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Honoring parents O

h, the month of May – a special time for us moms with Mother’s Day on May 9. And, a special month for the Rhyne family, as our son Steven turns 10 on May 4. Double digits and officially a tween.

Now there’s a word that didn’t exist in my youth – “tween.” You either were a teen, or you weren’t and you just wished you were. So many things have changed over the generations, but others remain the same.

When talking about his “crush” on Selena Gomez, Steven asked me if I liked a star when I was his age. My reply? Davy Jones of The Monkees and Bobby Sherman from the TV series Here Come the Brides!

In honor of Mother’s Day – and Father’s Day on June 19 – Child Guide offers a tribute to some little-known parents, who raised children whose names or actions would become famous. Read the article on page 6 to see how well you know these figures from our area. I certainly learned some trivia from writer Sara Jones’ research.

Admittedly, I didn’t even know how the county where I grew up had gotten its name.

Continuing the theme of celebration, Child Guide kicks off our Birthday Club with this issue and our new Party section. Enter your name and your child or children’s birthdates for our drawing to win a birthday celebration at Adventure Park USA in Frederick County, MD. You’ll also find entertainment and location options for planning that special day for your child and his friends. See pages 32-33.

The theme for this May/June issue is Summer Camps, and writer Kate Savidan explores some unusual camp opportunities in her story on pages 12-15. A personal favorite of the Rhyne family is Camp Joy-El near Greencastle, PA. Steven has attended several weeks of summer day camps there, as well as a few winter weekend retreats.

Camp Joy-El is a Christian camp, using the fun of camp activities – like go-karts, swimming, mini-golf and “capture the flag” – to share

the gospel with children from local families, as well as offering these same opportunities at no cost to children of inmates through Angel Tree Ministries.

Child Guide offers you nearly 300 camp listings in MD, PA, VA and WV. Whether your child is a sports fanatic, an academic, an aspiring performer, a dancing princess or hip-hopping tween, I am confident you can find a summer program in your community that fits your family’s schedule and budget. Turn to page 16 to start the search that will give your child a fun-filled summer break. If you choose one of our advertisers, please be sure to tell them you found them in Child Guide – it’ll bring them back to us next year!

New to Child Guide in this issue are two departments that will be regulars in upcoming months: TechTalk and Living Healthier, both by writer Katherine Cobb. TechTalk, as you would imagine, will address technology and how it affects our children. This time Katherine offers guidelines about the social networking site, Facebook. Living Healthier provides a look at fueling up youngsters – both with food and liquids – as outdoor sports season begins. And speaking of healthy, our Living Simply department will turn your thoughts from yuck to yummy on the idea of a green smoothie.

Thanks for reading! And a special tribute to the many moms who have influenced my life, including my mother, Edwina; my namesake, Cecilia Twilley; my childhood best friend Susie’s mom, Dorothy Denning; and a very special friend who was the perfect role model for the mother I aspire to be, Roxanna Trump. I am thankful that God gave each of these women a season in my life. I hope each of you will be equally blessed.

Cecilia “Cis” Rhyne

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Behind the Fame

BY SARA JONES Celebrities, athletes, politicians, entrepreneurs… we know their names and their accomplishments. But we rarely stop to think about the fact that they wouldn’t even be here if not for two very important people – their parents!

In honor of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, Child Guide is highlighting a few not-so-famous parents (and one grandparent) in Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia. Why? Because it was their nurturing and encouragement that helped their famous children find their dreams.

Maryland Back when America was nothing more than a backwoods English colony, an enterprising husband and wife emigrated from Germany.

They had three sons, all of whom they raised to be ambitious and successful. One son distinguished himself in the military, the other as a minister. It was the third son, however, whose impact we still feel today. Jonathan helped create a new county in Maryland, then established the county seat which bears his family’s name. Next time you travel into Washington County or go shopping in Hagerstown, think of Mr. and Mrs. Hager, who raised their son to accomplish great things. *********** Dr. Richard Bayley had an unfortunate personal life – he lost his first wife in 1777 and the next year remarried unhappily. His professional life was difficult also: his use of human cadavers in demonstrations provoked riots. Still, he was a skilled doctor, and was appointed to head of the Quarantine Station for a New York port. He contracted yellow fever after inspecting a contaminated ship and died in 1801.

His daughter Elizabeth was not medically inclined, but like her father she appreciated the value of a good education, especially for the poor. In 1809, she moved to Emmittsburg and began a free Catholic school for the poor. Two hundred years later, the daughter of Dr. Richard Bayley is known worldwide as the first American saint, St. Elizabeth Seton. *********** Calvin and Viola lived in the town of Havre de Grace when Calvin Jr. was born in 1960. Calvin Sr. spent much of his life in and among the Baltimore Orioles, as a player, scout, coach, and manager. His sons grew up living and breathing baseball. Baseball was in the blood of the Ripken family – and Cal Ripken, Jr. took it all the way to the Hall of Fame.

Virginia In 1693, Thomas, the Fifth Baron Fairfax of Cameron and his wife, Catherine, daughter of the Second Baron Culpepper of Thoresway, gave birth to a son. Although the young Sixth Baron Fairfax lived in Kent, England, he inherited his mother’s family’s vast estates in the colony of Virginia – some five million acres, in fact. Thomas and Catherine would be interested to know that four centuries later their son’s name is memorialized throughout the Shenandoah Valley: as Fairfax Pike, Lord Fairfax Community College, and Fairfax County in Virginia; and the town of Fairfax in West Virginia. *********** Charles and Mary lived on a small farm in Back Creek Valley near Winchester. They had seven children, the oldest of whom was named Wilella. In 1883, when Wilella was ten years old, the family moved to www.childguidemagazine.com

Nebraska, but their stories of the family farm back in Virginia was part of Wilella’s imagination. When she insisted on attending college, her parents borrowed enough money to send her to the University of Nebraska. She later wrote novels set both in Nebraska and in Back Creek Valley. It’s thanks to Charles and Mary that the world enjoys the works of award-winning author Willa Cather. *********** Hilda, a seamstress in Winchester, Virginia, was only sixteen when she and her husband, Sam, had their first child in 1932. The couple had three more children before Sam deserted the family in 1947. The family was poor, but not unhappy. Hilda sang in church, often joined by her oldest daughter, who had a perfect-pitch voice and a great passion for singing. In later years, Hilda’s daughter would become known all over the nation as the Country Music Hall of Famer Patsy Cline.

West Virginia In the early 1700s, Augustine was a wealthy planter in Northern Virginia. A widower with three children, he married Mary in 1731 and had six more children. In 1780, Augustine and Mary’s youngest son left home and moved to land he inherited from his older half-brother Lawrence. This land became the site of a town – not only named after the founder, but with streets named for his family. It’s Augustine Washington’s older son, George, who is best known to us today. But his youngest son, Charles, left his mark for the thousands of people who now live in Charles Town, West Virginia. *********** Ann Maria Reeves Jarvis was an activist for worker health and safety in the late 1800s. She worked throughout western Virginia – now West Virginia – to promote her cause. During the American Civil War, she organized women to tend to the needs of the wounded of both sides of the war conflict.

She died in Philadelphia in 1905, leaving a grieving daughter. Two years after her death, her daughter, Anna Marie, passed out 500 white carnations at St. Andrew’s Church in Grafton, West Virginia – one for each mother in the congregation. As much the activist as her mother, Anna Marie then embarked upon a campaign to make Mother's Day a recognized holiday, a goal which was achieved when President Woodrow Wilson declared it so in 1914. It’s because of Ann Maria’s daughter, Anna Marie Jarvis, that we have a special day to recognize, remember, and thank our mothers. *********** In 1980, Warren Jarvis gave his eight-year-old grandson his first guitar and taught him to play it. Two years later, the grandson and the guitar made their first public appearance at a local church in Glen Dale, West Virginia. In 1999, Warren saw his grandson’s song “He Didn’t Have to Be” hit number one on the Country Billboard chart. A grandfather’s encouragement launched Brad Paisley toward his dream of being a country music star.

It’s good to be reminded that although our parenting rarely makes us famous, what we pour into our children’s lives today just might change the world tomorrow.

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TechTalk

BY KATHERINE COBB

Should your child be on Facebook? our child is pleading for a Facebook page because everyone else has one. What is Facebook? Is it safe? Is it smart? Should you?

Before you decide (or even if you already relented), know some important facts about Facebook and read one mother's account of how she manages this social media tool in her family.

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Children under 13 years of age are not permitted on Facebook, but once they create their account, it is theirs alone. For safety purposes, Facebook recommends no user share their password, even with parents (or BFFs), and treats each user as a legal entity, so parents could not delete their child's account. The company does suggest a parent consider whether their child should be supervised while using Facebook.

Facebook does have adequate privacy settings, which can be adjusted per individual, and even per occurrence (such as when you're uploading a photo or note) so strangers cannot view your child's entire page contents.

Users can anonymously and safely report bullying and offensive content, and it's encouraged to keep the community safe. Users can also block and report anyone that sends unwanted or inappropriate communications.

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Facebook suggests its users use caution when accepting or sending friend requests, "and keep in mind that it is always risky to meet anyone in person whom you don’t know through real world friends." They also strongly caution users not to post personal information, especially that which could be used to identify or locate a person offline, such as an address or telephone number.

Colleen Spotts of Harpers Ferry, W.Va., is a mother of four, two whom are old enough to use Facebook. Sean, 14, and Caralyn, 13, both have accounts.

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"They both understand the rules: we will have access to their user names and passwords, their usage is subject to inspection at any time, and they aren't to add friends unless they know them," Spotts says.

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Facebook is an interactive online community where users allow "friends" into their network.

Accepted "friends" can see each other's pages, where they post notes and photos and swap a lot of friendly chatter.

There are hundreds of pages where users can "become a fan" and businesses (such as kid-magnet clothier AĂŠropostale) have pages also.

Like any good parent, Spotts had concerns. "First, I was worried they'd spend too much time on the computer. Second, I thought they'd get involved in gossip or fights online with classmates. Third, pictures. I wanted it all to be appropriate," she says.

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Sean and Caralyn Spotts take a minute to check their Facebook pages. Caralyn says, "I like Facebook because I can talk to my friends and see what they are doing plus share pictures and stuff." This is true for most young users polled.

According to Spotts, so far, it's gone fine.

"I've had Sean delete a female friend due to inappropriate pictures and Caralyn seems more focused on the actual number of friends she can get." Caralyn has 429 Facebook "friends" to Sean's 405.

Spotts says she would pull the plug at any time if she weren't comfortable. "We remind our kids the computer is ours and our rules apply. It's not a free-for-all around here," she says.

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Living Simply The power of raw: a 30-day green smoothie challenge

BY KATE SAVIDAN wo years ago, after the birth of my third child, I participated in an online 30-day green smoothie challenge. I gave up caffeine, processed foods and white sugar and committed myself to drinking two quarts of green smoothies a day for thirty days. Now I am not going to lie to you: prior to this I had never had a green smoothie before.

I know, I know! Me! Healthy, live simply, green girl.

In my defense I had been reading about the benefits of green smoothies for awhile but something always got in the way: my kids, a pregnancy, coffee, and donuts for breakfast … I was the master of a million excuses. Anyway, after my darling baby girl was born on Earth Day and I was faced with the long road of post-baby recovery, I decided to be pro-active and go green.

Green smoothies are beyond simple. Take any fresh greens you would like and blend them with fruit. That’s it. No fillers or protein powders. No milk or eggs. No sweetener. Just water or natural unsweetened juice, fresh ripe fruit and any green you would like. It took the guess work out of what I was going to eat and it was simple to prepare as the kids and I adjusted to life with a new baby.

Now I am not afraid of eating greens but I will admit that the first time I poured myself a giant mason jar filled to the brim with green smoothie, I was a little hesitant. The first sip won me over though. It was fresh, sweet and tasty. I couldn’t taste the spinach or kale at all! I drank a quart for breakfast and a quart paired with a big salad for lunch. For dinner I ate whatever I cooked up for my family. My family, by the way, eyed my bright green meals skeptically and refused to try them (more on this later!).

It was only a few days into my challenge when I began to notice a difference. First of all, I was recovering from the birth a lot quicker than I had before and had way more energy than a mother of a newborn and two children during baseball season should have. The weight was dropping off quickly and I found myself never craving salty

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or sweet snacks that are often my downfall. People began to notice that I was glowing more than a new mom should glow and when I looked in the mirror I was amazed at how clear my skin was. I don’t know about you, but when I have a baby my face often rivals them for title of “Most Baby Acne.” This time? Nary a zit in sight!

The icing on the cake was when I showed up at an early morning baseball game with all the kids in tow by myself one week postpartum. Most people were flabbergasted. Who knew that a simple green drink would give me so much?

Two weeks into my 30-day challenge I felt amazing! I decided to turn my attention to getting my older children to start drinking one green smoothie a day. My kids are pretty healthy eaters, but I knew they weren’t getting enough greens into their system. It is pretty rare to find any kid that will sit down and nosh on a giant spinach salad. I wanted to get this nutrient dense drink into their diets as soon as possible. They were, however, slightly resistant.

The first step I took was to disguise the green by adding blueberries. Then I added a ton of their favorite fruits and some baby spinach, a dab of honey and blended it up. It was an immediate hit!

As time went on, I added more and more greens and even the occasional avocado for healthy fats. My kids loved them. I bought them fancy smoothie straws and special smoothie cups. Now it is their breakfast of choice in the warmer months. The most amazing effect on my children was that the more they drank, the healthier they ate. I swear! They even began eating salads!

Two years later after that first green smoothie challenge and my family is still drinking them several times a week. My now 2 year old can drink a pint or two herself on any given day – even a smoothie with kale! In an effort to encourage everyone who reads this to give green smoothies a try, I am including some of my favorite combinations and recipes. This is a great way to kick off summer by kickstarting a healthier, greener you!

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•My current favorite! Fresh pineapple, frozen banana, frozen mixed fruit, one peeled orange, tons of baby spinach and water to blend. Simple, yet divine.

•2-3 cups any greens of your choice, 2 cups papaya, 2 oranges, 3 dates •1 handful lettuce leaves, 1 handful mint, 4 bananas, 1/2 cup water •Winter Smoothie - 1 cup organic frozen berries (any kind), 2 cups fresh spinach, 1/4 inch fresh ginger, water •Spring Smoothie - fresh orange juice, ripe bananas, frozen mangoes, and several large leaves of kale (make sure to remove the stems) •1 handful wild greens (e.g. dandelion), 1 small handful mint leaves, 3 cups honeydew melon •1/2 bunch romaine lettuce, 1 cup strawberries, 2 bananas, water •Choc-mint – 2 cups spinach, 10-12 mint leaves, 3 bananas, 2 Tbs. carob powder, 1 cup water

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Living Healthier Fueling young athletes

BY KATHERINE COBB

pring and summer are popular seasons for a variety of outdoor sports and athletic camps, and many parents may not realize their children's nutritional needs change when these activities ramp up.

Increased activity means a kid needs more food. It’s simple math: higher output requires higher input. Food is what makes the body function, just like gas in your car. When you run out of gas, your car stops. When kids run out of gas, they get tired, cranky and can't think or function clearly.

The better quality the nutrition, the better a child will feel and perform. When kids have the right fuel in their bodies, they have energy, clarity and good attitudes.

Another area where parents can falter is regarding hydration. They often send their kids to the field toting caffeinated “performance” drinks or some sugar-fueled “ade” promising to replenish electrolytes when the best hydration is usually good, old-fashioned water. The exceptions are athletes who are exercising in extreme conditions or for three or more hours; they are at risk for dehydration.

Dino Carson, veteran baseball coach, currently divisional manager of Charles Town Ranson Little League junior and senior baseball, and American Sport Education Program certified instructor, weighs in on the importance of proper nutrition. “In today's competitive atmosphere, an athlete needs to maintain a healthy edge, which means eating right,” he says. “Most sports are a combination of balance, agility, concentration and physical activity. For power, speed, and good reaction time, what and when one eats can improve or worsen performance. If we add in the length of games, weather conditions, and long season, the player who is best nourished will be the one who finishes strong and healthy.”

“The nutrition goals for athletes should optimize performance. Food choices, adequate fluid intake, frequency of meals, and timing of meals to activity can provide the edge in practice, games and recovery,” adds Carson.

He recommends young athletes strive for a balanced diet and stay away from fast food and processed items. “Start by eating a good breakfast within one hour of waking. Eat at regular intervals to keep your body energized all day long. Make sure meals contain a mixture of foods with an emphasis on grains, fruits and vegetables. Eating well translates to a quick mind and a strong, fast, lean and healthy body.” He also suggests parents investigate meal replacements and protein powders for when kids are in a hurry but need to eat a good meal.

Athletes should pay attention to the timing of their meals. Carson suggests kids fuel their bodies 1-2 hours before a game or practice is scheduled, and suggests something as simple as a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with an apple. “The carbs give them that quick energy which the body will use during the activity,” he says. Kids should also eat a snack or full meal after the sporting event is over. Be sure to include a solid protein in the mix to optimally repair muscles.

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Since not all parents are available to make their kids a meal before a practice or game, teaching them to make good food choices is part of the solution for success. A balanced meal includes a dense protein (meat, cheese or beans) with a carbohydrate (the more complex, the better, meaning whole grain bread vs. white bread), a vegetable and fruit. Having a child understand this alone puts them ahead of the game.

Parents can help their kids make these choices by keeping the fridge stocked with nutritious staples such as roasted chicken or hamburger patties that can easily be reheated in the microwave, plus milk, cheese sticks and cut up veggies. Keep the pantry stocked with tuna, peanut butter, whole grain breads and crackers. Even frozen foods, such as chicken nuggets or burritos, can pack a nutritional punch.

Proper hydration is also a necessity. Carson suggests kids begin hydrating with water the day before a game, and again a couple of hours before the game, but recommends they drink both water and a sports drink during the actual activity. “Constant hydration changes how your body performs. If you're already depleted, it’s too late,” he says. “Dehydration hinders your ability, affects your vision and can make you imbalanced.”

Help your young athletes perform their best by understanding their needs and fueling them accordingly — they’ll be winners every time.

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Katherine Cobb has been studying nutrition, fitness and mental health for the past 20 years.

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Super Summer Camps Thinking outside of the box for summer fun

BY KATE SAVIDAN

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ummer camp is obviously more than a day-care selection. When a child chooses camp they are choosing an experience that goes way beyond sitting at home watching TV. Summer camp means kids going out and doing humanpowered activities, interacting with a community and learning how to work together. It means they are trying different things, like learning to build a fire or shoot a bow or getting on a horse and seeing what it feels like. Camp provides mulch piles to investigate, climbing walls to conquer, new skills to learn and obstacle courses to tackle.

Many of today’s children have less space to be outside. Less time in a day to do nothing or to explore, because they are doing so many other activities during the school year. They have less time to connect with nature and other people, because they are spending so much time in front of a TV or computer. Summer camp will offer children these missed opportunities and new experiences.

If you are searching for a unique camp experience, look no further. Here are some local and unique summer camps determined to let your child experience summer in an entirely new way.

Zen Equus

Laurie Scott, owner of Zen Equus, a horseback riding training facility located at Solsbury Farm in Harpers Ferry, is determined to offer children and adults a unique experience at her Horse Lovers and Heritage Homesteading summer camps.

A graduate of H-A Pony Clubber and a dressage and combined training competitor, Scott has over 20 years of experience training horses and teaching riders. Solsbury Farm’s 52 acres is a horse lovers dream with miles of trails, a 100x200 sand arena, and a 40-foot round corral, stadium jumps, a dressage ring and an X-Course. Scott bought the farm six years ago and after spending the first year building a client base for horseback riding lessons and settling in, began to offer the Horse Lovers Page 10 May/June 2010

camp to children ages 7 and up in order to help foster the same love and passion she holds for horses.

“I do things a bit differently than your average horse camp,” says Scott. “This is not just me sticking your child on a pony and riding around in a circle. They are not being babysat. They are truly learning.”

Scott stresses the importance of students learning a new language, that of Equus, the horse. Her horses do not wear bits and are never whipped or beaten. Approaching each lesson from the horse’s point of view and not the children, Scott encourages the kids to ask what they would have to change about themselves to get the horse to do what they want it to do.

“If you don’t ask correctly you won’t get the right response.

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the kids to understand that when they are interacting with them.

They learn how their idea can become the horse’s without force or intimidation. It’s a really simple lesson: What do I have to do to get the horse to do what I want?”

After several years of teaching horseback riding lessons and running her Horse Lovers summer camp, Scott noticed a trend among visitors to her farm: They were arriving for horseback riding and then spend hours roaming the farm asking questions.

“So many people didn’t know what the purpose of my medicinal garden was or what I would use the goats for,” says Scott. “They were so curious! They wanted to see the goats and the baby chicks and the rabbits. They wanted to know how I could grow yellow tomatoes in the garden. So we got together a group and I showed them how to make goat cheese and how to plant a garden and how to raise chickens and it just grew from there.”

The result was Heritage camp, a week-long learning experience geared towards both kids and adults who want to learn more about homesteading and self-sufficiency. Campers learn how to grow their own potpourri and make their own sachets, sewing everything themselves. They make their own soap, learn to knit and even create the wool yarn needed to cast-on. The entire week is a full-on family farm experience that Scott claims is was also inspired by her love of all things Laura Ingalls Wilder.

“We even do a riding demonstration with a pony and a cart, like Laura Ingalls Wilder used in the Dakota Territory. It really is so much fun and, honestly, most of the camp is just me taking the campers through my day. This is not a mock farming experience, it is the real deal. Your kids are milking a real goat, they feed the chickens, they collect the eggs, and they collect the wool, wash it, card it, comb it, spin it, and then make something with it! We have lost that farming generation and this is a great way to get kids interested in farming and selfsufficiency. If someone can plant that seed and interest them for life, then I have done my job. “ Please visit zenequus.net for more information and the WV camp listings, starting on page 27.

Washington High School Soccer Camp

Kevin Robins saw a life-long dream realized two years ago when he became the boys’ soccer coach for Washington High School in Charles Town. An avid soccer player and coach for sixteen years, Robins has been actively involved in many local soccer programs including EPIC and AYSO, helping shape the talents of the county’s young soccer players. Last year Robins became an even bigger influence on the region’s youth soccer leagues when he created the Washington High School Soccer Camp, run entirely by his varsity soccer team.

“I thought it would be good for my team to be on the other side of the ball,” says Robins. “I think it is important for them to teach and help others learn necessary soccer skills. And, you know, they ended up loving it. It was a great experience for them and for the kids.”

The camp was instantly a success. “We were expecting maybe 20 kids last year but we ended up having to close the registration down early when we hit fifty. We were not expecting that! We were so excited by the turnout we got. This year www.childguidemagazine.com

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we are able to expand it to 70 kids and I imagine we will have to close registration down early again.”

Robins credits their success to his counselors who essentially run the camp with his supervision and encouragement. “I do the daily plan, and then the week before we hold the camp, I take my players out and walk them through the entire week. It is really structured and the groups are kept small with no more than three kids per camp counselor.”

Each day starts off introducing and practicing easy soccer skills like juggling the ball and foot skills, essentially warming up both the students and the teachers. Once everyone is relaxed and warmed up, the campers break into groups to practice the highlighted skill of the day. Monday focuses on shooting, Tuesday is spent working on passing, Wednesday gives the goal keepers a chance to improve their skills, and Thursday is all about defense while Friday is reserved for an all camp soccer tournament for each age group.

While Robins get excited when he talks about how the kids’ soccer skills improved, he mostly gets a kick out of the fun his varsity team had coaching and teaching, “They really enjoyed working with the kids. When the kids are on the field, my team is always on top of them, working with them. I mean, how could they not love it? They get to be in charge and show off!”

For more information, please email Coach Robins at whssoccercoach@gmail.com and see WV camp listings, starting on page 27.

Potomac Audubon Discovery Camp

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llen Murphy, the Youth Education Director of Potomac Valley Audubon Society at Yankuer Nature Preserve, knows how to give kids the ultimate summer camp experience. Since 2003, Murphy has been organizing summer camps for kids that go beyond the general run-of-the-mill outdoor experience.

“Our emphasis is on exploring the natural world, giving campers a chance to have some adventures in the natural world with unstructured playtime,” says Murphy. “We encourage them to go in the area of the woods away from the pavilion, in an area that they might consider “theirs” and they can build a fort of downed trees and branches, like a clubhouse. Unstructured exploration, we think that is important, and we strive to give kids a chance to do that at our camps.”

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Super Summer Camps:

Summer Institute for the Arts

Thinking outside of the box for summer fun While the emphasis is certainly on unstructured exploration of nature, Murphy also encourages scientific exploration while steering clear of anything that might remind the kids of a classroom or schoolwork.

“The kids get to go dig through a rotten log and identify the insects, spend time hiking on the trails and learn to identify tree leaves by doing craft projects with them,” Murphy says. “Some might think it isn’t their idea of fun, but kids like challenges and they love to be allowed to explore without someone saying look at this or do it this way. It’s a neat thing to go out in the woods and watch an ant or learn what poison ivy looks like. Kids see fun in every discovery.”

This year the Audubon Discovery Camps will offer ten different camps for a variety of ages, including themes such as Earth Artists, Dirt, and The Ways of the Bay, Dirty Jobs, Wildlife CSI and the ever popular Camp Survivor. Murphy tries to keep each year fresh and exciting by changing up the camp themes. She cites TV shows, popular culture and the kids themselves as the inspiration for each camp idea.

“The Dirt theme came about because last year we had a huge mulch pile. I spent the entire summer watching the kids play on that mulch pile. They were playing king of the mountain and tag. They spent a lot of time just digging through it, and eventually got to the point where they were creating traps to catch animals and insects. They were having so much fun playing in the dirt, I wanted to give them the chance to do it more.”

For more information and the entire listings of camps, go to Audubon Discover Camp brochure at www.potomacaudubon.org/ 2010campbrochure.pdf and see WV camp listings, starting on page 27.

Summer Institute for the Arts

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even years ago, Niki Perini was in the office of Rob Hovermale, the supervisor of Visual and Performing Arts for Washington County, when she overheard a teacher report that they had one student sign up for a first time summer arts camp offered through the school system. When she inquired about the project, she was told they were planning on creating the camp based on the interest of the students who signed up for it.

“I knew that this was definitely the right idea but felt that we could re-frame that goal, communicate it differently and go with the “If you build it, they will come” faith,” says Perini, artistic director of Authentic Community Theatre.

Six months later Perini was in the office of Dr. Betty Morgan, Washington County’s Superintendent of Schools, pitching her vision of The Summer Institute for the Arts (SIFTA). When Dr. Morgan declared her support of the project, SIFTA was created as a unique partnership between Authentic Community Theatre, Inc. and the Washington County Board of Education. The decision couldn’t have come at a better time.

“Brain research was providing overwhelming evidence to the benefits towards children and the community when the arts were a part of their daily lives in more ways than just extracurricular fun,” says Perini. “We began to prove what many of Page 12 May/June 2010

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us had intuitively known; that participation in the act of creating art was more than fun....it was fundamental.”

Every summer since then, SIFTA has offered children in Washington County the chance to focus on the arts, learning from professional artists and seasoned performers while encouraging artistic exploration and expression. Since its inception, it has also brought to life six original productions, a combined effort of local professional artists and campers.

“Our arms are open to all folks of any experience and ability.

We have opportunities for students as young as five and as old as 105,” says Perini. “We have a multi-generational approach to our creative work, and it is part of what makes the SIFTA experience so unique. It is truly a community building experience when a seven year old is rehearsing with a 70 year old.”

Over the past seven years, over 1,000 students have benefitted from attending SIFTA. With recent reprioritization of local school board funding, SIFTA has been able to rely on their programs’ integrity to garner other avenues for financial support in order to allow the program to continue to thrive. While SIFTA still relies on the support of the Washington County Board of Education, they strive to serve the most students with the most opportunities for the least amount of money.

Before SIFTA, Washington County did not offer a summer arts program that allowed the students to create original work to share with a live audience,” says JenniLynn Hughes, VicePresident of Authentic Community Theatre, Inc. and a SIFTA founding board member. “We are unique in that we take students of all backgrounds, with varying skills and experience, and pair them with local professional artists in order to create a multi-generational, original, community production. I've worked as an Intern, a performer, and an administrator for SIFTA. It has been such a joy, no matter my role. I’ve watched shy, self-doubting students blossom into self-confident performers with a new awareness of their own talents. It is wonderful to witness students discover their own natural abilities.”

For more information please visit www.actforall.org and see MD camp listings, starting on page 17.

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Our animal presentation brings your event to life.

Children of prisoners are one of the most atrisk young people in America. Studies show these children are up to seven times more likely than other children to go to prison themselves one day. It is because of this somber fact that Camp Joy-El near Greencastle, PA has partnered with Prison Fellowship’s Angel Tree program to provide children with incarcerated parents the joy of attending a Christian summer camp.

With the hope that even just a few of these kids won't be swept away by the tragic trend of generational crime, Angel Tree ministries matches Camp Joy-El with children in the area whose parents are in prison. The children are then invited to spend a week at camp for free, providing them with fellowship, gospel and plenty of fun summer activities to make memories of a lifetime.

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“We don’t want them to stand out, so we protect their identity and they blend in with the rest of our campers,” says Jeanette Biesecker, Camp Joy-El’s Public Relations Coordinator.

“They get the chance to experience nature, participate in a variety of activities, and fit in with kids like they often cannot do in their normal life. It is an amazing thing to experience.”

Camp Joy-El also partners with Bible Way Temple in Washington, DC, every August to open the camp up to inner-city children whose parents are incarcerated. The camp is free of charge and offers the same activities and events as their regular camp. Biesecker says the goal of the camps is to simply share the gospel with at risk youth and to help provide them with a healthy and stable environment of fun.

For more information please visit www.joyel.org or www.angeltree.org. Also see PA camp listings on page 22. www.childguidemagazine.com

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is for canoes, crafts and computers.

is for art, acting and animals.

is for music, movement and Muggles.

is for photography, performing and princesses.

is for science, swimming and space.

T he tri-state region offers a wide selection of camps for children of all ages and interests. Choose a camp from the following lists for your area that will suit your child’s personality -- an outdoors lover, a budding athlete, an aspiring musician, artist or performer, or one that wants the challenge to learn something new.

The opportunities are extensive, yet accessible – we’re sure you can find a camp or camps that will provide a fun summer break for your child!

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SUMMER CAMPS – MARYLAND

Registration/contact: 301/846-4247 or www.24-7dancestudio.com.

Insanity Dance Workshop June 26 & 27 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for ages 10 and up A fresh dance experience of hip hop, funk, jazz, breaking, tap and contemporary. Two days of insane choreography. $180/person.

Princess Camp July 19-July 23 or August 9-August 13 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for ages 3-6 Princess Dance and Craft Camp. Come sing, dance and play like your favorite princess. $180/person.

Diva Camp July 19-July 23 or August 9-August 13 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. for ages 6-12 Come sing, dance and strut like Hannah Montana and the cast of High School Musical. $185/person.

Musical Theater Camp (CABARET) July 5-July 23 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for ages 13 and up Come sing, dance and act. Full length musical production of Fame. Performances July 24th at 2 pm and 8 pm. $500/person.

Musical Theater Camp (BYE BYE BIRDIE) July 26-August 13 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for ages 6-14 Come sing, dance and act. Full length musical production of High School Musical 2. Performances August 14 at 2 pm and 7 pm. $500/person.

Hagerstown Camps: 222 E. Oak Ridge Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740 Registration/contact: 301/766-4247 or www.24-7dancestudio.com.

Insanity Dance Intensive July 5-July 9 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for ages 10 and up A fresh dance experience of hip hop, funk, jazz, breaking, tap and contemporary, ballet. Five days of insane technique and choreography. $350/person.

Princess Camp July 12-July 16 or August 2-August 6 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for ages 3-6 Princess Dance and Craft Camp. Come sing, dance and play like your favorite princess. $175/person.

Diva Camp July 12-July 17 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. for ages 6-12 Come sing, dance and strut like Hannah Montana and the cast of High School Musical. $185/person.

ABRAKADOODLE REMARKABLE ART CAMPS Myersville Elementary, Lushbaugh Way, Myersville, MD 21773 Liberty Elementary, 11820 Liberty Road, Frederick, MD 21701 Catoctin Recreation Center, 408 E. Main St., Thurmont, MD 21788 Oakdale Elementary, 9850 Old National Pike, Ijamsville, MD 21754 William R. Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick, MD 21701 Middletown Recreation Center, 403 Franklin St., Middletown, MD 21769 June 21-July 29 weekly sessions for ages 3-5 and 6-12 Our edu-training art camps introduce participants to master and contemporary artists, art styles and techniques, help them develop new skills and vocabulary, demonstrate art techniques, explore creative art materials and design original artwork. Fun environment includes creativity games, music and more. Themes include: Beach Party; Really Big, Gigantic and Teeny Tiny Art; Dreaming of the Future, Art Rocks; Scallywag Pirate Adventurer, Once Upon a Time and Mix, Mold and Matisse. $120/child, plus $24/materials fee due at first class. Registration/contact: Williams Talley registration is at 301/600-1492. All other registration is at www.recreater.com. Call 240/420-1955 or visit www.abrakadoodle.com/md05.

ACT TOO! THEATER COMPANY Cultural Arts Center, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD Acting camps on Mon.-Fri. from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for ages 7-17 July 5-July 16 – “The Penny Dreadfuls” A non-musical with performances July 16, 17 & 18 July 26-August 6 – “Romeo & Harriet” Musical with performances August 6, 7 & 8 Participants will engage in acting games and exercises to improve theatrical skills including: improvisation, pantomime, character development, vocalization, memorization, and more. Participants will also have voice class and basic choreography for the stage; they’ll learn the basics of applying stage make-up, attend set/lighting class, costume class, stage combat class, and may also help with the creation of the set. A $100 deposit required to hold your spot in

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24/7 DANCE STUDIO SUMMER CAMPS Frederick Camps: 482 A Prospect Blvd., Frederick, MD 21701

camp. (Please mail to: ACT TOO! 177 Rock Lane, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425.

Total cost $350/person. Family discounts. Visit website for more information.

Registration/contact: www-act-too.com or 304/725-0321.

ADVENTURE PARK USA SUMMER CAMP 11113 West Baldwin Road, New Market, MD 21774 Starting June 14, weekly sessions from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for ages 4-13 Extended care from 7-8 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.

Children of all ages will enjoy cool and exciting field trips each week, while wild and crazy weekly themes keep them excited and wanting more! $175/week + $15 registration fee. Registration/contact: www.adventureparkacademy.com or Cathy at 301/865-6800, x107.

ANTIETAM RECREATION 9745 Garis Shop Road, Hagerstown, MD June 7-August 20, Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. for ages 5-13 Themes: June 7-June 11 County Fair; June 14-June 18 Fort Wilderness Survival; June 21-June 25 Pirates of Antietam; June 28-July 2 Civil War Week; July 5-July 9 Around the World in 5 Days; July 12-July 16 Crazy Critter Week; July 19-July 23 Splish Splash Week; July 26-July 30 Indiana Jones Week; August 2-August 6 Wild West Week; August 9-August 13 Super Soakin’ Safari; August 16-August 20 Final Fling Each week has a different theme and specialized field trips. Kids participate in activities including swimming, tennis, canoeing, kayaking, field sports, horseback riding, forting, tumbling, adventure games and bombardment. $163/person per week base rate. Registration/contact: 301/797-7999 or 301/797-3733; or go to www.antietamrecreation.com.

ART ADVENTURES: A SUMMER CAMP FOR YOUNG PEOPLE 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick, MD 21701 June 21-August 6 for ages 6-17 There are over 35 classes offered that range from “Cartoon Fun” to “Fun with Wire Sculpture”. There are free supervised lunches for all those who enroll in both the morning and afternoon classes. Cost varies. Registration/contact: www.delaplaine.org or 301/698-0656, x107.

THE BANNER SCHOOL SUMMER DISCOVERY CAMP 1730 N. Market St., Frederick, MD 21701 June 21-August 13 for full day (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) or half day (9 a.m.-12 noon or 12 noon-4 p.m.) for ages 3-12 (must be potty trained).

Themed sessions include pottery and mosaics, website design, cooking, anime and manga animation, ultimate Frisbee and much more. Recreational afternoons will feature field trips 3 days per week including swimming. $200/person for half day (9 a.m.-12 noon or 12 noon-4 p.m.); $395/person for full day (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) Registration/contact: $25 registration fee. Visit www.bannerschool.org to download registration form and mail to The Banner School, Attention: Carrie Maybush or Judy Ballenger. Or call 301/695-9320, x34 or x55.

CAMP MUSIC, ARTS, DANCE, AND DRAMA Byron Memorial Park, Park Road, Williamsport, MD

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SUMMER CAMPS – MARYLAND continued from page 15 June 21-June 25 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for grades K-5 (09-10 school year) Camp Music, Art, Dance, & Drama is a community outreach camp designed primarily as an introductory program for girls who are not currently in Girl Scouts. $25/girl. Registration/contact: Jennifer Wiseman at 888/263-8834 or jwisemangs@cnc.org.

CAMP SANDY COVE Rt 1 Box 471, North East, MD 21901-5436 June 27-August 8 Weekly sessions for ages 7-15 Christian camp for boys and girls, offering weekly sessions that are full of fun, excitement and personal growth. $515/week. Registration/contact: 443/674-9454 or www.campsandycove.org.

CAMP S’MORE Trinity UMC, 703 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD 21701 June 28-July 29 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for girls age 5 through 5th grade Discover the World of Girl Scouting. Girls will enjoy singing songs, crafts, making new friends while developing self esteem under the guidance of trained staff and Girl Scout teen aides. This opportunity is for girls not currently registered in Girl Scouting. $25/girl (Financial assistance available) Registration/contact: GSCNC 301/662-5106 or frederickgs@gscnc.org.

CAR-REY SOCCER CAMP Western Heights Middle School, Marshall Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740 July 19-July 23 for ages 6 and up (ages vary by camp) Basic Camp for ages 6-16 is 8:30 a.m.-noon for $120; Advanced Skills Camp for 12 and up playing Selected/Travel or High School players is 3:30-6:30 p.m. for $150; Goal Keeper Camp for 10 and up is 8:30-noon for $150. Registration/contact: Carlos Reyes 240/472-1164 or carreysoccer@aol.com.

DANCE UNLIMITED & SMITHEREENS SUMMER CAMPS 244B South Jefferson St., Frederick, MD 21701 Registration/contact: Dance Unlimited 301/662-3722 or www.performingartsfactory.com.

Mini Camps $99 ($180 for two mini camps or $250 for three mini camps) From 9 a.m.-11 a.m. for ages 4-6 Jungle Boogie Mini Dance Camp June 28-July 2 Camp includes tumbling, adventure hike, themed crafts, dance combinations & more!

Rock-A-Hula Mini Dance Camp July 5-July 9 Camp includes hula lesson/dance, festive luau, themed crafts, water activities and more!

Hooray for Hollywood Mini Dance Camp August 9-August 13 A variety of dance, crafts and activities to go along with a different featured movie everyday.

I Wanna Be A Rockstar! June 21-June 25 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for ages 7-11 A jazz and hip hop camp that includes a performance at the end of the week. $225 (or only $425 to take I Wanna Be A Rockstar and Camp Powerhouse) Camp Powerhouse July 5-July 9 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for ages 7 & up Learn the proper ways to stay in shape, live a healthy dance lifestyle and enhance your skills for a powerhouse performance – camps include yoga, hiking, aerobics, nutrition education, swimming, intro to strength training and much more. $250/person Dance Workshop June 28-July 2 or July 12-July 16 for ages 7 & up Dancers will be divided by ages and ability. They’ll participate in several styles of dance, such as jazz, ballet, modern, hip hop and tap. They will also learn how to enhance their performance using different techniques & skills – concluding with a performance at the end of the week. $225/person for one week ($400 for both weeks) Smithereens Mini Musical Theatre Workshop June 21-June 25 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for ages 6-8 An introduction to musical theatre that teaches everything from vocal projection to line reading to group dances and more, wrapping up with a performance on the last day. $225/person.

Smithereens Musical Theatre Workshop (Beginner/Intermediate) July 19-July 30 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for grades 3-8

THIS SUMMER! THE FREDERICK CHILDREN’S CHORUS PRESENTS

Come join the fun! Every year a new program that guides children through an odyssey of travel and adventure. Campers will enjoy a varied day of singing and games.

Activities include world drumming, folk dancing, singing, games, water activities on Thursdays and more! Campers will amaze parents with a program of memorized music in only one week.

DATES AND LOCATIONS

June 21st - June 25th at Tuscarora Recreation Center in the Tuscarora Elementary School July 5th – 9th at Oakdale Recreation Center in the Oakdale Elementary School

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Monday – Friday 9am – 3pm

$119 for the week

CAMP SIZE

HOW DO I ENROLL MY CHILD?!

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Two weeks of rehearsals, classes and instruction in singing, dance and acting, culminating with a presentation of an original musical written especially for the participants. $400/person.

Smithereens Musical Theatre Workshop (Intermediate/Advanced) August 2-August 13 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for grades 6 and up Two weeks of rehearsals, classes and instruction in singing, dance and acting, culminating with a presentation of an original musical written especially for the participants. (This workshop requires an increase commitment and maturity) $400/person.

Evening Class – Sample Session Wednesdays starting June 23 from 6-7 p.m. for ages 11-17 A sampling of 3 popular styles of dance: Tap, Jazz & Lyrical (3 weeks of each), for pre-teens & teens new to dance or who want to brush up on their skills. $120/person Evening Class – Making the Squad Tuesdays starting June 22 from 6-7 p.m. for ages 7-12 An 8-week session for young cheerleaders to keep up on their skills and/or prepare for fall squad tryouts. Dance, jumps, tricks, basic stunts, and performance spirit. $100/person Evening Class – Ballet Intensive Tuesdays starting June 22 from 7-8 p.m. for ages 10 and up (intermediate & advanced skill level) A 6-week program designed to strengthen fundamental ballet skills, with a focus on proper technique, alignment and presentation. $95/person.

FREDERICK CHILDREN’S CHORUS June 21-June 25 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Tuscarora Recreation Center in the Tuscarora Elementary School, 6321 Lambert Drive, Frederick, MD. July 5-July 9 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Oakdale Recreation Center in the Oakdale Elementary School, 9850 National Pike, Ijamsville, MD. The Roots of Jazz. Enjoy world drumming, folk dancing, singing, games and water activities. $119/person. Registration/contact: www.recreater.com.

June 7-11 Night at the Museum

June 28-July 2 Science Experiment

July 19-23

June 14-18

July 26-30

Inventions

July 6-9 Bugs and Animals

June 21-25

July 12-16

August 2-6

Space

Mystery

Party

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FREDERICK COUNTY BASKETBALL CAMP Urbana High School, 3471 Campus Drive, Ijamsville, MD 21754 July 5-July 8 for boys and girls entering grade 1 to Fall 2010 Freshmen Boys Camp: 8 a.m.-12 noon; Girls Camp: 5-9 p.m.

Players, bracketed by age and skill level, can expect small group instruction and competitive team scrimmages giving them the chance to improve skill level and learn teamwork taught by a staff of experienced coaches and outstanding players. Come learn fundamentals, develop skills, have team competition, skill stations, foul shooting, position play and individualized skill competitions. $100/person early registration by May 31; $105/person registration by June 30; $110/person registration after July 1. Registration/contact: 301/662-4012 or 301/865-1268 or www.eteamz.com/uhsmd/

FUN CAMP 2010 (Theatre Camp for young performers).

Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD 21701 June 21-July 30. Two-week sessions Mon.-Fri. for ages 7-16 (ages vary by session) Session I runs June 21-July 2 with performance July 2 at 3 p.m.

Creating Theatre for ages 7-11 or Musical Theatre Project for ages 12-16 Session II runs July 12-July 23 with performance July 23 at 3 p.m.

Creating Theatre for ages 7-11 or Musical Theatre for ages 7-11 Session III runs July 19-July 30 with performance July 30 at 3 p.m.

Creating Theatre for ages 7-11 or Performance Project for ages 12-16 The camp is led by professional staff members from the Maryland Ensemble Theatre/Fun Company. Participants will be introduced to all of the elements of theatre including acting, voice and movement, musical theatre, stage makeup, set design, prop construction, costume design, and more! Students will also rehearse and prepare for a production is presented to the public at The Maryland Ensemble Theatre. $380/person. Registration/contact: 301/6944744, email jherber@marylandensemble.org. www.marylandensemble.org.

GIRLS INC. SUMMER ACTIVITIES PROGRAM SUMMER DAY CAMP 626 Washington Ave., Hagerstown, MD June 14-August 6. Weekly sessions 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for ages 6-18 Girls have a fun and safe environment to release energy and be creative. We use several places to conduct our summer activities including our facility, the pool, area parks, and field trip locations. Activities include swimming 3 days a week, field trips once a week, sports, arts and crafts, recreational games, computers, science, and much more. $60/non members and $40/members.

Quiet time hours 7:45 a.m.-8:30 a.m. and from 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. available for an additional $5 per week. Registration/contact: Amy Hiet 301/733-5430 or email Amyh@girlsinc-md.org.

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SUMMER CAMPS – MARYLAND continued from page 17 13321 Cearfoss Pike, Hagerstown, MD June 7 – August 13. Day camp for students ages 4-12 (students separated by age). Drop off from 7 a.m. and pick-up as late as 5:30 p.m.

Weekly themes: June 7-11, Night at the Museum; June 14-18, Inventions; June 21-25, Space; June 28-July 2 Science Experiment; July 6-9, Bugs and Animals; July 12-16, Mystery; July 19-23, Games; July 26-30, Water; August 26, Party. $125/week for 8 or more weeks or $150/week for individual weeks.

Registration/contact: www.graceacademyonline.org or Brian Kelley, 301/7332033.

HAGERSTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE’S COLLEGE FOR KIDS 11400 Robinwood Drive, Hagerstown, MD A summer enrichment program for grades 1-10 Over 60 quality hands-on programs. Schedules and costs vary by theme and week. Registration/contact: 301/790-2800, x236, myersa@hagerstowncc.edu or www.hagerstowncc.edu/kids.

Courses offered: Grade 1 Exploration Station June 21-June 25 or August 2-August 6 from 8:45 a.m.-12 noon $65/person; $10/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

All About Animals July 6-July 9 from 8:45 a.m.-12 noon $49/person; $10/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

Science Fun! The Magical Five Senses!

June 28-July 2 from 8:45 a.m.-12 noon. $65/person; $10/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

Dino Might July 12-July 16 or July 19-July 23 from 8:45 a.m.-12 noon $65/person; $10/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

Amazon Adventure July 26-July 30 from 8:45 a.m.-12 noon. $65/person; $10/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

Grades 2 and 3 I Spy… July 6-July 9 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $129/person; $10/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

Books and Bytes June 21-June 25 or June 28-July 2 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $129/person; $10/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

Science Fun! The Magical Five Senses!

July 26-July 30 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $129/person; $10/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

Under the Sea June 21-June 25 or July 12-July 16 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $129/person; $10/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

Blast Off Into Space!

July 12-July 16 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $129/person; $10/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

Antarctica Expedition June 28-July 2 or August 2-August 6 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $129/person; $10/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

Junie B. Jones Comes to HCC June 21-June 25 or June 28-July 2 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $129/person; $10/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

Wild Wild West August 2-August 6 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $129/person; $10/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

Amazon Adventure July 6-July 9 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $110/person; $10/materials fee; $5/registration fee July 12-July 16 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $129/person; $10/materials fee; $5/registration fee Bug Me! July 19-July 23 or July 26-July 30 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $129/person; $10/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

Ancient Egypt Adventure!

July 19-July 23 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $129/person; $10/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

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Grades 4 and 5 Treasures of the Ocean!

July 26-July 30 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $129/person; $10/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

Step into the Spotlight June 21-June 25 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $129/person; $10/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

Pet Academy July 19-July 23 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $129/person; $10/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

Mad Scientist July 12-July 16 or August 2-August 6 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $129/person; $10/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

Create a Fictional World June 21-June 25 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $129/person; $10/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

Crime Scene Detectives July 12-July 16 or July 19-July 22 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $129/person; $15/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

The World of Harry Potter August 2-August 6 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $129/person; $15/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

Fiction Writing: Learn to Write Stories!

June 28-July 2 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $129/person; $10/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

My Lego Robot is Better Than Yours!

June 28-July 2 or July 19-July 23 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $139/person; $10/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

To the Moon and Beyond!

July 6-July 9 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $110/person; $10/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

Faraway Places – Have Fun in Egypt, Greece and Rome!

June 28-July 2 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $129/person; $15/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

Art Mania July 12-July 16 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $129/person; $10/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

Computer Games are Elementary June 21 –June 25 or July 26-July 30 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $129/person; $10/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

Grades 5, 6 & 7 Lego My Robot July 12-July 16 or July 26-July 30 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $149/person; $5/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

Have Fun With Photography!

July 26-July 30 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $129/person; $10/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

Grade 6, 7 & 8 Fashion and Sewing Summer Fun July 19-July 23 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $139/person; $25/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

Nursing Academy June 28-July 2 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $139/person; $15/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

Designing Your Own Computer Game June 28-July 2 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m.

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$149/person; $10/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

Creating Animations 101 July 12-July 16 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $149/person; $10/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

Step into the Spotlight June 28-July 2 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $139/person; $10/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

Vet Academy June 21-June 25 or July 19-July 23 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $139/person; $20/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

Discovering Shakespeare!

July 6-July 9 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $110/person; $10/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

Create a Fictional World July 19-July 23 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $139/person; $10/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

Discovery Science! Flight, Space Travel & Rocketry!

August 2-August 6 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $139/person; $15/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

Fiction Writing: Learn to Write Stories!

July 26-July 30 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $139/person; $10/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

Grades 8, 9 & 10 3D Masters – Design Your Own Dungeon!

July 12-July 16 or July 26-July 30 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $149/person; $10/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

Creating Sound Effects and Music Editing July 19-July 23 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $149/person; $10/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

Fashion and Sewing Summer Fun August 2-August 6 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. $139/person; $25/materials fee; $5/registration fee.

Rex & Puff” and combines physical fitness, gymnastics and play with arts and crafts and special events. Camps are available to both The Little Gym members and non-members. Call for member and non-member prices.

Registration/contact: The Little Gym of Hagerstown, 301/739-7300. www.tighagerstownmdus.com.

MANIDOKAN CAMP & RETREAT CENTER 1600 Harpers Ferry Road, Knoxville, MD 21758 June 20-August 20. One week residential camps for students entering grades 2-12 Programs include Adventure camp, Mini weeks, Superhero Camp, Sports camp, Wet & Wild, Late Night, Rocketry, Rollercoaster and much more.

Activities for all campers include, swimming, hiking to historic Harper’s Ferry, rafting the Potomac, arts & crafts, talent shows, campfires, climbing wall, zip line, low ropes course, field games, and more. All programs have a Christian education focus. $425-$1,000. Registration/Contact: Summer Camp Office, PO Box 429, Churchton, MD or www.bwccampsandretreats.com.

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2010 Summer Discovery Camp!

Two -Week Sessions • Pre-School - Senior Camps June 21– August 13, 2010

HERITAGE HARVEST FARM HORSE CAMP 17159 Sprecher Road, Boonsboro, MD 21713 June 7-August 13 Weekly sessions for ages 4 and up (ages vary by session) Activities focus on horseback riding and learning about horses. We also offer crafts and water games. $225/week. Discount for a second week or a second child. Registration/contact: www.heritageharvest.com or Elizabeth Smedley 301/223-6731.

KIDZ BOOT CAMP South Point Fitness Club, 118 E. Oak Ridge Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740 Every Mon/Wed during July for ages 6-12 Offers an opportunity kids to stay active during summer while promoting fitness and health in a fun, stress-free environment. The 45-minute outdoor program will include obstacle courses, active games, stretches and ageappropriate exercises. $39 per child. Parents can enjoy working out while the children attend camp!!! In addition to our many fun, energetic classes such as Zumba, Cycle and Kick Boxing we are excited to now offer P90X. P90X® is a revolutionary system of 12 sweat-inducing, muscle-pumping workouts, designed to transform your body from regular to ripped in just 90 days. Day and evening classes available 6 days per week

2010 THEMES INCLUDE: Web Site Creation Storybook Cooking Ultimate Frisbee Pottery and Mosaics Storybook Art Photography Swimming and more!

See our complete schedule online.

Click PROGRAMS Daily camp bus shuttle from location convenient to I 70 and I 270 possible. Please call.

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KIDS ON CAMPUS Frederick Community College 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702 June 21-August 13, Mon.-Fri. from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1-4 p.m. For ages 4-6, ages 7-12 and ages 11-14 Subject areas include art, sewing, hands-on literature, history, computer skills and programming, hands-on science, math, game strategy and more. A supervised lunch can be added to create an all-day program. Programs range from $99-$129 per week. Registration/contact: www.frederick.edu/kidsoncampus or 301/846-2661.

THE LITTLE GYM HAGERSTOWN ANYTIME SUMMERTIME KIDS CAMPS 1535 Potomac Avenue, Longmeadow Shopping Center, Hagerstown, MD 21742.

From June 7-August 12. Mon. & Wed. 12:30-3:30 p.m.,Tues. & Thurs. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Enjoy hours of fun and activity for fully potty trained 3-8 year olds. The specially developed camp curriculum is designed around themes such as “Fantasy Castle,” “Cheerleading,” “Guppies to Puppies,” or “Adventures of T-

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MR JIMMY’S WHITE TIGER MARTIAL ARTS Tae Kwon Do for all Ages!

Self-Defense Discipline Physical Fitness Focus Respect HapKido

Summer Camps After School Program: We Transport!

Children learn Martial arts in a fun & safe atmosphere that encourages them to build good relationships, learn self-defense, and demonstrate responsibility!

www.whitetigerkarate.webs.com Call now for a FREE Introductory Lesson! 301-790-1123

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SmartTarts Summer Camp

at St. Thomas More Academy

July 5 to July 23 Mon-Fri, 9 AM to 2 PM •Ages 5-13 Exciting 3-week summer camp for a li le extra help in academics or an academic boost Topics include: •Reading •Writing

•Comprehension •Vocabulary •Math •And many others!

Contact Hannah Janiga at 301-874-9014 or email janigah@stmamd.org

Creativity Camp

... innovation rules!

at St. Thomas More Academy Two Sessions: June 28-July 2 July 6-9 Mon-Fri, 9 AM to 4 PM•Grades 5-10 Students will join with scientists who will show them how to use math, science and their own ideas to invent, create and solve real-world problems as they meld science with art and fun!

Call 301-874-9014 or visit www.stmamd.org

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MID MARYLAND SPORTS CAMPS St. Maria Goretti High School, 1535 Oak Hill Avenue, Hagerstown, MD Each camp is staffed by experienced college and high school coaches as well as college players. The main objectives are to teach the basic fundamentals and skills, as well as team and individual competition. Camp fee includes a t-shirt, a daily snack and instruction from special guest speakers. $100/person. Registration/contact: Alexa Keckler at 717/677-0242 or akeckler@gettysburg.edu.

Boys Basketball Camp Session I June 21-June 25 from 8:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m. for grades 4-10 Boys Basketball Camp Session II June 21-June 25 from 12:30-4 p.m. for grades 410 Boys Basketball Camp Session III June 28-July 2 from 12:30-4 p.m. for grades 4-10 Girls Basketball Camp Session I June 28-July 2 from 8:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m. for grades 4-10 Volleyball Camp Session I June 14-June 18 from 8:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m. for grades 4-9 Volleyball Camp Session II June 14-June 18 from 12:30-4 p.m. for grades 1012

MISTY VALE STABLE SUMMER RIDING CAMP 14107 Equestrian Lane, Clear Spring, MD 21722 June 14-June 19 (split Mon./Sat.) from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. for ages 6-16 June 21-June 25 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. for ages 6-16 August camp may be added Riding camp includes daily private lesson, handson learning, demonstrations and lots of fun, horserelated activities. $275/person per week.

Registration/contact: 301/857-8042 or www.mistyvalestable.com.

MR JIMMY’S WHITE TIGER MARTIAL ARTS SUMMER CAMP 1123 Maryland Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21740 Program features martial arts, crafts, fitness, field trips and fun all in a safe and exciting learning environment. Registration/contact: 301/790-1123, www.whitetigerkarate.webs.com.

MUSEUM ARTS ACADEMY CAMPS

KIDZ BOOT CAMP

For ages 6-12 to promote fitness and health by staying active during summer in a fun, stress-free environment.

45-minute outdoor program includes obstacle courses, active games, stretches & age-appropriate exercises.

Classes M/W throughout July. $39/child.

Parents: Work out while the children attend camp!!!

Zumba, Cycle, Kick Boxing & P90X®, a revolutionary system of 12 sweat-inducing, muscle-pumping workouts.

Contact for more info at 301-791-7934 or visit www.southpointefitness.com

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Washington County Museum, City Park, 91 Key St., Hagerstown, MD. For students interested in developing their artistic talents while surrounded by a world class collection of original paintings, sculptures and decorative arts. Each session includes a guided tour of the Museum’s collections which features works by Rodin, Moran, Peale, Whistler, Courbet and Rockwell and many more. $120/student, Museum members receive a 10% discount. Registration/contact: Amy Hunt, Museum Educator at 301/739-5727, x24 or ahunt@wcmfa.org or www.wcmfa.org.

Painting Exploration June 22-June 25 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for ages 913. Painting Exploration taught by Amy Sellers, an instructor for BISFA, will focus on traditional as well

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Drawing: Galleries and Gardens June 22-June 25 from 1-4 p.m. for ages 9-13.

Drawing: Galleries & Gardens taught by Mike Gouker, an instructor for WCPS for more than 30 years, will help students develop their skill as they explore the Museum and its beautiful surroundings. All materials will be provided.

Sculpture Exploration June 29-July 2 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for ages 9-13.

Sculpture Exploration taught by Amy Sellers, an instructor for BISFA, will focus on traditional as well as unconventional sculpting methods and materials. Students will use wire, plaster, clay, found objects and recyclable materials. All materials will be provided.

Intro to Photography June 29-July 2 from 1-4 p.m. for ages 9-13. Intro to Photography taught by Aubrey Hammond, art instructor for South Hagerstown High School, will teach students the fundamentals of photography including how to utilize their camera’s many functions, lighting, composition and the history of photography. Students need to bring their own camera.

Museum Arts Academy: Optional Supervised Lunch June 22-June 25 and June 29-July 2 from 12 noon1 p.m. $25 per week, per student Students attending the morning and afternoon sessions of Museum Arts Academy may sign up for an optional supervised lunch. Students must bring their own bag lunch.

ST THOMAS MORE ACADEMY SUMMER CAMPS St. Thomas More Academy, 3989 Buckeystown Pike, Buckeystown, MD Registration/contact: Hannah Janiga at 301/8749014, janigah@stmamd.org, or www.stmamd.org.

Creativity Camp June 28-July 2 or July 6-July 9 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for grades 5-10 Students will learn how to use math, science, and their own ideas to invent, create and solve realworld problems as they meld science with art and fun.

SmartTarts SummerCamp July 5-July 23 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. for ages 5-13 Exciting summer camp for a little extra help in academics or an academic boost in reading, writing, comprehension, vocabulary, math and more.

SUMMER EQUESTRIAN ADVENTURES Star Equestrian Center, 13674 Greencastle Pike, Hagerstown, MD 21740 June 21-August 13 Weekly sessions run 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for ages 6-14 $250/person per week. Registration/contact: 301/791-0011, x104.

SUMMER FRIENDS Friends Meeting School, 3232 Green Valley Road, Ijamsville, MD 21754 June 21-August 13 Two-week sessions for ages 3 ½-7th grade

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Registration/contact: 301/798-0288, www.friendsmeetingschool.org.

SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR THE ARTS Registration/contact: www.actforall.org, info@actforall.org, 301/491-7228.

SIFTA Academy The Summer Institute for the Arts (SIFTA) Academy, Rockland Woods Elementary School, 18201 Rockland Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740 June 14-June 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for grades K-5 A skills-based, hands-on opportunity for students to receive disciplined, focused and age-appropriate arts instruction. Students choose to focus on either Visual Art or Theatre (Music & Dance). The students will share their work with parents and friends during two unique showcase productions: Thursday, June 17 at 7 p.m. and Friday, June 18 at 7 p.m. at South Hagerstown High School. $150/student.

SIFTA Apprenticeship The Summer Institute for the Arts (SIFTA) Apprenticeship, Rockland Woods Elementary School, 18201 Rockland Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740 June 10-June 11 and June 14-June 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for ages 11-18 Students will be mentored by professionally-skilled artists in their chosen field of concentration.

Participants will benefit by creating, performing, analyzing and critiquing artistic repertoire of various disciplines. Students choose to focus in one of three areas: Theatre, Rock Band, or Visual Art. The students will share their work with parents and friends during two unique showcase productions: Thursday, June 17 at 7 p.m. and Friday, June 18 at 7 p.m. at South Hagerstown High School. $200/student. .

SIFTA’S Art in the Woods Doub’s Woods Park, Arts Pavilion, 1307 South Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740 June 21-June 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for ages 7-18 An intense one-week program especially designed to inspire students interested in applying creative expression through visual art. Students will be mentored by professionally-skilled artists and will work with a wide range of mediums to develop and build upon their pre-existing skills. $150/student.

WALKER PERFORMING ARTS Hagerstown Children’s Theater and Walker Performing Arts, 806 Frederick Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740.

Musical Theater Summer Camps for grades 3-12: Bye Bye Birdie for all ages. July 5-16 Mon.-Fri. from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Performances July 15 & 16 at 8 p.m. $400/person Saturday Night Live! For Middle School and High School age only. June 29-July 3 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Performance July 2 at 8 p.m. $200/person Winnie the Pooh & Tigger, Too for ages 3-9. June 21-June 25 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Performance June 25 at 7 p.m. $200/person Fame (rated G version) for all ages. Aug 2-13 Mon.Fri. from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Performances Aug. 13 & 14 at 8 p.m. $400/person Children build musical theater fundamentals with a fully, professionally produced show at the end of camp. $200-$400/camp. Registration/contact: www.mytheaterarts.com or 301/991-0611.

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WASHINGTON CO. RECREATION DEPARTMENT’S SUMMER YOUTH DAY CAMPS 2010 June 21-August 6 (weekly) for ages 6-12 (age 5 if completed kindergarten) Our day camps are an exciting, safe and affordable option for summer fun. Campers will be encouraged to try new things and make new friends. Interaction and participation are our #1 goal. Children will participate in athletics, games, skating, crafts, swimming and team building projects. Speakers will visit the camp to present the children with tobacco awareness, nutrition, gang awareness, k-9 police patrol, magic and stranger danger. Our qualified staff are background checked and CPR/First Aid Certified annually. Registrations/contact: 240/3132805 or www.washco-md.net.

Boonsboro Middle School, 1 J-H Wade Dr., Boonsboro, MD 21713. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. $40/week (county resident); $45/week (out-of-county resident) Smithsburg Veteran’s Park, 68 W. Water St., Smithsburg, MD 21783. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. $40/week (county resident); $45/week (out-of-county resident) Williamsport Elementary School, 1 S. Clifton Dr., Williamsport, MD 21795. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. $40/week (county resident); $45/week (out-of-county resident) Campers will swim, extra money required for swimming.

Hancock Jr/Sr High School Community Gym, 289 W. Main St., Hancock, MD 21750. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. $40/week (county resident); $45/week (out-ofcounty resident) Campers will swim, extra money required for swimming.

Maugansville Elementary, 18023 Maugans Ave., Maugansville, MD 21767.

7 a.m.-5 p.m. $45/week (county resident); $50/week (out-of-county resident) Marty Snook Park (Halfway Blvd.), 17901 Halfway Blvd., Hagerstown, MD 21740. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. for ages 5-7, ages 8-9 and ages 10-12. $53/week (county resident, includes cost of swimming M-Th); $58/week (out-of-county resident, includes cost of swimming M-Th) American Red Cross Swim Lessons for ages 3-12 at Marty Snook Park (Halfway Blvd.) Pre-school classes $40/county residents and $50/out-ofcounty residents. Classes for ages 6 & up $45/county residents and $55/out-of-county residents Pre-School Play Camp Hagerstown Community College, 11400 Robinwood Drive, Hagerstown, MD. July 19-July 23 or July 26-July 30 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for ages 3-5 $50/county children; $55/out-ofcounty children Tennis Camp Hagerstown Community College, 11400 Robinwood Drive, Hagerstown, MD. June 14June 18 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for ages 9-18. $100/person Basketball Camp Smithsburg Middle School, June 21-June 25 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for ages 914. $50/person Shotokan Karate Rockland Woods Elementary School, 18201 Rockland Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740. Every Tues. & Thurs from May 11-August 5.

Youth program runs 7 p.m.-7:45 p.m. Adult program runs 7:45 p.m.-9 p.m. $65/county resident; $75/out-of-county resident

ANYTIME SUMMERTIME CAMPS at THE LITTLE GYM HAGERSTOWN Our unique camps provide three hours of fun and activities in a non-competitive, nurturing environment.

Choose one day, a few days, or a few weeks.

Now Enrolling for Summer Classes and Camps. Call Today! 301.739.7300 1535 Potomac Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21742

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Classes for School Age Children:

* Theater * Voice Musical Theater Summer Camps: * Bye Bye Birdie; Saturday Night Live!; Winnie the Pooh & Tigger, Too; Fame Childhood Arts Based Day * Early Classes Create & Learn Age 3 & 4

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(various levels), Grandparents Camp, Faith Mission Camp, Camp Awesome, Ultimate Middle School Camp, Bike Camp and Mini week. Activities for campers include swimming pool, canoeing, motorboat rides, tubing, sailing, archery, arts and crafts, climbing wall, giant swing, talent shows, campfires, field games, basketball and volleyball, nature and ecology studies, and much more! $425-$610. Registration/Contact: Summer Camp Office, PO Box 429, Churchton, MD 20733.

SUMMER CAMPS – PENNSYLVANIA BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT DAY CAMP Greencastle Antrim Park, Greencastle, PA July 5-July 9 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for all registered Cub Scouts.

Day camps are designed to give the scouts a day filled with various activities involving crafts, science, personal development, sports and conservation. The scouts will also participate in archery, BB gun shooting, and fishing. $75/person early fee. Registration/contact: Mason-Dixon Council, 18600 Crestwood Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21742. 301/739-1211. www.mason-dixon-bsa.org.

CAMP AKELA Greencastle Antrim Park, Greencastle, PA July 25-July 28 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for all registered Cub & Webelos Scouts.

Come out and camp for 4 days and 3 nights of fun in the mountain hills of our Scout Reservation, Camp Sinoquipe. You will be participating in many fun activities, based on a theme, as we explore nature, play many exciting games and attend a campfire in the Council Ring. Registration cut off July 1, 2010. $85 per Cub Scout if unit registers more than 4, $95 per Cub Scout for early registration. Registration/contact: Mason-Dixon Council, 18600 Crestwood Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21742. 301/739-1211. www.mason-dixon-bsa.org.

CAMP JOY EL 3741 Joy-El Drive, Greencastle, PA 17225 June 14-July 30, Mon.-Fri. from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for students in grades K-5. Most overnight camps for students K-12 run Sun. 4 p.m.-Fri. 7 p.m. Mini camp week runs Tues. 4 p.m.-Fri. 7 p.m. Age groups vary week to week. Camp Joy El is nondenominational Christian camp providing summer camps for children and youth in grades K12. Camp Joy El is known for a strong biblical teaching emphasis, scripture memorization, and “life to life” relationship mentoring between campers and counselors. Overnight camp $269; Mini-camp $176; Day camp $114. Registration/contact: 717/369-4539 or www.joyel.org.

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL CAMP 300 N. Washington Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325 July 11-July 15 for girls entering 6-12 grades The Gettysburg College Women’s Volleyball Camp is directed by Alexa Keckler, the head women’s coach at Gettysburg College. The main goals of the camp are to provide specialized individual instruction designed to take you and your team to the next level. $365 for overnight; $290 for day camper. Registration/contact: 717/337-6410 or athletic camps/volleyball_camp.dot.

GREENCASTLE DAY CAMP Greencastle Antrim Park, Greencastle, PA June 21-June 25 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for all registered Cub Scouts. Day camps are designed to give the scouts a day filled with various activities involving crafts, science, personal development, sports and conservation. The scouts will also participate in archery, BB gun shooting, and fishing. $75/person early fee.

Registration/contact: Mason-Dixon Council, 18600 Crestwood Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21742.

301/739-1211. www.mason-dixon-bsa.org.

SUMMER THEATRE ARTS GROUP EXPERIENCE Chambersburg Community Theatre, Capitol Theatre, 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg, PA 17201 July 26-July 31 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri., and 2 performances Sat. Kids entering grades 1-12 will enjoy “Oliver Twist” rehearsals and workshops conducted by Children’s Stage Adventures and sponsored by Chambersburg Community Theatre and the Capitol Theatre. $100/person before July 1, $125/person after July 1. Registration/contact: 717/263-3900.

WILLIAMSPORT DAY CAMP Greencastle Antrim Park, Greencastle, PA July 5-July 9 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for all registered Cub Scouts. Day camps are designed to give the scouts a day filled with various activities involving crafts, science, personal development, sports and conservation. The scouts will also participate in archery, BB gun shooting, and swimming. $80/person early fee. Registration/contact: Mason-Dixon Council, 18600 Crestwood Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21742. 301/739-1211. www.mason-dixon-bsa.org.

SUMMER CAMPS – VIRGINIA 4 STAR CAMPS University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA and Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY. Camp Office: P.O. Box 3387, Falls Church, VA 22043 June 27-August 6 for ages 9-18 Offering academics, tennis, golf, basketball, soccer, fitness at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville since 1975 and new in 2010 introducing full-day tennis program at Stony Brook University in New York. Cost varies $875-$3395.

Registration/contact: Marietta Naramore, 1-800334-7827, info@4starcamps.com.

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BSA CAMP ROCK ENON 2010 Gore, VA. June 20-July 2 Cub Scout Camp for grades 1-6 Outdoor activities, camping, BB shooting, swimming, fishing. Must be a registered Cub Scout. $140-$265. To find a Pack near you call 540/662-2551. Registration/contact: Shenandoah Area Council Boy Scouts of America, Winchester, VA. 540/662-2551.

CAMP MOTORSPORT Virginia International Raceway, Danville, VA July 4-August 6. Co-ed camp with one- and twoweek sessions for ages 8-16. Coolest Camp on Wheels! Race cars, go karts, driving and much more! Registration/contact: 434/822-2999. www.campmotorsport.com.

CAMP SUPERKIDS Hunting Ridge Retreat Center, 1011 Hunting Ridge Road, Winchester, VA 22603 June 15-17. Day Camp for ages 6-8, Overnight camp for ages 8-12 A medically supervised summer camp for children with asthma, sponsored by Valley Health and the Winchester Medical Center Foundation. $40 overnight camp, $20 day camp. Registration/contact: Winchester Medical Center Respiratory Services, 540/536-8941.

CHILDREN OF AMERICA – CAMP WOW! Abrams Crossing – Winchester, 631 W. Jubal Early Dr., Winchester, VA 22601 Stephens City, 201 Centre Dr., Suite 101, Stephens City, VA 22655 June 14-August 20, Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m. for ages 5-12 Only CAMP WOW delivers custom-created programs designed to keep your child engaged all summer long. Call Center Director for cost and details. Registration/contact: Abrams Crossing – Winchester, Jamie Morris 540/667-7003 or coawinchester@childrenofamerica.com; Stephens City, Rhiannon Bolden 540/868-2700 or coastephenscityva@childrenofamerica.com. www.childrenofamerica.com.

CLARKE COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION Registration/contact: 540/955-5140, www.clarkecounty.gov/parks.

Comic Book Camp 109 1st Street, Berryville, VA June 21-June 25 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for ages 811; June 21-June 25 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. for ages 12-15 Session A: Students come to class ready to write and create comic book strips. The lessons introduce young students to character development, plot flow, and scene design within a simple comic. Each student should come prepared to write his/her own story. Session B: The camp is an in-depth study of graphic novels and how to create them. The lessons will include studies in dialogue, plot planning, and character design. Students will leave with a short comic of their own creativity. $80/person Junior Art Camp 2330 Crums Church Rd., Berryville, VA June 21-June 25, June 28-July 2, July 12-July 16, or July 19-July 23 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for ages 57

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Junior art camp introduces a variety of art experiences that will stimulate student’s creative juices in various mediums, including painting and sculpture. $70/person Printmaking Camp 109 1st Street, Berryville, VA June 21-June 25 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. for ages 13 and up Focus will be to take an idea for a painting and develop it using different drawing and painting techniques and mediums. Color and composition will be explored. Participants should come with 6 pictures and ideas of their own. $80/person Mural Camp 2330 Crums Church Rd., Berryville, VA June 28-July 2 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for ages 10 and up Bring art into downtown Berryville by painting a large mural on Dr. Twigg’s building. Learn design concepts, enlarging techniques, and how to paint bigger than you’ve ever painted before. $90/person Fiction Writing Camp 109 1st Street, Berryville, VA June 28-July 2 form 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for ages 12-16 Participants will write in a unique workshop environment to create and edit their own fiction pieces and bring a piece closer to publication. It will be a study of the traditional and the experimental, including focus on works by Jonathan Safran Foer and Cormac McCarthy. $90/person 3D Character Workshop 2330 Crums Church Rd., Berryville, VA June 28-July 2 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. for ages 8-12 Participants will be guided through the process of character development, learning how to create a character and then bring life to it using multiple creative devices, and artistic techniques. We will explore and develop this character in a variety of mediums: digital photography to create a real life narrative, painting acrylic portraits, and illustrating and creating a book based on the adventures of your character. $90/person Sculpture Camp 2330 Crums Church Rd., Berryville, VA July 5-July 9 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for ages 8-12 Participants will work on a clay sculpture and a mixed media/metals sculpture to create sculptural pieces while exploring different techniques and materials.

Students will study different sculptors such as Peter Randall-Page, Goldsworthy, and Calder. $185/person Painting Workshop 109 1st Street, Berryville, VA July 5-July 9 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for ages 13 and up Focus will be to take an idea for a painting and develop it using different drawing and painting techniques and mediums. Color and composition will be explored. Participants should come with 6 pictures and ideas of their own. $185/person Watercolor & Nature Workshop 109 1st Street, Berryville, VA for first class July 15-July 17 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for ages 15 and up This is a time to discover nature and how to interpret what you experience through drawing and watercolors. The group will travel to different locations to explore and record what you discover. $185/person Art Camp 2330 Crums Church Rd., Berryville, VA July 12-July 16 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for ages 8-12 This special art camp theme is dress yourself in art from head to toe so that you are the piece of art. Activities will include: felting sculpture, metal and clay work, painting and lots of water fun & swinging on the big swing. $185/person Animal Art Camp 2330 Crums Church Rd., Berryville, VA July 19-July 23 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for ages 8-12; July 26-July 30 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for ages 10 and up Campers will explore the in-depth relationship between animals and the earth.

They will use art and a variety of techniques to develop new understandings and avenues for living in ecological harmony. $185/person Wee Artists Camp 2330 Crums Church Rd., Berryville, VA July 26-July 30 from 9 a.m.-12 noon or from 1-4 p.m. for ages 4-6 Throughout the week, campers will create several art pieces using a variety of materials and techniques all surrounding their favorite subject – themselves!

Campers will be introduced to the “Elements of Art” and the “Principles of Design”. $70/person Nature & the Sketchbook Camp 2330 Crums Church Rd., Berryville, VA August 2-August 6 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for ages 12 and up; August 16-August 20 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for ages 8-14 Sketchbooks provide a wonderful (and portable) opportunity to create personal artworks, record ideas and experiences, and investigate new techniques/materials. In this class, through the use of traditional and natural drawing materials, acrylics/watercolor paints, and different collage techniques, students will spend the week turning a sketchbook into a dynamic and unique personal record of nature that infuses their observations and explorations of nature, with artistic expression and creativity. $185/person Things That Fly Fantasy Art Camp 2330 Crums Church Rd., Berryville, VA August 2-August 6 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for ages 8-14 Get ready for some serious fantasy illustration and sculpture work. Participants will learn how to develop an idea, do artistic research, and create a fantasy character. $185/person

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Photography at the Fair Clarke County Recreation Center for the first day August 9-August 13 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for ages 9 and up Photography is the art of capturing color, composition, portraiture, and activity through the eye of the camera. Participants will discover a new way to experience, witness, and visually record all of the dynamics of the Clarke County Fair. $90/person Acrylic Paint on Location Camp First class meets at 2330 Crums Church Road, Berryville, VA August 9-August 13 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for ages 8-12 Participants will learn basic painting techniques, color mixing, mediums, color theory, composition, and building color. A list of the locations that will be painted during the week will be available at the first class. Location will change each day. $90/person Darkroom Photography 109 1st Street, Berryville, VA August 2-August 6 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for ages 10 and up Participants will learn to take black and white pictures, develop film and print images. Participants will then learn to mat, frame and hang their images. $100/person Pottery Camp June 21-June 25, June 28-July 2, July 19-July 23, or July 26-July 30 from 1011:30 a.m. for ages 6-12 Explore different pottery techniques such as slab, coil or pinch pots. Participants will complete specific projects and enjoy making their own creations.

Wheel throwing will be demonstrated and practiced. $56/child Musical Theatre Camp JWMS Auditorium July 26-July 30 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for ages 8-11; July 26-July 30 from 12:304 p.m. for ages 12-15 Learn the basics of choral singing and choreography. Emphasis on vocal production and coaching in sight-reading techniques such as solfege (do, re, mi) will be explored. $65/person Music Explorers Camp JWMS Auditorium July 12-July 16 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for ages 8-15 This camp provides a hands-on approach to learning music by exploring musical instruments, singing, dancing, song writing, and music games. $65/person Theatre Games Camp JWMS Auditorium July 19-July 23 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for ages 8-15 This camp is designed to support creativity and performance confidence in children who have an interest in acting and theatre. This camp will teach the basics of acting through interactive games and improvisation. $65/person

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SUMMER CAMPS – VIRGINIA continued from page 23 Learn to Sing Camp JWMS Auditorium June 21-June 25 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for ages 1015 This is an introduction to the art of singing. This camp will focus on the fundamentals of correct vocal technique to give them the confidence to sing out loud. $65/person Outer Space Camp D.G. Cooley Gym June 21-June 24 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for ages 613 Your astronaut will learn how to navigate through the stars and a little bit about our solar system.

The engineers will be busy constructing their own spaceship. Our special guests: The Discovery Museum will be on-site for the final class with their STAR LAB. $45/person Safety Camp D.G. Cooley Gym June 28-July 2 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for ages 5-13 Learn to be safe! Participants will spend the week with various guest speakers from local law enforcement, fire and rescue and Executive Protective Systems. $25/person Garden Bugaboos Camp D.G. Cooley Gym July 5-July 8 from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. for ages 6-13 Participants will learn the basics of planting and maintaining a garden. They will also be busy searching for and identifying beneficial insects. $40/person Let’s Get Cook’in Camp July 12-July 15 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for ages 6-13 Participants will learn the basics and joy of cooking. Participants will create their own minicookbook with pre-printed recipes. $45/person Weird Science Camp July 26-July 29 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for ages 8-13 Participants will experience the wonderful and weird world of science. Have fun creating, exploring, testing and maybe even tasting some of your experiments. $45/person

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Best of Both Worlds Camp August 2-August 5 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for ages 8-13 Participants will experiment with making a variety of candy, including chocolate and hard tack. The second half of class will be FUN with BLING, where they will create their own jewelry to keep or give away. $45/person The Wild Camp D.G. Cooley Gym August 9-August 12 from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. for ages 6-13 Participant will learn about things in the wild. They will participate in a variety of outdoor games and activities, go on nature hikes, and learn about insects & animals. $40/person Youth Soccer Camp June 21-June 25 from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. for ages 5-12 Participants will be instructed in the fundamentals of the game of soccer. Participants should bring a water bottle, snack, soccer ball and wear cleat/athletic shoes and shin guards. $35/person Volleyball Camp July 5-July 9 from 1-3 p.m. for ages 11-18 Basics will be taught and reviewed for both beginners and those with experience. Serve receive positioning, defensive and offensive formations will be included. Time will be set aside for drills, scrimmaging and court play. $60/person Basketball Camp July 5-July 9 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for ages 6-12 This camp is ideal for players who are beginning to show interest in the game of basketball.

Participants will be instructed in the primary skills of the game such as dribbling, shooting and defense. $45/person Cheer Eruption All Star Gymnastics Camp D.G. Cooley Gym June 28-July 2 or July 26-July 30 from 1-3 p.m. for ages 6-8 and ages 9-12 Our gymnastic programs will focus on basic gymnastics skills featuring tumbling. Your child will learn good body positioning, strength training, and coordination using various pieces of equipment while having fun and being safe. $65/person Youth Tennis Camp June 28-July 2 or July 5-July 9 from 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. for ages 7-11 Participants will increase their knowledge of the game through instruction, drills and friendly competition. $50/person Middle School Tennis Camp June 28-July 2 or July 5-July 9 from 10:45 a.m.12:15 p.m. for ages 12-15 Participants will increase their knowledge of the game through instruction, drills and friendly competition. $50/person Junior Golf Camp Rock Harbor Golf Course June 28-July 2, July 19-July 23, or August 9-August 13 from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. for ages 8-16 CCPR is offering instructional clinics to junior golfers. Participant will be taught the following: Putting, chipping, pitching, bunker, full swing, safety and etiquette. Children will receive gifts and prizes each day. Jerry Wampler, PGA Golf Professional for Rock Harbor Golf Course and can be contacted at 540/722-7111. $80/person Sing, Clap, and Tickle Camp June 7-June 10 from 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. for ages 18-36 mos.

The class is divided into a time of structured music and a time of free exploration for parent and child. Hands-on crafts, sensory tables, puzzles, and stories will keep your child busy and full of discovery. $45/person Sing and Play Camp June 7-June 10 from 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. for ages 3-5

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Play instruments, sing and begin reading music in this parent-child class. Movement, crafts, and beginning phonics/math skills are introduced with a musical flare. Parents may leave and come back for sharing time at the end. $45/person Summer Playcamp 2010 Clarke County Parks & Recreation facilities Summer Playcamp is divided into 4 sessions. Each two-week session will have one off site field trip.

Campers participate in a variety of activities such as arts & crafts, pool time, sports activities, and much more. Camps run Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. -6 p.m. for children who have completed kindergarten – 5th grade and are not older than 13 years of age by Dec. 31, 2010.

Themes: Stars and Campfires June 21-July 2; Steam Punk (18 Century Fantasy Era) July 5-July 16; Ship Wreck Island July 19-July 30; Swords and White Horses August 2-August 13; $220/person plus $8 t-shirt fee (t-shirts required for field trip). For an additional $37 per session, children may be registered for swim lessons.

FREDERICK COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION Registration/contact: Frederick Parks and Recreation, 540/665-5678, www.fcprd.net.

Sailing Camp Mariner Sailing School, Potomac River! Pick up and drop off at Sherando Park Soccer Fields, Stephens City, VA June 28-July 2 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. for ages 8-14 Wearing life jackets in 14’ Sunfish sailboats, kids learn to sail and have an all-around great time.

Course covers rigging a Sunfish, knots used in rigging, the points of sail, navigational rules, rightof-way rules, man-overboard drills, capsizing & recovery, and plenty of docking practice. On light air days, students are taught how to safely paddle a canoe or kayak through the beautiful Dyke Marsh surrounding our marina. $249/person Adventure Weeks Pick up and drop off at Millbrook High School. Off of Route 7, Winchester, VA June 21-June 25 or July 5-July 9 from 8:15 a.m.5:15 p.m. for ages 9-15, with Thursday overnight option Frederick County Parks and Rec joined River Riders in Harpers Ferry for amazing outdoor adventures. Each week incorporates several exciting activities: white water rafting, kayaking, tubing, canoeing, biking, and hiking. Cost includes shuttle transportation to and from Millbrook High School. $229/person, $35/lunch option, $45/overnight option Kids Yoga Day Camp Community Center at Evendale Elementary School, 220 Rosa Lane, Winchester, VA July 19-July 23 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for ages 6-12 Children’s natural flexibility, balance, and adventurous nature are encouraged in mimicking poses named for animals (locust, cobra, fish, crow and dolphin) and other objects (plough, bow and triangle). Playfulness and self-control are encouraged in this week of daily classes. $49/person.

Ballet Community Center at Sherando High School, 185 S. Warrior Drive, Stephens City, VA June 21-June 24, July 12-July 15, or August 16August 19 from 10 a.m.-12 noon This class is specially designed for the 2-5 year old. Imagine the fun your child will have as they learn the basics of ballet, meet new friends, and enjoy the exercise and gracefulness of ballet.

Ballet slippers are required. Participants must be potty trained. $81/person

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WAYSIDE THEATER’S “LIVE ON STAGE” MYSTERY AND MAYHEM THEATRE CAMP Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School, 349 Apple Pie Ridge Road, Winchester, VA June 28-July 2 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. for up and coming 6th-8th graders Become a playwright, actor, costume designer, set designer, advertiser, prop master, and producer all in ONE camp. Working together as a team, we will produce one suspenseful show which will be performed for the general public, friends and family. $75/person Wayside Theater’s “Act it Out!” Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School, 349 Apple Pie Ridge Road, Winchester, VA June 28-July 2 from 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. or full day option of 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for grades 1-4 Learn the tools of the actor by rehearsing and performing a favorite children’s story. Through rehearsal we will learn to use our imagination, concentration, cooperation, body and voice to make a story come to life for the general public, friends and family. $35/person or full day option wiith Camp basicREC $150/person. Call office at 540/665-5678 for information on full day option.

Little’s Half Day Camp Community Center at Gainesboro Elementary School, 5629 North Frederick Pike, Winchester, VA June 28-July 2 or August 2-August 6 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for ages 3-5 (910:30 a.m. sports clinics, 10:30 a.m.-12 noon bonus activities) Little’s Camp will prepare children for organized sports in a fun, up-beat, noncompetitive environment. Sports include: basketball, soccer, baseball, golf and football. $90/person.

Little’s Academy Community Center at Gainesboro Elementary School, 5629 North Frederick Pike, Winchester, VA June 28-July 2 or August 2-August 6 from 5:30-7 p.m. for ages 3-5 Little’s Academy will prepare children for organized sports in a fun, up-beat, non-competitive environment. This clinic provides the opportunity for children to work one-on-one with a parent to learn various skills and techniques associated with the sport. Little’s Academy will introduce a new sport everyday- basketball, soccer, baseball, golf and football. $65/person CAMP basicREC Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School, Community Center at Evendale Elementary School, Community Center at Greenwood Mill Elementary School June 14-August 13 from 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for rising 1st graders through rising 6th graders. Campers will enjoy fun-filled adventures which have a home base in area schools/playgrounds. The CAMP is designed to keep your child involved in activities that go on throughout the day. $990/person for 9 weeks. $1100/person for 10 week option which includes Camp Summer Mayhem.

Call to enroll in automated withdrawal payment – 540/665-5678 Camp Sherando Sherando Park, 252 Lakeview Drive, Stephens City, VA June 21-June 25, July 12-July 16, or August 2-August 6 from 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for ages 8-14 Campers will be active and have a ton of fun with all the amenities in the park from disc golf to basketball, bocce ball to nature hikes, and wallyball to just hanging at the pool. $150/person per week Visit our website for other camp opportunities: Tennis, golf, volleyball, soccer, softball, baseball, horseback riding, ballet and gymnastics. www.fcprd.net

Offering dynamic and educational programs in string orchestra, wind ensemble, voice, piano, dance and creative writing. We also offer many performance opportunities, including a soloist and concerto competition and private lessons. $1750 residential, $1100 commuter. Registration/contact: 540/545-7210 or www.su.edu/pac.

PERFORMING ARTS DAY CAMP Walker Performing Arts, Ashburn, VA July 19-July 23, July 26-July 30 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. for grades K-5 Elementary school age students learn about theatre, dance, and singing in this fun, week-long camp. Students perform an informal performance for family and friends at the end of the week. $250/student. Registration/contact: 703/728-4021 or www.mytheaterarts.com.

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FREDERICK COUNTY TWILIGHT CAMP “WHAT WOULD JULIETTE DO?” Berryville, VA June 21-June 25 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. for girls in grades K-12 (2009-2010 school year) Take a trip back in time to the beginning of the 20th century!

Spend your evenings learning songs, playing games, and doing crafts that girls and women would have learned in the first part of the 1900s.

Cost: $35/girl. Registration/contact: Penny Johnson, Penny47@yahoo.com, http://www.gscnc.org/Frederick_County_Camp.html.

PAVAN: PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS, NORTHWEST Summer Regional Governor’s School, Shenandoah Conservatory Arts Academy, 203 S. Cameron St., Winchester, VA 22601 July 5-July 16 from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Two-week intensive instruction for high school students. One-week regional summer camps for rising 1st-6th graders. Registration/contact: Shirley Dunsmore 540/665-1294, sdunsmore@su.edu, www.pavanw.com.

PERFORMING ARTS CAMP AT SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY Shenandoah Conservatory, 1460 University Drive, Winchester, VA 22601 June 27-July 11 for high school, ages 14-18

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Powhatan School, 49 Powhatan Lane, Boyce, VA 22620 June 21-July 9. Three one-week sessions, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for ages rising Kgrade 5. Camp Chickahominy (rising K-4) is a traditional day camp offering a variety of activities. Powhatan Sports Camp (rising 2-5) focuses on a number of skills with an emphasis on teamwork and personal achievement. Both camps hike on an area trail, travel to a local pool, and end the week with a camp-sponsored pizza lunch and water slide fun. $225 per week, discount for multiple weeks (same camper). Registration/contact: Tammy Stone-Conrad 837-1009, x244 or tsc@powhatans.org.

RIVER RIDERS SPECIALTY CAMPS

PAVAN (Performing & Visual Arts, NW) One-week cross-disciplinary arts summer camps; rising 1st – 6th graders!

SCAA (Shenandoah Conservatory Arts Academy) Choir, Dance, Drumming, Early Childhood Music, Guitar, Theatre, Yoga & Vocal Summer Camps!

PAVAN: 540-665-1294 • www.pavanw.com SCAA: 540-665-4602 • www.su.edu/conservatory/scaa SCAA is a division of Shenandoah University

Clarke County Parks and Recreation has partnered with River Riders to bring a dose of Adventure and Thrills for up to 10 weeks of the most exciting summer camp experience in the tri-state area. Each week will incorporate activities such as white water rafting, kayaking, tubing, canoeing, biking and hiking, plus additional activities and road trips in our specialized camp weeks.

Outdoor Adventure and Overnight Camps are led by certified and experienced guides.

Adventure Weeks for ages 9 & up, grades 4-11 June 7-June 11 Fun Week; June 21-June 25 History; July 5-July 9 Fun Week; July 19-July 23 Fun Week; August 16-August 20 Fun Week $219/person, $45/Thurs. overnight option Overnight Adventure Weeks for ages 9 & up, grades 4-11 July 12–July 16 Eco-Friendly Practices or July 26-July 30 Leave No Trace Ethics $399/person (all week overnight meals provided) Adventure Road Trip Week for ages 9 & up, grades 4-11 June 28-July 2 $209/person Overnight Travel Multi-Adventure Week for ages 12 & up August 9-August 13 $499/person, extra options: all week overnight Kayak Intensive Week for ages 11 & up August 2-August 6 $259/person For more information or to register: Visit http://outdooradventurecamp.com/ clarkecounty.htm to download registration forms or call 800/326-7238.

SCAA: SHENANDOAH CONSERVATORY ARTS ACADEMY 203 S. Cameron St., Winchester, VA 22601 Summer camps for ages 4 months and up Choir, Dance, Drumming, Early Childhood Music, Guitar, Theatre, Yoga and Vocal camps. Call or email for a summer catalog. Registration/contact: 540/665-4602, scaa@su.edu.

SHENANDOAH VALLEY DISCOVERY MUSEUM 54 S. Loudoun St., Winchester, VA June 21-August 13 for children ages 3 years-grade 6 Leap into art, science and crafts this summer with a hands-on exploration of the amazing world we live in. Campers can expect to get messy while learning to see the world with the vision of the artist and scientific explorer. $95/person for members, $125/non-members unless otherwise noted, which covers all costs of supplies, simple snacks, and instructors. Registration/contact: 540/722-2020. www.discoverymuseum.net.

A First Look at Art with Janet Fabin June 21-June 25 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for ages 4 & 5. Children develop their talents and skills while experiencing the joy of creating art. Activities will include sculpture, printmaking, painting, mask making, and clay.

Sculpture with Donna Gray June 21-25 from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. for children entering grades 3-5. Explore the world of sculpture with wire, sculpty modeling clay, paper mache and found objects.

Mr. Mark’s Science Outpost June 21-June 25 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. for children entering grades K-5. Five full days of science and fun in the great outdoors. Water play, hiking, tree and bird identification, and other explorations will make us real hungry for the cookout on the last day.

Paleo Camp with Geb Bennett June 28-July 2 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for children entering grades 4-6. The Museum’s own paleo-curator takes you into the world of fossils and dinosaurs.

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fossils, clean and learn to classify them (parent or guardian must accompany child on trips).

Hands on Music with Ryan Stitcher June 28-July 2 from 1-4 p.m. for children entering grades 2-4. Have fun while using singing, dancing, and movement to improve your musical skills. We will be playing various instruments, writing our own songs, and making our own instruments.

Weeds in the Woods with Mr. Mark July 5-July 9 from 10 a.m.-12 noon for ages 3-5 with a parent/guardian. Each morning it’s a joyous jump into song, stories, art, simple science and outdoor adventure as you explore the city park – future home to the Discovery Museum.

Flying with the Birds with Lorilei Dreibelbis July 5-July 9 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for children entering grades 1-3. Learn why our feathered friends look and behave the way they do. With games and crafts you’ll be exploring everything from beak, feet and feathers to migration and camouflage.

Fabric Fun with Lorilei Dreibelbis July 5-July 9 from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. for children entering grades 1-3. Textures, decorative stitches, weaves, knits, fibers and dyes – it all comes to life as you make puppets, pillows, dolls and bags. You’ll even get to use a sewing machine.

Young Weird Science in the Park with Mr. Mark July 12-July 16 from 10 a.m.-12 noon for ages 5 & 6. Expect everything from bugs to plant identification on mornings filled to the brim with energetic activities and projects in Jim Barnett Park. $70/members, $100/nonmembers Sign Language with Vicki Ferris July 12-July 16 from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. for children entering grades K-5. Immerse yourself in the expressive, practical and fun world of signing. You’ll learn the basics of American Sign Language, get lots of “hands on” practice with other campers and deaf visitors. Tapes and DVDs will round out your understanding of deaf education and culture.

Theater/Improvisation Workshop with La Tasha Jones July 19-July 23 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for children entering grades 4-6. Students learn the basics of theatre, a variety of acting techniques along with improvisational games to positively problem-solve everyday situations. At week’s end, students will perform a series of monologues, skits, journal entries and more for parents and friends.

Art Out of the Box with Mr. Mark July 19-July 23 from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. for children entering grades 1-3. More fun than Harold and his purple crayon, this highly popular camp is unlike any art class you’ve ever experienced. You’ll visit downtown art studios, paint Ms. Kirby’s truck, tie dye tee shirts using squirt guns, face paint and participate in other artistic eccentricities.

Chess, Etc. with Jim Moyer July 26-July 30 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for children entering grades 1-6. Whether you’re new to chess or a long time aficionado, this is the place you’ll want to be for stimulating your gray matter, plotting strategies, making friends and having fun. We’ll be throwing in a few other games on the side.

Observational Drawing & Glass Bead Making with Robert Shabb July 26-July 30 from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. for children entering grades 4-6. Come perfect your drawing skills. Each day will include sketch work around the museum or outside on the mall, learning perspective and the placement of objects in space – from still life to people. You’ll also make glass beads and do pottery kiln work.

Crafting Bonanza with Emma Phillips August 2-August 6 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for children entering grades 4-6.

Decorate cakes and cookies, make aprons, jewelry & jewelry boxes and ornaments. Put your personal style into your bedroom with lamp shades, light covers, pillow and door signs as well as school accessories such as ribboned pencils, and journal/notebook covers.

Pottery and Clay Sculpture with Clay Phillips August 2-August 6 from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. for children entering grades 1-3. Roll out your imagination and create a great time with clay – pinch it, roll, sculpt it, glaze it, keep it as a treasure and make it MOVE. Yes, you’ll even learn some “claymation” techniques and have a short animated film to share with family and friends.

Eco-Bio Camp with Carla Gorman and Theresa Krause August 2-August 6 or August 9-August 13 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for children entering grades 5-7. Spend a week playing in the great outdoors and learning about conservation science. $210/member, $240 non-member

SPORTSPLEX MULTI SPORTS CAMP Sportsplex, 221 Commonwealth Ct., Winchester, VA 22602

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The Sportsplex offer a variety of camps throughout the entire summer for all ages. Some are sport specific: Indoor soccer, hockey, flag football, volleyball, skate, tennis, lacrosse, or basketball. Even multi sport camps that include them all for all ages. Camps run June 16-18, June 28-July 2, July 12-16, July 19-23, August 9-13, August 16-20. Cost varies.

Registration/contact: Kelley Callahan or Michelle Novara at 540/868-2200, Kelley@sportsplex.us or Michelle@sportsplex.us.

SUMMERQUEST 2010 Shenandoah Valley Christian Academy, 4701 Valley Pike, Stephens City, VA June 14-August 27. Full and half-day programs for ages 4-12. A fun summer day camp that combines learning with play. Different themes each week.

Attend daily, weekly, monthly or all summer. Registration/contact: 540/8694600, info@svca.net, www.svca.net.

WAYSIDE THEATRE’S SUMMER YOUNG PERFORMERS’ WORKSHOP CAMP Youth Development Center, 3 Battaile Dr., Winchester, VA 22601 Mon.-Fri., July 5-July 16, July 19-July 30, or August 2-August 6 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for ages 7-18.

An Intensive, fun two-week program expanding opportunities in the dramatic arts for area youth, with performance, staging and interaction. Cost: $290 for 1-week musical theatre session and $350 for 2-week YPW 1 and YPW 2 session. Registration/contact: Call the Wayside Theatre Box Office at 540/869-1776. www.waysidetheatre.org. Registration begins April 26, 2010.

WINCHESTER LITTLE THEATRE (WLT) FOR KIDS DRAMA WORKSHOP/PRODUCTION CAMP 315 W. Boscawen Street, Winchester, VA 22601 June 5-July 18 for ages middle school-high school. Auditions May 15 and 16.

22 students will work together, under the guidance of adults, to learn acting skills, put together a production entitled “The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf”, as well as help with set development. Minimal cost. Registration/contact: 540/6623331.

SUMMER CAMPS – WEST VIRGINIA AUDUBON DISCOVERY CAMP Yankauer Nature Preserve, Whiting’s Neck Road, Shepherdstown, WV 25443 June 14-July 23. Weekly sessions 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for ages 6-12 Hands-on, experiential learning for small groups of 8 to 10 children. Sessions include “Earth Artists,” “Camp Survivor,” “Dirt!” “Dirty Jobs,” “Wildfire CSI,” and “The Ways of the Bay.” $125/week. Registration/contact: 304/676-8739, pvasprograms@comcast.net or go to www.potomacaudubon.org/ 2010campbrochure.pdf.

AYSO SOCCER CAMP Charles Town Soccer Fields, Jefferson County, WV Enjoy 5 days of instruction and fun with internationally qualified soccer coaches.

Mini-Camp June 14-June 18 from 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. for ages 4 & 5 $65/person Half-Day Camp June 14-June 18 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for ages 6-16 $99/person Registration/contact: 888/857-6222, www.ayso.org/camps, www.aysosoccercamps.org.

CAMP GREENBRIER FOR BOYS Route 2, Alderson, WV 24910 June 27-August 7 for boys 7-15 (traditional summer camp); boys 16-18 (leadership program) Camp Greenbrier for boys is located in the Alleghany Mountains along the beautiful Greenbrier River. The climate is ideal with warm days for swimming and outdoor activities and cool nights for great sleeping. $2,525 for one term (3 weeks); $4,400 for full season (6 week). Registration/contact: 888/2267427, woofus@juno.com or www.campgreenbrier.com.

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FALCON BASKETBALL CAMP Faith Christian Academy, Martinsburg, WV June 14-June 18 from 10 a.m.-12 noon Mon.-Thurs. and 6-7:30 p.m. Fri.; for kids entering grades 1-6.

Enjoy fundamental instruction, various shooting & skills competitions, multiple games each day and daily devotions. Registration/contact: Brian Hobbs 304/263-0011, x228 or email Brian.Hobbs@faithchristianacademy.net.

FLIP N CHEER GYMNASTICS CAMPS AND ALL DAY PROGRAMS 111 Edmond Rd Kearneysville, WV 25430 June 14th through August from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

All day camps provide an opportunity for children to stay active and educated during the summer. Your child can plan on crafts and games, as well as a variety of activities including a gymnastics curriculum. $120 per week.

Beginner, intermediate, advanced and back handspring camps and classes throughout the summer. $85 per week. Class times and prices vary. Registration/contact: www.flipncheer.com or call 304-725-6551.

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SUMMER CAMPS – WEST VIRGINIA CAMP IN THE WOODS Camp White Rock, Capon Bridge, WV 26711 July 19-July 23 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for girls aged 6-11 (grades K-5 during 2009-10 school year) A week of fun under the trees as children “Build, Grow, Create.” Discover science, art, and dance! Learn new songs, play games and complete a service project or two. Bus transportation provided from several sites within Frederick County, VA and Morgan County, WV. Adults and teens needed to join the fun in various volunteer positions. Participants must bring a sack lunch. $25/girl Registration/contact: Lynn Thompson, 888/263-8834, LThompson@gscnc.org, http://www.gscnc.org/camp_in_the_woods.html.

CHILDREN FIRST CDC CLUBHOUSE SUMMER CAMP 95 Children’s Way; off Route 9 across from the DMV in Kearneysville, WV. June 9-August 27 for ages 5-12 (child must have complete kindergarten).

Children will be “Traveling Around the World” this summer and be engaged in activities that include science and discovery, art and music, dramatic play and children’s cooking, and physical education/sports camps. The weekly themes will be enhanced with bi-weekly field trips. Locations include, but are not limited to, swimming, bowling, Watermine Waterpark, Natural History Museum, Antietam Recreation and Battlefield, and Hershey Park! Call for tuition rates and activity fee. Registration/contact: Tasha Demko or Danielle Slacker, 304/728-1100, x10 or childrenfirstcdc@frontiernet.net.

DANCE DIMENSIONS OF HEDGESVILLE, LLC Hedgesville Road, Martinsburg, WV Various week-long dance camps in July and August for ages 3-high school.

Youth dance camps are an excellent way to introduce students to a broader range of dance experiences in a fun, hands-on atmosphere. Emily Burnell, Director (B.A. Dance, B.S. Dance Education, B.A. Elementary Education) Register by Friday, June 18 and take $5 off your camp. For dates, additional times, program details, and registration: 304/671-3688 or www.dancewv.com.

Shepherdstown, WV Registration/contact: 304/725-3742 or www.epicsoccer.org.

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Majestic Reins Stable, 4937 Shepherdstown Pike, Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442 June 21-June 25 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for ages 10 to 16 July 12-July 15 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for ages 5-9 June camp $225, July camp $185 with discount for siblings at both camps.

Registration/contact: Leslie Cromer 304/283-7726 or 304/876-6500. www.majesticreinsstable.com.

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HORSEBACK RIDING CAMPS

2297 Henshaw Road, Inwood, WV 25428 Cost runs $150-$375/person. Registration/contact: Denna Smith 304/2293209, wsmith2954@aol.com or www.inwoodperformingarts.com.

Pop Stars Camp July 5-July 16 for ages 8 & 9 Continued strengthening the technical skills required for ballet with exploration of Hip Hop and Tap. Triple Threats Camp July 5-July 16 for ages 9 & 10 Accelerated ballet study with special emphasis on acting, and singing in preparation for Nutcracker roles including Clara, Fritz and Party Children and Broadway.

Bun Heads Camp July 5-July 16 for ages 10-12 Introduction to the study of Pointe with special emphasis on feet strengthening, band therapy, pointe shoe preparation and injury prevention.

Swans Camp July 5-July 16 for ages 12 & up Concentrated emphasis on classical ballet, pointe and variations Dance with the Masters August 12-August 16 from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. for ages 11 and up, intermediate to advanced levels. $225/person.

Dancing the Classics August 2-August 6 from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. for ages 4-7 Sessions will focus on the classics of ballet from Swan Lake to Coppelia. Fun and creative crafts and snacks will also be provided.

Prince and Princess camp for ages 4 & 5. Students will be introduced to the French and contemporary vocabularies, listen to stories, music, and explore mime relating to that day’s theme. The program encourages confidence, creativity, flexibility of movement and self-expression.

Queens and Kings camp for ages 6 & 7. Continue strengthening the technical s with skills required for ballet with expanded study of Folk and Character Dance styles as they relate to classical ballet of the 1800s strengthening students’ music and performance skills. $135/person.

Irish Dance Camp August 2-August 6 from 9:30 a.m.-12 noon for ages 6 and up. Workshop focus will be on the beginner and intermediate technique of the traditional Irish dances including foot speed, style and patterns. Summer study provides students ages six and up concentrated study promoting quicker advancement and preparation for fall placement. $160/person.

JEFFERSON COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION JCPRC will hold camps at Jefferson County Community Center (235 Sam Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442), Morgan’s Grove Park (WV 480 , Shepherdstown, WV) and Wright Denny Elementary School (209 W. Congress St, Charles Town, WV).

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June 7-August 20 in weekly sessions for ages 5 and up, ages vary by camp. Costs vary by camp theme/week. Registration/contact: 304/7283207, www.jcprc.org.

Sports Express Camp From 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for ages 6-13 June 7-June 11, July 5-July 9, or August 16-August 20 at JCCC August 2-August 6 at Morgan’s Grove Park August 9-August 13 at Sam Michael’s Pavilion Campers will have the opportunity to experience a variety of sports and games which might include flag football, kickball, waffle ball, badminton, floor hockey, archery, swimming, basketball, volleyball, and much more. Additional fees for field trips. $85/person.

Summer Play Camps June 14-July 30, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Three summer play camps will be held at Morgan’s Grove Park, Sam Michael’s Park, and Wright Denny Elementary School for children ages 5-12. Each site has trained staff and offers a variety of recreational activities, swimming, trips and special events. $80/person per week.

Additional fees for field trips.

Softball Camp Leetown Park, 56 Jefferson Orchard Road June 21-June 24 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for ages 11-14; July 26-July 29 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for ages 6-10; August 2-August 5 from 8 a.m.-12 noon for ages 15 and up Camp is just for girls to play softball. Participants may learn batting, pitching, catching, throwing, base running and more. $85/person Floor Hockey Skills Camp June 28-July 2 from 1-4 p.m. for ages 8-12 at JCCC Learn the basics of floor hockey. Instructors emphasize personal achievement and participation. $75/person Girls Lacrosse Camp June 21-June 24 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for ages 812 at Sam Michael’s Park Designed for girls to learn lacrosse skills and gain knowledge of the sport. Drills, games, and concepts, will all be part of a fun-filled week of camp. $75/person Boys Lacrosse Camp June 28-July 1 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for ages 8-12 at Sam Michael’s Park Learn the basic fundamentals such as catching and passing the ball, scooping ground balls and goalie work. $75/person Flag Football Camp June 14-June 18 from 1-4 p.m. for ages 5-10 at JCCC Field Brand new camp aimed at teaching your child the basics of flag football. We will learn offensive and defensive moves as well as specialty skills. $65/person Girls Basketball Camp June 28-July 1 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for ages 8-14 at JCCC Gym Exciting camp for girls only, with participants working on improving their skills of dribbling, shooting and passing. $75/person Cross Country Conditioning Camp June 21-June 24 from 8 a.m.-10 a.m. for grades 6-8 at Sam Michael’s Park (M & W) and Morgan’s Grove (T & Th) Organized by Scott Biola, head cross country coach at Jefferson High School. Emphasis on developing proper training habits and finding ways to make running fun. Runners will become familiar with the warm-up, stretching, and strength training routines; learn to focus on proper running form and will acquire an

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understanding of effective racing strategies. $50/person Baseball Camp June 21-June 24 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for ages 512 at Sam Michael’s Park Players will be instructed in the fundamentals of baseball as well as specialty instruction in hitting, pitching, base running and fielding. $65/person Slam’n Jam’n Basketball Camp with the Shepherd Rams June 14-June 17 or August 2-August 5 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for ages 6-17 at JCCC Sign up for one of the Slam’n Jam’n camps this summer that will be instructed by Shepherd University Head Coach Justin Namolick and his staff and players. Participants will learn new skills and tactics while refining their passing, dribbling, and shooting skills as well as providing individual fundamental instruction that is applied to the team concept. $75/person, includes camp t-shirt.

All-Star Basketball Camps July 26-July 30 or August 16-August 20 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for ages 6-12 at JCCC Open to boy and girl beginner basketball players.

Participants will enjoy a memorable week learning new skills and tactics while refining their passing, dribbling, and shooting skills as well as providing individual fundamental instruction that is applied to the team concept. $65/person.

Kickin’ It Soccer Camps Exciting beginner and intermediate/advanced soccer camps for boys and girls at Morgan’s Grove Park.

Beginner Soccer Camp June 7-June 10 or July 5-July 8 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for ages 5-10; July 12-July 15 from 6-9 p.m. for ages 5-10 This camp will include an introduction (or review) of basics in soccer. Skills covered will include passing, receiving, dribbling, and shooting. Field positioning will also be covered. $60/person Intermediate/Advanced Soccer Camp June 14-June 17 or July 12-July 15 from 9 a.m.12 noon for ages 11-16; July 19-July 22 from 6-9 p.m. for ages 11-16 This camp will include a review of the basics in soccer such as passing, receiving, dribbling, and shooting, as well as learning and taking part in soccer specific conditioning drills. Field positioning will also be covered, along with attacking and defending. $60/person Volleyball Camp June 28-July 1 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for ages 8-14 at JCCC Directed by Shepherd University’s head volleyball coach, Sarah Smith, and her staff and players, the camp is designed to meet the needs of female athletes. Professional instruction will be given in the basic skills such as serving, passing, setting, and blocking as well as in conditioning, strategy, and competitive games. $75/person Girls Fitness Camp June 21-June 25 from 1-4 p.m. for ages 10-14 at JCCC Camp will teach physical activity and fitness as part of a healthy lifestyle along with positive selfesteem. Camp will target cardio conditioning as well as strength training in a group setting.

Participants will use fitness machines and free weights. $60/person Animal Adventures Mini-Camp June 21-June 25 or August 2-August 6 from 1-4 p.m. for ages 5-10 at JCCC Camp explores subjects such as animal behavior, biology, food chain, and the importance of biodiversity and conservation. Hands-on interaction with real, live animals each day. $75/person, $8/materials fee

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FALCON BASKETBALL CAMP at Faith Christian Academy, Martinsburg, WV June 14-18, 2010 FREE camp t-shirt

Open to the Public

Mon-Thu 10-noon, Fri 6-7:30 pm • Children entering grades 1-6

•Fundamental Instruction •Various Shooting & Skills Competitions •Multiple Games Each Day •Daily Devotions Contact Brian Hobbs, 304-263-0011 x228 or email Brian.Hobbs@faithchristianacademy.net Brochure available at www.faithchristianacademy.net

Got Game?

Bring it to EPIC! Girls U10-U14 Tryouts & U8-U9 Academy Registration, June 15 &17 (raindate June18) Boys U10-U14 Tryouts & U8-U9 Academy Registration, June 14 &16 (raindate June18)

Back Ball Fields at the VA Center, Martinsburg, WV

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EPIC Soccer Club, P.O. Box 342, Shepherdstown, WV 25443

Summer Horseback Riding Camps June 21-25 • Ages 10-16 July 12-15 • Ages 5-9 • Wooded Trail Rides • Group Riding Lessons • Pony Parties • Disabled Riders

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Summer Camps 2010 Dance camps, for ages 3 and up are an excellent way to introduce students to a broader range of dance experiences in a fun, creative atmosphere.

For a camp brochure, visit dancewv.com *Take $5 off the camp price by enrolling before June 18th.

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Spanish Play & Learn Mini-Camp July 19-July 23 from 1-4 p.m. for ages 4-8 at JCCC Children learn basic Spanish vocabulary during play, crafts, games, stories, role play and music. $75/person, $8 supply fee.

Drama Camp June 21-June 25, July 19-July 23, or August 2-August 6 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for ages 6-12 at Wright Denny Elementary Auditorium Stage a play and be introduced to costumes, makeup, lines and characterization. Children will be broken into age appropriate groups. $75/person Solar System Science Camp July 19-July 23 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for ages 7-12 at JCCC Find out about the solar system. Join us in building models, playing games and practicing astronomy skills. $60/person.

Science Camp June 28-July 2, August 2-August 6 or August 16-August 20 from 1-4 p.m. for ages 8-13 at Sam Michael’s Park Campers will explore in the areas of earth, life and physical science. Activities will include a variety of experiments, games and crafts. $65/person.

CSI Young Detectives Camp (With the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Dept.

June 21-June 25 or August 16-August 20 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for ages 7-13 at Sam Michael’s Park CSI is an in-depth engaging and educational experience that combines mystery and investigation. We will solve “crimes” and develop our own mysteries along the way. Kids may learn to fingerprint, cast and do what real investigators do. $85/person.

Culinary Camp June 7-June 11 or August 16-August 20 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for ages 8-14 at Morgan’s Grove Park; August 9-August 13 from 1-4 p.m. for ages 8-14 at Morgan’s Grove Park Prepare both easy and challenging recipes to build confidence and independence in the kitchen. $80/person.

The Magic of Harry Potter Camp July 12-July 16 from 1-4 p.m. or July 26-July 30 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for ages 6-10 at JCCC A camp for Harry Potter fans. We will learn the ways of Hogwart’s wizards by experimenting with potions, herbology, wand making, and much more. $75/person.

Jewelry Design Camp August 9-August 13 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for ages 6 and up at JCCC Make a fashion statement with your own handmade jewelry. Use beautiful beads to design your own necklaces, bracelets and more. Learn a variety of techniques including bending, looping and creating with colored wire. Make and paint your own beads. $10 materials fee is payable to instructor the first day of class. $60/person.

Youth Pottery Camp June 8-June 11 or August 2-August 5 from 9 a.m.-12 noon for ages 6 and up at Sam Michael’s Park Pavilion Students concentrate on the basics of hand-built pottery that may include various methods of forming pieces, the wheel, glazing, tools and more. All supplies and firing included in price. $10 supply fee payable to instructor the first day of class. $60/person.

Survivor Camp June 21-June 25 or August 9-August 13 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for ages 8-12 at Sam Michael’s Park Learn about survival in the great outdoors while having plenty of hands-on fun. We may learn how to build shelters, safely build fires, use a compass, go on a scavenger hunt, and play some games that will help you improve your survival know-how. On Thursday, you are invited to camp out under the stars at Sam Michael’s Park. We will provide dinner and breakfast the next morning.

Pick-up on Friday will be at 12 noon. $100/person.

MARTINSBURG-BERKELEY COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER CAMPS Call 304/264-4842 or go to www.mbcparks-rec.org.

Berkeley Explorer and Energy Camps Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center, Martinsburg, WV. June 14-August 13, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for ages 6-12 These day camps will keep the kids active throughout the summer with a different theme each week. $100/child per week. Before and after care is available at $5 per hour per child.

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Summer Playground Program Program held at War Memorial Park (500 N. Tennessee Ave. Martinsburg, WV), Eagle School Intermediate (730 Eagle School Rd., Martinsburg, WV), Potomack Intermediate (5308 Williamsport Pike, Martinsburg, WV), and Mill Creek Intermediate (8785 Winchester Ave., Bunker Hill, WV).

June 14 through July 23, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for ages 6-12. Daily fee is $5/child. Additional fees will be published on weekly schedules. Visit website for information.

Soccer Camp Moose Athletic Field by the Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center, Martinsburg, WV. July 5-July 9 from 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. for boys and girls ages 613. Hosted by Clifton Williams. $50/child, includes camp t-shirt.

Boys Basketball Camp Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center, Martinsburg, WV August 2-August 6 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for boys entering grades 1 through 8. Camp features basketball drills, skill instruction and daily swim at Lambert Pool. $125/child, includes camp t-shirt and lunch.

Girls Basketball Camp Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center, Martinsburg, WV August 9-August 13 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for girls entering grades 3 through 8. Camp features basketball drills, skill instruction and daily swim at Lambert Pool. $125/child, includes camp t-shirt and lunch.

OUR LITTLE PRESCHOOL SUMMER DAY CAMPS Bethel Assembly of God, 2010 Tavern Rd., Martinsburg, WV 25401 Programs are filled with crafts, songs, stories, outdoor play, and snacks. For ages 3, 4 & 5 year olds (5 year olds not yet in kindergarten) $75/child. Additional non-refundable $10 supply fee due at time of registration.

Registration/contact: Call Debbie Rimmer, 304/264-9728.

Noah & The Big Boat: June 21-June 25 for 3 hours per day for 5 days, either 9 a.m.-12 noon or 1-4 p.m. We will use the Bible story of Noah and do a little building of our own as well as gather animals and talk about the colors of the rainbow.

Creepy Crawling Bugs!: July 12-July 16 for 3 hours per day for 5 days, either 9 a.m.-12 noon or 1-4 p.m. It will be great fun as we learn all about insects. We’ll discover how caterpillars turn into butterflies and how many legs spiders have.

Dinosaurs!: August 16-August 20 for 3 hours per day for 5 days, either 9 a.m.-12 noon or 1-4 p.m.

Each day we will explore a different type of dinosaur. From plant eaters to meat eaters, flying dinosaurs to the largest dinosaurs.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMP River Riders Inc., 408 Alstadts Hill Rd., Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 Camp runs for 11 weeks from June 9-August 21 Day camp for ages 9-17, All Week Overnight camp for ages 12-17.

River Riders Outdoor Adventure Camp is specially designed to give your child the opportunity to learn about and enjoy the most exciting outdoor activities that beautiful Harpers Ferry, WV has to offer. Activities include: rafting, tubing, kayaking, hiking, biking and team building. Eight weeks of day camp (two weeks having one overnight) and three weeks of all week overnight camp offered.

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SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY SUMMER JAZZ CAMP Shepherd University Frank Arts Center, 301 N. King Street, Shepherdstown, WV 25443 June 14-18 for students who have completed grades 8-12 Spend a week studying jazz with some of the region’s top jazz performers. Highlights of the camp include jazz band rehearsals and a concert, individual and group coaching, combo/improvisation classes, theory classes, master classes, and faculty performances. $250 (includes all lunches and dinner on Friday) Registration/contact: Lisa Oswald, 304/876-5555 or loswald@shepherd.edu.

ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL MULTISPORTS CAMP St. Joseph School, 110 East Stephen Street, Martinsburg, WV 25401 June 21-June 25 or July 26-July 30 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Boys and girls, ages 6-13, will play various sports throughout the week that include: soccer, basketball, floor hockey, volleyball, kickball, capture the flag, dodge ball, and much more. $125/camper, per week. Registration/contact: Adam Hoopengardner, P.E. Teacher at St. Joseph School.

ZEN EQUUS 424 Molers Trace, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425.

Registration/contact: 304/582-3440 or www.zenequus.net Horse Lovers Camp Session I: June 7-11, Session II: June 21-25, Session III: July 5-9, Session IV: July 26-30 for ages 7-adult.

Horse camp for serious horse lovers. Instruction in all aspects of riding and horse care. Topics covered include feeding, grooming, stable management, veterinary care, saddlery, literature, equine massage, animal communication, driving, natural horsemanship, dressage, jumping, trail riding and games. Daily horse related crafts.

Campers are required to have breeches or leggings, Jodhpur boots and an SEI approved helmet. Stabling is available for campers who wish to bring their own horses. $225.00 per session.

Limited to 8 campers.

Heritage Camp Session I: June 14-18, Session II: July 19-July 23 for ages 7-adult.

Every morning we ride horses and care for small livestock. Every afternoon will be filled with activities that have historically been designated to women, such as milking, making cheese, gathering eggs and gardening. We will be learning about essential oils and using them to create natural body care products. We will also be making herbal sachets and exploring fiber arts, such as spinning, knitting and sewing. $225.00 per session. Limited to 10 campers.

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WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL PATRIOT SOCCER SUMMER CAMP 300 Patriot Drive, Charles Town, WV 25414 June 14-18 from 8:45 a.m.-1 p.m. for boys and girls, ages 6-15 This program will focus on the basic skills of balance, touch, dribbling, passing, receiving, and shooting. Washington High School coaches and varsity players will teach age-appropriate soccer skills and integrate into small-sided games.

Players will then translate lessons learned into scrimmages. Keeper Training will be available on Wednesday morning to those players interested. $70 prior to May 14, $85 after. Limited to 75 campers. Registration/contact: Kevin Robins, Head Coach, Washington HS Boys Soccer, whssoccercoach@gmail.com.

WHITING’S NECK EQUESTRIAN CENTER SUMMER HORSEMANSHIP CAMP Conveniently located between Martinsburg and Shepherdstown WV at 391 Steeplechase Lane, Martinsburg, WV 25404 June 7-20 weekly sessions for ages 7-16 Summertime at Whiting’s Neck Equestrian Center (WNEC) is a fun, active, and healthy place to learn about and love horses. Relaxed, informal atmosphere where safety and fun are experienced hand in hand with horseback riding, hands’ on lessons, trail rides, games on horseback, a mock horse show, and learning about the history and care of horses. 1-2 weeks $325/week, discounts for additional weeks. Board for student’s own horse is additional $50/week.

Registration/contact: 304/274-1210, whitingsneckeqcenter@yahoo.com or www.whitingsneckfarm.com/id3.html.

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e all know kids are messy, but that doesn’t mean your house needs to be or that their clothes and toys all need to be stained forever. With a minimal amount of time and a few basic tools, you can keep your kids’ stuff looking great for passing down to friends and family or getting the most money back through resale.

Keeping Home Clean: Most kids have a lot of stuff, but you can minimize clutter and chaos by sorting through it on a regular basis.

Medium-sized bins labeled with pictures of the toys and clothes that belong in them let even the littlest ones help clean up. Once a month, set aside a few minutes, while the kids are napping or playing happily somewhere, to weed out broken toys and separate the others into a keep and “pass on” pile. Do the same with clothes every few months.

Box up the outgrown stuff, and pitch the stuff that’s too stained or worn. After sorting, call your favorite kid’s consignment or resale store to make an appointment to resell. They may not accept everything, so plan on a trip to Goodwill or the Salvation Army to donate what is left over.

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Keeping Clothes Clean: Kids are rough on clothes, that’s for sure, but you don’t need a whole laundromat’s worth of stuff to keep them clean. Most kids’ stains are organic in nature – grass, blood, food, etc. Pre-treating stains as you undress your kids for bath time can save many an outfit from ruin. Dish soap works well on all food stains, especially the greasy ones. Baby shampoo is great for ring around the collar or sweaty armpit stains from your teen sports practice. A good detergent with enzymes such as ERA or TIDE works wonders on grass, blood and dirt. Soak clothes in a full washer of cold water overnight, then run your wash cycle as normal. Line drying also cuts down on the number of baked in stains.

Keeping Toys and Equipment Clean: These take a beating from daily use but even just a simple wipe down with a baby wipe (one of my favorite household cleaning tools) each time you take baby out of the highchair or exersaucer can prevent icky stuff from getting dried into cracks and crevices. Magic eraser is also a useful tool for removing crayons and markers without chemicals. They can pose a choking hazard, so keep out of reach of small children. A damp micro-fiber cloth may also remove most marks more economically.

Most non-electronic kid stuff is durable enough to take out in the yard and hose off after a quick spray with some diluted dish soap. If the weather is bad, try your shower. Check bigger items that take batteries monthly to prevent corrosion or leaks. And as soon as your child outgrows it, remember to wipe it down, remove batteries for storage until you can get into your favorite resale shop to resell it. A moment or two it takes to wipe off messes now will mean a higher resale value later.

Susan McCarthy is a mother of two (ages 7 and 5) and co-owner of Enkore Kids.

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Heads Up Through May 30 “Peter Rabbit,” Wonderment Puppet Theater, 412 W. King St., Martinsburg. Saturdays and Sundays, noon and 2 p.m. $4.50; younger than 2 admitted free. 304/258-4074. www.wondermentpuppets.com.

Through June 12 “Beauty and the Beast,” Fun Company Family Theater Series, Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Saturdays, 2 p.m. $12.

Theater staff recommends this show for children in grades one through five. 301/694-4744. www.marylandensemble.org.

Through Oct. 25 Playtime Mondays, The Children’s Museum at Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick. Second and fourth Mondays of each month; 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Children are encouraged to explore the museum and learn through creative, hands-on play. $3 per child; adults must be accompanied by a child. 301/6001650. www.rosehillmuseum.com.

April 23 to May 2 83rd Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, Winchester. More than 30 events, including a carnival, dances, parades, band competitions, circus, craft show and fireworks. 540/662-3863. www.thebloom.com.

April 30 to May 1 “Into the Woods,” presented by Walker Performing Arts, The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. 301/991-0611. www.mytheaterarts.com.

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Garden fair and plant sale, Jefferson County Community Center, Sam Michael’s Park, 235 Sam Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah Junction, WV. Seminars, plants for sale and children’s activities.

304/728-3207. www.jcprc.org.

Mayfest, Market, Patrick, East and Carroll streets, Everedy Square and Shab Row, Frederick. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stroll downtown while building a bouquet. Participating merchants will offer a free flower to each person entering their stores while supplies last. Children’s activities and entertainment also will be featured. 301/698-8118. www.downtownfrederick.org.

Museum Ramble, Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission by donation. 877/790-0076. www.discoverystation.org.

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Lions Club fishing derby, Merryland Park, 3673 Petersville Road, Rosemont, Md. 10 a.m. to noon.

Ages 12 and younger. 301/834-7500, ext. 3.

Washington County Reading Day, Valley Mall, 17301 Valley Mall Road, Hagerstown. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Every child will receive a free book while supplies last. Event will include a fairy tale parade, magic show, exhibits and entertainment.

301/582-0700. www.shopthevalleymall.com.

Academy of St. Cecilia Youth Orchestra concert, Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 7 p.m. Outreach music ministry of Damascus United Methodist Church. Free.

301/600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org.

Bowl for Kids’ Sake, four bowling locations in Frederick County, Md. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Frederick County’s fundraising event. 301-6949455. www.bbbsfrederick.org.

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Frederick Running Festival, Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Health and fitness expo and five races, including a marathon and a fun run for all ages. 410/605-9381. www.frederickmarathon.org.

Museum Ramble, Hagerstown Railroad Museum at City Park, Highland Way, Hagerstown. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. Barrel cart rides on Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m.

Free admission. 301/739-8393.

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Lions Club special needs fishing derby, Merryland Park, 3673 Petersville Road, Rosemont, MD. 1 to 3 p.m. 301/834-7500, ext.

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Frederick County (MD) Championship Spelling Bee, Weinberg Center for the Arts. 2 p.m. 40 finalists. 301/600-1629. www.fcpl.org.

Williamsport Community Band spring concert, Springfield Barn, Springfield Lane, Williamsport, MD. 3 p.m. Free. 301/223-6538. http://wmsptcommunityband.webs.com.

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“hiStory Hour,” Historical Society of Frederick County, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. 1 p.m. Event will feature a book with a historical theme and historical game and craft. Ages 3 to 5. Registration recommended. 301/663-1188. www.hsfcinfo.org.

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“Mommy & Me & an Owl Makes Three,” Cunningham Falls State Park, Manor Area, off U.S. Route 15 South (across from Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo), Thurmont, MD. 10 a.m. First Wednesday of every month through October. Nature-themed stories, songs, puppets and crafts. Ages 5 and younger. $1 fee for craft supplies; donations welcome. 301/2717574. http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/ western/CunninghamFalls.html.

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Pet-a-palooza, First Friday Night on the Town, Potomac St. and Maple Ave., Brunswick, MD. 6 to 9 p.m. Bring your pet to this event featuring entertainment and pet-themed activities.

301/834-5591. www.brunswickmainstreet.org.

Museum Ramble, Jonathan Hager House, 110 Key St., Hagerstown. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. Open house and family scavenger hunt. French and Indian War encampment with re-enactors in period dress also will be onsite. Eastern Woodlands Native American Dancers perform at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Free.

301/739-8393. www.hagerhouse.org.

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Green Meadows petting farm, 10102 Fingerboard Road, Ijamsville, Md. Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and July 4. More than 200 animals and an animal show. $12. 800/799-1166. www.greenmeadowsevents.com.

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Free First Friday, Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, 54 S. Loudoun St., Winchester. 5 to 7:30 p.m. Free museum admission. 540/722-2020. www.discoverymuseum.net.

Canine carnival, Sherando Park, VA 277, Stephens City, VA. A festival for dogs and their people! Demonstrations, “Mutt Strut” fashion show, silent auction and vendors selling canine goods. Free admission. 540/665-5678. www.co.frederick.va.us/parks/.

“Aladdin,” Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre and Children’s Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. 301/662-6600. www.wayoffbroadway.com.

March for Babies, Morgan’s Grove Park, W.Va. 480, Shepherdstown, WV. Registration begins at 9 a.m.; walk begins 10 a.m. 304/263-2003. www.marchforbabies.org.

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Bark in the Park, Utica District Park, 10200-B Old Frederick Rd, Frederick. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Activities for dogs and dog lovers including contests such as Best Trick, Costume and OwnerDog Lookalike. Dog owners must bring a collar, leash and proof of rabies vaccination. Limit two dogs per owner. $5 per dog. Register in advance or on-site. 301/600-2936. www.recreater.com.

Campfire programs, Cunningham Falls State Park, Houck Area, Catoctin Hollow Road, Thurmont, MD. Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.

Topics will include campfire cooking, natural history, environmental conservation and live animal presentations. Park entrance fee required.

301/271-7574. www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/ western/CunninghamFalls.html.

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National Pike Festival and Wagon Train, Washington County, MD. Horsedrawn wagon train with festivities at several stops; see Web site for schedule. Hager House will offer free pony rides as visitors wait for the wagon train that day. 301/791-3246. www.nationalpikefestival.org.

continued from page 35 Clarke County Elementary BookFest, Clarke County Ruritan Fairgrounds, Berryville, VA. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Event will include a used book sale, children’s activities and crafts, petting zoo, rides, plant sale, raffles and an auction to raise money for elementary schools. Barbeque lunch and baked goods will be available. Sponsored by the Bank of Clarke County and Shenandoah Control Systems Inc. Free admission. 540/9550953.

Frederick Celtic Festival, Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Bagpipes, Celtic dancing, shopping, food, entertainment, children’s tent and Scottish athletic competitions. Adults, $15; ages 12 and younger admitted free. www.sasmm.com.

Green Fest, Shafer Park, Boonsboro, MD. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Event will include demonstrations, exhibitors, vendors, recycling and children’s activities. Free admission. www.boonsborogreenfest.com.

Martinsburg Heritage Festival, Adam Stephen House and Triple Brick Museum, 309 E. John St., Martinsburg. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entertainment, crafts, food and trolley rides to other historic sites.

Free admission. 304/267-4434. www.orgsites.com/wv/adam-stephen.

Pangaea Frederick—A Festival Celebrating our Heritage, Baker Park, Frederick. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entertainment, artists, food vendors and an international marketplace. 301/600-2845. www.celebratefrederick.com.

“Making Merry with Mom!” Community Center at Greenwood Elementary School, 281 Channing Drive, Winchester. Noon to 2 p.m. Party celebrating moms includes lunch and a “Candy Bar,” door prizes, dancing, photos and special crafts, including a make-your-own cookbook.

Register by April 30. $15 per person; extra fee for optional photos. 540/665-5600. www.co.frederick.va.us/parks.

“Construction of the 15-Foot Replica of the Titanic,” presented by Norm Little, Saturday Plus event, Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 2 p.m. $5 to $7 admission; younger than 3 admitted free. 877/790-0076. www.discoverystation.org.

Gospel concert fundraiser to benefit the Contemporary School of the Arts and Gallery, Inc.; The Bridge of Life Church, 14 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. 7 p.m.; doors open 6 p.m. Featuring Kerensa Gray, Kelly Wright, Lil’ Spence and Precious Jewels. Adults, $10; students ages 18 and younger, $7; children ages 5 and younger, free. 301/791-6191. www.csagi.org.

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“Just Another High School Musical,” Act Too Theater Company, The Cultural Arts Center of Frederick County, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick.

304/725-0321. www.act-too.com.

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Garden Fair, Blandy Experimental Farm, State Arboretum of VA, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, VA. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Arboretum tours, gardening information, demonstrations and more than 70 vendors selling home and garden items, including native plants, perennials, small trees and berry bushes.

Bird walk on Sunday. Children’s activities on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. $10 per car; activities are free. 540/8371758 ext. 0. www.virginia.edu/blandy.

Music drums with Ryan Stitcher, Visiting Artist Series, Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, 54 S. Loudoun St., Winchester. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. Make a small drum, and learn drumming techniques and rhythm games. $6 admission charge. 540/7222020. www.discoverymuseum.net.

Mother’s Day family tea, The Inn at Buckeystown, 3521 Buckeystown Pike, Buckeystown, MD. Noon, 1 and 2 p.m. seatings. Menu will include hot and cold tea, scone, soup, sandwiches, savories and sweets. $15 for ages 5 through 9; $30 for ages 10 and older. Reservations required. 301/874-5755. www.innatbuckeystown.com.

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Wildflower Walk, Catoctin Mountain Park, 14707 Park Central Road, Thurmont, Md. 2 to 3 p.m.

Join a park ranger at the Owens Creek Picnic Area for a nature walk to discover and identify common wildflowers. 301/663-9388. www.nps.gov/cato.

“We Raise Up Our Voices,” Frederick Children’s Chorus concert, Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 3 p.m. $12, adults; $6, children or seniors. 301/845-2451. www.fredcc.org.

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Greek festival, Saints Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church, 920 W. Seventh St., Frederick. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Greek food, entertainment, children’s activities and vendors.

301/663-0663. www.stspeterpaul.net.

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“Little Shop of Horrors,” Apollo Civic Theatre, 128 E. Martin St., Martinsburg. Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m. Please check with theater for age appropriateness. Friday and Saturday admission, $15; Sunday, $12; students with ID any show, $7.

304/263-6766. www.apollo-theatre.org.

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March for Babies, Valley Health Wellness Center, 401 Campus Blvd., Winchester.

Registration begins at 8 a.m.; walk begins at 9 a.m. 540/434-7789. www.marchforbabies.org.

“Art Walk,” presented by Suzanne Bell, Saturday Plus event, Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $5 to $7 admission; younger than 3 admitted free.

877/790-0076. www.discoverystation.org.

“Animal Safari: Arthopods,” Jefferson County Community Center, Sam Michael’s Park, Job Corps Road, Shenandoah Junction, WV. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Live animal event presented by Critters & Conservation. Ages 3 and older. $10.

304/728-3207. www.jcprc.org.

Healthy Kids Day, YMCA of Frederick County, 1000 North Market St., Frederick. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Event will include entertainment, activities, demonstrations, arts and crafts, food, rides, games, moon bounce and clowns. 301/6635131. www.frederickymca.org.

Ranson Festival, Ranson Civic Center, 431 W. Second Ave., Ranson, WV. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

304/724-3862. http://cityofransonwv.net.

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Mount Airy May Fest, Main Street, Mount Airy, Md. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Arts, crafts, entertainment and food. 301/829-2112. www.mtairyfestivals.com.

“Swan Lake,” Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 2 p.m. Presented by the Maryland Regional Ballet with guest artists from the Miami City Ballet. $18, adults; $15, seniors and students; $10, balcony. 301/600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org.

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“Nate the Great,” presented

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Recommended for grades kindergarten through four. 301/600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org.

Walk-n-Wag, presented by the Frederick County Humane Society, Baker Park, Frederick. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A day for dogs and their owners includes activities, contests and prizes. 301/694-8300. www.fchs.org.

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Family Workshop: Kite-making, Historical Society of Frederick County, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. 10 a.m. to noon. Make an old-fashioned paper kite. Ages 6 to 11 with an adult. $10 materials fee. Registration required; email eseagraves@hsfcinfo.org. 301/6631188. www.hsfcinfo.org.

International Museum Day, Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, 54 S. Loudoun St., Winchester. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. 540/722-2020. www.discoverymuseum.net.

International Museum Day, Museum of Frederick County History, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. 301/663-1188. www.hsfcinfo.org.

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Kinder Konzert, Smithsburg High School Orchestra, Smithsburg High School, 66 North Main St., Smithsburg, MD. 9 and 10:30 a.m. Concert for preschoolers.

Telescope clinic, presented by TriState Astronomers, Saturday Plus event, Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your telescope. $5 to $7 admission; younger than 3 admitted free. 877/790-0076. www.discoverystation.org.

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“Confederate Surgeon,” National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 East Patrick St., Frederick. Visit with a re-enactor discussing the duties, experiences and techniques of Confederate surgeons. 301/6951864. www.civilwarmed.org.

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“Click, Clack, Moo,” presented by TheatreworksUSA, The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. $10. 800/497-5007. www.mdtheatre.org.

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“God Bless America,” kids parade and ice cream social, Middletown Park, 7628 Coblentz Road, Middletown, MD. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Patriotic celebration to include balloon animals, concessions and free ice cream. Children may join in creating a chalk-decorated pathway.

301/371-6171. www. middletownartsandactivities.com.

Learn about the FIRST LEGO League and Junior FLL programs, Saturday Plus event, Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 2 p.m.

Meet representatives from the MidAtlantic Robotics Society to discuss the LEGO-based robotics challenges for teams of children ages 6 to 14. $5 to $7 admission; younger than 3 admitted free. 877/790-0076. www.discoverystation.org.

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Halfway Park Days, Martin L. “Marty” Snook Memorial Park, 17901 Halfway Blvd., Hagerstown. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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30 to Oct. 3

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“Go for The Gold,” First Friday Night on the Town, Square Corner Park, Potomac Street and Maple Avenue, Brunswick, MD. Event will include a bike rodeo, a remote-control car race and entertainment. 301/834-5591. www.brunswickmainstreet.org.

3to 5

Child Spirit consignment sale, Berkeley Co. Fairgrounds, 2419 Golf Course Road, Martinsburg. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fifty percent-off sale will be held Saturday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Children’s clothing, toys and furniture. 304/283-7005. www.childspiritconsignment.com.

3to 6

Western Maryland Blues Fest, various locations in downtown Hagerstown. Blues musicians and workshops. 301/739-8577 ext.

116. www.blues-fest.org.

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Free First Friday, Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, 54 S. Loudoun St., Winchester. 5 to 7:30 p.m. Free museum admission. 540/722-2020. www.discoverymuseum.net.

4 to July 2

City Center Jazz Nights, University Plaza, West Washington Street, Hagerstown. Thursdays, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Free.

301/739-8577 ext. 183. www.hagerstownmd.org/citycenterjazznights.html.

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Renaissance Festival, Jonathan Hager House, 110 Key St., Hagerstown. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Highland Forde Barony will present its annual Middle Ages Festival with mock fighting, merchants and entertainment. No admission charge to view the events. 301/739-8393. www.hagerhouse.org.

“Mr. Magic,” presented by Dean Burkett, Saturday Plus event, Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 2 p.m. $5 to $7 admission; younger than 3 admitted free.

877/790-0076. www.discoverystation.org.

“I ART,” First Saturday event, downtown Frederick. 5 to 9 p.m. Artists will create interactive art projects and paintings of downtown scenes. 301/698-8118. www.downtownfrederick.org.

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Colonial Days, The Children’s Museum at Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Living-history demonstrations and activities, including making your own candle and learning to write with a quill pen. Free event admission; regular museum admission for Manor House tours. 301/600-1650. www.rosehillmuseum.com.

Frederick Festival of the Arts, Carroll Creek Park, South Market St., Frederick. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. More than 115 juried artists and craftsmen, performances, activities and children’s crafts. Free admission. 301/6624190. www.frederickartscouncil.org.

5 to July 3

“Shenandoah,” Wayside Theatre, 7853 Main St., Middletown, VA. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, 2:30 p.m.

Musical set during the Civil War. Please check with theater for age appropriateness. $10 to $30.

540/869-1776. www.waysidetheatre.org.

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“Mistress of the Manor,” The Children’s Museum at Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick. 2 to 3:30 p.m. Enjoy tea and a tour with a re-enactor playing Ann Grahame, who received Rose Hill Manor as a wedding gift and lived in the home until her death. Ages 8 and older; children must be accompanied by an adult. 301/600-1650. www.rosehillmuseum.com.

“Peter and the Wolf,” Meet the Orchestra event, presented by the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum and the Winchester Orchestra, George Washington Hotel, 103 East Piccadilly St., Winchester. 2:30 p.m. 540/722-2020. www.discoverymuseum.net.

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Cleaning day, Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, 54 S. Loudoun St., Winchester.

Museum will be closed, but volunteers are needed. 540/722-2020. www.discoverymuseum.net.

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“Caring for Injured Wildlife,” Blandy Experimental Farm, State Arboretum of VA, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, VA. 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Blue Ridge Wildlife Center staff discuss how they care for injured wildlife before releasing back into the wild. Family presentation will also introduce rehabilitated birds of prey. $18. 540/837-1758. www.virginia.edu/blandy.

9 to 20

“Show Boat,” Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre, Shenandoah University, Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre, 1460 University Drive, Winchester. For performance times and ticket information, 540/665-4569. www.su.edu.

11to 13

Spring Mountain Heritage Arts and Crafts Festival, Sam Michael’s Park, Job Corps Road, Shenandoah Junction, WV. Friday

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Community yard sale, Fairgrounds Park, 351 N. Cleveland Ave., Hagerstown. 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reserve a space for $15. 301/7398577, ext. 190. www.hagerstownmd.org.

Youth fishing derby, Izaak Walton Club, Leetown, WV. 8 a.m. Bring your own fishing poles and bait.

Space is limited; registration in advance required.

Free. Ages 2 to 16. 304/728-3207. www.jcprc.org.

ROCS Classic soapbox derby, downtown Martinsburg. 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 304/261-5396.

Nick Adenhart 5K Run and Walk, Martin L. “Marty” Snook Memorial Park, 17901 Halfway Blvd., Hagerstown. Registration begins at 7 a.m.; run/walk begins at 8:30 a.m. Rookie Race, a onekilometer race for ages 12 and younger, will begin at 9:30 a.m. Register by May 31 to guarantee a tshirt. 5K run/walk: $20 before May 31, $25 after May 31. Rookie race, $10. 301/714-1121. www.washco-md.net.

“Big & Tall/Short & Small” birthday party, Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo, U.S. 15, Thurmont, MD. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Party with the animals as the zoo celebrates their honorary birthdays. 301/271-3180. www.cwpzoo.com.

Teddy Bear Picnic, Everedy Square and Shab Row, East and Church streets, Frederick. Noon to 4 p.m. Games, crafts, refreshments and teddy bear contests. 301/662-4140. www.everedysquare.com.

“Contamination Control in Building Spacecraft,” Saturday Plus event, Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 2 p.m. $5 to $7 admission; younger than 3 admitted free.

877/790-0076. www.discoverystation.org.

Community picnic, Square Corner Park, East Potomac Street, Brunswick, MD. 6 p.m. Join the Mayor and Council; sponsored by the Economic Development Commission. 301/834-7500. www.brunswickmd.gov.

Movies in the Park, Square Corner Park, East Potomac Street, Brunswick. Showing “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.” Movie will begin at dusk. Free admission. 301/834-7500. www.brunswickmd.gov.

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Railroad Heritage Days, Hagerstown Railroad Museum at City Park, 525 Highland Way and Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum, 300 S. Burhans Blvd., Hagerstown.

Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.

Model trains, displays, trolley rides, food and

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reservations required by June 18. 301/7398393. www.hagerhouse.org.

“A Flowering Landscape,” with Faye Dutton and Jim Moyer, Visiting Artist Series, Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, 54 S. Loudoun St., Winchester. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. Artists will lead exercises in line and color to explore the flowering landscape. $6 admission charge. 540/722-2020. www.discoverymuseum.net.

“Make and Take Creative Note Cards,” presented by Colleen Middour, Saturday Plus event, Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 2 p.m. Recommended for ages 8 and older. $5 to $7 admission; younger than 3 admitted free. 877/790-0076. www.discoverystation.org.

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to Aug. 29 “The Three Pigs Circus,”

Wonderment Puppet Theater, 412 W. King St., Martinsburg. Saturdays and Sundays, noon and 2 p.m. $4.50; younger than 2 admitted free.

304/258-4074. www.wondermentpuppets.com.

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June Jubilee, War Memorial Park, 500 N. Tennessee Ave., Martinsburg. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entertainment, arts and crafts, food and children’s activities. 304/264-4842. www.mbcparks-rec.org.

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to Aug. 29 Summer Concert Series,

Baker Park band shell, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick. Sundays, 7 p.m.; no show July 4 due to “Frederick’s 4th” event. Outdoor musical performances. 301/600-2841. www.celebratefrederick.com.

Summer Concert Series, Hagerstown Municipal Band, Peter Buys Band Shell, Hagerstown City Park, 501 Virginia Ave., Hagerstown. Sundays, 7:30 p.m. Free. www.hagerstownband.org.

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“You’ve Got to be Joking: Clothing of the 18th and 19th Centuries,” Jonathan Hager House, 110 Key St., Hagerstown. 7 p.m.

Lecture, modeling and slideshow presentation.

Free. 301/739-8393. www.hagerhouse.org.

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Fishin’ Frenzy, Pangborn Park, 530 Pangborn Blvd., Hagerstown. 8 a.m. Food, entertainment and fishing for children, senior citizens and people with disabilities. 301/7456444 or 301/739-8577, ext. 183.

“Touch-A-Truck,” presented by the Washington Co. Recreation Department, Washington Co. Agricultural Education Center, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD. 9 to 11:30 a.m. Although some vehicles will be “look only,” children will have the opportunity to touch, sit in, climb on and sound the bells and whistles on different kinds of cars, trucks, tractors and large-scale construction and public service vehicles. Free admission.

240/313-2805. www.washco-md.net.

Brunswick Music Fest, Railroad Square, Brunswick, MD. Noon to 8 p.m. Blues, bluegrass and mountain music. $15, advance purchase adult admission; $20, adult admission at event; $10, students and seniors; free admission for ages 5 and younger. 240/347-8760. www.brunswickmusicfest.com.

“A Woman’s Day,” Jonathan Hager House, 110 Key St., Hagerstown. 1 p.m. Learn about the clothing, gardens and activities of 18th-century women on this walking tour and activity. $5;

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“Fireflies,” presented by Linda Coulombe of the National Children’s Museum, Blandy Experimental Farm, State Arboretum of Virginia, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, Va. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Illustrated talk, craft and night hike for the whole family. Reservations required. $12.

540/837-1758. www.virginia.edu/blandy.

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A fun-filled day that will include a used book sale, children’s activities and crafts, a petting zoo, and bouncies, with a plant sale, raffles and a live auction to help raise money for our elementary schools.

Ruritan BBQ lunch and bake sale.

Admission is FREE!

to July 4 “Oklahoma!” Shenandoah

Summer Music Theatre, Shenandoah University, Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre, 1460 University Drive, Winchester. 540/665-4569. www.su.edu.

24 to Aug. 12

Summerfest Family Theatre, Baker Park band shell, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

Children’s entertainment, including theatre, dance and magic, will feature local, regional and national acts. Free. Canned food donations will be collected at each performance to benefit Frederick Food Bank. 301/600-2844. www.celebratefrederick.com.

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Barge Bash on the C&O Canal, Hancock, MD. Event will include a one-mile race and a fun run. 240/313-2805. www.washcomd.net.

“Important Flexibility for Enjoyable Sports,” presented by Steve Ryan, Saturday Plus event, Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 2 p.m. $5 to $7 admission; younger than 3 admitted free. 877/790-0076. www.discoverystation.org.

Don Redman Heritage Concert, Camp Hill (former Storer College Campus), Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, off U.S. 340, Harpers Ferry, WV. 6 p.m. Concert will feature Harold Mabern and Mickey Roker with the Howard Burns Quartet. Free. 304/535-6029. www.nps.gov/hafe.

Brunswick’s Independence Day celebration, Municipal Swimming Pool, Cummings Drive, Brunswick, MD. Family pool party begins at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks display at dusk. 301/834-7500. www.brunswickmd.gov.

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Souled Out concert, Chet Hobert Park stage, 225 Al Smith Circle, Berryville, VA. 6 to 9 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair for this free, family-friendly concert. 540/955-5140. www.clarkecounty.gov/parks.

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