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FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Summer Camps Pre-school Classes Summer Intensives

Classes for Ages 18 months and Up

All classes taught by certified instructors.

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Summer Camps

Art and Music, Acting and Dance, Writing and Rock Camps Performing and behind the scenes camps give kids more than just a taste of what it’s like to be on Broadway.

They teach confidence and team building skills your camper will benefit from for a lifetime.

Allegro Community School of the Arts presents…

Theatre Intensive Camp

Summer is a great time to sharpen those musical theatre skills. This immersive camp will take your camper deep into everything involved in musical theatre - acting, music and dance. Camp Dates: 7/9-7/27 / Time: 9:00AM – 4:00PM / Tuition: $825

Rock Camp

This is an intense week of Rock & Roll music perfect for any camper who wishes to improve their instrument and learn to play in a band. Students will work together to select the music and even try their hand at writing.

Recording studio work will be included and a performance for family and friends will close the week. Camp Dates: 7/30-8/3 / Tuition: $275

Recording Engineer Camp

What goes into being a recording engineer? Your camper will learn the ins and outs of sound engineering and how to set up a home studio. Camp Dates: TBA / Tuition: $275

Cartooning Camp

Learn the ins and outs and all the elements of cartooning. Delve into classic cartooning (Snoopy, Garfield), and current anime. Camp Dates: TBA / Tuition: $275

Writing Camp

Learn story line development, character development, organization, and structure. Perfect for campers who love to write. Summer camp students will also be involved in this year’s YABBA Fest. Camp Dates: TBA / Tuition: $275 Allegro Community School of the Arts | 20 Main Street, Warrenton/ 540-349-5088 For more information and to register, visit AllegroCSA.org

Fauquier Community Theatre presents…

Youth Spotlight Showcase

The Summer Spotlight Showcase is a one-week, non-musical, day camp for students with a passion for theatre. Every student is assigned two scenes which are performed at the end of the week. Coaching sessions focus on character development, physicality, scene structure, and stagecraft. Students also learn improvisation, theatre games, basic stage makeup, ensemble work, and more. Ages: 10-18 / Camp Dates: 7/9-7/13 / Time: 9:15AM – 2:15PM / Performances: 7/13 at 7:30PM, 7/14 at 2:00PM / Auditions: 6/1, 6-9PM / Tuition: $225 / If you enroll a second camper, tuition is $175

Musical Drama Camp – Madagascar, Jr.

Madagascar, Jr. Musical camp gives campers the chance to experience an audition, learn character development, memorization, warm ups, acting technique games and exercises. There will also be lessons about costumes, lighting, sound, direction and set design. Ages: 8-18 / Camp Dates: 7/238/3 / Time: 9AM – 2:45PM / Performances: 8/3 at 7:30PM, 8/4 at 2:00PM / Auditions: 5/20, 2PM-5PM / Read Through: 6/2, 11AM-2PM / Tuition: $325 / If you enroll a second camper, tuition is $275 Fauquier Community Theatre | 4225 Aiken Dr., Warrenton For more information and to register, visit http://fctstage.org/youth-theater/

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LET’S GET THE

SUMMER STARTED! Summer Academy at

Wakefield Country Day School in Flint Hill June – July | Mornings & Afternoons ACADEMICS • ARTS • ATHLETICS • PLAY Visit wcdsva.org/summer-academy or call 540-635-8555 for details and forms.

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Lasley Centre for the Performing Arts presents…

Princess Heroines

Learn about little known real life princesses whose bravery changed the worlds they lived in. Camp includes: Daily dance lessons, crafts, makeup day, and costume day, stories about extraordinary women in history, snacks, and more. No previous dance experience required. Ages: 4-7 / Dates: 6/25-6/29 / Time: 10:00AM - 12:30PM / Tuition: $175

Nutcracker Camp Level 1

Learn the story of and dances from the Nutcracker Ballet. Daily dance classes, costume day, makeup, performances and video by Centre Company dancers.

No previous dance experience required.

Ages: 4-7 / Dates: 7/16-7/20 / Time: 10:00AM-12:30PM / Tuition: $175

Nutcracker Camp Level 2

Prepare for Nutcracker Open Auditions (Nutcracker is open to students from all local schools). Daily technique, pantomime, and pointe classes (when applicable). Instruction in makeup and costume use is included. Bring a sack lunch.

Ages: 8-14 / Dates: 7/16-7/20 / Time: 10:00AM-2:00PM / Tuition: $300

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Famous Ballets

Learn about great ballets throughout history, from Swan Lake to Whipped Cream and everything in between. Camp includes daily dance lessons, crafts, makeup day, costume day, videos and stories about major ballets, snacks and more. No previous dance experience required.

Ages: 4-7 / Dates: 8/6 -8/10 / Time: 10:00AM-12:30PM / Tuition: $175 Lasley Centre for the Performing Arts 7112 Lineweaver Road, Vint Hill / 540-905-8311 For more information and to register, visit LasleyCentre.com

LFCC’s Kid’s College Drama Camp Acting and Improv

Be there for the first ever LFCC Kid’s College Drama summer camp. This workshop will teach monologue work, scene work and improv. Students will learn basic acting techniques and terms, how to create a character by performing monologues and scenes, and to think on the spot as they perform improvisational scenes. Ages: 8-14 / Time: 9:00AM-12:00PM / Dates: 6/11-6/15 / Tuition: $175 / Location: LFCC Middletown Campus For more information and to register, visit https://lfccworkforce.com/event/drama-acting-and-improv/ 4

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Summer Camps Mason Community Arts Academy Summer 2018 Acting Camp

Mason Community Arts Academy Summer Acting Camp offers an excellent opportunity for students with any level of acting experience. Each session has a theme which inspires the week’s activities. Sign up for one session or take advantage of the multiple week discount. Students are divided into groups based on their age. Each group has its own acting class that focuses on age-appropriate performance skills, as well as styles related to the week’s theme. All campers will participate in a final presentation on the Friday of each camp session.

Ages: 5 – 18 (divided into age-specific groups) / Dates: 6/25 – 7/27 (no camp July 4th) Time: 9:00AM – 3:00PM, Monday – Friday / Tuition: $295 per child per session plus $3 processing fee Sibling Discount and/or Multiple Week Discount: Take $5 off for each additional enrolled family member and/or each additional session attended / Early Bird Special: Register by 4/1 and use coupon code 10FOR10 for a $10 discount Registration Deadline: June 1 For more information and to register, visit http://www.afyp.org/summerprograms An after care option is available for $90/week. After registering (but before final checkout/ payment), search for “After Care” in the Classes & Programs list above, and add it to your cart.

Does the world of theater production hold a unique appeal for your camper?

Bootcamp I covers essential skills of technical production; basics of stage lighting, rigging and fly system operation; sound equipment operation for reinforcement and effects; and good practices for safe and efficient crew operations. Bootcamp II covers techniques in the practice of hanging, focusing, and programming lights; setting the stage with platforms, flats, and other scenic elements, setting up audio visual equipment, including mics, monitors, and projectors; and providing technical, design, and strike support for a professional performance, all of which culminate in providing technical and design support for an actual show.

Ages: 16 and up Students ages 14 & 15 may be considered with appropriate recommendations. Please contact Susan Landess, email slandess@gmu.edu or call 703993-9344, for consideration.

Dates: Bootcamp I 7/16-7/20 (Successful completion of the Technical Theater Boot Camp I earns a Certificate of Technical Theater Training.)

Bootcamp II 7/23-7/26 plus 7/27 show Times: Monday - Friday: 9:00AM - 1:00PM Long pants and closed toe shows are required. Work gloves are recommended.

Tuition: $300.00 plus $3 processing fee Two scholarships are available for this program. Please contact Susan Landess, email slandess@gmu.edu or call 703-993-9344.

Location: Hylton Performing Arts Center – 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Registration deadline: July 1, 2018 For more information and to register, visit http://www.afyp. org/tech-boot-camp

JUNE JULY & AUGUST

2018 Technical Theater Boot Camp

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So many camps, so little time

Learn to ride a horse, go hiking and canoeing, or become a lifeguard. Get to know your pup and the people in our community.

With so many super camp options, it’s a shame summer is so short!

BGCF Summer Camp

Open to ages 5-17. Boys & Girls Club camps offer a terrific opportunity to bond with others while learning about community, service, leadership and academics. Campers visit local parks, pools, and go hiking every week.

There are field trips to museums, landmarks, and other fun spots. Campers participate in summer learning games, STEM and art projects, and sports and fitness programs. BGCF also partners with other community groups to give campers additional opportunities.

Summer Brain gain: Each week of Summer Brain Gain has a different theme of learning activities for elementary, middle, and high school students. Campers engage in a process of learning through discovery, creative expression, and group work. This program helps campers maintain their academic skills throughout the summer.

Meet My Community: “Meet My Community” introduces campers to important resources in the community, such as local businesses, public safety and government, in order to inspire academic achievement and career development.

STEM: The BGCF STEM program has expanded and now offers science experiments, computer coding classes, lego and structural engineering games, and even video game design.

Ages: 5-17 Dates: June 11th-Aug 3rd

(Closed week of July 2nd) Times: Monday-Friday 8am-6pm (7am early drop-off for additional fee) Location: Central Unit-169 Keith St Warrenton Tuition: $225 per month / $100 per week if camper attends 2 weeks or less a month / $25 daily rate Financial aid is available. Current Members Priority Enrollment: Now – March 31st. Open Enrollment to Public: April 1st.

To register or for more information, visit the Club or http://www.bgcfauquier. org/programs-summer-camps/.

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Highland School Awesome Outdoor Adventures

ages 3 - 11 community helpers

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and more!

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Highpoint Farm Day Camps

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Open to rising 5th-12th graders. Hiking, biking, canoeing, challenges, obstacles, fun and adventure. Campers enjoy five day-trips to various locations within a couple of hours of Warrenton and experience the great Virginia outdoors. They’ll hike in Shenandoah National Park, canoe at Leesylvania State Park, and mountain bike through Whitney State Forest. Plus there’s teambuilding and challenge games, and the chance to learn a few wilderness survival skills.

Dates: June 18-22/Location: Highland School, 597 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton.

To register and for more information, visit HighlandSummer.org or email summerprograms@highlandschool.org This fun and family oriented equine facility is offering a series of day camps this summer. Activities will be tailored to the ages and experience levels of all campers, and arrangements must be made one week in advance of drop off.

Dates: Every Thursday and Friday, June 1st through September 1st Tuition: $75/day Time: 8Am-5PM Location: Highpoint Farm, 7344 Meadowview Lane, Rixeyville To register and for more information, call 540-937-2545.

Summer Camps KidsCamp! A Dog Gone Great Time

Open to ages 7-17 and dogs 4 months +. KidsCamp! is a week-long day and residential camp developed and designed for children and their dogs, offering the opportunity to learn and expand their knowledge through dog related activities and more. KidsCamp! gives your camper the chance to see what they could do with dogs over their life including dog sport, showing or other things at any age or level. And if your camper doesn’t have a dog one can be assigned one to him or her for the week!

Age: 7-17 Dogs must be at least 4 months old Dates: Session I, June 11-15 / Session II, July 16-20 Time: 8:30am-4:30pm for Day Campers / Overnight for 5 days for Residential Campers Tuition: General Registration Day Camper: $495 INCLUDES: daily activities from 8:30 am—4:30 pm, lunch and 2 snacks daily General Residential Camper: $695 INCLUDES: all day camp activities, plus evening programs, lodging, breakfast and dinner daily $50 discount to families enrolling multiple campers Also included in the price of camp is a Casper Dog Mattress for every dog that attends. Size appropriate for the dog. If your camper does not bring a dog of their own, an alternate take home item will be given.

Location: The Northern Virginia 4-H Educational and Conference Center, 600 4-H Center Drive, Front Royal / 540-635-7171 Scholarship Information: The scholarship form should be filled out and emailed to mahoganyridgeva@gmail.com for consideration.

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For the June 11-15, 2018 camp all scholarship forms should be received via email no later than April 15.

For the July 16-20, 2018 session all scholarship forms should be received via email no later than May 15. Awardees will be notified via email.

To register or for more information including scholarship details, email mahoganyridgeva@gmail.com or visit https://form.jotform.com/73174122451145

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WAKEFIELD SCHOOL Summer Camps Ages 4-18

Featuring

U.K. Elite Soccer | Minecraft Designers Code Breakers | Food, Farm, and Fun | Chess Historical Adventures Biking Tour | Keep Calm and Camp On Grow a Reader for Grades JK-1st | Squash Make Your First Video Game AND exclusive partnerships with Verdun and Bull Run Conservatory for Outdoor Adventure Camps!

June 18-August 17 Now Offering FREE BUS SERVICES from Haymarket & Gainesville!

Register at www.wakefieldschool.org/summer

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Become a Red Cross certified Lifeguard!

The Warrenton Aquatic and Recreation Facility (WARF) is hosting Lifeguard and JR Lifeguard classes this summer. The Lifeguard class is open to those 15 or older who pass the prerequisite swim test. The JR Lifeguard class is open to ages 10-14 and is offered June 11-15, 9AM-2PM and July 16-20, 9AM-2PM. For more information on Lifeguard and JR Lifeguard classes and swim lessons for all ages and abilities, visit Swimwarf.com.

Fall in love with your future career at summer camp.

These trade and vocational camps offer your tween or teen the chance to do just that.

Trades Career Exploration Camp

Is your camper interested in working with his or her hands but doesn’t know what career would be right? Try a week of trade career exploration! Campers will learn basics of electrical, plumbing, small engine repair, mechatronics and HVAC. Ages 11-14 Time: 9:00AM-12:00PM Tuition: $229 Date & Location:6/18-6/22, Warrenton, Boys & Girls Club of Fauquier To register or for more information, visit http://ow.ly/4DxO30icUR2

Welding Camp

Does your camper have an interest in welding? This Intro to Welding camp could be the opportunity he or she’s been looking for. By using welding simulators, or actual welding machines, Welding Camp offers great exposure to this career field. Campers should come dressed prepared (cotton shirt, long pants and boots) to work with metal and everything else will be supplied (helmets, gloves, welding materials). Ages 13-17 Time: 8:00AM12:00PM Tuition: $349 Date & Location: 7/16-7/18, LFCC Middletown Campus To register or for more information, visit http://ow.ly/DjMN30icUMq

Design an app. Learn to code. Try a game and technology camp!

According to Kars4Kids, a nationally-recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that funds educational and youth programs, “Kids who learn coding and programming logic are better problem solvers, have stronger analytical reasoning skills, become more involved, inquisitive learners and have a drive to construct knowledge.” Sounds like a super reason to send your camper to a gaming or tech camp this summer. Following are several in our area.

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Minecraft Modders Campers, use your favorite game to learn the basics of modding and foundations of programming. Learn scripting and logic statements as you create your first mods. Introductory coding will be taught through a simulated environment inspired by Minecraft. Camper projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website. To access their project at home campers must own a PC/MAC version of Minecraft.

Ages: 8-14 / Time: 9:00AM-12:00PM / Tuition: $195 Dates & Locations: 6/18-6/21 - Vint Hill Campus / 6/25-6/29 – Middletown Campus / 7/30-8/2 – LFCC Luray Page Center To register and for more information, https://lfccworkforce.com/?s=minecraft++modders

Summer Camps App Attack

Your camper will take the first steps into the world of mobile app design and customize his or her own game app. In addition to learning the basics of mobile app design and game development, campers will also see firsthand how app publishing functions. Student-created apps will be accessible on a private site and can be played on any mobile device or computer. No prior experience is necessary and students do not need to own a smartphone or tablet to take the camp. Campers will work in pairs or teams. Returning campers can create more advanced projects that build on previous years.

Ages 8-14 / Time: 9:00AM-12:00PM / Tuition: $195 Date & Location: 7/23-7/27, Fauquier Warrenton Campus To register and for more information, https://lfccworkforce.com/event/app-attack/

Coding for Girls

Technology is definitely not just for boys. This camp will build confidence and empower girls in coding. Taught by a female instructor, campers will learn the basics of coding using the program “Scratch.”

Ages 8-14 / Time: 9:00AM-12:00PM / Tuition: $195 Date & Location: 6/18-6/22, LFCC Middletown Campus To register and for more information, http://ow.ly/h3qM30icUFn

FUN FOR ALL AGES AT THE WARF! Membership Not Required

Come for the Day!

Creative Design and Robotics

The world of the future belongs to…robots. In this cutting edge camp students will learn the fundamentals of motorized mechanisms, design principles, sensors, and sound activation. Campers will design and build prototypes of task oriented robots and learn problem-solving to improve how their robots function in a series of design challenges. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.

Ages 8-14 / Time: 9:00AM-12:00PM / Tuition: $195 / Date & Location: 6/18-6/22, LFCC Middletown Campus To register and for more information, http://ow.ly/wmWH30icUIk

2018 Guide to Summer Camps Published by Piedmont Media, LLC Fauquier Times | Gainesville Times | Prince William Times Address: 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, VA 20186 Phone: 540-347-4222 • Fax: 540-349-8676

Publisher: Catherine Nelson Editor: Susan McCorkindale smccorkindale@fauquier.com Art Director: Cindy Goff cgoff@fauquier.com Executive Editor: Chris Six, 540-351-1166 csix@fauquier.com Advertising Director: Kathy Mills Godfrey, 540-351-11162 kgodfrey@fauquier.com Advertising Consultants: Renee Ellis rellis@fauquier.com Patti Engle pengle@fauquier.com

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WARF Warrenton Aquatic & Recreation Facility

Warrenton Aquatic & Recreation Facility - WARF www.warfaquaticcenter.com 800 Waterloo Road, Warrenton, VA 20186 • 540.349.2520 March 28, 2018

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4 Benefits of Summer Camps for Special Needs Children

By Lisa Cohn

Social Skills

Camps offer a great opportunity Summer camps for special needs for special needs children to expand children can broaden their worldview their social skills. Shy children can by exposing them to other children, become so engaged that they come animals, sports and activities. out of their shells, and kids who have In fact, many times, these summer a hard time making friends may bond camps can also expose kids without with kids with similar disabilities. In special needs to special needs children addition, camps for special needs kids — expanding their worldview, too. have support staff specifically trained Tatiana Terdal has enrolled her to get kids out of their comfort zones two autistic boys in several kinds and trying new activities. of summer camps, including rock climbing, theater, and bicycle pro- Physical Fitness grams. In some cases, her sons atAll kids benefit emotionally and tended camps specifically for special physically when they’re outdoors and needs kids, while in other instances, running around. But special needs kids camps made special arrangements can’t always take part in sports teams for her sons by providing an inclu- or gym class, which is why summer sion specialist to help them make the camps can be so enriching for them. most of their experience.

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kids how to play team sports like baseball, and provide wheelchair accessibility and non-disabled helpers. They offer the support needed to ensure kids have a positive experience.

their knowledge with other kids and demonstrate how to handle them. In this way, they’re the stars of the show.

And that’s a super confidence builder.

Star Power

If children attend the same camps every summer, they get to see how much they’ve progressed. Terdal says that her kids no longer need helpers or aids at some of the camps they attend, and their awareness of that fact improves their confidence.

Lisa Cohn and her 6-year-old son, Michael, are co-authors of the awardwinning “Bash and Lucy Fetch Jealousy.”

In their children’s picture book, the main character learns how to cope with feeling jealous of a special-needs boy and his service dog. You can find the book on Amazon and learn more at BashAndLucy.com.

In some cases, summer camps blend other kids with special needs children in ways that showcase their knowledge and unique abilities.

One example is the Autism Service Dogs of America (ASDA) summer camp, which is made up of threequarters “neuro-typical” kids and one quarter autistic kids. Campers play in parks, go to the movies, bowl, and splash in fountains and lakes with their assigned dog. The autistic children know all about the service dogs and get the opportunity to share

Year-to-Year Progress

Summer Camps

3 great camps for kids with different needs A day camp close to home. An overnight camp that also offers weekend respites and family camps. And a camp that delights in taking campers to spots across the country.

Camp Adventure

Camp Adventure is an eight week summer camp supported by ABA techniques for students ages 5-21 with an ASD diagnosis or related disorders.

Each week has a different theme, offering several different and creative structured activities accommodated to the needs of each individual camper.

The camp encourages independence, socialization and communication among peers in a positive, supportive environment and promises that every day is an adventure.

Weekly themes include: No Place Like Space, Bugtacular and Dino Mite, Superheroes, Sensory Sensations, Wet & Wild, Oh, the Places You’ll Go, Sand & Sea and Community Helpers Activities include: Daily arts & crafts, daily all-inclusive field trips, occasional cooking and baking, games and sensory friendly activities Ages 5-21 Time: Monday through Friday, 8:30AM-2:30PM Tuition: $280-$375/week Dates & Location: June 18th-August 10th / Matthews Center, 10651 Lomond Drive, Manassas To register, please call 703-369-2976 For additional information, please contact cjones@matthewscenter.org or jrodriguez@matthewscenter.org

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summer camps weekly from June 18 – August 10 for kid ages 4 – 12. Each week has a different theme and includes many fun activities centered around the theme for that week plus a field trip. The themes are listed to the right.

The camps run from 9 am through 3 pm. The cost is $200 per week per camper with some camps requiring a $25 supply fee. Campers who register for 6 or more camps by June 18th will receive a 10% discount on the basic summer camp fee for all the weeks for which they register.

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SUMMER CAMP THEMES 2018 •June 18-22 | ages 4 -11 -CREEPING, CRAWLING CRITTERS

•July 23 -27 | ages 4 -11 -UNDERCOVER AGENTS

•June 25-29 | ages 4 -11 -Master Artist

•July 9-13 -Sizzling Chefs | ages 4 -7 -Master Chef | ages 8 -12

•July 30- August 3 -BUSTING BUILDERS | ages 4 -5 -AMAZING ADVENTURES, JR. LEGO™ ROBOTICS | ages 6 -7 (12 camper limit) -THE WACKY,WILD WORLD OF SPORTS, LEGO™ ROBOTICS ages 8-12 (14 camper limit)

•July 16-20 | ages 4 -11 -MIRACULOUS MUSIC MAKERS

•August 6 -10 | ages 4 -11 -SURVIVOR CAMP

•July 2-6 | ages 4 -11 -CREEPING, CRAWLING CRITTERS (short week camp Fee $160)

Includes transportation from Warrenton which costs $45 per week. Before and after care is offered between 7am and 9am and after care between 3 pm and 5 pm. Before and after care costs $5 per hour.

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Camp Easterseals UCP

Camp Easterseals UCP is an overnight camp near Roanoke for kids and adults with disabilities and special needs. Summer camp, weekend respites and family camps are available. Campers include people with autism, Down syndrome, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and other physical and intellectual disabilities.

Adults Ages 19 & Up

• Good Times Retreat: May 27 - June 7 (12- and 6-day options available): open to all abilities including people with Autism, Down syndrome, epilepsy, etc.

• Freedom Retreat: June 10 -21: tailored to adults with physical disabilities (with or without mild to moderate intellectual disabilities) OR adults with mild or moderate intellectual disabilities including people with Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Asperger’s, etc.

• Both Retreats including the weekend between the two is available as well. May 27 - June 21 (26 days)

Children and Young Adults Ages 7-22

• Independence Camp: June 24 - July 5 (12- and 6-day options available): intended for campers with physical disabilities (with or without mild to moderate intellectual disabilities) OR campers with mild or moderate intellectual disabilities including Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Asperger’s, etc.

• Camp Can Do: July 8 - 19 (12- and 6-day options available): geared for campers with moderate to severe intellectual and developmental disabilities. Open to all abilities.

• Both camps are available including the weekend between them. June 24 - July 19 (26 days)

Families & Friends All Ages

• Family Week Unlimited: July 30 - August 4 (6 days): Designed for families with a loved one that has a disability or special need. All family members and friends are encouraged to attend as larger families receive a cabin with up to twenty beds.

For more information call 540-777-7325, email camp@eastersealsucp.com, or visit http://www.easterseals.com/NCVA/our-programs/camping-recreation/ camp-easter-seals-ucp.html.

Camp PALS

Founded in 2004 by three high school students-- Jason Toff, Jenni Newbury, and Josh Stein-- Camp PALS began as a small camp of sixteen campers and counselors. The camp’s mission is to create immersive experiences where indi12

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Summer Camps viduals with Down syndrome and their peers have fun, grow as individuals, and build transformative friendships.

The summer of 2018 will be Camp PALS’ 15th, with eleven weeks of Camp across the country bringing together over 1,100 campers and counselors. 2018 Camp PALS locations include the following and more. See PalsPrograms.org for all camps.

Baltimore

Camp PALS Baltimore gives campers and counselors the chance to explore Baltimore’s inner harbor and beyond.

• Dates: July 22-28, 2018 • Ages: 21-30 • Size: 40 Campers • Location: University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Georgetown

Thanks to the generosity of Georgetown University, Camp PALS Georgetown continues to take the capital by storm. Last summer, campers explored the National Zoo, took a trip to the Chesapeake Bay, and watched a Nationals Game.

• Dates: July 8-14 • Ages: 14-21 • Size: 40 Campers • Location: Georgetown University

Philadelphia

Camp PALS Philadelphia has been in existence for more than 14 years.

Camp programming offers an opportunity for campers to enjoy the Franklin Institute, the beach, arcades and more.

• Session 1: Dates: July 15-21 • Ages: 12-18 • Size: 40 Campers • Session 2: Dates: July 29-August 4 • Ages: 14-21 • Location: Cabrini University

Richmond

This summer, Virginia Commonwealth University will welcome Camp PALS Richmond to the south.

• Dates: July 1-7 • Ages: 15-24 • Size: 20 Campers • Location: Virginia Commonwealth University

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5 Activities to Keep Your Tweens Busy in the Summer Tweens. They’re at the age when they’re too old for daycare and not old enough for a summer job. What will they do all day? Here are 5 activities to keep them busy so you can keep your peace of mind.

connect with others, improve social skills and gives them a place to go while you’re at work. Or, if you have the time, there are organizations where you can volunteer as a family. It’s an excellent way for you and your children to learn and give back to the community together. For ideas, visit LetsVolunteer.org.

Make a List

They’re not old enough to work, but they’re not too young to cook.

Have your kids plan components

As soon as school lets out, have your kids make their own list of 50 things they want to accomplish this summer. Having them think of their own activities keeps their brains active and also sets them up for reaching goals as they grow older. Making the list itself will keep them busy for a while, and they’ll have a set of activities to check off throughout the summer.

Volunteer

In addition to helping the community, volunteering helps kids

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of meals once or twice a week. Tell them what main course you’re planning for those days and have them choose, shop for and make the side dishes. Gradually add kitchen responsibilities and by the end of the summer they can take over entire meals. They stay busy and you get a break from the kitchen.

Sports League

Unlike weeklong sports camps, a sports league gives tweens a place to go regularly throughout the summer. In addition to giving them something to do, sports leagues keep kids engaged socially and help them learn to interact with adults and kids alike outside of the classroom setting. They also

learn leadership, team-building, and project-management skills, as well as how to stick to a schedule.

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Have your kids help you get a jumpstart on holiday planning. It may seem early to start on Christmas decorations ideas and gifts, but when Thanksgiving hits and you realize you have no time to decorate and buy presents, you’ll be glad you enlisted your kids’ help over the summer. Whether you need to make Christmas tree ornaments or you want to do DIY gifts and crafts, it will be a good activity for your kids to start.

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What to expect when you didn’t expect your child to need ear tube surgery (BPT) Ear tube surgery is one of the most common pediatric procedures in the United States, with more than half a million surgeries performed each year. In fact, by age 3, approximately 1 in 15 children will have had ear tubes. Dr. Robert Bridge, Chief of Otolaryngology at HonorHealth in Phoenix, Arizona, says, “In my practice, we see hundreds of children each year who will need ear tube surgery, and despite how common the surgery is, as parents, we tend to worry.”

If you are one of the many parents whose child needs ear tube surgery, here’s what you can expect leading up to and following the procedure.

What is ear tube surgery?

Ear tube surgery is a common procedure usually performed by an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) doctor in which ear tubes (tiny, hollow cylinders usually made of plastic or metal) are placed into the eardrum, allowing ventilation to the middle ear. This airway helps alleviate the accumulation of fluid behind the eardrum.

Who is a candidate for ear tube surgery?

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Immediately following surgery, your child may be groggy, grumpy or tired. Each child recovers differently, but after surgery, it’s a good idea to take a day off from your normal routine to allow your child time to relax and recover.

Children are typically prescribed antibiotic eardrops that must be given multiple times a day, over several days. But these eardrops can be challenging to administer.

These days, ENT doctors have an alternative treatment option available, where the prescription antibiotic is actually placed in the middle ear at the time of ear tube surgery. If your ENT is recommending ear tube surgery, see if this antibiotic treatment may be an option for your child.

How will ear tube surgery affect my child?

Children who experience frequent ear infections in both ears are common candidates for ear tube surgery because this fluid build-up in the middle ear can lead to hearing loss or speech problems.

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What can I expect after my child has ear tube surgery?

Once the middle ear is rid of excess fluid, your child may become more sensitive to noise. “But it’s important to remember children are resilient,” said Dr. Bridge. “While you may notice a change in your child’s hearing, I typically find that by days two and three, parents report their child is back to enjoying their normal activities.”

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5 Benefits of Summer Sports Camps

Even if your children aren’t super athletes, sports camps provide fun experiences for everyone. Here are 5 benefits of summer sports camp.

Good Habits

The obvious reason to sign up kids for sports camp is to get them moving. According to the Centers for Disease Control, childhood obesity in adolescents has quadrupled in the last 30 years. Sports camps won’t solve the obesity problem, but the earlier you get your kids involved in physical activity, the earlier healthy habits are ingrained into their routines.

Ambition

By definition, just about all sports are goal-oriented activities. No matter how skilled a child is, sports camp is the ideal environment for setting and achieving goals. When kids are fully immersed in activi-

ties like practicing, doing drills, and developing new skills, they see and feel progress that may not be as evident when they practice for only an hour a day. That kind of growth fosters the desire to continue to set new and bigger goals.

Confidence

At sports camps, kids are exposed to coaching and encouragement that they do not get at school and their regular sports leagues.

Not only do they get encouragement from coaches, but when they achieve goals and exceed expectations, any limitations kids thought they had fall away to make room for their new-found confidence.

Social Skills

While kids get plenty of exposure to other children in the classroom, school doesn’t always require them to work together the way sports do.

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At Tiny Tots, we offer weekly, themed camps from 7:00am- 5:30 pm for children completing grades k-6. Each week will feature multiple field trips and focus on Exploration, Creativity and Problem Solving!

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Summer Camps With sports, kids have to learn to rely on each other, encourage each other, and work together to achieve a common goal. To do any of these things, they have to learn how to communicate effectively. That is a skill that spills off the court or playing field to create a well-adjusted member of society.

ties, skill and tactical sessions and games, lunch, soccer videos, indoor small-sided competitions, swim period, Popsicle break, and outdoor small-sided games. Plus all campers receive a camp t-shirt, special camp gift and camp certificate. Lots more information is available at ChipRohrSoccer.com.

Strategic Thinking

Highland School’s Field Hockey Camp is for rising third to eighth graders and runs from June 2529. Campers of all skill levels are welcome for a week of learning and improving on fundamental skills, fitness and agility drills, various team building exercises, and learning all the rules of the game. Campers need to bring a stick, goggles, mouth guard, shin guards, sneakers, and a water bottle. For more information, visit HighlandSummer.org.

Kicking the ball around and getting sweaty on the field keeps kids’ bodies active and lively, but it also exercises their brains in ways reading doesn’t. Teaching kids how to score, dribble around an opponent, and anticipate his moves are an introduction to strategic thinking. It is a skill we need for everyday activities like driving, grocery shopping, and even job interviews. It’s never too soon to teach strategic thinking, and it’s always a bonus when a lesson is fun.

Where can you find a super sports camp for your child?

There are plenty in Northern Vir-

ginia, and following are just a few of the terrific options in our area.

Chip Rohr Soccer Camp is for boys and girls ages 6-13. Located at Linton Hall School in Bristow, the camp offers children daily skills sessions with fun activities and games on excellent outdoor fields with shady training areas, indoor training facilities, a daily swim and Popsicle break. Players are grouped by age and skill level, and all activities and games are designed to be fun yet challenging to the level of the players involved.

A typical day’s schedule includes get-acquainted and warm-up activi-

will need a girl’s lacrosse stick, eye protection and a mouth guard.

Campers who are new to the sport or who have limited experience in it are urged to come out and experience the fastest moving game on two feet.

For more information, call 540-347WYSC or visit WYSC.org.

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WYSC in Warrenton offers a Lacrosse camp for girls in grades 3 and up. The camp runs from July 23-27, and is held at the Athey field located at the WARF complex. Your camper

Prince William County Schools Aquatics Center Swim Camps

PWCS Aquatics Center Swim Camps is a place for children of all ages to come together to have fun! Children will be working together to solve problems and learn how to work as a team. Our week is structured to build confidence and create everlasting memories.

Activities, crafts and swimming will occur each week. Register now at aquatics.pwcs. edu, for more info contact Ashley Fink at 571-374-6339 or finkam@pwcs.edu

AGES 7-12 • 12:30P-3:30P • $135

SHARK WEEK: (JULY 9TH - 12TH) Get ready to embark on an adventure! Sharks and minnows is sure to be played as well as various crafts and other activities. On the last day we will have popcorn and watch Finding Dory on the big screen.

BURIED MEASURE (JULY 16TH - 19TH) X marks the spot! Swimmers will be sent on a scavenger hunt to find the pirates missing jewels. They will also participate in various swimming, craft, and outdoor activities.

CAST AWAY (JULY 23RD - 26TH) What would you do if you were stranded on a dessert island? Learn how to construct a boat from supplied materials and learn different survival techniques.

UNDER THE SEA (JULY 10TH - AUGUST 2ND) Mermaids, Seahorses, and Whales, oh my!

This week swimmers will be brought to an imaginary world where they will search the ocean for creatures that be.

• High-caliber curriculum • Experienced, dedicated teachers • Project based learning • Fostering creativity, collaboration, and independence • VISA Accredited, Founded in 2007

Camp Open House: April 22 & May 6, 2018 Day Camp for ages 6-13 swimming, hiking, archery, canoing, arts & crafts Sessions: June 4-15, June 18-29, July 2-13, July 16-27, July 30-Aug. 10 Swim Camp for ages 4-7 swim lessons, arts & crafts, story & play time Sessions: June 4-8, July 2-6, July 16-20

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5 super apps and subscriptions for busy parents Courtesy ActiveKids.com Running a family is kind of like running a small company, but the job doesn’t end at five o’clock. As a parent, you have to make sure everybody’s on time and gets their work done, plus serve up a healthy dinner and get the little ones to sleep at a reasonable hour.

Fortunately, just like technology can help a business run more smoothly, it can also benefit a family’s CEO. From finding kids activities and healthy recipes to capturing memories and saving cash, these apps and subscriptions are sure to make your life a little easier.

ActiveKids, free on iTunes and Google Play

With a database of thousands of activities, from sports to science to summer camps and more, your kids will never say “I’m bored” again.

PLUS: You can create profiles for your kids to simplify the registration process and keep track of upcoming events and activities.

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Net Nanny, package prices vary, available on iTunes and Google Play

This virtual nanny helps protect children from offensive websites, cyber bullies, internet predators and more and allows you to monitor and access your kids’ online activity.

PLUS: Net Nanny offers parental peace of mind. Big plus.

Snip Snap, free on iTunes and Google Play

Finding, clipping, and organizing coupons the old-fashioned way is a hassle. Snip Snap allows you to snap a photo with your phone, and the app enables you to use it later at the store.

PLUS: Snip Snap alerts you when a coupon is about to expire.

Cozi, free on iTunes and Google Play

Specially designed as a calendar app for families, Cozi’s system features the ability to keep multiple calendars (color-coded by family member), make to-do lists and grocery lists, plan menus, and provides several options for printing the calendar. PLUS: You can set reminders and email agendas for upcoming appointments, and you can share your to-do lists with family members.

Sign Up, $1.99 on iTunes and Google Play

Formerly known as Volunteer Spot, Sign Up is like a personal assistant for anyone trying to coordinate volunteers for the classroom, snacks for the soccer tournament, or chaperones for the school dance. Simply create a sign-up sheet, send it to your contacts, and they can select the shifts/tasks they want. PLUS: Sign Up sends everyone a reminder prior to the event.

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Top tips for planning an epic family vacation (BPT) Are you dreaming about an incredible family escape your loved ones will always remember? Perhaps your dream vacation is filled with adventure while eating around the world and exploring castles in faraway places, or maybe it’s relaxing on a private island with picturesque views of crystal clear water.

Before taking off, you need to tackle the logistics. Fortunately, with a few tips from those in the know, creating an unforgettable getaway can be as magical as taking one.

Tip #1: Get the inside scoop

No idea where to begin? Talk with a trustworthy resource or fellow parent who has “been there.” The honest and relatable vacation tips you’ll receive are invaluable and can ease the planning process. For example, individuals thinking about planning a Disney vacation should visit www. disneyparksmomspanel.com, an online resource providing authentic answers to guests seeking advice from in-the-know panelists with years of vast experience.

Tip #2: Find an all-appealing destination

You probably have a few ideas of where to go, but brainstorming destinations with your travel crew can provide helpful feedback and insight into everyone’s interests. Maybe your best friends are making brunch a priority for your girlfriends’ getaway. Or Grandma has a few “memory making” ideas for her vacation with the grandkids. Your fickle pre-teen even has a dream destination you might not know of, and your kindergartner is sure to throw a few ideas into the ring.

After you make a list of everyone’s thoughts, do some research online.

Poke around travel websites and talk with other parents for guidance. With a little digging, you can find experiences that appeal as much to your toddler as your teenager and even your best friend. The key is to make it a discussion, talk with others who are in the know and overall, enjoy helping you plan your escape. Whether you’re going for a dream vacation to Europe, planning a beach getaway, indulging in one-of-a-kind foodie experiences, (or all three!), there are plenty of places that grant everyone’s wishes.

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Tip #3: Be proactive about special requirements

Keep special needs top of mind when booking accommodations. For example, all U.S. hotels are required to offer wheelchair-accessible rooms, but international hotels follow different guidelines, so be sure to ask. Additionally, if you have a sensitive child who prefers a calmer environment, book a hotel room away from the pool or other entertainment spaces.

Another common concern for families is food allergies. To ease worries, plan ahead. Experienced jetsetters suggest asking restaurants for their ingredients charts and nutrition information or requesting to speak directly to the chef. You can even call airlines and hotels early to ask about allergy policies.

Bottom line: It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, especially when planning a family getaway. Each age has different considerations, but with some smart strategizing and good advice, you’re well on your way to experiencing an epic family vacation.

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Highland School Open to any student from Pre-K2 to Grade 12 Camps run from June 11-August 24, 2018 Outdoor Adventures • Athletics • Enrichment Driver’s Education • Academic Courses • Creative Arts Extended Care Available

Register online today at

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