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Bryan-College Station museums, libraries feature fun informational

summer programs BY STACY CANTU

Special to The Eagle useums and libraries in the Brazos Valley area will offer several programs for children and teens to keep them busy during the lazy days of summer. Museums Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History, at 3232 Briarcrest Drive in Bryan, will offer a Summer Nature Camp from June 8 to Aug. 17. The camp, for ages 4 to 12, will be divided up into one-week sessions, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. According to the camp brochure, studying science and history helps children to know and understand the world around them. Through non-traditional teaching techniques, campers will be encouraged to explore science, animal behavior, history and their local environment using interactive lessons and educational games and crafts. Camp session topics will include Engineering For Kids, Amazing Animals, Mummy Mysteries, Stars & Stripes, Aquatic Adventures, Once Upon a Time, Dinosaurs and More!, Rainforests!, Space Exploration and Island Life. Classes are expected to be kept small with a teacher to student ratio of 1:10. Priority member registration will begin April 7 with Contributor, Benefactor and President’s Circle Members. Sponsor Level members can register beginning April 14; Family Level members can register beginning April 21; and Student, Senior Citizen, Individual and Dual Level Members can register beginning April 28. Open registration will begin May 5 and is on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information on this camp, or to register visit www. brazosvalleymuseum.org or call 979-776-2195. The museum will also feature its “Inuit: The Art of Survival” exhibition through June 27, and then its “Lone Star Lizards” exhibition opens July 3. The museum will also host its annual fundraiser, Butterfly Release, July 25 at the museum from 9 a.m. to about 11 a.m., with the butterfly release ceremony at 10 a.m.

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George Bush Presidential Library and Museum The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, 1000 George Bush Drive West in College Station, will continue its Exploring History Summer Camp series with Texas Forest Adventures & Mysteries, an all-day, week-long camp. “The camp will focus on stewardship, conservation and appreciation of all things found in the forest,” said Tracy Paine, programs and events director for the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum. “Through museum discovery, crafts and hands-on activities, participants will not only learn about trees and forest friends, but also gain knowledge of fire prevention, products and uses of the forest and preservation. Art class, a field trip and guest presentations will add to the fun.” The camp, for ages 7 to 11, will be held weekly from July 6 through Aug. 7 in the classroom at the museum. “This program complements the current exhibit, ‘History in the Making: Texas A&M Forest Service,’ which was created to celebrate the first 100 years of the Texas A&M Forest Service,” Paine said. “This is the only exhibit of its kind, and therefore the only program that I know of dealing with forest conservation and fire prevention.” For more information on this camp, contact 979-691-4006 or email bush.education@nara.gov. Libraries The Larry J. Ringer Library and the Clara B. Mounce Public Library will offer the Bryan and College Station Summer Reading Program this year. According to Bobbee Pennington, librarian at the Clara B. Mounce Public Library, literacy and reading achievement are crucial issues in the community shared by schools, businesses and the library system. Research shows that school-aged children who do not read throughout the summer will experience a serious loss in reading achievement, resulting in a gap that widens with every successive school year. In an effort to remedy this, the libraries are once again offering their annual Summer Reading Program.

The theme of the Texas State Library’s 2015 Summer Reading Program is “Every Hero Has a Story.” Every week, both libraries will have free, family fun educational events designed to keep every child in the community learning and reading all summer long. This annual public library literacy program serves all children from ages 0 to 18. For this program, children will pick up a game board from the library and pledge to read for at least 30 days over the summer. For each day any reading is done, the child colors in a space on his or her game board. When all the spaces on the game board are filled in, the child brings the game board to the library and receives a new prize book to keep. Babies, toddlers and Pre-K’s can also participate in the Summer Reading Club by having someone read to them every day. For more information on the Summer Reading Program, visit www.bcslibrary.org. Larry J. Ringer Library The Larry J Ringer Library, at 1818 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South in College Station, will offer several programs for children and teens throughout the summer. Programs for children will begin May 30 and end Aug. 1. All programs are one- day events and will cover a certain theme.

Programs will include: May 30 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. - Every Hero Has a Story – fire trucks, police cars, rescue dogs, garbage trucks heroes in the community will be at the library to meet children of all ages; June 2 at 10 a.m. - Monty the Magician – magic show for ages 3 and up; June 9 at 10 a.m. - Matt Tardy the Juggler - for all ages; June 16 at 10 a.m. - Que Pastas – musicians, for all ages; June 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. – Wild Things Zoofari – animals for children of all ages to see; June 23 at 10 a.m. - Pinot’s Palette – painting for ages 3 and up; June 30 at 10 a.m. - Sports Palooza – outside games for all ages; July 7 at 10 a.m. - Bug Day - A&M Entomology Department will bring bugs to talk about with children of all ages; July 11 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Clue, The Library Game – children of all ages will get clues and solve the mystery; July 14 at 10 a.m. - Music Madness – children will participate in music games and listen to music; July 21 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. - Move Your Tale – improvisation group for ages 3 and up; July 28 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. - Chemistry Road Show – chemistry experiments for ages 5 and up; Aug. 1 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. - Wild About Wildlife – Texas Parks and Wildlife will be at the library to talk to children of all ages about boats, fish and parks and wildlife. Teen programs offered at the

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library are for fifth through 12th graders and are one-day programs. Teen programs include: May 2 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Lights! Camera! Action! – teens will make a video to promote the library; June 8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Treats - teens will learn how to decorate cupcakes; June 13 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. – 2015 Wild Summer Olympics: We are Not Responsible - teens will play games like Hide and Seek outside of the library; June 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Trapped in the Library for the Darkest Night Ever – teens will watch PG comedy movies, eat junk food, play board games, and play Hide and Seek in the library after hours; July 6 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Outside the Xbox – teens will play video games and board games; July 20 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Ready, Set, Dance! – Expressions Dance and Music studio will teach teens a Flash Mob Dance; July 25 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Color Clash – teens will tie dye T-shirts and create chalk murals; and sAug. 3 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Swim Party – teens who attended at least two teen programs during the summer are able to attend. The library will also offer Book Blast, a book club for children entering third and fourth grades, on Tuesdays from June 2 to July 14, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Children will read chosen books, discuss them and do activities related to the book

theme. For more information on programs offered through the library contact Cindy or Kendra at 979764-3416. Clara B. Mounce Public Library The Clara B. Mounce Public Library, at 201 East 26th St. in Bryan, will offer several programs for newborns through age 12 and families this summer. Programs include: June 3 – Hometown Heroes – 10 a.m. to noon; June 10 – Animal Heroes – 10 a.m. to noon; June 17 – Safari! – 10 a.m. to noon; June 20 – Wild Things Zoofari – 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.; June 24 – Bret Roberts, magician – 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; June 27 – CeltaireCelebrate America! – 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; July 1 – History Heroes – 10 a.m. to noon; July 8 – Texas Snakes & More – 10 a.m. to noon; July 15 – Super Hero Party – 10 a.m. to noon; July 22 – Move Your Tale – 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; July 25 – Chemistry Road Show – 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.; and Kim Lehman, Storyteller – 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. The library will also offer a book club for children ages 8 to 12 on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. throughout the summer. For more information on the Clara B Mounce Public Library, visit www. bcslibrary.org, or call 979- 209-5600.

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Keep kids busy with summer

arts, theater and museum programs By Kaveet Laxmidas Special to The Eagle

t’s that time of the year again! With summer just around the corner, what will your little ones be up to? Give them something creative, adventurous or just plain fun to make the best of their free time. With plenty of summer camps from The Arts Council and our affiliates, there’s bound to be something for everyone! This summer The Arts Council invites you to explore new and exciting camps for children and teens. Registration and more information for all of our camps is available online at acbv.org, or by calling us at 979-696-2787. Our camps kick off on June 8 with Fiber Fun, our newest camp for ages 8 to 13. Campers will learn all about fiber arts, diving into knitting, spinning and embroidery to create their own fiber masterpieces. Unleash your child’s imagination with The Arts Council’s Comic Book Camp! From July 20 to July 24 superhero kids ages 6 to 12 will learn how to draw their favorite characters and even make their own comic strips. Between drawing, story writing and comic book history, there’s plenty to learn for comic book experts and novices alike! The Arts Council is bringing back Art Lab for Girls this summer. Working with Professor Jinsil

Hwaryoung Seo from Texas A&M’s Viz Lab, girls ages 5 to 10 will learn how to fuse technology and art to make something truly unique and incredible. Art Lab takes place from July 13 to July 17. See you there! Have a budding artist at home? Fine Arts Camp with The Arts Council is a perfect way to explore new styles and techniques in art! In two camps from June 15 to June 19 and Aug. 3 to Aug. 7, kids ages 6 to 12 will experiment with painting, drawing, collage and more to learn the fundamentals of different styles of art. After learning about world-renowned artists, campers will be able to create masterpieces of their own. The Children’s Museum of Brazos Valley hosts a variety of exciting camps this summer. From exploring the arts with Creative Kids to solving mysteries with Super Sleuth Science, the Children’s Museums has lots to offer! Find more information by visiting cmbv.org or by calling 979-779-5437. The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum will be hosting the Exploring History Summer Camp, a weeklong camp focusing on stewardship, conservation and appreciation of all things found in the forest. Campers ages 7 to 11 will learn about nature through

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art class, a field trip and guest presenters to make for a fun and educational time! Camp sessions are weekly, running from Monday to Friday, July 6 through Aug. 7. Learn more by visiting bush41.org or by calling 979-691-4006. Navasota Theatre Alliance invites teens to explore their musical side at the Summer Theatre Camps! For teens having completed grades 5 to 12, this camp session from July 13 to July 25 will conclude with final performances. Registration is available online at

navasotatheatre.com or by calling 936-825-3195. The Unity Theatre presents its Summer Drama Camps for kids in grades 2 to 12 this July! Students will learn and rehearse by age group, coming together at the end of the camp to perform “Snow White Goes West” from July 23 to July 26. Find registration information and more details online at unitybrenham.org or by calling 979-830-1430. Be sure to check in with more of The Art Council’s affiliates for more summer camp options in the Brazos

Valley! If you’re in search of more fun summer activities, be sure to visit www.acbv.org/ events – our calendar is always full of family fun! Kaveet Laximadas is a marketing intern with The Arts Council. For any questions regarding The Arts Council please visit www.

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Bryan-College Station cities, animal shelters offer summer activities for kids

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he cities of Bryan and College Station, along with local animal shelters, are offering plenty of activities to keep kids busy this summer, such as camps, swimming and water safety courses, athletic programs and movies in the park. City of College Station Parks & Recreation Department The City of College Station will offer several camps and athletic programs during the summer. “Kids should participate in our summer camps and events for many reasons,” said Virginia McCall, assistant recreation supervisor of City of College Station Parks & Recreation Department’s Youth Services. “Our programming is designed to serve the needs of our growing youth in all aspects of development.” The benefits of the city’s programs include fostering social development and incorporating hands-on learning experiences through the enrichment camps and physical activity in the recreation- and sports-based camps, McCall said. The City of College Station will offer a full day summer camp, day/ week camps, athletic leagues and aquatic programs. Full Day Summer Camp The Full Day Summer Camp will be held at the

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Lincoln Recreation Center, 1000 Eleanor St. in College Station, from 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays from June 1 to Aug. 6. Youth ages 6 to 15 can participate. Daily program activities will include local and out-of-town field trips, outdoor recreation and fun in the parks, indoor games and tournaments, performing and creative arts, learning enhancement opportunities and character building and team building. In-person registration is being held at the Lincoln Recreation Center during normal operating hours. For more information, visit cstx. gov/lincolncenter or call 979-

764-3779. Camps for ages 6 to 13 The City of College Station is also offering new summer camps for ages 6 through 13 at Southwood Community Center, 1520 Rock Prairie Road in College Station. “Each year, we try to make our camps better by adding activities, reviewing programs and trying to find ways to make camp even more fun than the year before,” said Kelli Nesbitt, marketing coordinator for the City of College Station Parks & Recreation Department. “This summer’s camp lineup will not disappoint.”

Secret Agent Lab Camp will be held June 1 to June 5, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Campers will hear from local detectives, use crime scene investigation tool kits and explore science, while building on their forensic science skills. Project Wild Camo will be held June 8 to 12, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Campers will explore the world of wildlife by engaging in hands-on activities such as Grasshopper Gravity, Bearly Growing, Oh Deer, Microtrek Treasure Hunt, Birds of Prey and much more. Foods Around the World Camp will be held June 15 to 19, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Chef it Up to Go will take kids on a culinary adventure and visit a few countries each day, preparing fun foods and drinks from that region. Pizza and tiramisu in Italy, fried rice in China and apple pie parfaits from the U.S.A. will be prepared. Camp Half Blood will be held June 22 to 24, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Campers will engage in fun obstacle courses, build catapults, practice archery skills and engage in sword fights with “monsters.” Lego Spy Camp will be held June 29 to July 1, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Campers will see the science behind spy gadgets and build take-home spy cars

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out of Legos. Food Wars Camp will be held July 6 to July 10, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Each day will feature a new food battle. Battle foods may include cupcakes, food art, snacks, lunch items and other fun foods. Each team will be given secret ingredients and instructions to create the featured item for that day. Kids Kitchen Chemistry Camp, a camp for kids who like science and fun foods, will be held July 13 to 17, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Campers will make homemade ice cream, cotton candy, rock candy and secret fizzy concoctions. Week of Themes Camp will

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continued from page 6 be held July 20 to 24, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Each camper can pick and choose specific days to attend or sign up for the entire week. Each day will be a different popular theme with science-based fun and activities. Themes will include Harry Potter Magic, Angry Birds, Frozen, Star Wars and Mythbusters. Registration for these camps opens May 2. For more information and class descriptions, visit cstx.gov/ camps. Outdoors camps, athletics and swimming The City of College Station will also offer Outdoor Wilderness Survival Adventure Day Camp for children ages 6 to 13, at Beachy Central Park’s pavilion, 1000 Krenek Tap Road in College Station. Each day campers will be taught outdoor survival skills and play games to increase their awareness of the outdoors. Survival Camp A will be held June 1 to 5; Survival Camp B will be held June 22 to 26; and Survival Camp C will be held July 20 to 24. All three camps will be held from 9 a.m. to noon. In addition to these camps, the city will also offer athletic leagues for youth this summer. Girls Volleyball will be offered for ages 8 to 13. Practice will begin May 4. Registration is underway, and will end April 17. Youth Basketball will be offered for children ages 8 to 15. Practice will begin May 18. Registration is underway and 8 | April 10, 2015

will end May 1. Group Tennis Lessons will be offered for ages 5 and up. Sessions begin June 8 and July 13. Registration is underway and will end June 5. Challenger Bowling will be offered for children with special needs, ages 3 and up. The program begins June 3. Registration is underway, and will end June 10. The Parks & Recreation Department will also offer aquatic programs this summer. The Junior Lifeguard & Water Safety Program sessions, for ages 9 to 14, begin June 1 and July 6. Registration is underway, and will end on the day of the first session. Youth will learn water rescues, non-certified CPR, first aid, lifesaving skills, risk management, how to run a facility, how to test water, how to run safety inspections and more. The Tsunami Swim Team will also be offered to introduce participants to competitive swimming. Dual meets are held against teams from surrounding areas. Qualified swimmers will also have the opportunity to participate in individual meets in Houston. Children 4 years old and up who are interested in joining the team can register until July 10. The program begins April 27. Swim lessons will be available, as well. The goal of this program is to provide swimming instruction to all ages (6 months to adult) to keep them safe in, on and around water and to teach what to do in an aquatic

emergency. Registration for swim lessons begins May 2, and will end on the first session day. More information, open house Registration for summer programs is available at rectrac.cstx.gov, or visit Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Office, at 1000 Krenek Tap Road in College Station, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For questions or comments, contact 979-764-3486 or parks@cstx.gov. Nesbitt suggested that parents read the city’s Park & Recreation Summer Guide, which will be available starting May 2. The guide includes information on all Parks and Recreation activities, camps and programs for all ages from May through August. The guide will be available at cstx. gov/parks, and copies will be available at the following College Station locations: Stephen C. Beachy Central Park, College Station City Hall, Southwood Community Center, Lincoln Recreation Center and the Larry J. Ringer Library. Nesbitt added that a Summer Open House will be hosted by the Parks & Recreation Department on May 2, from 9 a.m. to noon. Parents and kids have a chance to meet staff, register for camps and swim lessons, tour the facility and ask questions. City of Bryan Parks & Recreation The City of Bryan will also offer camps and athletic programs for kids. The city’s 2015 Spring & Summer

Activity Guide is available at www.bryantx.gov/parks-andrecreation. “We take pride in providing events for not only children and youth, but events that promote quality family time spent together,” said Gwynne Shillings, special events and marketing coordinator for the City of Bryan Parks and Recreation. “A lot of our events are held outdoors, which also promotes a healthy lifestyle while having fun experiencing new opportunities during the summer months.” The City of Bryan will offer Camp H.E.R.O., for ages 5 to 12, on weekdays from June 8 to Aug. 15, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Camp H.E.R.O promotes health and self-esteem, while keeping children active through games, field trips and swim days. A new theme will lay out the activities each week, as children learn skills such as first-aid, leadership and fitness. Registration runs March 1 through Aug. 14, at the Bryan Parks and Recreation Office, Bryan Aquatic Center, Neal Recreation Center or on site during camp. Anyone interested in participating can also register at www. BryanParksandRecreation. com. The City will also offer Summer Parks Programs this summer for children ages 5 to 12. Summer Parks Programs offers a place for children to play, meet new friends and enjoy the outdoors. From field trips and swim days, to kickball tournaments and arts and crafts, children will have the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of fun outdoor

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activities. Registration will take place on the first day of camp at the park each participant chooses. Parks offering the Summer Parks Programs include Bonham Park, Haswell Park, Henderson Park, Tanglewood Park and Villa West Park. For a list of days and times each park will offer this program, visit www.bryantx.gov/parksand-recreation. Swimming/ water safety The Bryan Aquatic Center will also offer an American Red Cross Lifeguard course, a Stroke Clinic and a Junior Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor Aide program. The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course is to teach lifeguard candidates the skills and knowledge needed to

prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. The course includes lifeguarding, CPR/ AED and first aid. Upon successful completion of the Lifeguard Training course, each participant will receive the American Red Cross Universal Certificate, indicating lifeguard training, first aid and CPR/ AED for lifeguards that are valid for two years. This class will be held for those 16 and up. Several sessions will be offered from March 19 through May 31. All courses are Thursday through Saturday. For a list of days and times for specific sessions, visit www.bryantx.gov/parks-andrecreation. The Stroke Clinic will be offered for youth ages 5 to 10. This clinic is designed to give swimmers a chance to

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continued from page 8 refine strokes and improve technique before the summer swim season begins. The Stroke Clinic will be held April 13 to 17, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Junior Lifeguard/ Water Safety Instructor Aide program offers the opportunity to learn and practice swimming and lifeguarding skills, as well as to become certified in Community First Aid and CPR. Junior lifeguards/ WSI aides can earn community service hours by helping the lifeguard staff or aiding swim lesson instruction. This program will be offered June 15 to 26 and July 6 to July 17, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Bryan Barracudas Swim Team practices at the Bryan Aquatic Center. Practice will begin April 20. The purpose of the swim team is to foster competitive youth swimming and to teach competitive swimming skills. For more information on joining the team, visit www. bryantx.gov/parks-andrecreation. Swim lessons are also offered at the Bryan Aquatic Center. Lessons include parent/child ages 6 months to 3 years, pre-school aquatics and youth ages 6 to 16. There are several sessions for each type of lesson that will be offered this summer. For a complete listing of all classes or to register visit www. bryantx.gov/parks-andrecreation. Summer Program and athletics A Summer Program will

also be offered at the Neal Recreation Center, 600 N Randolph Ave. in Bryan. The program, for ages 6 to 13, will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 8 to Aug. 14, and will feature daily activities, including field trips and educational opportunities. Athletic programs offered this summer in the City of Bryan include a Bryan Thunderbolts Track Club program, Martial Arts, Summer Youth Basketball League and Pee Wee Sports. The Bryan Thunderbolts Track Club program, for ages 8 to 18, is a new program for all levels of experience for field running and running events. Athletes will learn the proper techniques and improve speed, agility, strength and endurance. Program dates will be May 24 and 31 and June 8 to Aug. 1, and practice time will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at Merrill Green Stadium. Martial Art Classes will be offered for children, teens, adults and preschoolers at the Neal Recreation Center. Classes will begin with life lessons on the four precepts of courtesy, respect, discipline and courage. For a complete list of class times or to register, contact the Neal Recreation Center at 979-209-5210. The Summer Youth Basketball League will be offered to ages 7 to 14. Practice will begin the week of May 25, and games will begin the week of June 8. Practices will be held at Bryan ISD and Neal Recreation Center. For more information or to

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register, contact the Neal Recreation Center at 979-2095210. Pee Wee Baseball will be held April 22 to May 27 at Bryan Regional Athletic Complex. Pee Wee Baseball, for ages 3 to 5, is a developmentally appropriate introductory baseball program that prepares children for organized tee ball, baseball and softball in a fun, non-threating environment. Movies The City will also offer a Movies in the Park series on Tuesdays in July, in honor of Park & Recreation Month in July. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Gooniesâ&#x20AC;? will be shown at Tanglewood Park on July 7; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Paddingtonâ&#x20AC;? will be shown at Villa West Park on July 14; and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Surf â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Upâ&#x20AC;? will be shown at Henderson Harbor Pool on July 21. Movie time is

dusk. Movies will be free, with the exception of a pool entry fee for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Surf â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Up.â&#x20AC;? Registration for all programs is available at www.bryantx.gov/parksand-recreation, or by calling the Parks & Recreation Department at 979-209-5528. Bryan Animal Center The Bryan Animal Center will hold several events this summer for youth. The animal center will have multiple booths at the Texas A&M Vet School Open House at the Vet School on April 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One booth will be inside, which will be informational, and then one will be outside, which will be a kissing booth with our dogs,â&#x20AC;? said Alma Garcia, Bryan Animal Center programs coordinator. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We

will also have a few dogs outside. We cannot do adoptions there, but they will all be adoptable dogs.â&#x20AC;? The animal center will also attend Kyle Field Day on April 25 at Olsen Field in College Station, from noon to 4 pm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For Kyle Field Day, we will be present with a booth talking about preventing animal abuse, as well as making cat toys from socks and dog toys from rope,â&#x20AC;? Garcia said. On May 30 Bryan Animal Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual Pawpaloosa at Morris Buzz Hamilton Dog Park will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Garcia said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is our annual pet health fair and adoption reunion. This is our big event we put on every year in hopes of educating the public on proper animal care.â&#x20AC;?

For more information on these events, visit www. bryantx.gov/animal-center. Aggieland Humane Society The Aggieland Humane Society will offer Camp Humane this summer. Sessions will be June 16 to 18, July 21 to 23, or Aug. 4 to 6. Camp Humane is a day camp experience for kids ages 8 to 12. Campers will experience hands-on animal activities and education. According to the societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s participants got to know different kinds of reptiles, learned how to feed goats and met other furry friends. For more information or to register, visit http:// aggielandhumane.org or call 979-775-5755.

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