suit up, supers! Before beginning your hero work, we’ll explore the science behind all things super - (not-so) spontaneous combustion, super strength, flight and more! You’ll use your new powers heroing the NEW Junior Design Challendge badges. Don’t worry, camp staples like swimming and archery are on the list, too! Hogwoods Academy - Cadette Resident Camp: June 2 - June 7 OR Day Camp: June 3 June 7. Run through Platform 9 3/4 to start your week at Hogwoods School of Whimsy! Experience Hermione’s Hogwoods - strolling down Diagon Alley and whittling
your first wand at Ollivander’s. You’ll develop your selfdefense skills in Defense Against the Dark Arts, develop your animal know-how in Care of Magical Creatures, and learn how to make your illustrations digital in Transfiguration before competing in the Quidditch World Cup. You’ll work toward the Cadette Trees badge as you enjoy camp staples like swimming and archery, too! Counselor-in-Training I - Senior. Resident Camp: June 2 - June 7. Discover and practice skills needed to be a positive and supportive memtor to younger girls, while contributing to an empowering and inclusive community experience. CIT I provides participants with a balance of new knowledge and theory, ample opportunities to practice new skills, and a supportive, mentored environment to thrive! VSU- Session 1:STEM CAMP. Think Like a Programmer Junior. Day Camp: June 3 - June 7. Get a taste of college life during Girl Scout STEM Camp at Valdosta State University this summer. Stay in the dorm, eat in the cafeteria and take classes from the “Think Like a Programmer” Journey. Oh, yeah, and enjoy evening activities that will add even more fun to your college experience! Think Like a Programmer – Cadette, Senior, Ambassador Resident Camp: June 2 – June 7 Get a taste of college life during Girl Scout STEM Camp at Valdosta State University this summer. Stay in thedorm, eat in the cafeteria and take classes from the “Think Like a Programmer” Journey. Oh, yeah, and enjoy evening activities that will add even more fun to your college experience! Daisy Explorers. Day Camp: June 10 - June 14 It’s your first time at camp (maybe second!). You’re ready to explore the camp trails and find your wild at each activity camp has to offer! Spend the week swimming in the pool, getting crafty and putting on your explorer cap. You will discover the wonders of camp from crafts to bugs and tie-dye to theatre, as you work toward the NEW Daisy Eco Learner badge. Find your wild at camp! Brownie Explorers. Resident Camp: June 9 - June 14 OR Day Camp: June 10 - June 14. How do you wild? Spend the week exploring what makes you WILD at camp catching your first fish at Frog Hollow, using paintballs to color your canvas and learning to care for animals of the wild variety. As you find your wild, you will work toward the NEW Brownie Eco Friend badge. Don’t worry, camp staples like swimming and canoeing are on the list, too! Junior Explorers. Resident Camp: June 9 - June 14 OR Day Camp: June 10 - June 14. What makes you WILD at camp? In an effort to explore the outdoors, Juniors will try yoga on a stand-up paddleboard, play monkey as they climb trees and hit the bullseye at the shooting range. Explorers will work toward the Junior Camper badge and enjoy camp staples like swimming and archery too! Cadette Explorers. Resident Camp: June 9 - June 14 OR Day Camp June 10 - June 14. Are you ready for a WILD week of yielding (and throwing!) tomahawks?
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Ready to take aim on the rifle range? The adventure doesn’t stop there! Cadette Explorers will become one with the trees through hammock camping, and in addition to working on the NEW Cadette Eco Trekker Badge, they’ll get to unwind with camp staples like swimming and archery. Camp Tanglewood - Session 2M: G.I.R.L. Wranglers Brownie or Junior. Resident Camp: June 9 - June 11 If you’re ready to take your first ride on a horse or you want to get in touch with your inner cowgirl, this is the camp for you! You’ll learn about grooming and caring for a horse, and take a riding lession as you work toward the Junior Horseback Riding badge. Giddy up! Camp Low - Session 3: Challenge Accepted! Nevertheless, She Camped - Daisy Day Camp: June 17 - June 21 Spend the week celebrating inspiring women whose purposeful lives have made your world a better place! You’ll harness their courageous spirit and can-do attitudes while you try camptivities like slingshots, canoeing and fire building as you work toward earning the Daisy Outdoor Art Maker badge. By the end of the week, you will learn to be bold, brave and persistent when trying new things. WIld About Camp - Brownie Resident Camp: June 16 - June 21 OR Day Camp: June 17 - June 21 Things are about to get WILD at Camp Low! Spend the week biking to special spots (like our secret beach), learning about the creatures in the marsh, hitting bullseyes at the archery range, paddling canoes and even making art IN the woods. Challenge yourself to find out exactly what makes you wild about camp, all while working towards the Brownie Outdoor Adventurer Badge. Lights, Camera, Challenge! - Junior Resident Camp: June 16 - June 21 OR Day Camp: June 17 - June 21 Climbing, paddling and biking... on video? Challenge accepted! Sport an action camera while participating in thrilling adventures that get your blood pumping. At the end of each day, you’ll work with your film crew to create a self-titled, debut documentary of your wild, extreme camp adventures. You’ll work toward the Junior Digital Photographer Badge as you enjoy camp staples like swimming and archery, too! Wander-Must - Cadette Resident Camp Only: June 16 - June 21 Wander-must! After brushing up on backcountry skills hanging a hammock, cooking over a fire and using (and throwing!) wood tools, Cadettes will showcase their mastery on an overnight trip to Cumberland Island. We’ll simply hop on the ferryboat and then bike to our beachside campsite. You’ll get to take it wonderful views and relax with a dip in the Atlantic Ocean! And, of course, the
week also includes camp favorites like archery and crafts. Camp Martha Johnston – Session 4: Color Week Girl Scout Color Week - Brownie Resident Camp ONLY: June 23 - June 28 Join us for the ultimate gathering of all things camp - Girl Scout Color Week! After an epic all-camp break out, you’ll join your color team in competing in favorite camptivities like Sing Night, paint ball and paddling. When you are not competing for the Camp Color Champ title, you’ll be with other Girl Scouts in your grade-level as you work toward earning the Brownie Outdoor Art Creator badge. Girl Scout Color Week - Junior Resident Camp ONLY: June 23 - June 28 Join us for the ultimate gathering of all things camp - Girl Scout Color Week! After an epic all-camp break out, you’ll join your color team in competing in favorite camptivities like Sing Night, Flu Flu and paddling. When you are not competing for the Camp Color Champ title, you’ll be with other Girl Scouts in your grade-level as you work toward earning the Junior Outdoor Art Explorer badge. Girl Scout Color Week - Cadette Resident Camp ONLY: June 23 - June 28 Join us for the ultimate gathering of all things camp Girl Scout Color Week! After an epic all-camp break out, you’ll join your color team in competing in favorite camptivities - from Sing Night to tomahawk throwing to paddling, anything goes! When you’re not competing for the Camp Color Champ title, you’ll spend time with other Girl Scouts in your grade-level earning the Cadette Art Apprentice badge. Resident (Sun - Fri) Available Discounts. Your camper can qualify for more than one discount. In order to accurately determine your fee structure, please process all registrations within your household at the same time.
order additional tickets) and an autograph session on the final day. Baseball Camp Basics Professional Instruction (9AM-12PM). Lunch included each day. Four (4) tickets to the GreenJackets game on the 1st night of camp (1st camp- June 25th; 2nd campJuly 16th). Additional tickets may be pre-ordered at the group rate, based on availability. Exclusive autograph session on the final day of camp. Baseball camp t-shirt (*MUST SIGN UP 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO CAMP TO GUARANTEE SHIRT AND SIZE) Registration Options: Please mail or fax to: Group Sales Dept. Address: SRP Park- 187 Railroad Ave, North Augusta, SC 29841. Fax: (803) 349-9434. Phone Number: (803) 3499416. Email: jlako@greenjacketsbaseball.com
GYMNASTICS GOLD 124 Cedar Lane, Martinez. Visit, www.gymnasticsgold. com. 706-650-2111. Camp Flip Flop. Ages 3-5 and 4-13. Weekly themes. See their website or call for information.
HAYDENS GYMNASTICS ACADEMY 4300 Evans To Locks Rd., Evans. Visit, www.haydensgym. com. 706-868-0608. Contact haydens@haydensgym.com May 28, 2019 - August 2, 2019 Drop off between 7:30AM – 8:00AM Camp Haydens. Ages 5 and up. One-week sessions held. Half day, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Full day, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Three days per week, half day, $90, full day, $140. Five days per week, half day, $125, full day, $165. Aerobic and sporting activities in the morning and afternoon, a craft and group activity every day.
Camperships are available for currently registered members of Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia. Camperships are awarded by committee and are funded based on need and availability.
Junior Camp Haydens. Ages 2-5. $30 per day or call for the weekly rate. Aerobics in the morning, 45 minutes of gymnastics time in the afternoon and a craft or group activity every day.
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HICKORY HILL 502 Hickory Hill Drive, Hickory Hill Historic House Museum, Thomson. 706-595-7777. www.hickory-hill.org. Franke L. Smith, fsmith@hickory-hill.org.
Youth Baseball Camp. The GreenJackets will again host their annual Youth Baseball Camp at Lake Olmstead Stadium, where young players have a chance to learn on the Lake Olmstead Stadium field directly from current GreenJackets players. The camp will cover all aspects of the game, with emphasis on hitting, base running, fielding, throwing, pitching, position work, and more. Campers will be broken into groups. Campers will participate in a variety of drills and activities as well as experiencing game situations and strategies. The objective of the GreenJackets Youth Baseball Camp is to instill the fundamentals of baseball, promote good sportsmanship and create an enjoyable learning experience. Camp fee includes four free tickets to the July game (with the opportunity to
DIG HISTORY June 18-22, 2019 For Kids Dig History: Archaeology Camp is an awesome summer day camp for kids ages 11 to 17* years old. They will learn the principles of archaeology and then get to excavate at a real archaeological site alongside our professional team. Sorry no, dinosaurs. This camp is for kids who love being outdoors and like getting dirty. Camper MUST have turned 11 before the first day of camp, no exceptions.*
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2019 DATES: Call or Email for dates COST: $60, does NOT include lunch LOCATION: Hickory Hill Eco-Adventures is another awesome summer day camp for kids ages 10 to 15* years old. This camp focuses on animals, plants, gardens, and all these Ecological! Campers will make art from recycled materials, learn about organic gardening, and go for lots of hikes. This camp is for kids who love being outdoors. Camper MUST have turned 10 before the first day of camp, no exceptions. * DATES: Call or Email COST: $60, does NOT include lunch LOCATION: Hickory Hill History Tech is a day camp for kids 11 to 17* years old that explores the technology of history -- like steam engines, telegraphs, and more. Campers will build projects and see how their tech holds up against tech of the past! Campers MUST have turned 11 before the first day of camp, no exceptions. * DATES: Call or Email COST: $60, does NOT include lunch LOCATION: Hickory Hill Contact Franke at fsmith@hickory-hill.org or 706-5957777 for information and registration.
H. ODELL WEEKS CENTER 1700 Whiskey Road, Aiken. Visit, www.cityofaikensc.gov. 803-642-7631.Contact, bcampbell@cityofaikensc.gov. Summer Adventures Day Camp. June 10 @ 8:00 am 5:30 pm. Summer Adventures Day Camp Best. Week. Ever. Weekly sessions at Odell Weeks are exciting, engaging and educational. Kids enjoy weekly themes, field trips, outdoor activities, swimming, indoor games and sports crafts, and guest entertainment. Registration opens April 1 at Odell Weeks Center. Ages: 4-12 Weekly, Monday – Friday, June 10 – August 16 No camp July 4 – 5 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., early drop off at 7:30 a.m. Pick up 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. Integrated CSS (Coding Strategies and Solutions) Want your child to get one on one or small group coding experience from qualified instructors? 706-691-4121 Call for additional details!
JAMES BROWN ACADEMY OF MUSIC PUPILS Visit, www.jamesbrownfamilyfdn.org. 803-640-2090 560 Reynolds St. Augusta. JAMP Summer Session. Call or visit website for more information.
KANE & CO 4321 Evans To Lock Rd., Evans. Visit, www.kanecodance. com. 706-447-9007. Contact Kelly@kanecodance.com. Call or check website for details.
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LUCY CRAFT LANEY MUSEUM OF BLACK HISTORY 1005 Broad St. 706-724-3576. Summer Camp 2019. Activities include guided tours of diverse cultural sites throughout the CSRA, arts and craft lessons with wellknown local artists, nutrition topics, interactive ecology sessions, etiquette lessons and more. Call for information.
MACH ACADEMY Fleming Tennis Center, 1850 Chester Ave. Visit, www. machacademy.com. 706-796-5046. Contact mparks37@ comcast.net. Partial scholarships are available. Summer Tennis/Fitness Camp- Advanced Camp. June 3rd- July 26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Ages 6-18. $100 per week. Provides comprehensive tennis fundamentals including drills, competitive matches, fitness, strength training & conditioning, match strategy and mental toughness. A variety of effective USTA training methods will be used to help participants achieve high performance development and winning results. Reach for the Stars Summer Camp. June 3rd- July 26th 9:00am- 5:00pm. Ages 4-16. $100 per week. Hands-on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) sessions as well as life skills development sessions, career exploration, college planning, nutrition and chess. Sessions will also include, tennis/fitness instruction.
MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP 3817 Martinez Blvd., Martinez. Visit, www.onwiththeshow.biz. Mickey Lubeck, 706-231-1759 musicaltheatredirector@gmail.com
MY BEST FRIEND’S SEWING ROOM 3850 Washington Rd., Suite 4C. (La Petite Plaza). Visit, www.mybesfriendssewingroom.com. 706-993-8819. Contact mybfsewingroom@yahoo.com . Kids will have “sew” much fun building confidence & learning a valuable life skill. Ages 8 and up. Beginners welcome. Sewing machines and supplies are provided. Bring a sack lunch. The cost of each camp session is $260.00 which includes a nonrefundable registration fee of $100.00. Discount offered for multiple camps and military. Each camp session meets for four days, 10-3 pm daily. Be sure and check the start and end dates as the days of the week vary. Class size is limited to 8 students. Also, we are hosting a contest too. GIVE AWAY one summer camp. Details posted on website April 1 st . Deadline to submit essay is April 29. Winner announced May 1 st . Session 1. May 28-31, 10 AM – 3 PM (T-F): Magical Creatures (unicorn pillow, mermaid tail, fairy backpack). Session 2. June 3-6, 10 AM – 3 PM (M-Th): Dolls and Stuffies (doll and stuffed animals). Session 3. June 10-13, 10 AM – 3 PM (M-Th): American Girl Camp Out (tent & sleeping bag for your 18” doll). Session 4. June 17-20, 10 AM – 3 PM (M-Th): Bedroom Accessories (custom pillow, orga-
nizer, wall hanging). Session 5. June 24-27, 10 AM – 3 PM (M-Th): Fashion Design (intro. to patterns/fabrics, skirt, embellished top). Session 6. July 16-19, 10 AM – 3 PM (TF): Super Heroes (cape, mask and t-shirt for your unique super power) Session 7. July 22-25, 10 AM – 3 PM (MTh): Back to School (book tote, pencil pouch, composition book cover) Session 8. July 29-August 1, 10 AM – 3 PM (M-Th): Harry Potter (hipster tote, Monster Book of Monsters, stuffy).
NEWMAN TENNIS CENTER 3103 Wrightsboro Rd. 706-821-1600. Visit, www.augustaga.gov. 771/Newman-Tennis-Center. Contact kard@ augustaga.gov Tennis and Swim Summer Camp. Ages 7-17. Summer Tennis Camp. May 27-31, June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26. 9 a.m.4p.m. $180 per week. $20 discount if register by May 20. 10 percent for multiple weeks. All campers receive camp t-shirt. Quick Start Summer Camp. Ages 4-6. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 9-10 a.m. $30 per week. 10 percent discount for multiple weeks. PETERSBURG RACQUET CLUB Phone: (706) 860-9288 Ages 4-18-- Within each camp, players will be grouped by ages and levels to guarantee the maximum amount of improvement and FUN. The more skilled players in the Play Group may be mixed with the Performance Program, and the top of Performance Group will be mixed with High Performance.
ODYSSEY LEARNING 3843 Martinez Blvd., Suite 104, Martinez. 706-504-3531. luannolivas@gmail.com Please call for additional information
PALMETTO STABLES Visit, palmettostables.net, 410 Kirby Dr. North Augusta, SC. We will have a 5 day camp, 8am to 2pm, for children 5 yrs old to 14 yrs old. Our horsemanship, summer camps cover the care and maintenance of the horses, as well as, some common medical conditions. The campers will help feed and care for the animals, learn fun facts, enjoy crafts and water games, and all things horse! From haltering, grooming, to barn chores and trying out different disciplines, we have it covered. Campers will need have a helmet, boots, change of clothes, a lunch, and bring a water bottle. Extra water is provided. Cost is $200/camper with a $50 deposit to secure a spot. The $50 deposit will go towards total fee. Registration is now open! Limited spots! Please contact us to reserve your spot today!
PHINIZY CENTER FOR WATER SCIENCES Phinizy Swamp Nature Park. 1858 Lock & Dam Rd, Augusta. For more info visit, www.phinizycenter.org/ summer-camp or call Camilla at 706.396.1413
2019 Cost: $215 per week / $200 for Friends of Phinizy $40 per week Before / After Care Add-On. Each day of our Swamp Explorers Camp we will focus on a different exciting nature-themed topic. Adventure in the Forest will focus on incredible aspects of a forest ecosystem, the inhabitants that live there, and the importance of these habitats on the planet. The Amazing Food Web focuses on organisms in nature obtaining the food they need to survive and the importance of each individual within the ecosystem. Swamp Critters will focus on the importance of wetland ecosystems and the different types of animals found in these crucial habitats. Bees, Birds, and Butterflies will focus on bees, birds, and butterflies (of course), as well as other pollinators, insect life cycles, and the importance of pollinators on the planet. Camps run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Before and after care is available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM for an additional fee.
ROBERT SAPP BASEBALL CAMPS Sweetwater Park, Thomson. Visit, www.robertsappbaseballcamp.com. Contact rsbbcamp@charter.net. 770-287-3309 Baseball Camp. Ages 6-14. June 24- 28. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $135. Team rates available. Teaching the fundamentals correctly and emphasizing that baseball should be fun. Also emphasizes improving work habits, discipline, sportsmanship and social skills. Join Robert Sapp and his staff for their 39th year. Team Rate: $125 Softball Camp. Girls ages 6-14. June 24- 28. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $135. Team rates available. Top- notch instruction in all aspects of the game. Same format as their traditional baseball camp. Team Rate: $125 Baseball Camp. Ages 7-14. June 26- 30. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $135. Team rates available. Teaching the fundamentals correctly and emphasizing that baseball should be fun. Also emphasizes improving work habits, discipline, sportsmanship and social skills. Join Robert Sapp and his staff for their 36th year. Team Rate: $125 Softball Camp. Girls ages 7-14. June 26- 30. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $135. Team rates available. Top-notch instruction in all aspects of the game. Same format as their traditional baseball camp. Team Rate: $125
RUTH PATRICK SCIENCE EDUCATION CENTER 471 University Parkway, Aiken. Visit, www.campinvention.org. Call 1-800-968-4332 or 803-641-3474 . Camp Invention, Invention Playground and Preschool We believe it’s never too early to encourage a child’s natural curiosity by introducing exciting ideas and activities. Camp Invention K–6th grade
Our summer camp offers fun, hands-on challenges to encourage innovative, creative problem solving. Club Invention 1st–6th grade Our afterschool program builds confidence, encourages collaboration and inspires creativity. STEM Maker Lab 1st–6th grade We enhance the makerspace experience and empower students to problem-solve realistic challenges, design prototypes of their ideas and bring them to life using the latest tech tools. Invention Project 6th–9th grade Our middle school program empowers students to build greater confidence in STEM as they learn how to turn ideas into inventions and bring those inventions to market. Leaders-in-Training 7th–9th grade Our Camp Invention Leaders-in-Training program helps children develop leadership and goal-setting skills. Leadership Interns High school and college students Camp Invention Leadership Interns gain experience as leaders and mentors while building skills for college applications and resumes. Professional Development Educators Learn practical, research-based, Hall of Fame Inducteedriven strategies for bringing STEM, innovation and creativity in the classroom.
The Salvation Army South Atlanta Kroc Center has a long history of operating exciting and fun-filled art camps at a low cost for the community. This summer is set to be our best camp offerings to date for children 7-13 years old. ALL Camps will embark on an average of more than two (2) field trips per week. Many weeks will include three (3) trips. Destinations include, but are not limited to: Weekly Movies, Atlanta Zoo, Performing Arts Studios The Children’s Museum, The Atlanta Aquarium The World of Coca-Cola, Water Splash Parks
SAIL School for Arts Infused Learning
KROC ARTS CAMP INFORMATION: Who: Children ages 7 to 13 Hours: 8:30 – 4:30pm (Extended care available at no extra charge from 7:30am – 6:00 pm) Dates: West African Drum & Dance Camp – Tuesday, May 31 – Friday, June 24, 2016 Music & Glee Camp – Monday, June 27 – Friday, July 8, 2016 Theater & Performance Camp – Monday, July 11 – Friday, July 29, 2016 Cost: $100 per week (due on Friday before the following week) Special: Pay for the entirety of each camp . (Drum Camp: $400, Glee: $200; Theater $300) and receive $20 off Performances: Friday, June 24th at 6:00pm (Drum & Dance) Friday, July 8th at 6:00 pm (Glee & Music) Friday, July 29th at 6:00 pm (Theater) Meals/Snacks: Breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack provided daily
Columbia County’s only Charter School, the School of Arts Infused Learning (SAIL), is offering an incredible opportunity to all students in the CSRA. Spread over seven weeks this summer, we will be hosting multiple summer camp experiences that will be comprised of specialty choices in the morning and various activities in the afternoon. Our day will start at 9 a.m. with students participating in their unique specialty camp experience. Examples of specialty camps being offered but not limited to are drama, soccer, art around the world, sports camp, dance, mad scientist, cake decorating, and themed camps. In the afternoon, campers will participate in more traditional camp activities in creative camper, sports extravaganza, and wonder emporium. Camp will conclude at 3 p.m. Before and after care will be available. SAIL wants all children to be able to participate in our exciting and spectacular camp experience this summer. For more information please visit sailga.orgor email summercamp@sailga.org.
THE SALVATION ARMY KROC CENTER 1833 Broad St., Augusta. www.krocaugusta.org. 706-922-1533
Our summer begins with a four (4) week camp centered around West African drum and dance. Professional teachers from An Ka Fo Drum & Dance Troupe will teach your child(ren) the rich history and culture surrounding the heart-pounding, authentic, traditional and ancient African dance, music and folklore. This camp will culminate with a vivid and rich performance on Friday, June 24. The next two (2) weeks of camp will delight music lovers of all ages as your child(ren) will focus on voice and music. Professional teachers from Youth Ensemble of Atlanta will guide the campers through instrumentation, with a focus on singing and performance. This camp will culminate with a music-filled performance on Friday, July 8. Lastly, professional teachers from Youth Ensemble of Atlanta will return for our final three (3) weeks of camp dedicated to theater and performance. Campers will learn the intricacies of theater, staging and performance. They will write, create sets and carry out a culminating performance on Friday, July 29.
SEIGLER’S KARATE CENTERS Seigler’s Karate Center Martinez , 4471 Columbia Road Suite A3. 706-855-5685. Seigler’s Karate Center West,
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370 Fury’s Ferry Road Suite #1, Martinez. 706-364-3535. Karate Summer Camp Drop-off from 8-9 a.m., pick-up from 3-5:30 p.m. Summer Camp cultivates an environment where your child can learn leadership skills and confidence that will help them achieve better grades, improve their focus, and handle peer pressure. Each week includes Martial Arts lessons, indoor and outdoor games, art lessons and more.
SOAR ACADEMICS ACADEMY Phone. 706.869.4128. Visit, www.soaracademics.com. 4210 Columbia Rd Ste 12B Martinez. Specializing in ADHD, ADD, dyslexia and auditory processing disorder. Before and after hours childcare available. Call for additional summer camp information.
ST. JOHN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Greene Street. Visit, www.stjohnaugusta.org. Call Jamie Garvey, 706-724-9641. jcgarvey@stjohnaugusta.org St John Choir Camp For children entering grades 2-9, with guest actors, stage directors and playwrights: Tom Long and Jocelyn Sluka Visit, www.friendsofthegroom.org. Director: Jamie Council Garvey. Our schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00am-3pm Saturday dress rehearsal 9am-noon, followed by a lake party. Sunday we perform for 11am worship
TRANQUILITY STABLES 5232 White Oak Rd., Appling. 813-714-2456 or Tranquilitystables05@yahoo.com. Visit, www.tranquilityhorsestables.com Summer Horse Camp. Ages 6 and up. Weekly session start dates starting in May and lasting from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Each day builds on the skills learned the day before so by the end of the week campers will have become confident riders. Camps end with an awards show. Bring lunch along with a change of clothes and a bathing suit. Several rides per day, which include formal instruction, bareback balancing and games on horseback. Arts and crafts offered daily as well as a horse shoeing clinic, a visit from a local vet, instruction on mucking stalls and more.
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION Visit, www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/youth/summeracademy. 706-542-3537 or 1-800-811-6640. Contact, questions@georgiacenter.uga.edu. Summer Camps include Architecture & Design, Cyber Academy, Introductory Engineering: Exploring Electricity, Advanced Engineering,
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Exploring Environmental Sciences, Fibonacci, Fractals & 4-D (math), Introductory Robotics, Introductory Video Game Design, Advanced Video Game Prototyping & Development. Arts-Focused Camps include Acting, Comic Book 1: Beginning & Intermediate, Creative Writing: Structure & Plot: Session, Creative Writing: Economy of Language, Digital Film School Basic, Digital Film School Basic Digital Film Advanced, Fashion Design and Game Design, Music Production, Musical Theatre, Photography and Screen Writing
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA EXTENSION, COLUMBIA COUNTY 6420 Pollards Pond Rd., Appling. 706-541-4011 or email laluoma@uga.edu. Visit, www.ugaextension.com/columbia.gov. Cloverleaf Camp (4th - 6th Graders) will be July 15-19 Wahsega Junior Camp (7th & 8th Graders) will be held June 3-7 Camp Jekyll Senior Camp (9th - 12th Graders) will be May 27-31 Rock Eagle Senior Camp Extreme (9th - 12th Graders) will be June 10-14 - Rock Eagle Wilderness Challenge Camp (6th - 8th Graders) will be July 1-5 - Wahsega - Must be 12 Marine Resources Camp (6th - 8th Graders) will be held two different weeks! First week is July 8-12 at Camp Burton Second week is July 15-19 at Camp Burton If you are interested in applying for a camp scholarship, you must participate in our Vidalia onion fund raiser selling at least $75.00 worth of onions and currently be involved in other 4-H activities. Please submit the application to the Extension/4-H office on or before March 22, 2019. All camps are now taking $75 deposits. To see the camper flyer for all camps and the cost download the Camp Flyer All camps are 5 days and residential. All camps fill up very quickly! If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
VALLEY HILL FARM Matthews, Ga. Barbara Lee, 706-829-0981. Overnight Horse Camp. Ages 7 and up. Thursday mornings through lunch on Saturdays during the month of June. Campers receive mounted and un-mounted instruction, as well as trail riding, games and other activities. Groups are kept small for a quality experience. Call for available dates.
VERY VERA The Cottage, 2708 Wheeler Rd. 706-294-3492. OR 706922-4646 Visit, www.veryveracamp.com. Contact info@ veryvera.com Pre-Beginners class will be held for our youngest chefs ages 6-7 years of age. We will be mastering novice-level skills in the kitchen along with making every recipe one to remember. Beginning at 9 a.m. and concluding at noon each day we will be in preparing 3+ new recipes, gaining hands-on kitchen experience, crafting new ways to decorate and package our fabulous treats, learning a bit more about some of the foods we eat from a natural state, and mastering manners and etiquette to use in an everyday setting. The class will run Monday through Friday of the designated week, and on Friday children are encouraged to invite one guest. All week the students will be preparing for our Brunch Banquet on Friday and serving their special guests using all the manners and etiquette learned throughout the week. Camp recipes could potentially contain any of the following allergens: Milk, Eggs, Fish, Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, and Soybeans. We will do our best to accommodate your child’s dietary restriction, but there are cases where a camper may be given a separate activity to avoid potential contamination. We cannot wait for our little chefs to join us for big fun so sign up now for your DEPOSIT to ensure that your spot is saved! A balance due will be required 1 month prior to camp starting. Beginners class is reserved for our first-time chefs between the ages of 8 and 10. We will be mastering novice-level skills in the kitchen along with making every recipe one to remember. Beginning at 9 a.m. and concluding at 1pm each day we will be in preparing 3+ new recipes, gaining hands-on kitchen experience, crafting new ways to decorate and package our fabulous treats, learning a bit more about some of the foods we eat from a natural state, and mastering manners and etiquette to use in an everyday setting. The class will run Monday through Friday of the designated week, and on Friday children are encouraged to invite one guest. All week the students will be preparing for our Friday Banquet and serving their special guests using all the manners and etiquette learned throughout the week. Camp recipes could potentially contain any of the following allergens: Milk, Eggs, Fish, Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, and Soybeans. We will do our best to accommodate your child’s dietary restriction, but there are cases where a camper may be given a separate activity to avoid potential contamination. We cannot wait for our little chefs to join us for big fun so
sign up now for your DEPOSIT to ensure that your spot is saved! A balance due will be required 1 month prior to camp starting. Advanced Beginner class is reserved for our first-time campers that are between the ages of 11 and 14. We will be nailing down the basics and whipping up so much more while making every recipe one to remember. Beginning at 9 a.m. and concluding at 1pm each day we will be in preparing 3+ new recipes, gaining hands-on kitchen experience, crafting new ways to decorate and package our fabulous treats, learning a bit more about some of the foods we eat from a natural state, and mastering manners and etiquette to use in an everyday setting. The class will run Monday through Friday of the designated week, and on Friday children are encouraged to invite one guest. All week the students will be preparing for our Friday Banquet where our chefs prepare the food and serve their special guests using all their techniques they mastered throughout the week. Camp recipes could potentially contain any of the following allergens: Milk, Eggs, Fish, Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, and Soybeans. We will do our best to accommodate your child’s dietary restriction, but there are cases where a camper may be given a separate activity to avoid potential contamination. We cannot wait for our chefs to join us for big fun so sign up now for your DEPOSIT to ensure that your spot
is saved! A balance due will be required 1 month prior to camp starting.
WARREN BAPTIST CHURCH 706-860-1586. Summer Camps for basketball, baseball, soccer, tennis and cheerleading are held each year in June and July. Contact the Family Life Center for more information.
WESTMINSTER SCHOOLS OF AUGUSTA 3067 Wheeler Rd. 706-731- 5260. Contact Debra Mclarnnon at dmclarnon @wsa.net.Visit, www.wsa.net Our summer programs are open to Westminster families and to all surrounding schools in the greater Augusta area. We offer over 30 programs for ages 3-18 that include academic and technology courses, enrichment classes, fine arts and sports camps, a general day camp, and drivers education. Each of our classes extends Westminster’s mission, which is to glorify God by providing an excellent education that equips students to live extraordinary lives for Jesus Christ. 2019 Schedule Drivers Education, Adventures in Art for Grades PK-4, Camp Jr. Wildcat: S’mores of Fun, Camp Jr. Wildcat Extended Day Camp, Wildcat: Animal Planet, Football Camp
Kickin’ in the Kitchen w/ Chef Keith, Summer Ceramics, Adventures in Arts, Basketball: Boy, Camp Jr. Wildcat: It’s a Jungle out there, Camp Wildcat: Ancient Civilizatio, Camp Jr. Wildcat: Mad Scientist, Camp Wildcat: Ecology and much much more.
WHOLE LIFE MINISTRIES 2621 Washington Road. Visit, www.wholelife.org 706-737-4530 Vacation Bible School Whole Life Ministries Children’s Building, 2621 Washington Road Augusta. Free, Registration Required Call for additional details
WILLIAM AVERY BASKETBALL CAMPS Old Columbia Middle School at 6000 Columbia Road. Visit, www.willaverybasketballcamps.com. 706-2940767. Summer Basketball Camp: Monday - Friday, May 27th - June 1st Who: Boys and Girls. Ages: 6 - 14 Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm on “Championship Friday” Early Drop-off / Late Pick-up Available Early drop is available from 7:30am on and late pick up is available until 4:30pm daily but 1:30pm on “Championship Friday”. Party Guide information provided by the organizations listed or appear as listed on their website and may change without notice to Augusta Family Magazine.
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Summer Camp-Learninging Making Friends and Having Fun. By Dr. Dana Harris Parents, Grandparents, Caregivers... brace yourself as elementary, middle and high schools prepare to close its doors for summer break in just a few short weeks! As the thrill of warmer temperatures, sunny beaches and images of a luxurious vacation begin to emerge, for those of you with school-age kids, it also means pulling out the summer calendar and those appealing catalogs in hopes of finding the most suitable activities guaranteed to keep your kids physically active and socially engaged during the hot summer months ahead. Summer camps are a great option that have been in existence for more than 150 years. And while it’s amazing to see 14 million children across the globe head off to camp this summer, it’s the benefits and the outcomes; the stories of positive impact that really stand out. Without question, summer camp offers a structured opportunity for your child to learn and grow in ways that you never imagined. It’s a unique opportunity that will empower your child to foster lifelong memories.
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According to the Center for Disease Control, obesity in children has doubled, and in teens has quadrupled in the last 30 years. Thanks to the many activities that summer camps offer, kids can remain healthy and physically active. What’s more is that summer camps are also working to offer healthier food choices for the young energetic camper. Summer camp is a community away from home and school where kids learn to work with each other and adult mentors, build relationships and manage conflict. In fact, it’s the best of both worlds – the child gets the irreplaceable experience of summer camp while parents retain their piece of mind. Whether you’re contemplating on sending your child to the little camp down the street or an overnight outfit a few states away, it’s every parent’s concern to select a quality camp that sets high goals, demonstrates quality standards and provides an enjoyable learning experience in which your child can grow and thrive in today’s world. Listed below are a few noteworthy tips on how to pick a winner!
• Summer camp buildS reSilience. Camps provide children with new challenges and obstacles – all which children can overcome with enough hard work and persistence. The summer camp experience reinforces independence and empowerment. Even if you think your kids are independent, nothing brings out and tests that independence more than giving them time away from you, on their own. Kids go from home to school to extracurriculars with each environment contributing to their overall development. Summer camp is another unique venue for growth, allowing your child to become independent and self-confident while socializing and making new friends and even learning new skills. Today’s options are far more varied than you might remember from your own childhood. The way children are learning these days is a never-ending process that continues to revolutionize the way camps are organized. Several camps today offer a wide range of activities applicable to future careers, while providing tools to problem solve, create when in teams and use critical thinking skills aimed at building all-around resilience. This is a culmination of many benefits such as new friendships, confidence, independence and a sense of belonging. All these things contribute to the development of your child as they make strides from being a kid to a strong considerate and competent adult. • camp foSterS teamwork. At camp, your child will learn independence and self-confidence as they meet and listen to caring counselors and instructors and make new friends in a stress-free environment. As a camper, your child will also gain a new sense of responsibility on how to get along with people from varied backgrounds. Attending camp can furthermore facilitate an environment where kids learn the prerequisites of success. They must learn to work together with their peers and their camp leaders. Whether they are working to build a camp fire, playing a game or preparing a meal, campers learn to problem-solve to accomplish their goals. Through teamwork, kids learn that they are each an integral part of the camp community where they can feel a sense of acceptance and belonging. • camp buildS leaderShip SkillS. Summer camp does a really good job teaching kids that it’s okay to fail and helps them recognize their limitations while affording them an opportunity to see things that are not fixed and can be improved upon. By allowing kids to exercise their leadership skills, take risks and face challenges, camps are helping children build their independence, resiliency and self-esteem in a safe, supervised and supportive environment. Whether it’s by cleaning their cabins without being asked, helping younger campers find their way to the dining hall or contributing their talents to a play or talent show, youth of all ages are learning to take initiative. And learning to take the lead essentially teaches youth how to be good citizens—a skill that has become increasingly valuable in the 21st century. • camp helpS with mental Stimulation and phySical activity. At camp, kids are afforded the opportunity to
see what they’re missing and form lifelong bonds and connections with the natural world they may have never experienced before. A bond with nature is profoundly missing in the lives of many children today unlike a generation ago. Along with banning the use of electronics, many camps provide a daily routine that involves waking up early, getting lots of physical activity, eating regular meals and spending extended periods of time outdoors. Participating in a summer camp program is a wonderful antidote to “nature deficit disorder,” to the narrow experience of modern indoor life. The outdoor experience enriches kid’s perception of the world and supports healthy child development. • camp inStillS appreciation and gratitude. One of the major benefits of camp is the social skills that develop especially around interacting with other people in a positive way. The camping experience really develops emotional intelligence in children by making them more empathetic. Camp gives children the playtime they need while encouraging creativity and social engagement. Kids learn to set their own boundaries. While the camp experience may simply seem like a quintessential summer pastime for kids to learn to swim, sleep in a log cabin, sing around the campfire, learn to fish or simply appreciate nature, the overall experience is quite beneficial by rewarding our youth with personal development skills that can help them in the classroom, in their relationships and in whatever passion they choose. It’s a slice of carefree living where kids can relax, laugh and just be silly all day long. The benefits of camp are plenty, from lifelong lessons beyond the classroom and the value of playtime to appreciating nature and building confidence and leadership skills. Perhaps, best of all, camps offer kids a chance to feel like they belong. Let’s face it, camps are fun and entertaining. In today’s world, a camp could not stay in business for generations if it were unsafe or poorly run. According to the research, which involved more than 5,000 families, 70% of parents said camp helped improve their child’s self-confidence and 74% of kids reported the experience encouraged them to try things they first found scary. There are many factors that go into the decision to send your child to camp, and it shouldn’t hinge solely on whether they need to be entertained for a week, month, etc. When you are doing your homework on which camp is best for your child, word of mouth is probably the most common way parents become familiar with programs, but it shouldn’t be the only thing you consider. Make sure you understand the program’s values and mission and see if its activities match both the goals and your child’s interests. One of the best ways you can ensure a camp is right for your child is by visiting it yourself. Sure, you can find valuable information on a website or social media but seeing the program in person can make the selection process so much easier. It enables you to experience the atmosphere, allows you a chance to meet the staff in person while affording you an opportunity to ask whatever questions that come to mind. And if you leave, feeling positive vibes, you will have likely found the camp that’s a good fit for your child.
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Child life SpeCialiStS Mandy Lee is a Child Life Specialist at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia, a job you may not have heard of but one that is vitally important to our community, particularly for families whose child is admitted to the hospital. Dealing with an illness or injury can be scary and life changing for anyone but for a child those feelings may be amplified. Lee shared that child life specialists work in a variety of ways, “with the entire family” to help prepare and support childhood hospital stays. She explains that Child Life Specialists have bachelor’s degrees in child development, have completed internships and have become certified, using their knowledge to, “help kids cope with the hospital experience” and to normalize the experience of being in the hospital. Some of their responsibilities include maintaining playrooms that, “give patients the opportunity to play and socialize with other patients when appropriate,” arranging special events for holidays and birthdays, preparing children for, “what they will experience while in the hospital using dolls, books and sometimes actual medical equipment and child friendly terminology,” preparing siblings for visits to the ICU, as well as providing bereavement support when a child passes away. Lee professes she instantly knew this is what she was meant to do when she found out about the child life specialist career, as it was a way for her to work in the medical setting and with children. While she says her favorite part of the job is “any time I get to see a child master their hospital experience,” she went on to explain that this looks differently for different patients. It might be, “using play to teach a child that the hospital isn’t always scary” or getting to, “go into a procedure with a chronic patient” and watching them use the techniques for coping and calming that she’s taught them, or it might even be a thank you after, “supporting a family through their hardest day.” Lee reminds us that the biggest thing to remember about kids with chronic or long-term illnesses is that “they are a child first and their diagnosis should not define them.” While play
and other activities may need to be adapted to their specific needs, there’s still plenty of room for fun. Lee and other child life specialists may also work with members of the community such hosting special events, pet therapy, concerts or when helping a family prepare for a child’s return to school. One of those staples of childhood fun is summer camp and as part of her work, Lee is a camp director for Camp Heart Strong. Camp Heart Strong helps CHOG kids ages five to 17 who have a cardiac-related diagnosis make those lasting summer memories. Just like any summer camp, children experience activities like rope courses, climbing walls, swimming and archery, but with, “a team of physicians and nurses present to take care of their medical needs.” Camps like Camp Heart Strong allow children to make friendships and create bonds with other children going through similar medical experiences and when they may feel different from their peers at school. For example, she shares that many of the campers have scars from surgeries that make them selfconscious but at camp, “most kids have scars, everyone has a similar diagnosis and they no longer feel different. I had one camper tell me that he used to be sad because he felt different from all of his friends but then he got to camp and met so many other kids who were just like him and that made him happy. At camp, they are no longer as self-conscious about their scars. They begin comparing them to see whose is biggest! The one thing that generally sets them apart from their peers becomes the thing that unites them at camp.” Lee adds that camp also allows parent caregivers the chance for a relaxing break, while knowing their child is having fun and being cared for and also gives patients and medical professionals a chance to, “connect on a deeper level” in a more casual setting outside of the hospital. This is perhaps a microcosm of what child life specialist are doing everyday - creating a positive community in the hospital through opportunities to improve emotional health and relationships during difficult times for families.
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April 1. High School Senior Night at Augusta Wesley Foundation. High School Seniors join Augusta Wesley Foundation to experience campus ministry. Come out to Wesley for worship and to learn about the importance of being a part of a campus ministry in college and have free coffee and dessert! April 1st at 7pm at The Foundry @ 801 Greene Street, Augusta GA 30901. April 3. The Beautiful Gospel in Bible Study. Free. Sponsored by The Pursuit Student Ministry, Algernon Tennyson from Awaken International Ministries, will be visiting and sharing the Beautiful Gospel with us on April 3rd @6:30pm until 8pm. at Windsor Spring Baptist Church located at 3692 Windsor Spring Road Hephzibah, Ga. His unique speaking style captures the full attention of any audience while imparting Biblical wisdom on the many issues facing our society today. He will be sharing The Beautiful Gospel with us as well as giving us an awareness of the Human/Sex Trafficking that is going on right here in our own back yards. For more Info contact Yvonne @ 706 790-5356 April 4-5. Junior Ranger Overnight Camping
Adventure. Magnolia Springs State Park. Geared towards those Junior Rangers and family who have never been camping before, this overnight program will teach valuable skills on things such as pitching a tent, starting a campfire, cooking outdoors, archery, fishing, survival skills, roasting marshmallows and more as you work towards earning your Junior Ranger badges. Call the park office to register 478982-1660 April 5. Moonlight Music Cruise “The Henrys.” Augusta Canal. Folk/Bluegrass, Americana Instrumentals. Pack a picnic & beverages of choice to enjoy a relaxing evening on the AugustaCanal. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Admission $25 for adults, $23 for senior 60+, military, or students. Visit, www. augustacanal.com April 5-7. Leadership Conference 2019. installation of Apostle Shannon C. Willis as Senior Leader and Visionary. Joining us at this event is bestselling author Apostle John Eckhardt, and Apostle Barbara Wentroble of International Breakthrough Ministries and Senior Board Member of Glory and Zion with Chuck Pierce. Visit, www.calvarygatewayinternational.org/events.
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ROCK FORE! DOUGH The 15th Anniversary Rock Fore! Dough concert. Darius Rucker headlines the event which will take place at The First Tee of Augusta’s Driving Range on Masters Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Over the years the Rock Fore! Dough concerts have raised more than $1.6 Million for The First Tee of Augusta and thrilled to bring this Masters Week tradition back to the facility the event supports.
April 9 | www.rockforedough.org.
April 6. Health And Wellness Fair at 12:30 p.m. 557 Furys Ferry Rd. Free. 706-955-4549.
crafts, team building, gym games, swimming, and much more! Register now,
April 8 to 14. Masters Golf Tournament.
April 12. Taste of the Master Chefs. West Lake Country Club. One night. Fifteen incredible chefs. One cause. Enjoy an unforgettable evening with James Beard award-winning celebrity chefs, renowned musical artists and professional athletes, all coming together to raise funds and awareness to benefit hunger relief. All proceeds from TOMC benefit The Salvation Army of Augusta. The hottest social event of Masters Week. Visit, www.tasteofthemasterschefs.com.
April 9. Rock Fore! Dough. The 15th Anniversary Rock Fore! Dough concert. Darius Rucker headlines the event which will take place at The First Tee of Augusta’s Driving Range on Masters Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Over the years the Rock Fore! Dough concerts have raised more than $1.6 Million for The First Tee of Augusta and thrilled to bring this Masters Week tradition back to the facility the event supports. Visit, www.rockforedough.com. April 10. ParTee On The Green at Augusta Common by Garden City Jazz. A dance party with music for all ages – beach, soul, pop, jazz, house, reggae, R&B, funk. Feature performances by community dance groups, a DJ mashup, line dance finale, and live band. From 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Entry fee: $5 day of event (free for children under 3 years old). April 12. Spring Break Camp Kroc. Join Camp Kroc for a Spring camp. Children ages 5-12 will participate in daily fun activities that include arts and
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April 13. Easter Egg Jam! All families come out and enjoy an egg-citing FREE Easter event in HEPHZIBAH, GA. The Augusta-Richmond County Public Library would like to invite everyone. This fun-filled FREE event will be held on Saturday, April 13th at 10:30 am and located at Diamond Lakes Branch, 101 Diamond Lakes Way, Hephzibah. There will be Easter egg hunts for the kids, a variety of crafts, pictures with the Easter Bunny and a special concert with live music from AEX and Friends. The egg hunts will begin at 11:00 am and the band will start playing at 2 pm. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to
call the Diamond Lakes Library at 706-772-2432. April 14. John D. Hatney Reunion Choir, under the direction of Bobby Boone, will be in concert in conjunction with the Greater Young Zion Baptist Inspirational choir: at 4:00 p.m. Greater Young Zion Baptist Church * 405 Sandbar Ferry Rd Rev. William B. Blount, Pastor Musical selections will be a collaboration of past music sung by the John D. Hatney Choir. April 17. Easter Eggstravaganza at 5:00 p.m. at Trinity On The Hill UMC1330 Monte Sano Ave. Augusta. Visit, www.trinityonthehill.net. Fun activities for children of all ages to celebrate Easter culminating in an Easter egg hunt! Face painting, bounce house, arts & crafts, and lots more. April 18. Balsam Range at Miller Theater. Association’s Entertainer of the Year, Balsam Range, has become one of the genre’s most award-winning acts. Since forming in 2007, the group has garnered 13 IBMA awards on the heels of 8 critically-acclaimed albums. Balsam Range has left audiences spellbound while headlining major festivals from coast-to-coast, selling out venues across the nation and in multiple
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EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA First Baptist Church of Augusta, Walton Way from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Join for an egg hunt on the front lawn followed by a free hot dogs, Easter Story Stations and Inflatables. It will be a fun afternoon for the entire family.
April 20 | Visit www.fbcaugusta.org.
appearances at the Grand Ole Opry. The band collaborated with the Atlanta Pops Orchestra Ensemble to record 2 albums, the second of which, Mountain Overture, debuted on the Billboard Bluegrass Chart at #5 and the Classical Crossover Chart at #6. Their previous outing, Mountain Voodoo, debuted at #4 on the Billboard Bluegrass Albums Chart and remained on that chart for 45 weeks. Visit, www. millertheateraugusta.com. April 19. Andrew Peterson. Warren Baptist Church. Visit, www.songkick.com. April 19. Good Friday service at Millbrook Baptist Church223 South Aiken Blvd SEAiken, SC. FamilyFriendly: This worship service will be meaningful as we reflect on the love of God displayed on the cross. Visit, millbrook.cc/easter/ April 19 at 10:00 a.m. Good Friday Way of the Cross A Sacred Tradition – A Day Like No Other. Gather at Burns Memorial United Methodist Church
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2372 Lumpkin Road. The walk is about 1 1/2 miles, stopping at Ascension Lutheran and Hillcrest Baptist Churches and ending at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Transportation will be provided for those unable to make the walk. Call the Alleluia Community Office at 706-798-1882 with any questions. Co-sponsored by the South Augusta Pastors’ Alliance. Rain or shine everyone welcome! April 20. Heritage Festival from 10am until 2pm at Goodale Park. Visit, www.cityofgrovetown.com. April 20. Paint and Sip - Mimosas & Brunch. Toaste of Augusta 1127 B Broad St., Augusta. Paint your own masterpiece, enjoy complimentary Mimosas, and a delicious Brunch entree while listening to some of our favorite music from the 90’s & 00’s! Relax, unwind, and unleash your inner artist. No experience needed, the instructor will walk you through each step to complete the featured painting! Visit www.eventbrite.com.
April 20. Turn Back the Block’s 8th Annual Harrisburg Clean and Green by Turn Back The Block, Inc at Lamar-Milledge Elementary School, 510 Eve St., Augusta. Visit, www.eventbrite.com.
April 20. FAMILY EASTER EVENT. 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM – SOUTH AIKEN FOOTBALL FIELD For children ages birth – 5th grade: Join us for this FREE Family Event at the South Aiken Football field! We will have 10,000 Easter eggs, inflatables, music, and more. Visit www.millbrook.cc.com. April 20. 2019 Fort Gordon Splash-N-Dash. Bldg 21608. Barnes Ave, Ft. Gordon. $10 per participant. 706-791-8954. April 20. Easter Extravaganza. Come join us at The Adventure Center (old adventure crossing) for our annual Easter Extravaganza! This is a FREE event! Easter Egg Hunt for ages 10 and under will start at approximately 1:00 PM. FREE mini golf, go karts, inflatables, games, food, and more from 12 PM - 2
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PM! First meal is FREE! Address: The Adventure Center, 4350 Wheeler Rd, Augusta, GA, 30907. April 20. Children ages infant to 12 years old. You are invited to join in on carnival games, look for Easter eggs and enjoy a delicious hamburger or hot dog at no charge! Maybe you will find that golden egg! Whispering Pines Baptist Church. Hephzibah. April 20. Easter Eggstravaganza. First Baptist Church of Augusta, Walton Way from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Join for an egg hunt on the front lawn followed by a free hot dogs, Easter Story Stations and Inflatables. It will be a fun afternoon for the entire family. Visit, www. fbcaugusta.org. April 21. Easter Sunday. 7:30 AM SUNRISE SERVICE Join us early on Easter Sunday morning as we celebrate our Lord’s Resurrection. We will meet in the back parking lot and then fellowship afterwards with a light breakfast in the Atrium. 9:00 AM– CONNECT GROUPS Get involved with one of our Connect Groups. Our first impressions team is ready to assist you in our front lobby, Connection Center to get you plugged in! 10:30 AM – WORSHIP GATHERING Led by our Worship Ministry, we will have the continuation from our Good Friday Service. Join us as we celebrate the rest of the story. Visit, www. millbrook.cc. com. April 21. Family Day In The Park. Liberty Park Community Center. Grovetown, GA. Free. Phone: 706-627-7584. Bring the entire family out for the most fun you all will have this year! Great food, Easter Egg hunt for all age groups, sweet treats, local vendor giveaways, inflatables, games, 3-on-3 basketball tourney, health screenings and so much more all for FREE! You don’t want to miss Family Day in the Park 2019! April 23. Cruel Intentions. Miller Theater. The 90s Musical. Visit, www. millertheateraugusta.com. April 25. Curtis Baptist School tour, 1326 Broad St., Augusta. Take a tour of Curtis Baptist School and see the school in action. Curtis Baptist School is open for enrollment for the 2019-20 school year for our Daycare/Preschool and K5-12th grade. Please RSVP by sending us a message. Visit, www. curtisbaptistchristianschool.org. April 26. ABOUT FOUR SEASONS CHAMBERJAZZ by Garden City Jazz. Jazz-A-Ma-Tazz. A musical celebration of art in nature - is a four-event
concert series, with music ranging from Latin jazz, to vocal standards, to Dixieland. Artists perform several selections representative of the season. Unitarian Universalist Church, 3501 Walton Way Ext Augusta. Visit, www.eventbrite.com.
April 27. Musical Pictures with Augusta Symphony at Miller Theater. Visit, www. millertheateraugusta.com.
April 26. 2019 Craft Beer & Wine Tasting and Silent Auction. The event features a variety of local craft beers, red and white wines coupled with heavy hors d’ oeuvres and live music. The evening also includes a silent auction with a variety of brand name items, event tickets, vacation packages, etc. for individuals who want to make a greater impact in the lives of children and families in Augusta-Richmond County. Visit, www.augustapartnership.org.
April 27. Mead Hall Episcopal School Strawberry Festival. The Mead Hall Strawberry Festival is an annual celebration! Join us for strawberry treats, craft vendors, games and inflatables, food vendors, bake sale and casserole sale and so much more. Visit, www.meadhallschool.org.
April 26. Moonlight Music Cruise- Wayne Capps. Eclectic collection of Americana, Blues, Folk, Pop, & Jazz. Bring a picnic & drinks to enjoy an evening on the Augusta Canal. Visit, www. augustacanal.com. April 26-27. The Black Cat Picture Show is now accepting submissions. The 5th Annual Black Cat Picture Show is the CSRA’s only international independent adjudicated film festival, awarding cash and trophies. Visit, www.lcnaugusta.com. April 26-27. 4th Annual American Hero Pro Rodeo. Columbia County Merchants Fair Grounds 5462 Columbia Rd Grovetown. Gates open at 5:30. Rodeo begins at 7:30. Advance tickets: adult $10 child $6. At the gate adults$14 child$8. Advance tickets available at Smith’s Farm Supply, Tractor Supply (Thomson & Augusta), Grovetown Farm & Garden, Street & Trail, Southern Siding and Windows ***Complimentary Admission for Military and Public Safety Heroes with ID. Before Rodeo music: Friday: Coriander Blue Band Saturday: Chris Stephen Beer tent!! Vendors, Kids zone, Rodeo Games, Party Harbor, Blow-ups, Mechanical Bull, Bungee Jump and Pony Rides All proceeds benefiting Ronald McDonald House of Augusta. April 26 to April 28. Garden Festival & Expo at Sacred Heart Cultural Center. This event showcases products like delectable cuisine, musical entertainment, extraordinary gardens and floral exhibits, unique plants and garden and home accessories, in the home furnishings, home textiles, horticulture & floriculture. Visit, www.sacredheartaugusta.org. April 27. Relay for Life Columbia County. April 27th 4-12. Food, Fun, and walking for a cure. “It’s Never To Late For A Cure!” Visit, www.secure.acsevents.org.
April 27. Kelsea Ballerini at James Brown Arena. Visit, www.songkick.com.
April 27. Earth Day at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park. We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors … We borrow it from our children. Hosted at the scenic Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, the annual Augusta Earth Day celebration is free to the community. The mission of this local celebration is to stimulate environmental awareness and promote sustainable living initiatives in the CSRA. Visit, www. phinizycenter.org. April 28. AIKEN CHORAL SOCIETY PRESENTS Selections from the Musical Theatre, Opera and Operetta. Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 4:00 p.m at Aiken’s First Baptist Church. Under the direction of Dr. Maureen Simpson. Selections an eclectic mix of musical theatre, opera and operetta with songs from Mame, Man of La Mancha, Macbeth by Verdi plus music by Leonard Bernstein . North Augusta High School Chorus also performing under the direction of Christopher Leyseth. David Brown on piano. Location is Aiken’s First Baptist Church, 120 Chesterfield Street, NE. ACS is the first established community choral group in Aiken County at 48 years strong. Concert is free to the public but donations are welcomed as Aiken Choral Society is a 501 (C3) public charity. More information and updates visit www.aikenchoralsociety.org. April 28. Chicago, The Musical. CHICAGO is the recipient of six Tony Awards®, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy®, thousands of standing ovations and now the #1 longest-running American Musical in Broadway history! CHICAGO has everything that makes Broadway great: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show-stopping song after another; and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. It’s no surprise that CHICAGO has wowed audiences from Mexico City to Moscow, from Sao Paulo to South Africa. And now it’s coming to Augusta, Ga! Visit, www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com. April 29. Summer Camp Expo: Monday, April 29th from 5pm until 8pm at Liberty Park Community Center. Visit, www.cityofgrovetown.com. Augusta Family | April 2019 • 53
Talkin’ About My Generation
Three residents representing three age groups share their reflections on family, life and fun.
Renee Williams photos by Sean Morgan
George Hagan, 70, lives in Aiken and
Jesabelle Melendez, 13, is a student liv-
Nigel Lawrence, 30, is a Musician and
is retired. He has two sons, Chris (48) and Greg
ing on Fort Gordon. She has three pets, Gandalf and
Photographer and married to Kandace Lawrence.
(41) and two dogs, Bonnie and Ben, a Yorkie and
Arwen who are Persian cats, and Morpheus, who is
The couple have two children, Sunday Rose (5) and
Maltese.
a Lab mix dog. She is also a Freedom Park Volunteer
Valyntena Faith (3). Nigel volunteers to play piano dur-
student.
ing Sunday morning church services.
One word you would use to describe yourself:
What quality do you admire? I admire humility the
Wild.
most. I can’t stand an arrogant person.
If you could have any job, what would you choose?
What’s your favorite food? BBQ Ribs.
What quality do you admire: Loyalty. If you had a super power, what would it be: Invisible. Hobby: Photography. Lesson: To be more patient and kind to people. Most admire: My father. Favorite subject in school: History. Inspires me now: Young people that display good character and respect. Favorite College Team: South Carolina Gamecocks. Song in my head: More of a playlist of oldies: Good Ole’ Boys Like Me...Don Williams.
A teacher.
where we don’t have to worry about anything.
What’s your favorite food? Ice cream.
Favorite place to take the kids? The beach.
If you had a super power, what would it be? Flying.
If you had a super power, what would it be?
Favorite TV show: Fuller House. What did you want to be when you grew up? A singer. Hobbies? Drawing and dancing. Is there an important life lesson you’ve learned? Quitters never win.
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Dream vacation? Fiji, or some other island getaway
What quality do you admire? Kindness.
Funny, I think about this a lot! If I could teleport, I would be the happiest person ever. Is there an important life lesson you’ve learned? Yes, from my grandad, and that’s to ALWAYS be kind to people! Even when they don’t deserve it at times. Building positive relationships is what will open doors and opportunities for you in life!
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