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May 2015 Vol. 8 No. 6 Publisher: Bill Patterson The contents of this free publication are copyrighted by Denton Publishing Company, 2008, a subsidiary of A.H. Belo Corp. (www.ahbelo.com, NYSE symbol: AHC) with all rights reserved. Reproduction or use, without permission, of editorial or graphic content in any manner is prohibited. Kid Life is published by the Denton Publishing Company, 314 E. Hickory St., Denton, TX 76201. E-mail: drc@dentonrc.com

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McNair Elementary fifthgrader Katelyn Yager plays “Minecraft” during a meeting of her school’s club for the game.

Table of Contents Denton ISD update..........4-5 Artistic Endeavors................6 Summer Fun....................7-26 Teachers of the Year...........27 Recipe...................................28 Star Students......................29 Counseling column...........30 Animal shelter help...........31 Kid Scoop............................32

Restock your bookshelves for summer With summer vacation on the horizon, restocking the home book collection just makes sense for children who will be out of school, but still looking for great reads.”

Here are some titles that are fun enough for the summer season: • Super Heroes: Discover a thrilling, action-packed world with “LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Amazing Battles!,” which features the bravest of heroes as they foil yet another evil villain’s scheme. Dynamic images and scenes will appeal to reluctant readers.

Super hero fans may also love “Ultimate Factivity Collection: Marvel Avengers,” which combines facts about the Earth’s mightiest super heroes – the

Avengers – with fun activities and interesting puzzles.

• Pop-Out Surprises: Using flaps, touch-and-feel textures and pop-out surprises, “Pop-Up Peekaboo Farm,” introduces young minds to sheepdogs, tractors, cows, horses and more.

• Creepy Crawlies: “Eyewitness Explorer: Bug Hunter” includes more than 30 handson learning activities and stepby-step project instructions. Enter the kingdom of creepy crawlies and learn everything there is to know about beetles, bees, spiders and more. Experiments that can be done at home include raising a caterpillar.

• Little Chefs: Encourage your budding chef’s aspirations with creative recipes that are

safe for children. The “Mommy & Me Bake” cookbook is designed to offer parents and children the opportunity to work together as a team while teaching basic baking skills. From simple kneading and mixing to creating whimsical and tasty treats, the book empowers kids to experiment in the kitchen.

• “Frozen”: For fans of the mega hit film, fill up Easter baskets with a great crop of new picks, including “Frozen: The

Essential Guide,” a fact-filled reference book about the characters, locations and themes of Disney's beloved princess tale. A sing-along companion, “Frozen: The Essential Collection,” features lyrics to the famous songs, as well as a full-color sticker book. “Ultimate Factivity Collection: Disney Frozen,” a jampacked activity book, combines facts with games, challenges and sticker activities; and aspiring princesses everywhere are sure to love the “Ultimate Sticker Book: Frozen,” which lets kids re-create their favorite scenes from the movie with reusable stickers.

• Bedtime: There’s always time for a little play before bedtime. Capture the attention of infants with “Baby Touch & Feel

Animals,” which features blankets, stars, sleepy stuffed animals and a range of novelty textures.

• ABC’s: Children around the world have fallen in love with Sophie, the popular giraffe teether toy from France. In the “Sophie la girafe” book series, Sophie and her friends teach new concepts, such as colors and basic vocabulary. “Peekaboo ABC” features every letter of the alphabet illustrated by familiar objects found in Sophie’s world.

More kids’ book ideas for summer can be found at www.dk.com.

Whether lounging poolside or curled up in the hammock, make summer fun with some great new books.

-StatePoint

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Photo courtesy of Denton ISD

McNair Elementary fourth-grader Sydney Schachter (left) and fifth-grader Molly Weiner (right) play “Minecraft” during one of the school’s group sessions.

When parents hear the name “Minecraft,” many just envision a videogame. For Denton ISD students, however, it’s much more than that – it’s a learning tool.

Though “Minecraft” is a videogame available across a variety of platforms, it’s used at many Denton ISD elementary and middle schools to encourage creativity, foster relationships and learn about coding.

Fourth- and fifth-grade students are allowed to participate in “Minecraft” clubs at participating elementary schools, while anyone in participating middle schools is welcome to join.

Rob Justice co-founded Denton ISD’s first “Minecraft” club at Harpool Middle School in 2013, and the group has rapidly grown in size since then.

With about 60 active members, the club’s student involvement outpaces many other extracurricular activities at the school, and it’s just as popular as sports.

At a recent community event, Mr. Justice said about a third of the club’s students want to learn

about coding as a result of their participation.

“Some parent definitely thought it was just a game at first, but they realized it’s not what they thought now that they’ve seen it in action,” Mr. Justice said. “This club is a gateway – it leads to more technology paths. Parents will often push their children toward sports, and it’s great to encourage good health, but most kids aren’t going to be professional athletes.

Tech jobs are one of the fastestgrowing career paths, but sometimes parents don’t want their children to focus on computers because that’s not what they did growing up.”

Perhaps the best way for someone unfamiliar with “Minecraft” is to think of it as a digital version of Legos, albeit with far more building capabilities.

Students using the game can create entire worlds with different materials, such as wood or stone, and those worlds can also be shared so that multiple students can exist in one at the same time.

That’s just the beginning, though. They can also use the

game to create interactive elements.

McNair Elementary students said they recently used Redstone, a type of material in the game used to transfer power, to create a rollercoaster that everyone in their club could ride.

“I really liked making the rollercoaster because it was simple but cool at the same time,” said Molly Weiner, a fourth-grade student at McNair. “I’m still in the basics, so I’m figuring out how to do things like make a light that turns on, but it’s really fun.”

McNair, the latest Denton ISD school to offer a “Minecraft” club, began meeting every Wednesday after school in January, but that could change soon.

Dr. Debbie Cano, principal of McNair, said interest in the club is so high that it may soon expand to include an additional day.

The club currently occupies one computer lab after school each Wednesday, but expanding to use both McNair’s computer labs is also being considered.

“We may make it two levels because some kids are so ad-

vanced, but we want to make sure everyone has a chance to be involved,” she said. “We want to look at all the options and see what [the students] want, which maybe means also reaching more grade levels.”

Dr. Cano added that she’s also looking at ways to expand the use of “Minecraft” to integrate some of the school’s curriculum, such as having students create ecosystems with the game’s animals to teach science. That may come in time, but expanding the club so more students can be involved is at the forefront, she said.

If McNair’s club does expand to two levels based on ability, its current members already know what they want to do next: mods.

Mods – short for modifications – allow users to change the way a game functions, expanding or altering its capabilities.

Installing mods requires some technical knowhow, and creating mods typically requires some programming knowledge.

Katelyn Yager, a fifth-grader at McNair, said she wants to create a large amusement park in

“Minecraft,” and mods may be a way to help achieve that goal.

“A lot of us watch YouTube videos on mods and how they get made,” she said. “We really want to learn how to do that on our own.”

While Katelyn and Molly said they both aren’t sure about what they want to do when they become adults, two of their classmates have plans that involve computers. Jonathan Loftin, a fourth-grader, said he knows the jobs he wants all make heavy use of computers, and Jayce Biondo, a fifth-grader, said he wants to become a videogame programmer.

Regardless of the paths they take as adults, all the students in the club said they enjoy “Minecraft” because it allows them to be creative and work with others.

“I definitely want to learn how to create my own mods and learn coding,” Jonathan said.

“But my favorite thing is how we all play together in one world, where we can build together. I really like [the game’s] creative mode because it’s fun to make things with friends.”

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Los estudiantes del club "Minecraft" de la Escuela primaria McNair usan el juego los miércoles después de la escuela para crear un mundo compartido al esque cualquiera en el laboratorio de computo puede tener acceso.

Cuando los padres escuchan el nombre “Minecraft,” muchos imaginan sólo un videojuego.

Para estudiantes del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Denton, sin embargo, es mucho más que eso – es una herramienta de aprendizaje.

Aunque “Minecraft” es un videojuego disponible a través de una variedad de plataformas, es utilizado en muchas primarias y secundarias del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Denton para favorecer la creatividad, fomentar las relaciones y aprender acerca de la codificación. A estudiantes de cuarto y quinto grado se les permite tomar parte en los clubes “Minecraft” en escuelas participantes de enseñanza primaria, mientras que en secundarias participantes todos son bienvenido a unirse.

Rob Justice cofundó el primer club “Minecraft” del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Denton en la escuela secundaria Harpool en el 2013, y el grupo ha crecido rápidamente desde entonces. Con aproximadamente 60 miembros activos, la participación de estudiantes del club rebasa muchas otras actividades extra escolares y es tan popular como los deportes.

En un acontecimiento reciente de la comunidad, el Sr. Justice dijo que cerca de la terce-

ra parte de los estudiantes del club quieren aprender sobre codificación como resultado de su participación.

“Algunos padres al principio, pensaban que definitivamente era sólo un juego pero se dieron cuenta de que no es lo que pensaban ahora que lo han visto en acción,” dijo el Sr. Justice. “Este club es una puerta – lleva a más senderos de la tecnología.

Los padres con frecuencia empujan a sus niños hacia el deporte, y es bueno fomentar la buena salud, pero la mayoría de los niños no serán atletas profesionales. Los trabajos técnicos son uno de los senderos profesionales que está creciendo con más rapidez, pero a veces los padres no desean que sus niños se concentren en computadoras porque ellos no hicieron eso durante su crecimiento.

Quizás la mejor manera de pensar en “Minecraft” es como una versión digital de Lego, aunque con muchos más aspectos tecnológicos. Los estudiantes que utilizan el juego pueden crear mundos enteros con materiales diferentes, como madera o piedra, y esos mundos también pueden ser compartidos para que múltiples estudiantes puedan existir en uno al mismo tiempo. Eso es sólo el principio, aunque – ellos también pueden

utilizar el juego para crear elementos interactivos.

Los alumnos de la primaria McNair dijeron que recientemente usaron Redstone, un tipo de material en el juego que es utilizado para transferir el poder, para crear una montaña rusa en la que todos en su club se podrían pasear.

“Realmente me gustó hacer la montaña rusa porque fue sencillo pero genial al mismo tiempo,” dijo Molly Weiner, una estudiante de cuarto grado en McNair. “Estoy todavía en los conceptos básicos, así que estoy averiguando cómo hacer cosas como hacer que una luz prenda, pero es realmente divertido”.

McNair, la última escuela del Distrito Independiente Escolar de Denton que ofrece un club “Minecraft”, empezó a reunirse todos los miércoles después de la escuela en enero, pero eso podría cambiar pronto.

La Dra. Debbie Cano, directora de McNair, dijo que el interés en el club es tan alto que pronto se podría expandir para incluir un día adicional. El club ocupa actualmente un laboratorio de computo después de la escuela cada miércoles, pero están considerando expandirse para utilizar los dos laboratorios de computo de McNair.

“Lo podemos hacer en dos ni-

veles porque algunos niños están muy avanzados, pero queremos asegurarnos de que todos tiene oportunidad de involucrarse,” dijo. “Queremos considerar todas las opciones y ver lo que quieren [los estudiantes], lo que quizá significa también alcanzar más niveles”.

La Dra. Cano agregó que ella también está considerando maneras de expandir el uso de “Minecraft” para integrar parte del plan de estudios de la escuela, como poner a estudiantes a crear ecosistemas con los animales del juego para enseñar ciencia. Eso puede venir con el tiempo, pero expandir el club para que más estudiantes puedan estar involucrados esta primero, dijo.

Si el club de McNair se expande a dos niveles basados en la capacidad, sus miembros actuales ya saben lo que quieren hacer después: mods.

Mods – abreviación de modificaciones – permite a los usuarios cambiar la ruta de las funciones de juego, expandiendo o alterando sus capacidades. Instalar mods requiere alguna experiencia técnica, y crear mods requiere típicamente algún conocimiento de programación.

Katelyn Yager, una alumna de quinto grado en McNair, dijo que quiere crear un parque de

diversiones grande en “Minecraft,” y las mods pueden ser una manera de ayudarla a lograr ese objetivo.

“Muchos de nosotros vemos videos de YouTube en mods y cómo se hacen,” dijo. “Realmente queremos aprender cómo hacer eso nosotros mismos”.

Mientras Katelyn y Molly dijeron que no están seguras de que quieren hacer cuando sean adultas, dos de sus compañeros de clase tienen planes que involucran computadoras. Jonathan Loftin, un alumno de cuarto grado, dijo que sabe que los trabajos que quiere, todos requieren el uso considerable de computadoras, y Jayce Biondo, un alumno de quinto grado, dijo que quiere llegar a ser un programador de videojuegos.

Independientemente de los caminos que ellos tomen como adultos, todos los estudiantes en el club dijeron que disfrutan “Minecraft” porque les permite ser creativos y trabajar con otros.

“Definitivamente yo quiero aprender cómo crear mis propias mods y aprender codificación,” dijo Jonathan. “Pero lo que más me gusta es cómo todos nosotros jugamos juntos en un mundo, donde podemos construir juntos. Realmente quiero el modo creativo [del juego] porque es divertido hacer

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Artistic Endeavors

First-grade students in Denise Clyne’s art class at Denton Independent School District’s Nelson Elementary created

paintings of germs to remind others to sneeze into their elbows and wash their hands during cold and flu season.

Seen clockwise from top left is artwork from Mackaylie Rodriguez, Ben Bundy and Alex Perez.

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Content Outline and Order: All youth day camps, teen camps, themed/mini camps, specialty camps, sport camps

ALL DAY YOUTH CAMPS Little Campers, Super Kids, Camp Exploration, Camp Voyage, and King’s Kids Summer Camp S1 June 8-12 S2 June 15-19 S3 June 22-26 S4 June 29-July 2 S5 July 6-10 S6 July 13-17 S7 July 20-24 S8 July 27-31 S9 Aug. 3-7 S10 Aug. 10-14 S11 Aug. 17-21 All Day Summer Camp Registration Fees: $105/session (nonresidents add $5) $85/S5; no camp on July 3 T-shirt: $8 (one-time, required fee) Deposit: $10 (details below) The first session must be paid in full upon registration. The $10 deposit (applied to fee) is required for all reserved sessions.

Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferrable; credits or refunds are not provided for days missed. For sessions paid in full, a one-week notice must be given to receive credit toward another session. Regardless of being registered for the free lunch program, kids must bring two snacks and a drink each day.

The free lunch program is available on non-field trip days, June 8-Aug. 14. *** Little Campers, Ages 3 1/2-6 McMath Middle School Licensed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

Register at the Denton Civic Center; 940-349-7275.

SI: Summertime Madness Field Trip: Chuck E. Cheese/Movie Activities: Xbox Fun, Limbo, Musical Dots Crafts: Flip Flop Frame/ Fizzy Fish Picture S2: Wild Wild West Field Trip: Tornado Terry’s/ Going Bonkers Activities: Barnstormers, Preschool Obstacle, Hog Wild Crafts: Sheriff Badge/CYO

Bandanas S3: A Bug's Life Field Trip: Discovery Garden/Kid Mania Activities: Snake Toss, Hula Hoop Contests, Water Balloon Fun Crafts: Bug in Jar/Bug Stick Mask S4: SeaSational Field Trip: Dallas Aquarium/Braum’s Activities: Penguin Fish Fling, BassMaster, Giant Slide Crafts: Tropical Visor/Paper Plate Shark S5: Art Antics Field Trip: Jump Mania Activities: Spin Art, Face Painting, Cookie Decorating Crafts: Scratch Music Notes/DYO Guitar S6: Water Wonderland Field Trip: Hawaiian FallsRoanoke Activities: Hot Dog Party, Water Gun Fun, Parachute Games Crafts: Beach Magnet/ Handprint Fish Puppet S7: Safari Seekers Field Trip: Rainforest Café/ Kid Park Activities: Gorilligan’s Island, Feed the Monkey, Wii Fun Crafts: Wiggly Snake/Monkey Door Hanger S8: Blast From the Past Field Trip: Medieval Times/Park Activities: Treasure Chest, Preschool Bounce, Sno-cones Crafts: Scratch Crowns/ Shields S9: Jumping to the Stars Field Trip: Cosmic Jump Activities: Sport Bounce, Alien Toss, Scooter Races Crafts: Outer Space Sticker Scene/Space Glasses S10: Little Einstein's Field Trip: Perot Museum Activities: Great Geysers, Cotton Candy, Bounce Climb and Slide Crafts: Slap Bracelets/ Snake Finger Puppets S11: Aquanauts Field Trip: Hawaiian FallsGarland Activities: Ice Cream Party, Game Truck, Carnival Games Crafts: Crab Headband/ Tropical Cups *** Super Kids, ages 6-12 McMath Middle School Register at the Denton Civic Center; 940-349-7275.

S1: Blast off to Summer Field Trip: Mountasia

Activities: Little Big Foot, Hula Hoop Challenge, Gorriligan's Island Crafts: Tropical Disks/ Foam Leis

S2: Food, Frenzy, & Fun Field Trip: Main Event Activities: Chef Challenge, Chicken Fingers Game, Cake Walk

Crafts: Chef Hat/Apple Bracelet S3: Rock n' Roll Summer Field Trip: Hard Rock Café/Nickelmania

Activities: Karaoke Fun, Dance Contest, Rock Climbing Wall Crafts: Maracas/Create Your Own Guitar S4: Speedtacular Field Trip: The Zone/Going Bonkers Activities: Scooter Races, X-Box Fun, Frozen Treat Crafts: Handprint Flag/Patriotic Visor S5: Waterworld Field Trip: Hawaiian FallsRoanoke Activities: Giant Water Slide, Parachute Games, Water Balloon Fun Crafts: Shell&Flower Bracelet/Boomerangs S6: Space Cadets Field Trip: Elevate Trampoline Park Activities: Adrenaline Rush, Alien Toss, Cotton Candy Crafts: Scratch Space Stickers/Space Foam Gliders S7: Splashtastic Field Trip: Kids Fun Zone/ Ballpark Tour Activities: Sports Bounce, Sno-Cones, Soccer Kick Crafts: Sport Pennants/ Sports Door Sign S8: Sports Extravaganza Field Trip: NRH2O Activities: Big Splash, Beach Ball Games, Water Relays Crafts: Tropical Ornament/ Bottle Necklaces S9: A Pirate's Life for Me Field Trip: Pirate’s Cove Activities: Swashbuckler, Scavenger Hunt, Aqua Slide Crafts: Craft Stick Treasure Chest/Pirate Hats S10: Kids Got Talent (may be at Denton Civic Center) Field Trip: Itz Family Fun Center Activities: Make A Movie, Face Paint, Limbo Crafts: Shaped Masks/ Scratch Key Chain S11: Beach Blowout (may be at Denton Civic Center) Field Trip: Hawaiian FallsThe Colony Activities: Ice Cream Party, Water Gun Fun, Playstation Challenge Crafts: Beach Suncatchers/ Beach Sand Art *** Camp Exploration, ages 5-11 Denton Civic Center Register at the Denton Civic Center; 940-349-7275.

S1: Super Soaker Summer

Field Trip: Hawaiian FallsThe Colony Activities: Frozen Treat, Bumper Buddy Challenge, Water Gun Fun Crafts: Magic Scratch Fish/ Fish Squirters S2: Sport Super Stars Field Trip: Amazing Jake’s Activities: Sports Bounce, Football Toss, Football Bungee Run Crafts: Giant Paper Fingers/Sport Ball Necklace S3: Beach Blast Field Trip: Pirate’s Cove Activities: Beach Ball Games, Spin Art, Pyramid Climbing Wall Crafts: Beach Ball/Under Sea Suncatcher S4: Party in the USA Field Trip: Pinstack Activities: Cotton Candy, Giant Twister, Karaoke Crafts: Star Sunglasses/ Red,White,Blue Bracelet S5: Hawaiian Holiday Field Trip: NRH2O Activities: Limbo, Sno cones, Aqua Slide Crafts: Paddleball Games/ Fish Sand Art S6: Movie Star Mania Field Trip: Studio Movie Grill/Braum’s Activities: Make A Movie, Face Paint, Cow Milking Contest Crafts: Fabulous Foam Bracelets/Chalk Boards S7: Bouncing Bonanza Field Trip: Altitude Trampoline Park Activities: Giant Obstacle Course, Scooter Races, Bounce House Crafts: Sunshine Sand Art Chain/Paper Plate Sun S8: Arcadarama Field Trip: Dave & Busters Activities: Giant Slide, Barnstormers, Zap the Zombie Crafts: DIY Puzzles/Monster Magnet S9: Wet n' Wild Field Trip: Hawaiian FallsRoanoke Activities: Hot Dog Party, Big Splash, Giant Water Slide Crafts: Flip Flop Suncatcher/Shark Mask S10: Renaissance Fun Field Trip: Medieval Times Activities: Gladiator Joust, Tiara Toss, Castle Conquest Crafts: Medieval Sand Art/ Crowns S11: Adventureland Field Trip: Celebration Station

Activities: Ice Cream Party, Xbox Fun, Adrenaline Rush Crafts: Binoculars/Pinwheels ***

Camp Voyage Ages 5-8 and 9-12 Denia Rec Center Register at the Denton Civic Center or Denia Rec Center;

940-349-8285.

S1: Jump Start Field Trip: Cosmic Jump S2: Animal Planet Field Trip: Fort Worth Zoo

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S3: Goin' Green Field Trip: Adventure's Landing S4: Stars & Stripes Field Trip: Summit Rock Climbing S5: Wide World of Water Field Trip: Hawaiian Falls S6: Anglers & Archers Field Trip: Main Event S7: Under the Sea Field Trip: Sea Life/Rainforest Café S8: Legopalozza Field Trip: Legoland S9: Summer Chillin' Field Trip: Hawaiian Falls S10: Mad Science Field Trip: Perot Museum S11: The Last Blast Field Trip: Mountasia *** King’s Kids Summer Camp MLK Jr. Rec Center Register at the Denton Civic Center or MLK Jr. Rec Center; 940-349-8575.

S1: I Love the Decades Nicklemania and Mary Heads Park;Each day campers will be introduced to the music, fashion, and facts of a different decade.

S2: H2Whoa!

Hawaiian Falls- The Colony; Ready to get wet? Jump into the world of water as campers cool off and chill out in a massive wave pool.

S3: Wonderful World of...

Mountasia- North Richland Hills; Campers get creative juices flowing as they spend a week themed around "The Happiest Place on Earth."

S4: Iron Kids Jump Mania/Liberty ParkPlano; Campers will spend a week testing their mental and physical strength and then be pushed to the limit while bouncing the day away.

S5: Polar Plunge Allen Community Ice Rink and Celebration Park; Campers will have the perfect chance to escape the Texas summer heat with a trip to the Allen Ice Rink for some ice skating.

S6: Beach Bonanza Bahama Beach- Dallas; Ready, set, SANDY! Join us for a beach themed blow out and enjoy a day of fun in the sun. Grab your snorkel and let's go!

S7: Imaginarium allas World Aquarium and Klyde Warren Park; Campers will take a trip into the deep blue

sea and cap off the week with an awesome trip to see thousands of fish.

S8: Under the Big Top Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey Presents LEGENDS; Campers will experience the sights, sounds, and magic of a real circus.

S9: Medieval Mayhem Medieval Times; Campers will take a step back in time to when dragons ruled the land.

S10: Passport to Fun Amazing Jakes and Haggard Park; Campers will travel the world in their imaginations and finish up with a great time near home.

S11: Summertime Send Off Main Event and Eureka Park; Summer's over already?

Campers will have a party and spend the week reliving the fun had summer and top it off with a great day of activity. ***

TEEN CAMP AGES 11-15 DENTON CIVIC CENTER Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

Register at the Denton Civic Center; 940-349-7275. $115 per session; $95 for session 4; no camp July 3 S1: Pedal to the Medal Field Trips: Adventure Landing, Movies 8, Speedzone, Celebration Station, Mountasia, The Zone S2: Wild Wild Fun Field Trips: Hawaiian FallsThe Colony, Sandy Lake Amusement Park, Fort Worth Zoo, Elevate Trampoline Park, Rainforest Café, Skatetown S3: Striking All-Starz Field Trips: Frisco Roughriders Game, Texas Motor Speedway Tour, NRH2O, Cowboys Tour, Bobby V's, Movies 8, Top Golf S4: Fun to the Xtreme Field Trips: Main Event, Amazing Jakes, Legoland, Altitude Trampoline Park, CiCi's Pizza, Water Works Park S5: Water Adventureland Field Trips: Hawaiian Falls-Colony, Hawaiian FallsWhite Settlement, Pirate Cove, Hurricane Harbor, Burger Lake S6: Game-Impossible Field Trips: Dave & Bust-

ers, Strikz, The Zone, Goin Bonkers, Nickelrama, Itz Family Fun Center, Water Works Park S7: Amusement Madness Field Trips: Ellen's Amusement Center, Medieval Times, Laserquest, Pinstack, Nicklemania, Skatium, Bedford Splash, Sun Valley Aquatic

S8: Paintballin' Around Field Trips: DFW Adventure Park, Hollywood Wax Museum & Ripley Believe it or Not, Chuck E Cheese, Cosmic Jump, Movies 8, CS Paintball, Water Works Park S9: Mega Park Mania Field Trips: Hawaiian

Falls-Garland, Rodenbaugh Indoor Waterpark, Alley Catz, Ft.Worth Science Museum, Urban Air Trampoline Park, Denton FF Museum, Interskate S10: Splash 'n Dash Field Trips:Hawaiian FallsMansfield, University Lanes, NRH2O, Splash Kingdom, Stu-

dio Movie Grill, Ross Perot Museum S11: Arcade Attack Field Trips: Hawaiian FallsWhite Settlement, Hard Rock Café, Amazing Jake's,AAC Tour, Dallas World Aquarium, Tornado Terry's, The Zone Action Park, IMAX

TEEN OUTDOOR ADVENTURES AGES 12-16 DENIA REC CENTER Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $105 per session Kids need to bring a sack lunch, water bottle, sunscreen, and wear appropriate outdoor clothing including closed-toe shoes. All equipment is provided.

Kayak & Archery June 8-12 Rock Climb & Bike June 22-26 Kayak & Bike July 6-10 Archery & Rock Climb July 20-24 Kayak & Rock Climb Aug. 3-7 Archery & Bike Aug. 17-21 ***

HALF-DAY CAMPS AGES 3-5 DENTON CIVIC CENTER Register at the Denton Civic Center or online; 940-3497275. $75 per kid, per week Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon Campers must be potty trained.

Little Rookies Sports & Fitness Kids will learn the world of sports and fitness in this fun camp with track and field events, karate, baseball, tennis, lacrosse, basketball, golf, T-ball, soccer, fitness activities, and tons of crafts and games.

June 15-19 Little Scientists Kids will fizzle, swizzle, and twizzle the day away while learning about magnets, air, water, and more. Features demos and hands-on activities.

June 22-26 Super Hero Adventures Superman, Spiderman, and Batman, oh my! Kids will ex-

plore the world of super heros through stories, activities, games, and crafts. Kids may wear their favorite super hero costume!

July 6-10 Knight and Princess Camp Kids will live out dreams of being a knight or a princess with stories, activities, games, and crafts that will make the fairy tale come alive. Kids may wear their favorite knight or princess costume!

July 13-17 Under the Big Top Kids will love watching the circus come to life with carnival games, face painting, juggling, spin art, magic, clowning, and much more.

July 20-24 ***

THEMED MINI CAMPS DENTON CIVIC CENTER Register at the Denton Civic Center or online; 940-3497275.

Aug. 3-7, $100 per kid, per week Camp Barbie Ages 4-8 A certified teacher will teach self-esteem development with the help of Barbie. Kids will learn how to make friends, manage money, dream up careers, cook, understand the importance of school work, and more.

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m Fashion Designer!

Ages 8-12 Kids will learn basic sketching techniques, color theory, mixing texture and patterns, fashion history, and more. Designs will come to life with ribbons, sequins, and oodles of accessories. No sewing.

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Fun Academy Ages 5-7 LEAP ahead with creative learning fun! Designed to inspire creations of things past, present, and future, kids will learn about dinosaurs, volcanos, the solar system, and much more.

9-11a.m.

Look at me, I’m an Author!

Ages 6-12 Creative writing adventures await! Inspire higher order

thinking by creating a picture scrapbook, super hero comic book, artwork, and fashion creations.

2-4 p.m. ***

PLAY-WELL TEKNOLOGIES LEGO® NORTH LAKES REC CENTER

Register at the Denton Civic Center, North Lakes Rec Center, or online; 940-349-8287.

Monday-Friday, $179 per kid, per week

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Construction Vehicles Ages 5-7 Kids will explore the engineering terms, concepts, vocabulary behind large scale building machines. They will build and learn about steamrollers, bulldozers, wrecking, and much more.

June 15-19; 9 a.m.-noon Engineering Challenge Ages 8-12 A massive machine in the style of Rube-Goldberg invention will be the focus of this fun camp. Kids will build a variety of motorized devices and accomplish giant missions, and have loads of fun.

June 15-19; 1-4 p.m.

Pre-Engineering Ages 5-7 Let imaginations run wild with over 100,000 pieces of LEGO®! Build engineer-designed projects such as boats, bridges, mazes, and motorized cars.

July 20-24; 9 a.m.-noon Bashem Bots Ages 8-12 Kids will re-engineer standard LEGO® vehicles into mechanized machines that can traverse challenging obstacles, battle bots, and more.

July 20-24; 1-4 p.m. ***

YOUNG REMBRANDTS NORTH LAKES REC CENTER Register at the Denton Civic Center, North Lakes Rec Center, or online; 940-349-7275.

Wednesday-Friday, $63 per kid, per session Jr. Art Camp Ages 5-8 On the first two days, kids will draw as much as they can in the first hour, then select and complete their favorite pieces.

On the last day, they will compile what they have learned in one large, final scene.

June 24-26; 1-2:30 p.m.

Aug 5-7 W-F 1-2:30 p.m.

Art Camp Ages 8-13 Each week will focus on different methods, including pencil, marker, and pastels.

June 24-26; 2:45-4:15 p.m.

Aug 5-7; 2:45-4:15 p.m. ***

ENGINEERING FOR KIDS CAMPS AGES 6-14 MLK JR. REC CENTER Register at the Denton Civic Center, MLK Jr. Rec Center, or online; 940-349-7275.

Monday-Thursday, $130 per kid, per week Medieval Defense Camp Ages 6-12 Defend a castle and the family honor! Kids will build a castle and then engineer catapults and cannons to defend it. $30 supply fee.

June 15-18; 9 a.m.-noon Amazing Race Camp Ages 6-12 Kids will engineer designs that traverse treacherous terrain, brave stormy seas, and soar above clouds with projects that they create. $30 supply fee.

July 6-9; 9 a.m.-noon Robotics Rescue Robots Ages 10-14 Kids will learn how to build and program LEGO® robots and explore how they’re used in different disaster situations. $15 supply fee.

July 6-9; 1-4 p.m.

Robotics Olympics Camp Ages 6-12 Kids will learn the concepts of building and programming LEGO® robots to perform sports specific functions. $15 supply fee.

June 15-18; 1-4 p.m.

Momentum Madness Ages 6-12 Kids will work with their Pit Crew to design and build vehicles like dragsters and hovering levitrons. Kids will learn about industrial, electrical, mechanical, and aerospace engineering. $30 supply fee required.

Aug. 3-6; 1-4 p.m. ***

YOUTH TECH INC. COMPUTER CAMPS AGES 10-17 MLK JR. REC CENTER Register at the Denton Civic Center, MLK Jr. Rec Center, or online; 940-349-7275.

Monday-Thursday Younger or older persons interested, please call (940) 3498575. All courses are taught using top software, including Adobe products. Ten is class participant minimum.

Web Studio Ages 10-17 A combination of the animation and web design classes, this class teaches the basics of both.

Students will create interactive animations and learn to publish the animations online. $165 per week June 8-11; 9 a.m.-noon;

44321 Video Game Design Ages 10-17 While students study video game design they will produce

several video games to share with friends! $175 per week June 8-11; 1-4 p.m.

July 27-30; 9 a.m.-noon $175 The Gaming Academy Ages 10-17 Students focus on 2D and 3D game design then create video games using top software. $325 per week June 29-July 2; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 44323 Music Studio Ages 10-17 Learn about digital music production and develop music tracks and learn how music is integrated into the world. $160 per week July 27-30; 1-4 p.m.

Movie Makers Ages 10-17 Learn digital video design and production with extras like green screens and special effects.

Film, direct, and edit a video. $160 per week Aug. 3-6; 9 a.m.-noon 3D Game Design Ages 10-17 The Video Game Design class is a prerequisite for this course on 3D design. Students will create a professional type video game. $165 per week Aug. 3-6; 1-4 p.m. ***

AQUATIC EXPLORER CAMP AGES 7-14 DENTON NATATORIUM Register at the Denton Civic Center, Denton Natatorium, or online; 940-349-7275.

Monday-Friday, 1-4 p.m., $85 per kid, per week Explore the world of water through kayaking, water polo, snorkeling, and basic water safety.

Underwater Adventure June 15-19 Water Polo June 22-26 Sail Away June 29-July 3 Search for Atlantis July 6-10 Beach Party July 13-17 Adventures of the Seven Seas July 20-24 ***

JR. MASTER NATURALIST AGES 6-11 CLEAR CREEK NATURAL HERITAGE CENTER Register at the Denton Civic Center, Denia Rec Center, or online; 940-349-7275.

Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.noon; $65 per kid, per week Kids will enjoy unique outdoor fun at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Area with Elm Fork Master Naturalists and Master Gardener certified staff. Each day will include a nature study, arts and crafts, and an exploration hike.

Ages 6-11, Register by May 31.

June 8-12 Ages 8-11, Register by June 14 June 22-26 ***

SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS & ATHLETES AGES 6-12 NORTH LAKES REC CENTER Register at the Denton Civic Center, North Lakes Rec Center, or online; 940-349-7275.

Monday-Thursday, 1:304:30 p.m.; $99 per kid, per week Total Sports & MVP Challenge Campers learn the rules and fundamentals of their favorite sports through crosstraining activities in soccer, basketball, dodgeball, and more. Other games like “Zeus’ Obstacle Course” focus on fun, hand-eye coordination, endurance, and more.

June 8-11 Crazy Science Campers participate in hands-on science experiments about DNA extractions, Newton's Laws of Motion, Archimedes' Principle, genetics, forensics, and examine environmental issues and their impact!

July 13-16 Explorer Course Campers will be creative with their surroundings as they learn to overcome extreme weather, challenging terrain, wild animals, and unique scenarios to survive in the wilderness.

Camp leaders will address wildlife tracking, plant identification, navigation skills, basic first aid and safety techniques, and constructing makeshift shelters.

July 27-30 Flag Football & Quarterback Skills Through flag football, camp-

ers learn standard football rules, throwing technique, drop-steps, field vision, formations, and other skills while participating in team competitions and games.

Through hard work and focus, campers will grow at the sport.

Aug. 3-6 Total Cheerleading Campers learns cheers, prop-

er hand movements, body movements, and jumping techniques. In addition, camp addresses leadership skills, selfmotivation techniques, goal setting, time management, and other important life skills.

August 10-13

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ULTIMATE CAMPOUT GRADES 1-5 TURNER FALLS PARK July 13-17 $150/camper; 44418 The first day of camp will be spent at McMath Middle School in preparation of four, fun-filled days of camping, fishing, hiking, paddle boats, outdoor games, campfires, and swimming! During the three nights of camping, we will stay in cabins at Turner Falls Park. Campers must register in person at the Civic Center

by June 30. The fee must be paid in full upon registration. After June 30, credits or refunds will not be provided. ***

TENNIS CAMPS GOLDFIELD TENNIS CENTER Register at the Denton Civic Center, Goldfield Tennis Center, or online; 940-349-7275.

Quickstart I Ages 4-5 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9-10 a.m.; $59 per kid, per week Campers will use smaller nets and graduated racquets to develop basic strokes. Special equipment and targets are used to create a carnival-like atmosphere and fun learning environment.

June 8-12 June 15-19 June 22-26 July 6-10 July 13-17 July 20-24 July 27-31 Aug. 3-7 Quickstart II Ages 6-9 Campers will have a blast learning the basics of tennis, including strokes, grips, and footwork. The camp combines fundamentals and fun by using a “skill of the day� format.

Morning Camp Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9-10:30 a.m.; $79 per kid, per week June 8-12 June 15-19 June 22-26 July 6-10 July 13-17 July 20-24 July 27-31 Aug. 3-7

Half-day Camp Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9-noon; $129 per kid, per week Extended version of our regular camps, kids will also learn about singles and doubles play, ball machine practice, and enjoy a Friday pizza party.

June 8-12 June 22-26 July 13-17 Championship Camp Ages 10+ Beginners will learn the basics of tennis, and intermediate players will begin playing and keeping score. Racquets are available for use.

Morning Camp Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9-10:30 a.m.; $79 per kid, per week June 8-12 June 15-19 June 22-26 July 6-10 July 13-17 July 20-24 July 27-31 Aug. 3-7 Half-day Camp Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9-noon; $129 per kid, per week Extended version of our regular camps, kids will focus on singles and doubles play, then ball machine practice in the second half. Friday will be a pizza party.

June 8-12 June 22-26 July 13-17 Moonlight Madness Ages 7-15 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8-10 p.m.; $119 per kid, per week Campers will practice and have fun at night. There will be a pizza party and game night on the Friday of each camp.

June 15-18; 44100 July 13-16; 44101 Advanced Camps Jr. High and High School Jr. High level is for middle school players, or younger players with extensive tournament experience. High School level is for grades 9-12. Attend weekly, all summer, or go one or two days a week. No makeup dates for daily or all-summer options.

Camp Times: Monday: 10:30 a.m.-noon Tuesday: 7-8:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 10:30 a.m.noon Thursday: 7-8:30 p.m.

Friday: 10:30 a.m.-noon Weekly Camp Options, $99:

June 8-12 June 15-19 June 22-26 June 29-July 2 July 6-10

July 13-17 July 20-24 July 27-31 Aug. 3-7; 44137 Daily Camp Options:

12 classes, $149 24 classes, $279 All-Summer Option: June 8-Aug. 7, M-Th, $399 ***

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SPORTS SPECIFIC CAMPS AGES 5-14 Register at the Denton Civic Center or online; 940-3497275.

These camps are great for both the beginner looking to gain a basic understanding of the sport and the veteran wanting to improve. The fee includes a T-shirt.

Lacrosse Denia Soccer Field Monday-Thursday, 8:3011:30 a.m., $75 per kid, per week Grades K-4 June 8-11; 43674 July 13-16; 43676 Grades 5-8 June 15-18; 43675 July 20-23; 43677 Flag Football Ages 5-12 Mack Park Monday-Thursday, 8:3011:30 a.m., $75 per kid, per week Ages 5-8 June 15-18 Ages 9-12 July 20-23 Volleyball Ages 7-12 North Lakes Rec Center Monday-Thursday, 1-4 p.m., $75 per kid, per week Ages 7-9 June 22-25; 43666 Ages 10-12 July 6-9; 43667 Soccer Ages 5-8 Denia Soccer Field Monday-Thursday, 8:3011:30 a.m., $75 per kid, per week Ages 5-8 June 22-25; 43668 Ages 5-8 July 6-9; 43669 Skateboard Camp Ages 6+ Register at the Denton Civic Center or online; 940-3497275.

Monday-Friday, 8:30-11:30 a.m., $75 per kid, per week Learn the basics of skateboarding, or take skills to the next level. Instruction is adapted to each skaters ability. A skateboard and helmet are required.

Camps will meet at the skate park regardless of weather; the rain-out location is the Natatorium so kids need to bring a swim suit and a towel each day. The fee includes a T-shirt. Register by the Thursday before each camp.

June 8-12 June 15-19 June 22-26 July 6-10 July 13-17 July 20-24 Junior Golf Academy Camp Ages 7-15 North Lakes Driving Range Register at the Denton Civic Center, North Lakes Driving Range, or online; 940-3497275.

Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.noon, $240 per kid, per weekTaught by experienced PGA Golf Pros, the golf camp teaches fundamentals and techniques necessary for any golfer. Brush up on skills and learn some new ones.

June 8-11; 44215 June 22-25; 44216 July 13-16; 44217 July 27-30; 44218 Aug 10-13; 44219

DENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY WEEKLY CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS (JUNE 9 – AUGUST 1)

Baby and Toddler StoryTime This program for children age 3 and younger is designed to promote literacy and caregiver bonding through books, songs, and finger plays. Parents and children are invited to stay and get acquainted after StoryTime.

We will put out toys so the children can play while the adults chat.

Wednesdays North Branch Library 7 p.m. *** Toddler Time Participate with your toddler in these special classes that promote literacy and social interaction through stories, songs, and toddler-appropriate activities.

For ages 12-36 months and their caregivers.

Wednesdays Emily Fowler Central Library9:30 a.m.

Thursdays North Branch Library 9:30 a.m. *** Toddler Play Time Join us for this come-and-go program that encourages independent toddler play with literacy and sensory activities.

Children learn through play, so take a breather and let your toddler learn while you visit with

other parents. For ages 12-36 months.

Thursdays North Branch Library 10 a.m. ***

Mother Goose Time Bring your baby to these classes promoting infant and caregiver bonding thought stories, songs, and activities. For infants

as old as 18 months and their caregivers.

Fridays North Branch Library 9:30 a.m. ***

StoryTime Join us for interactive preschool classes that use stories, songs, and puppets to build early literacy skills and prepare children to learn to read. For children ages 1-5 and their caregivers.

Wednesdays Emily Fowler Central Library 11 a.m.

Fridays North Branch Library 11 a.m. ***

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Spanish Immersion for Children If you’ve been looking for a children’s program in Spanish, look no further! Come explore books, puppets, and early literacy activities in this all-Spanish immersion program for children. Speakers of all languages are welcome to attend. Ages 1-5.

Monday 6/22, 7/20, 8/17 North Branch Library 11 a.m. *** SRC Kickoff with Todd McKinley Friday 6/5 Emily Fowler Central Library 1:30 p.m. *** Read to Rover Give your child an opportunity to practice reading one-onone with a certified therapy dog.

This program is made possible by a partnership with the Therapy Pals of Golden Triangle. For children reading on their own, ages 6-11. Registration required.

Wednesdays 6/3, 7/1 & 8/5 Emily Fowler Central Library 4-5 p.m.

Saturdays 6/13, 7/11, 8/8 North Branch Library 10 a.m. *** Big Denton Playdate Engage in fun games designed to delight young children and encourage early literacy.

Come to play and leave ready to turn ordinary household objects into your child’s favorite toy.

Denton ISD, Denton Public Libraries, and UNT will provide hands-on examples of different engaging activities at this free come-and-go program. For children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

Saturday 6/27 Emily Fowler Central Library 1011:30 a.m. *** David Chicken The three-time Emmy Award-Winning musician leads

the audience through his hilarious, high-energy, interactive performance. Joined by the singing-and-rapping Mama Chicken, David invites members of the audience on stage to sing, play musical instruments, and be a star! David’s superhero Chihuahua, Super Chachie, completes the show by doing amazing tricks.

Tickets will be available one hour before show time on a first come, first served basis. Ages 5 and older.

Tuesday 6/30 Emily Fowler Central Library 3 p.m. *** Critterman: Squirm Factor Meet and learn about animals from around the world that can make you squirm! See everything from a tarantula to a hissing cockroach to a Burmese python.

Tickets will be available one hour before show time on a first come, first served basis. Ages 5 and older.

Friday 7/17 Emily Fowler Central Library 3 p.m. *** The Fast and the Furriest Join Danielle Bradley, Texas State Park Interpreter, for this fun and informative program that teaches participants how to identify different mammals based on skins, skulls and tracks.

Registration required. Ages 5 and older.

Tuesday 7/21 Emily Fowler Central Library 4 p.m. *** Tinkering Tuesdays Come tinker at the library with local makers. Made possible by a partnership with Explorium Denton. Ages 6-14.

Tuesday 7/14 Leather Tooling Emily Fowler Central Library 2-4 p.m. *** Star Wars Celebration Calling all Star Wars fans!

Come visit with characters from a galaxy far, far away. Meet members of the 501st Legion in authentic costumes (bring your cameras). Dress as your favorite character and enjoy Star Warsthemed snacks and crafts. Registration is not required, but supplies for crafts may be limited. All ages. May The Force be with you!

Tuesday 7/28 Emily Fowler Central Library 7 p.m.

*** Twilight Toddler Time Stories, songs, and activities in this evening StoryTime for toddlers (ages 12-36 months) and their caregivers.

Tuesdays 6/9, 7/14 & 8/11 Emily Fowler Central Library 6:30 p.m. *** Superhero StoryTime Enjoy this super StoryTime filled with Superhero stories, songs, puppets and crafts. Ages 1-5.

Wednesday 6/10 Emily Fowler Central Library 11 a.m. *** Superhero Adventures Up, up, and away! Explore the exciting world of superheroes through stories and crafts.

Ages 6-10. Registration required.

Thursday 6/11 Emily Fowler Central Library 4 p.m. *** LEGO Builders Club Drop in and get creative by

building with the library’s LEGOs. All LEGOs provided by the library (please don’t bring your own). Ages 6 and older.

Fridays 6/12, 7/10 & 8/14 Emily Fowler Central Library 4:30 p.m. *** Snap and Squishy Circuits Learn about electricity while playing with Snap Circuits, Jr. kits and squishy circuits.

For ages 8-12. Registration is required.

Tuesday 6/16 Emily Fowler Central Library 3 p.m. *** Paper Marbling Techniques Create beautiful marbled paper by exploring the art of suminagashi. Ages 8-14. Registration required.

Wednesday 6/17 Emily Fowler Central Library 3 p.m. *** Cannons and the American Revolution Discover how a simple book-

seller and over fifty cannons changed the Revolutionary War in Henry and the Cannons by Don Brown. Stories and crafts for ages 6-10. Registration required.

Thursday 6/18 Emily Fowler Central Library 4 p.m. *** Father’s Day Cards Drop-in and make your father a special handmade Father’s Day Card. For children of all ages.

Friday 6/19 Emily Fowler Central Library 3- 5 p.m. *** Community Heroes StoryTime Enjoy stories, songs, and puppets in this StoryTime all about heroes in the community.

Stay after to meet some of Denton’s own community heroes!

Ages 1-5.

Wednesday 6/24 Emily Fowler Central Library 11 a.m.

Thursday 7/9 South Branch Library 10, 11 a.m.

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Saturday 7/11 South Branch Library 10 a.m. *** Flappy Bird Hour of Code Learn the basics of computer coding by playing with Flappy Bird. This is a self-paced lesson in coding, but staff will be present for one-on-one assistance.

For ages 7-11. Registration required.

Thursday 7/2 Emily Fowler Central Library 4:30 p.m. *** Outer Space StoryTime Blast off into outer space with stories, songs, puppets, and space-themed crafts. Ages 1-5.

Wednesday 7/8 Emily Fowler Central Library 11 a.m. *** Prehistoric Turtles Follow the life of a giant prehistoric turtle in The Voyage of Turtle Rex by Kurt Cyrus. Discover more about sea turtles through books and crafts. Ages 6-10. Registration required.

Thursday 7/9 Emily Fowler Central Library 4 p.m. *** American Buffalo Buffalo or Bison? Learn more about the history of the American Bison and frontier life with books and crafts. Ages 6-10.

Registration required.

Thursday 7/16 Emily Fowler Central Library 4 p.m. *** Byron Barton StoryTime Come celebrate award winning author Byron Barton! We will have stories, songs, puppets, and crafts that complement this author’s books. Ages 1-5 Wednesday 7/22 Emily Fowler Central Library 11 a.m. *** We Love Books!

Denton Public Library is partnering with students from UNT’s early childhood program to bring some of their favorite children’s books, lessons, and enrichment activities to the library. Children will learn about some really excellent children’s books and participate in some fun activities. For ages 5-8.

Wednesday 8/12 Emily Fowler Central library 45:30 p.m. *** Cowboy StoryTime Howdy, pardners! Kick off the North Texas State Fair and Rodeo with this cowboy-themed

StoryTime with stories, songs, puppets, and crafts. For ages 1-6.

Wednesday 8/26 Emily Fowler Central Library 11 a.m. *** Music Mania StoryTime It’s music time! Get ready to dance, sing, and explore musical instruments in this special songfilled StoryTime. Ages 1-5.

Friday 6/19 North Branch Library 11 a.m. *** ABC Craft Time Get ready to get crafty with the letters A, B, and C. Pictures, die-cut letters, recycled materials, and more will be available in this come-and-go program.

What will you create? Ages 1-5.

Thursday, 6/25 North Branch Library 2 p.m. *** Magic School Bus Expedition Mrs. Frizzle is back with a brand-new science adventure.

Explore how your world works in a fun, interactive way. Best for ages 5-10.

Friday 8/5 North Branch Library 2 p.m. *** The Fast and the Furriest Join Danielle Bradley, Texas State Park Interpreter, for this fun and informative program that teaches participants how to identify different mammals based on skins, skulls, and tracks. Registration required.

Ages 5 and up.

Friday 8/7 North Branch Library 3 p.m. *** Back-to-School Montessori Art Express yourself the Montessori way with certified Montessori instructor Cassidy Fuess.

Children will explore art by discovering how materials work in a natural, child-directed manner. Ages 3-6.

Friday 8/19 North Branch Library 2 p.m. *** Number Ninjas Play fun games that reinforce the basic functions of mathematics. Do you have what it takes to become a ninja of numbers? Best for ages 6-10. Space is limited and registration is required.

Wednesdays 6/3, 6/17, 7/1, 7/15 and 8/5 North Branch Library 3:30 p.m. ***

Flappy Bird Hour of Code Learn the basics of computer coding by playing with Flappy Bird. This is a self-paced lesson in coding, but staff will be present for one-on-one assistance.

For ages 7-11. Registration re-

quired.

Thursday 6/18 The Forge at North Branch Library 3 p.m. *** Animal Ambassadors Come explore animals and

their environment and see live animals. This program is presented by the Heard Museum and is best for ages 5 and up.

Seating is limited and free tickets will be available starting an hour before the show on a first-

come, first-serve basis.

Wednesday 6/24 North Branch Library 2 p.m. *** Snap and Squishy Circuits Learn about electricity while playing with Snap Circuits, Jr. kits and squishy circuits.

For ages 8-12. Registration is required.

Thursday 7/16 North Branch Library 3 p.m. *** Hour of Code with Anna and Elsa Learn the basics of computer coding by playing a computer game starring Anna and Elsa.

This is a self-paced lesson in coding, but staff will be present for one-on-one assistance. For ages 8 and up. Registration required.

Thursday 7/23 The Forge at North Branch 2 p.m. *** Frozen Sing-A-Long Cool off and watch the singa-long edition of Disney’s Frozen. Don’t be afraid to “Let It Go” and be loud in the library!

For Frozen fans of all ages. Seating is limited and free tickets will be available starting an hour before show time on a first-come, first-serve basis. Frozen Sing-aLong Edition is rated PG and is 102 minutes.

Tuesday 7/28 North Branch Library 2 and 6:30 p.m. ***

TWEEN/TEEN PROGRAMS

SRC Teen Volunteer Training Come learn all you need to know to help with Summer Reading Club this summer. You must complete one of these trainings to volunteer at the Summer Reading Club table.

For ages 11 through adult. Registration is required. Please call 349-8752 to register.

Thursday 6/11 Emily Fowler Central Library 7 p.m.

Saturday 6/13 North Branch Library 3 p.m.

Tuesday 6/16 North Branch Library 7 p.m.

Saturday 6/20 Emily Fowler Central Library 4 p.m. *** Teen LegoMania Come play with LEGOs! Build one of our challenging projects or just build for fun. All

LEGOs provided by the library (please don’t bring your own).

Ages 11-17.

Tuesdays 6/23 and 8/25 Emily Fowler Central Library 6:30 p.m. *** Babysitter Workshop Attend this workshop, presented by the Denton Fire Department, & become a certified babysitter. Learn great babysitting strategies, emergency procedures, and more! Registration is required. For ages 11-18.

Wednesday 6/24 Emily Fowler Central Library 2:30 p.m. *** Hour of Code for Middle and High School Learn the basics of programming in Javascript. This short class will show how to get started with programming and prove to you that you can code. For ages 12-18. Registration is required.

Thursday 6/25 The Forge at North Branch 3 p.m.

Wednesday 7/15 Emily Fowler Central Library 3 p.m. *** Wearables Design and make a bracelet, patch, or button that sparkles using circuits! We will teach you how to sew the circuits and then you will have to time to make your creation. For ages 12-17.

Registration is required.

Tuesday 7/14 The Forge at North Branch 2-4 p.m. *** Gravity Falls Are Zombies real? What supernatural creatures and surprises will Dipper’s mysterious journal unlock? Join us as we explore the world of Dipper and Mabel Pines, the “Mystery Twins” from Gravity Falls, Oregon. Ages 11-17. Registration required.

Friday 7/24 Emily Fowler Central Library 3 p.m. *** Teen Advisory Board Help plan and run library programs. Discuss books, movies and music. Work on service related projects and earn community service hours! For ages 11-18. For more information call Dana Tucker at (940) 349-8715.

Tuesdays 6/9, 7/14 and 8/ 11 North Branch Library 6:30-8 p.m. *** Open Art Lab Explore different analog art

media with an emphasis on creative reuse. We provide the materials and you provide creativity. This is an open-ended art program in which teens can create a new work of art each week or work on an ongoing project.

After completion, teens may display their work in North

Branch’s Teen Room. For ages 1117.

Wednesdays 6/10-7/29 North Branch Library 2-5 p.m. *** Take Apart Lab Ever wonder how things work? Join us for an afternoon

of engineering exploration. We will provide tools and plenty of computer hardware, small appliances, and other electronic items that you can take apart without getting in trouble for it.

For ages 10-17. Registration is required.

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Thursday 7/9 North Branch Library 3 p.m. *** Nerdfighter Gathering Celebrate the film release of John Green’s Paper Towns with Nerdfighter trivia, crafts and activities, or just hang out and meet other local Nerdfighters and watch the Vlogbrothers.

DFTBA! For ages 12 and up.

Registration is required.

Saturday 7/25 North Branch Library 2-5 p.m. *** Robotics Get some hands on robotics experience! This class will help you get started in the fascinating field of robotics by showing you how to configure and program a robot.

For ages 12-18. Registration is required.

Thursday 7/30 & Friday 7/31 The Forge at North Branch 2-3:30 p.m. *** Decorate Your Technology Tired of your boring phone case and plain ol’ chargers?

Bring your phone cases, chargers, tablet covers, cords, etc. for some DIY decorating. We will provide Sharpies, washi tape, nail polish and all manner of bedazzling elements. For ages 11-17.

Registration required.

Thursday 8/6 North Branch Library 3 p.m. *** Minecraft Meetup Join us for an afternoon of Minecraft mania! Play Minecraft on our computers, iPads, and Xbox 360. There will also be Minecraft crafts when you are ready for a screen break. For ages 8-17.

Wednesday 8/12 North Branch Library 2-5 p.m. *** Back to School Crafts Create locker décor and decorate pens, pencils and other school supplies to get ready for the upcoming year. For ages 1117. Registration required.

Thursday 8/13 North Branch Library 3 p.m. ***

WEEKLY CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS (JUNE 9 – AUGUST 1)

Mother Goose Time Bring your baby to these classes promoting infant and caregiver bonding thought stories, songs, and activities. For infants as old as 18 months and their

caregivers.

Tuesdays South Branch Library 9:30 a.m. *** Toddler Time Participate with your toddler in these special classes that promote literacy and social interaction through stories, songs, and toddler-appropriate activities.

For ages 12-36 months and their caregivers.

Tuesdays South Branch Library 10:30 a.m. *** Toddler Play Time Running late for Toddler Time or want to stay afterwards for more library fun? Join us for this come-and-go program that encourages independent toddler play with literacy and sensory activities. Every week we will feature at least one new activity that can easily be replicated at home. Children learn through play, so take a breather and let your toddler learn while you visit with other parents. Best for ages 12-36 months.

Tuesdays South Branch Library 11 a.m. *** StoryTime Join us for interactive preschool classes that use stories, songs, and puppets to build early literacy skills and prepare children to learn to read. For children ages 1-5 and their caregivers.

Thursdays South Branch Library 10 and 11 a.m.

Saturdays South Branch Library 10 a.m. *** Splish Splash Storytime Join us for a special StoryTime in the Children’s Play Pool.

Admission is waived, but participants will be limited to the Children’s Play Pool & must leave the park by 10:45 am. Co-sponsored

by Denton Parks & Recreation Aquatics.

Fridays Water Works Park *no storytime on Friday, July 3rd *** Summer Reading Club Kickoff with Todd McKinney Friday, June 5 Fun for the whole family!

Todd McKinney offers a comedy magic show that will be sure to knock your socks off!

Seating is limited and free tickets will be available starting an hour before show time on a

first-come, first-serve basis. All ages.

11 a.m. North Branch Library 1:30 p.m. Emily Fowler Library 4:00 p.m. South Branch Library

FOR CHILDREN

Get Crafty!

Looking for a way to stay cool this summer? Join us for an afternoon of crafting fun. This come-and-go craft program is for kids of all ages.

Thursday 6/4 South Branch Library 2:30-4 p.m. *** Superhero Training

Camp Want to be a superhero? Attend training camp to read and learn about superheroes--and test your skills to see if you have what it takes to become a superhero. Best for ages 5-8.

Thursday 6/11 South Branch Library 3:30 p.m.

Quit Bugging Out Join Danielle Bradley, Texas State Park Interpreter, for this fun and information program that teaches about insect and spiders, followed by an optional outdoors insect scavenger hike.

Best for ages 5-8.

Thursday 6/18 South Branch Library 3:30 p.m. *** Tinkering Tuesday Come tinker at the library with local makers. Made possible by a partnership with Explorium Denton. Ages 6-14.

Tuesdays 6/23 and 8/4 South Branch Library 2-4 p.m. *** Toddler Drive-In Join us for indoor fun as we turn boxes into “cars” and enjoy a short film at our “drive-in.”

This program is best for ages 2-5. Registration is required.

Wednesday 6/24 South Branch 10 a.m. *** Box-town Have you ever wanted to be an architect or city planner?

Learn about the history of Denton and create your very own box-town! Best for ages 5-8.

Thursday 6/25 South Branch Library 3:30 p.m. *** Super Hero Science It’s a bird, it’s a plane – no, it’s Super Hero Science! Discover the science behind super heroes and their amazing powers with this interactive, educator-led auditorium show by the Perot Museum. The program explores topics such as energy, forces and motion, smart materials, magnetism, levitation and properties of light. Seating is limited and free tickets will be available starting an hour before show time on a first-come, first-serve basis. Best for ages 8 -18. Meets TEKS objectives from 2nd gradehigh school.

Friday 6/26 South Branch Library 3:30 p.m. *** Ninja Kids Sneak into the history of ninjas. Stay for crafts and stealthy ninja activities. Best for ages 5-8.

Thursday 7/2 South Branch Library 3:30 p.m. *** Pulp and the Paper Maker Why are trees important?

Read and learn about trees and join Melissa Haas, owner of

Perks by Melissa, to make your very own paper. Best for ages 5-8.

Thursday 7/9 South Branch Library 3:30 p.m. *** Humane Heroes Have you ever wanted to adopt an animal or find out more about an animal shelter?

Join us as we read stories, make toys for animals and learn about the City of Denton’s Linda McNatt Animal Care and Adoption Center. Best for ages 5-8.

Thursday 7/16 South Branch Library 3:30 p.m. *** Super Red Arowana Fish Hunt Author Deborah Johnston will lead us on an imaginary journey as we read & learn about the Super Red Arowana Fish.

Best for ages 5-9.

Tuesday 7/21 South Branch Library 3:30 p.m. *** Flappy Bird Hour of Code Learn the basics of computer coding by playing with Flappy Bird. This is a self-paced lesson in coding, but staff will be present for one-on-one assistance.

For ages 7-11. Registration required.

Thursday 6/18 The Forge at North Branch 3 p.m.

Wednesday 7/22 South Branch Library 3 p.m. *** Soaring through the Solar System 3-2-1 blast off!!! Take an imaginary trip through the solar system and create your own solar system. Best for ages 5-8.

Thursday 7/23 South Branch Library 3:30 p.m. *** Cooking up Dough Learn how to read recipes, make your own play-dough, and stay for the secret surprise. Best for ages 5-8.

Thursday 7/30 South Branch Library 3:30 pm *** Animal Ambassadors Come explore animals and their environment and see live animals. This program is presented by the Heard Museum and is best for ages 5 and up.

Seating is limited and free tickets will be available starting an hour before the show on a firstcome, first-serve basis.

Thursday 8/6 South Branch Library 3:30 p.m. ***

Baby Play to Learn Develop baby’s pre-literacy skills at different play stations.

For babies ages 6-24 months.

Friday 8/7 South Branch

Library 10 a.m. *** Read to Rover Give your child an opportunity to practice reading one-on-

one with a trained, certified therapy dog. Sign up for our Read to Rover program made possible by a partnership with the Therapy Pals of Golden Tri-

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angle. Space is limited and registration is required. Call 3498752 to register. For children reading on their own; ages 6-11.

Saturdays 6/13, 7/11, 8/8 South Branch Library 11 a.m. ***

FOR TEENS AND TWEENS

Edible Art for Teens-Cookie Art Do you enjoy food? Do you enjoy art? Join us to make pretty and tasty creations. Please register for program at least 2 days prior to event by calling 3498752. Ages 11 and up.

Tuesday 6/16 South Branch Library 4 p.m.

FASHION CAMPS Junior Fashion Design Camp 2015 (Ages 10-13 yrs) June 8-12, 2015 -- Day camp or residential camp TWU Denton Campus, Old Main Building, 4th Floor Early bird registration: Before May 1, 2015 - $425 Registration: After May 1, 2015 - $450 For more information, please email Dr. Sheri Dragoo, Camp Director, at sdragoo@twu.edu. *** Teen Fashion Design Camp 2015 (Ages 14-18 yrs) June 15-19, 2015 -- Day camp or residential camp TWU Denton Campus, Old Main Building, 4th Floor Early bird registration: Before May 1, 2015 - $425 Registration: After May 1, 2015 - $450 For more information, please email Dr. Sheri Dragoo, Camp Director, at sdragoo@twu.edu. *** Teen Fashion Camp 2015 (Formerly called Fashion Medley Camp) (Ages 13-18 yrs) July 13-17, 2015 -- Day camp or residential camp For the young fashion enthusiast excited about all aspects of the fashion business!

TWU Denton Campus, Old Main Building, 4th Floor Early bird registration: Before June 1, 2015 - $425 Registration: After June 1, 2015 - $450 For more information, please email Dr. Sheri Dragoo, Camp Director, at sdragoo@twu.edu. ***

Junior Fashion Design Camp 2015 (Ages 10-13 yrs) July 27-31, 2015 -- Day camp or residential camp TWU Denton Campus, Old Main Building, 4th Floor Early bird registration: Before June 1, 2015 - $425 Registration: After June 1, 2015 - $450 For more information, please email Dr. Sheri Dragoo, Camp Director, at sdragoo@twu.edu. ***

SUMMER NUTRITION CULINARY CAMP Summer Nutrition Culinary Camp (SNCC) at TWU is a funfilled week with food science lab experiments, culinary nutrition cooking, exercise, healthy snacks, guest speaker, and creative activities for ages 9 to 14.

Camp will take place primarily in the recently remodeled Nutrition and Food Sciences Department Food Prep lab. Camp will end with a Friday camper-led culinary presentation for the parents. Campers will receive a spatula, a recipe book, an apron, and a backpack to carry them.

Boys and girls ages 9-14 June 22-26, 2015 Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm Friday 5:30pm presentation for parents $395 early bird before April 30, 2015 $450 registration before June 5, 2015 For more information, contact Camp Coordinator Angie Griffin, MS, RDN, LD at 940-898-2658 ***

TWU/AFA CYBERCAMP 2015 Targeted towards beginners in cybersecurity! FREE to accepted participants! Our society's economic vitality and national security depend on a safe cyberspace and individual cybersecurity skills. TWU/AFA CyberCamp emphasizes fun, hands-on learning of cybersecurity principles that are relevant and applicable to everyday life. Developed by the Air Force Association (AFA), the camp curriculum covers new topics and hands-on activities each day, building up to an exciting, final team competition simulat-

ing real cybersecurity situations faced by industry professionals.

This year, we are offering two concurrent sessions: one session is female-only and the other is mixed gender. The female applicants should indicate their preference for either session on the application form.

Funding support for this

year's program was provided by the TWU Office of Technology!

Dates and time: July 13- July 17, 2015, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (boarding is NOT provided) Location: TWU Denton Campus, Math and Computer Science Department, MCL building (room to be annouced) Application: Applicants to

the summer camp should be entering grade 9-12 in the Fall of 2015. Since the AFA CyberCamp curriculum is designed to introduce students to core cybersecurity principles and tools, applicants should have little to no background in cybersecurity.

The application period is Feb. 16, 2015 - May 15, 2015.

Each session's room limit is 18 students so apply early!

To apply, complete and sign an application form, one form per camper and return it to Dr. Jian Zhang by email at TWU.cscamp@gmail.com at or by fax at 940.898.2179. ***

CAMP ABILITIES TEXAS Camp Abilities Texas is a one-week developmental sports camp for students who are blind, visually impaired, and deafblind. The camp model provides a one-on-one instructional situation for each participant.

This model provides an indepth, enriched experience for our campers.

Denton ISD counselors are pooled from undergraduate and graduate kinesiology programs from Texas Woman’s University.

Our specialists are professionals in the education field and have a wide variety of experiences with students who are blind, visually impaired or deafblind and serve as excellent role models for our students.

The primary mission of Camp Abilities Texas is to empower students with visual and hearing impairments to be physically active and productive members of their schools, cities, and communities, as well as to improve the health and well-being of people with sensory impairments. Many of the specialists at Camp Abilities Texas have experiences with students with various types of visual and hearing impairments. This knowledge enhances the experiences of the campers. Camp Abilities Texas teaches students what they can do in the areas of sports and recreation, which is often overlooked in their educational and home environments.

Camp Abilities Texas is a program administered under the Denton Public School Foundation which is a 501 c 3 private, nonprofit educational entity.

For the Federal ID # please contact Lisa Hanson at lhanson@dentonisd.org or visit www.dentonisd.org/foundation. ***

DRUM MAJOR ACADEMY Date: July 5-9

Drum Major Academy® (DMA) is for any band member who wishes to improve and develop his or her leadership, communication, conducting and teaching skills in order to become a stronger asset to his or her band program.

For more information on the 2015 Drum Major Academy, go to http://www.drummajor.org/ content/index-3.html ***

ATHLETIC CAMPS Basketball Day Camp June 22-25 Grades: Kindegarten through 8th, boys and girls Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Cost: $100 (includes t-shirt and camp ball) Campers will compete against players in their own age group. The camp will focus on the basic fundamentals of basketball — shooting, passing, ball handling, and defense. Campers will receive instruction through a variety of station drills, competitive contests, and scrimmages. Each camper needs to bring: court shoes, a water bottle, and lots of energy. Camp balls will be provided so please do not bring a personal basketball. Campers will receive a camp t-shirt and camp ball.

For more information call 940-898-2378 or email skuykendall@twu.edu. *** Gymnastics Instructional Camp June 14-18 Ages: Girls 8 years and older Cost: $485 for resident, $385 for commuter This instructional camp is open to both resident and commuter campers. The camp is geared towards competitive gymnasts of all levels, and features small group sizes to facilitate focused, intense, and personalized training. The camp curriculum features two daily workouts totaling approximately six hours a day. The workouts are designed for systematic progression according to individual ability. Campers are also able to use DVR replay to enhance their training. Campers spend the morning and afternoon sessions attending workouts in the newly renovated TWU Gymnastics Practice Facility or in Kitty Magee Arena (site of all TWU Gymnastics home meets — next door

to the practice facility). Event instruction includes vault, bars, beam, floor dance and dance instruction in a formal dance studio. Each camper will receive a camp t-shirt and a TWU Gymnastics lanyard.

For more information, call 940-898-2378 or email skuykendall@twu.edu. *** Elite Soccer Camp June 26-29 Ages: Female soccer players

14 and up Cost: $400 for residents, $350 for commuters Players will sharpen their competitive edge and get trained like a college athlete.

Sessions will be fast-paced, chal-

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lenging and fun. Players will work on improving their technical and tactical ability through small- and big-sided games. A nutrition and NCAA compliance seminar will be offered.

Parents are welcome to attend.

For more information, call 940-898-2378 or email skuykendall@twu.edu.

UNT CAMPS Mean Green Workshops Summer Debate Camps Dates and Cost Policy Debate: 3 Weeks: June 28 - July 18, 2015, $2,500 2 Weeks: July 12 - July 25, 2015, $1,800 *** Lincoln Douglas Debate: 3 Weeks: June 28 - July 18, 2015, $2,500 2 Weeks: June 28 - July 11, 2015, $1,800 *** Public Forum Debate: 2 Weeks: July 5 - July 18, 2015, $1,800 1 Week: July 5 - July 11, 2015, $1,000 *** Congressional Debate: 2 Weeks: July 12 - July 25, 2015, $1,500 *** Middle School Speech & Debate: Intro - July 5 - July 11, 2015, $750 - $1,000 Advanced - July 12 - July 18, 2015, $750 - $1,000 Individual Events (Oral Interpretation or Public Speaking): Session One - 1 Week: July 5 July 11, 2015, $1,000 Session Two - 1 Week: July 12 - July 18, 2015, $1,000 Two Weeks (Oral Interp): July 5 - 18, 2015, $1,500 *** Teacher's Institute: 2 Weeks: June 28 - July 11, 2015, $8,00 ***

MUSIC WORKSHOPS

For more information on all the UNT music workshops, visit http://music.unt.edu/ and click on Workshops and Camps

JUNE

Denton ClarEssentials Junior High/Middle School Clarinet Workshop June 8-10 Instructor(s): Kimberly Cole Luevano, John Scott, Deborah Fabian, Daryl Coad; Connor

O’Meara, Kristen Thompson and other workshop staff Deadline: June 1, with early registration discount by May 15 This is an intensive, educational and fun workshop at Guyer High School designed for middle school clarinetists. Daily events include group warm-ups, sessions on fundamental skills, masterclasses, chamber music coaching and evening recitals.

The workshop concludes with a finale recital presented by student chamber music groups. *** 28th Annual Bradetich Double Bass Masterclass June 8-12 Instructor(s): Jeff Bradetich, Lynn Seaton Deadline: May 1 (late registration offered with fee) This masterclass is for advanced high school and college level students. The week of highly concentrated classical study for aspiring bassists will include technical training, solo classes, orchestra studies, video taping, bass ensembles, jazz classes with Lynn Seaton and much more. *** Flute! Fundamentals for Teachers June 8-12 Instructor(s): Mary Karen Clardy; Deadline: May 1 This workshop is for performers and teachers interested in developing teaching and performing skills. Participants can observe master teaching and interact with students of all levels in daily sessions. Basics of embouchure, breathing, tone production, musical phrasing, articulation, vibrato, and technique are addressed in the workshop. *** Conductors Collegium June 8-19 Instructor(s): Eugene Corporon Deadline: May 1 Music educators of all levels meet to discuss common goals, shared concerns and practical solutions with colleagues, performers and composers. As many as 40 participants will be selected to rehearse and perform on one of four concerts with the North Texas Wind Symphony. Comments regarding rehearsal approach and conducting pedagogy will be made on video. Non-conducting participants will follow scores and listen to the clinician. Morning sessions will focus on master-

works as well as rehearsal skills and conducting technique. *** 15th Annual Beginners and Intermediate Bass Camp June 10-12

Instructor(s): Jeff Bradetich, Gudrun Raschen, Jessica Gilliam-Valls, Carlos Gaviria Deadline: May 1 (late registration offered with fee) Beginning and intermediate players of the double bass will

join the North Texas Bass Camp for three days of fun, participation and instruction. Playing, practicing and performing will abound, and students will enjoy the week-ending game of “Double Bass Jeopardy.” Participants

will have the opportunity to work with outstanding teachers in a fun and supportive environment. *** Flute! Middle School Day Camp June 12-13 Instructor(s): Mary Karen Clardy Deadline: May 1 Flute! is a fun camp for middle school flutists who want to build tone, technique, and performance confidence for next year’s competitions and auditions. Daily sessions include basics of embouchure, breathing, tone production, musical phrasing, articulation, vibrato, and technique. Flute choir rehearsals allow participants to try other members of the flute family (piccolo, alto flute and bass flute) and build ensemble skills, with a final camp concert of music learned during camp and a party for campers, family, and friends! *** Frisco ClarEssentials Junior High/Middle School Clarinet Workshop June 15-17 Instructor(s): Kimberly Cole Luevano, John Scott, Deborah Fabian, Daryl Coad; Connor O’Meara, Kristen Thompson and other workshop staff Deadline: June 1, with early registration discount by May 15 This is an intensive, educational and fun workshop at Cobb Middle School designed for advanced middle school clarinetists. Daily events include group warm-ups, sessions on fundamental skills, masterclasses, chamber music coaching and evening recitals. The workshop concludes with a finale recital presented by chamber music groups. *** Marching Percussion Camp June 15-18 Instructor(s): Mark Ford, Paul Rennick, other UNT drumline faculty and UNT Drumline alumni Deadline: May 19 The UNT Marching Percussion Camp trains high school percussionists in the tradition of the world-renowned Green Brigade Drumline. The workshop includes 10 hours a day of instruction and performance experience in a skill level-based

ensemble.

*** Flute! Practicum for Performers June 15-19 Instructor(s): Mary Karen Clardy Deadline: May 15 Flute! Practicum for Performers 2015 is a masterclass for performers interested in developing performance skills and repertoire. Participants will perform in daily sessions with a focus on standard repertoire and orchestral excerpts. Concepts of breathing, embouchure, tone production, musical phrasing, articulation, vibrato and technique are addressed in the masterclass. *** UNT Keyboard Percussion Symposium June 15-19 Instructor(s): Christopher Deane; Brian Zator; Sandi Rennick; Ed Smith; Gordon Stout; She-e Wu Deadline: May 18 Activities for high school, college and professional level keyboard percussionists include private and group lessons with world class instructors, masterclasses, clinics, student and faculty performances, and technique labs focused on all aspects of keyboard percussion performance including grip methods (Traditional, Stevens, Burton and Six-Mallet grip) and extended performance technique.

High school participants will play in keyboard percussion ensembles directed by Symposium faculty. *** String Orchestra Day Camp (Grades 3-9) June 15-19 Instructor(s): Rebecca Roesler Deadline: June 8 Over 125 students rehearse in elementary and middle school orchestras under the direction of guest conductors. Students, who must have at least six months of string playing experience at the time of the camp, also receive instruction in music theory and music history classes. Orchestras offered: Pre-String Orchestra (Grades 3-4); Elementary Orchestra (Grades 5-6); 7th Grade Orchestra; 8th Grade Orchestra; 9th Grade Orchestra. ***

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Vocal Pedagogy Workshop June 19-20 Instructor(s): Stephen AusDeadline: June 1 (late regis-

tration offered with fee) This year’s workshop focuses on preparing singers for the next step by addressing training to get students past college screening auditions, how to properly

eliminate excessive breathiness, how to teach the male high voice and extend the range, and how to get young sopranos and mezzos to sing successfully above the staff.

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*** Flute! Repertoire and Performance Masterclass June 19-21 Instructor(s): Mary Karen Clardy Deadline: June 1 This workshop for advanced performers develops repertoire and performance skills by building practice methods. Daily performances are included, with feedback for improvement in the overall artistic impression, technical consistence, projection and communication. Basics of embouchure, breathing, tone production, musical phrasing, articulation, vibrato, and technique are addressed in the masterclass. *** UNT Summer String Institute Session I June 19-26 UNT Summer String Institute Session II June 26-July 3 Instructor(s): Julia Bushkova, Philip Lewis, Felix Olschofka, Gary Levinson, Susan Dubois, Daphne Gerling, Nikola Ruzevic, Eugene Osadchy and others Deadline: May 23 Pre-college and collegiate sessions are being offered to violinists, violists and cellists of all ages. These include private lessons, masterclasses, clinics, faculty-student recitals, mock auditions, wellness and stress reduction sessions, Region and AllState audition preparation, and chamber music experience. Students will work directly with the internationally acclaimed UNT string faculty, principal players of the Dallas Symphony, and esteemed guest artists. *** Vocal Jazz Workshop June 21-26 Instructor(s): Jennifer Barnes, Rosana Eckert; Greg Jasperse Deadline: first-come, firstserved, payment due by May 23 Participants are involved in every aspect of vocal jazz, from solo and ensemble performance to improvisation, pedagogy and jazz theory. Educators may attend a daily class devoted to vocal jazz directing, programming and rhythm section. Ensembles rehearse daily, preparing for theFriday evening public concert.

Music educators will have a session each day with Jennifer

Barnes that will focus on topics including repertoire, performance aesthetics, rhythm section and sound reinforcement equipment. *** ClarEssentials High School Clarinet Workshop June 24-27 Instructor(s): Kimberly Cole Luevano, John Scott, Deborah Fabian, Daryl Coad; Deadline: June 17 (early registration discount before May 27) This is an intensive, educational and fun workshop designed for advanced high school clarinetists. Daily events include group warm-ups, sessions on fundamental skills, masterclasses, chamber music coaching and evening recitals. Featured guest artist Greg Raden, Principal Clarinetist of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, will present a recital and clinic.The workshop concludes with a finale recital presented by chamber music groups. *** Drum Major and Student Leadership Camp June 25-28 Instructor(s): Nick Williams, Jeremy Spicer, Manuel Maldonado, Duane Hill Deadline: first-come, firstserved Current or future drum majors and student leaders will receive specialized individual instruction, as well as training in leadership, conducting, and innovative marching and teaching techniques. *** Flute! High School Camp June 26-28 Instructor(s): Mary Karen Clardy Deadline: June 1 This is a class for pre-college flutists, and these sessions emphasize musical performance and preparation. Daily classes include warmup exercises, tone/ technique development, vibrato, and articulation studies, and provide opportunities for interaction of performer and listener.

The camp concludes with a concert by members of the class. ***

JULY

All State Choir Camp July 8-11 Instructor(s): Alan McClung, director; Amanda Quist, guest director

Deadline: June 15 The camp includes various rehearsals over four days culminating with a recording session/ concert on Saturday afternoon.

There will also be a dance, recreation night and talent show.

*** MS/JH (Jr. High/Middle School) Honor Choir Camp July 15-18 Instructor(s): Alan McClung Deadline: July 12 The camp includes sessions

that cover topics such as voice, pitch and rhythm development, as well as rehearsals and an afternoon concert on Saturday.

There will also be a game night, talent show and dance.

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Photo courtesy of Denton ISD

Photo courtesy of Denton ISD

Kimber Lucas

Julie Wenger

2015 Stephens Elementary Teacher of the Year

2015 Adkins Elementary Teacher of the Year

Meet Kimber Lucas, the 2015 Stephens Elementary Teacher of the Year.

Kimber Lucas has been a teacher for nearly six years, with all of her experience spent in Denton ISD at Stephens Elementary.

Mrs. Lucas began her elementary teaching career as a kindergarten teacher at Stephens for the 2009-10 school year before moving to the second grade the following year, where she stayed until 2013. Since the beginning of the 2013-14 school year, she has taught third grade math and science.

Prior to joining Denton ISD, Mrs. Lucas served as an adjunct instructor of teacher education at North Central Texas College from 2007 to 2009. She also served as an adjunct professor of educational psychology at the University of North Texas for a semester in 2009.

Mrs. Lucas obtained both of her degrees from UNT, having earned her bachelor’s degree in child development in 1994 from the school and her master’s degree in human development and families studies in 1997.

In addition to being named the 2015 Jostens Stephens Elementary Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Lucas was named the 2015 Jostens Denton ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year, the top honor bestowed upon an educator at one of the district’s 22 elementary schools.

Her teaching philosophy: Although my job s to teach third-graders math and science, I believe that hugs, smiles, high-fives, food and genuine conversations are just as essential to student growth as academic knowledge. I want my students to know that I believe in them and that they play an important role in our community.

Meet Julie Wenger, the 2015 Jostens Adkins Teacher of the Year.

Julie Wenger has been a teacher in Denton ISD for eight years, and it’s also the only school district she’s ever taught.

Mrs. Wenger began teaching at Pecan Creek Elementary, where she was a firstgrade educator for the 2007-08 school year.

She then moved up to become a second-grade teacher at the school from 2008 to 2014; in the 2013-14 school year, she was a dual-language teacher for the grade.

When Adkins Elementary planned to open for the current school year, Mrs. Wenger came along for the ride.

At Adkins Elementary, she is a fifth-grade teacher and the team lead.

Mrs. Wenger received her bachelor’s degree from Texas Woman’s University in 2006, and she is an active member of multiple teaching groups or organizations, including Discovery Education. With that organization, Mrs. Wenger has been selected as one of just 150 educators worldwide to attend the Discovery Education Summer Institute.

Her teaching philosophy: My job is to create a challenging learning environment where students feel safe enough to ask questions, make mistakes and have their victories celebrated corporately. At any given time in my classroom, students may be found in corners with laptops, typing thoughts about their guided readers for others in the room to view and comment on. Some students will be engrossed in a self-selected book, while others will be gathered around me, reviewing and revising their work.

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Makes 4 Servings Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 20 min Ingredients · 2 cup* milk, 2% reduced fat, lactose-free · 1 cup pasta, dry, whole grain · ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded · ¼ cup Asiago cheese, shredded · ½ cup Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded *Additional milk may be needed depending on type of pasta used.

Instructions 1. In a large pot, bring milk to a very low simmer.

2. Add pasta. Stirring constantly, slowly cook until pasta is tender and 2% reduced fat, lactose free milk is thickened. This process will take approximately 20 minutes.

3. Add cheeses, stir to combine and allow cheese to melt.

4. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Facts · Calories: 360 · Total Fat: 13 g · Saturated Fat: 7 g · Cholesterol: 40 mg · Sodium: 440 mg · Protein: 20 g · Carbohydrates: 40 g · Dietary Fiber: 4 g · Calcium: 60% DV Recipe courtesy of 3-EveryDay, the National Dairy Council

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DISD salutes its Star Students

Kid Life

When I finish school I plan to: Work at an Animal Shelter The best book I ever read was: “Poppy and Ereth” by Avi The last movie I saw: “Home” The best movie I’ve ever seen is: “The Nutcracker” I wish I knew how to: Talk to animals I’m so sick of: Fuzzy’s – we eat there all the time!

My worst habit is: Rushing through my work My favorite restaurant is: Great Wall My hero is: My teacher, Mrs. McKinney

May 2015

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Gabrielle Petersen GABRIELLE PETERSEN

Name (first, middle, last): Gabrielle Sophia-Jolea Petersen Nickname: Elle Community/school activities: Horseback riding, ballet and volunteering School/grade: Cross Oaks Elementary, third grade Birthdate/place: March 12, 2006, at John Muir Hospital in California

Family: Kimberly (mom), Michael (dad), Kelsey (sister), Sarah (sister) and Seth (brother) My hobbies are: Dance, exercise and learning My favorite school subject is: P.E. and Reading Two people I’d most like to meet are: My Grandmother (R.I.P.) and Ariana Grande What music I’ve been listening to recently: Pop Music

Cameron Hudson

The best book I ever read was: “Hatchet” The last movie I saw: “Fast 7” The best movie I’ve ever seen is: “Fast 7”

I wish I knew how to: Create a video game.

I’m so sick of: Getting in trouble because of other people.

My worst habit is: Biting my nails.

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Name (first, middle, last): Cameron Scott Hudson Nickname: Cameron Scott “Evil” School/grade: Thomas Rivera Elementary School, fifth grade Birthdate/place: Dec. 31, 2003, in Denver, Colorado Family: Alisha (mom), Sierra (sister), Gabriel (brother) My hobbies are: Riding a bike, running, play fighting, playing games My favorite school subject is: Math Two people I’d most like to meet are: Adam Levine and Brie Bella What music I’ve been listening to recently: Country and Christian When I finish school I plan to: Get a house and then a job, then a car and go back to school to be a neurosurgeon.

My hero is: My mom

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30 ‘Best You’ skills are for a lifetime Kid Life

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Dear Friend, Wow! It’s almost time for this school year to be done. Can you believe it? Before we finish this year, I want to talk to you about “Best You” skills.

These skills aren’t like reading or math skills – those are important. If you couldn’t read, you wouldn’t be a safe driver. You wouldn’t know what traffic signs say. Please learn to read so we can travel safely on the same roads when you learn to drive.

Without math, you wouldn’t know how to take care of your money. Lots of kids dream of growing up and becoming rich, but if you don’t learn about decimals and money in elementary school, it will be very easy for people to take your money.

These skills aren’t like the ones you learn in art, like how to make a secondary color or how to make a clay pot that will hold water. These skills aren’t like the skills you learn in gym, science or social studies. If you don’t listen and pay attention in your science class, you wouldn’t know how to tell living from non-living things and you wouldn’t understand about the water cycle.

That’s important, because you don’t want to drink water that would make you sick. And without social studies, you wouldn’t learn how communities and states work. You wouldn’t understand how human beings have adapted to live all over our planet and how we all must work together.

All of those skills and different kinds of information are very important. We want you to be learners and we want you to learn lots of things. We want you to learn those kinds of things.

But there is another set of skills you need to know about – skills that help make you be the best human being you can be.

They’re “Best You” skills.

People with Best You skills listen very carefully to others and think about what others say.

Listening helps us understand other people’s thoughts and feelings and ideas. Every human being needs this skill. In fact, it is the one of the most important skills a person can have. It doesn’t mean we agree with everything that we hear. It just means we listened and thought about what was said.

People with Best You skills are kind and respectful, two things that help us work with others cooperatively. When people disagree, Best You people know that conflicts can be fixed when we stay calm, respectful, kind, and we listen and think.

Best You people understand that even when others are disrespectful, we can choose to remain respectful.

People with Best You skills cooperate. We encourage others and work with others as a team.

We remember that everyone on the team has something to share. We listen when others share their ideas and we share our own ideas. We allow others to use our ideas, because sometimes we use theirs and great teams combine everyone’s ideas to solve problem.

People with Best You skills understand that there are things that we do very well. We keep practicing these things so that they became routine, a natural part of us. And there are some things that we are still learning to do. We find someone who can help us learn to do these things better, and we take their advice and make changes to do those things better. Then, there are things that we don’t do well at all. We find someone to teach us and we learn, because people with Best You skills ask for help when we need it. We stay focused on the goal of learning.

And finally, when we have Best You skills, we understand that every single human being in the world is different. Can you believe there are more than 7 billion people and not even twins or triplets are exactly the same!

It’s a wonderful thing, but it can make life challenging. People with Best You skills use those skills to work together and solve problems together, which makes our world a better place to live.

Best You skills aren’t just for school. We never finish learning all there is about becoming the best people we can be. Best You skills are for your whole life! We should never stop learning and practicing them.

Keep learning to be the Best You that you can be. Your school, your community, and your world needs you!

Your friend, Mrs. Shelton

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Photo courtesy of Denton ISD

Fifth-grade students from the Nelson Elementary Student Council and Danna Biggs, council sponsor, pose with a $700 check raised by their school for the Linda McNatt Animal Care and Adoption Center.

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en paw for each donation.

Jonathan Mendez, also a fifth-grader at Nelson Elementary, said he and his classmates helped cut out the golden paws to be a bigger part of the fundraising effort.

“Mrs. Biggs [our fifth-grade student council sponsor] taught us how to make them and we all volunteered to start cutting them out,” he said. “I really want to visit [the center] because I love pets.”

At McNair, third-grade students raised their funds through a “marketplace” project, where they learned about how money is exchanged.

“This was our culminating activity when it came to studying the free enterprise system,” said Amy Collins, a third-grade teacher at the school. “The children decided to donate all their money – their profits – to the Denton animal shelter. They raised over $550, and we’re very proud of the students.”

In addition to the financial support provided by McNair and Nelson, supplies were donated by Cross Oaks, Evers Park and Newton Rayzor.

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Raising funds and supplies for important issues sometimes seems like an insurmountable task, but students from several Denton ISD schools found it easy to do when the benefactors are furry friends.

Students from Cross Oaks, Evers Park, McNair, Nelson and Newton Rayzor elementary schools all raised funds or supplies for the city of Denton’s Linda McNatt Animal Care and Adoption Center, which recently opened. McNair and Nelson raised more than $550 and $700, respectively, and received a visit from the center’s staff and some of its animals.

Tatiana Johnson, a fifthgrader at Nelson, said students at his school were very involved in the fundraising process.

“We started talking about [the fundraiser] during our school announcements, and we all started bringing in quarters as we were trying to raise the most money,” he said. “It was pretty amazing – I like the fact that we’re helping pets.”

Nelson students were incentivized to bring quarters by receiving a paper cutout of a gold-

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