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CAMPS 20 2018 Camp Directory

CHILD CARE 22 Child Care Directory

EDUCATION 26 Get Kids to Take Risks 27 Independent School Survey

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Amusement/Water Parks Aquariums & Zoos Art Museums & Centers Farms & Orchards History Museums & Sites Nature Centers Science, Specialty & Children’s Museums Sports & Play Centers Theaters & Arenas

HEALTH 24 How to Handle Medical Emergencies on Vacation

SPECIALKIDS FAMILY FUN 15 Free Days at the Museums

16 Family-Friendly Breweries 17 Day-by-Day July Calendar ULTIMATE FAMILY GUIDE • JULY 2016 2018

29 Special Needs School Survey

On Our Cover: CoverKids winner Aspen F. of Philadelphia, PA. Model image by Bev Michel Photography — West Chester, PA; Michelphoto.com.

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Ultimate Family Guide Here it is, your MetroKids 2018 Ultimate Family Guide, the Philadelphia region’s most comprehensive resource for finding fun and educational things to do with the family during any season.

This year we’ve also compiled a list of programs that will get you free or significantly discounted admission to many area sites (See p. 15). Look for the icons to see which attractions participate. We’ve also added INSIDER tips with tidbits to help you get more out of your visit. Sponsored INSIDER entries and other advertiser listings appear in blue-shaded boxes.

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Attractions

Whether you want a wild ride in a water park or a quiet walk around a pond, we have hundreds of options from which to choose. We have so many great attractions in our area that we’ve organized the listings into categories so that it is easier to focus on the type of experience you seek.

Kid-friendly brewpubs

Looking for someplace to take the family after a day out sightseeing? Breweries have become a popular spot for young families by providing activities for kids and budgetfriendly options for parents (p. 16)

Medical emergencies on vacation

What are you options if you have a medical emergency far from home while on vacation? (p. 24)

Risk is good

Kids can learn by taking risks. See how. (p. 26)

Camps

The MetroKids Camp Directory (p. 20) will help you find the best camp for your kids from our sponsors. In addition, you’ll find extensive information in the directory located online at MetroKids.com/camps.

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Child Care

Looking for a child-care center or preschool? You’ll find quality choices from our sponsors in the Early Education Directory (p. 22).

Education

The Delaware Valley is endowed with excellent independent schools. Check out our exclusive MK Independent School Survey (p. 27) to help make your school search much easier.

Special Education

If your child has special needs, turn to our Special Needs School Survey (p. 29). Its sections include schools for autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, and academic, emotional/behavioral or physical support.

As always, visit MetroKids.com for additional information on Delaware Valley parenting resources.

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ATTRACTIONS AMUSEMENTS & WATERPARKS

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Funland, Rehoboth Beach, 302-227-1921; funlandrehoboth.com Killens Pond State Park, Felton, 302-284-4526 destateparks.com/park/killens-pond/index.asp Viking Golf Amusements & Thunder Lagoon Waterpark, Fenwick Island, 302-539-4027; vikinggolfamusements.com

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Jungle Jim’s, Rehoboth Beach 302-227-8444; funatjunglejims.com INSIDER: Arrive after 3pm for discounted admission.

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AQUARIUMS & ZOOS

Christmas Village in Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, 443-760-0686; baltimore-christmas.com Diggerland USA, W. Berlin, NJ, 856-768-1110; diggerlandusa.com Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, Allentown, PA, 610-395-3724 dorneypark.com Dutch Wonderland, Lancaster, PA, 866-386-2839; dutchwonderland.com

Hersheypark, Hershey, PA, 844-330-1813; hersheypark.com

Six Flags America, Upper Marlboro, MD, 301-249-1500; sixflags.com/america Six Flags Great Adventure, Wild Safari & Hurricane Harbor, Jackson, NJ, 732-928-1821; sixflags.com/greatadventure

AQUARIUM

National Aquarium in Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, 410-576-3800; aqua.org

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ZOOS

3 Palms Petting Zoo, Clayton, 302-715-1326; 3palmszoo.org Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia, PA, 215-243-1100; philadelphiazoo.org Plumpton Park Zoo, Rising Sun, MD, 410-658-6850; plumptonparkzoo.org Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, 410-396-7102; marylandzoo.org ≤ 2 yrs Salisbury Zoo, Salisbury, MD, 410-548-3188; salisburyzoo.org Smithsonian’s National Zoo, Washington, DC, 202-633-4888; nationalzoo.si.edu

Brandywine Zoo, Wilmington, 302-571-7747; brandywinezoo.org ≤ 3 yrs INSIDER: Free admission Dec.–Feb.

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This month’s CoverKid is Aspen, a 10-year-old from Philadelphia with a love of the outdoors and a desire to make animal documentaries someday.

He will be entering the fifth grade in the fall, but until then he plans to take advantage of his time off this summer to go hiking in Wissahickon Valley Park in search of new trails. His mom, Grace, says they love to visit the Toleration Statue because of all the nearby rocks to climb.

He also hopes to go canoeing in the Brandywine River “because it feels like being in the jungle,” she says.

Aspen’s idol is David Attenborough, the British broadcaster and naturalist, and he hopes to follow in his footsteps as a documentarian. He also would like to study dinosaurs and enjoys visiting the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, particularly the dinosaur and reptile exhibits.

For now, though, his favorite school subjects include woodworking and he hopes to build a soap box car this summer.

Good luck with your summer adventures, Aspen. We hope to see you on TV someday documenting all that you’ve learned!

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ATTRACTIONS ART MUSEUMS & CENTERS

ART CENTERS

Center for the Creative Arts, Yorklyn, 302-239-2434; ccarts.org Christina Cultural Arts Center, Wilmington, 302-652-0101; ccacde.org Newark Arts Alliance, Newark, 302-266-7266; newarkartsalliance.org

ART MUSEUMS

American Visionary Art Museum, Baltimore, MD, 410-244-1900; avam.org Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore, MD, 443-573-1700; artbma.org Barnes Foundation, The, Philadelphia, PA, 215-278-7000; barnesfoundation.org ≤ 18 yrs Biggs Museum of American Art, Dover, 302-674-2111; biggsmuseum.org Blue Ball Barn, Wilmington, 302-577-1164 destateparks.com/park/alapocas-run/blue-ball-barn.asp Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford, PA, 610-388-2700 brandywinemuseum.org Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington, 302-571-9590; delart.org Delaware Contemporary, The, Wilmington, 302-656-6466 decontemporary.org Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA, 215-763-8100; philamuseum.org Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, MD, 410-547-9000; thewalters.org

Delaware Arts Conservatory, Bear, 302-595-4160; delarts.com INSIDER: Daytime classes are offered for children ages 3–7.

ART: WALKIN STUDIOS

Everyday Artists, Hockessin, 302-239-9300; everydayartists.com Your Creation Station, Middletown, 302-464-1044; yourcreationstation.com

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FARMS & ORCHARDS

KENT COUNTY

Loblolly Acres, Viola, 302-632-6797; loblollyacres.com Poynter’s Tree Farm and Christmas Shop, Felton, 302-284-4801

NEW CASTLE COUNTY

Coleman’s Tree Farm, Middletown, 302-378-8949; colemanstreefarm.com Coverdale Farm, Greenville, 302-239-2334; delawarenaturesociety.org/coverdale.html Filasky’s Produce, Middletown, 302-378-2754 facebook.com/pages/Filaskys-Produce/107451671293 Ramsey’s Farm, Wilmington, 302-477-1499; ramseysfarm.com Woodside Farm Creamery, Hockessin, 302-239-9847; woodsidefarmcreamery.com

Fifer Orchards Farm & Country Store, Camden-Wyoming, 302-697-2141; fiferorchards.com/marketplace/countrystore INSIDER: Website lists when each crop is ready and pick-your-own dates.

SUSSEX COUNTY

Bennett Orchards, Frankford, 302-732-3358; bennettorchards.com Mr. Pepper’s Pumpkin Patch, Laurel, 302-245-8616; mrpepperspumpkinpatch.com

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Milburn Orchards, Elkton, MD, 410-398-1349; milburnorchards.com

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ATTRACTIONS HISTORY MUSEUMS & SITES

= Focus on African-American history.

CIVIL WAR

Corbit-Sharp House, Odessa, 302-378-4119 historicodessa.org/history/historic-houses/corbit-sharp-house Gov. Ross Mansion & Plantation, Seaford, 302-628-9828 seafordhistoricalsociety.com John Dickinson Plantation, Dover, 302-739-3277 history.delaware.gov/museums/jdp/jdp_main.shtml

COLONIAL LIFE Museums, site and homes depict early America.

Greenbank Mills, Wilmington, 302-999-9001; greenbankmill.org Historic Houses of Odessa, Odessa, 302-378-4119; historicodessa.org Independence National Historical Park, Phila., PA, 215-965-2305; nps.gov/inde New Castle Historical Society, New Castle, 302-322-2794; newcastlehistory.org LOCAL CULTURE Origins and archives of local communities.

Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, 302-658-2400 hagley.org INSIDER: Plan to spend 2–3 hours if you take the guided tour.

Claymont Stone School, The, Claymont, 302-792-2023; claymontstoneschool.org Delaware Historical Society, Wilmington, 302-655-7161; dehistory.org Lewes Historical Society, Lewes, 302-645-7670; historiclewes.org Nanticoke Indian Museum, Millsboro, 302-945-7022; nanticokeindians.org/museum.cfm Nemours Mansion and Gardens, Wilmington, 800-651-6912; nemoursmansion.org Old Swedes Historic Site, Wilmington, 302-652-8615 visitwilmingtonde.com/listings/old-swedes-historic site/849 Read House & Gardens, New Castle, 302-322-8411 story.org/hours-a-fees/166-home-page/read-house-gardens/161-read-house-gardens Rehoboth Beach Museum, Rehoboth Beach, 302-227-7310; rehobothbeachmuseum.org Seaford Historical Society Museum, Seaford, 302-628-9828; seafordhistoricalsociety.com Winterthur Museum & Country Estate, Winterthur, 800-448-3883; winterthur.org

GOVERNMENT

New Castle Court House Museum, New Castle, 302-323-4453 history.delaware.gov/museums/ncch/ncch_main.shtml Old State House, Dover, 302-744-5054; history.delaware.gov/museums/sh/sh_main.shtml Delaware Public Archives, Dover, 302-744-5000; archives.delaware.gov National Constitution Center, Phila., PA, 215-409-6600 constitutioncenter.org

Delaware Agricultural Museum & Village, Dover, 302-734-1618; agriculturalmuseum.org INSIDER: Bring your own peach or zucchini to feed chickens at the farm.

INVENTION Early industry and discoveries exhibited and demonstrated.

Johnson Victrola Museum, Dover, 302-739-3262 history.delaware.gov/museums/jvm/jvm_main.shtml Messick Agriculture Museum, Harrington, 302-398-3729 taylormessick.com/messick-museum

MARITIME Sea, ports and waterways manifest in life and displays.

DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum, Fenwick Island , 302-539-9366 ; discoversea.com Fenwick Island Lighthouse, Fenwick Island, 302-539-4115 ; wickislandlighthouse.org Indian River Life-Saving Station At Delaware Seashore State Park, Rehoboth Beach, 302-227-6991; destateparks.com/attractions/life-saving-station/ Kalmar Nyckel Shipyard & Museum, Wilmington, 302-429-7447; kalmarnyckel.org Milford Museum, Milford, 302-424-1080; milforddemuseum.org Zwaanendael Museum, Lewes, 302-645-1148 history.delaware.gov/museums/zm/zm_main.shtml

MILITARY Forts, museums and battlefields display weapons, artifacts of wars.

Rockwood Mansion & Park, Wilmington, 302-761-4340; rockwood.org INSIDER: Take a Ghost Tour, for ages 14 and up.

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Air Mobility Command Museum, Dover, 302-677-5938; amcmuseum.org Fort Delaware State Park, Delaware City, 302-834-7941 destateparks.com/park/fort-delaware/ Fort DuPont State Park, Delaware City, 302-834-7941 destateparks.com/PARK/fort-dupont Fort Miles Historical Area, Lewes, 302-644-5007 destateparks.com/attractions/fort-miles Iron Hill Museum and Science Center, Newark , 302-368-5703; ironhillmuseum.org

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ATTRACTIONS NATURE CENTERS

BOTANICAL GARDENS

Delaware Center for Horticulture, Wilmington, 302-658-6262; thedch.org University of Delaware Botanic Gardens, Newark, 302-831-0153; ag.udel.edu/udbg

EDUCATION AND RECREATION CENTERS

Abbott’s Mill Nature Center, Milford, 302-422-0847; delawarenaturesociety.org Ashland Nature Center, Hockessin, 302-239-2334; delawarenaturesociety.org/ashland.html Carousel Park & Equestrian Center, Wilmington, 302-995-7670 nccde.org/425/Carousel-Park-Equestrian-Center Dupont Environmental Education Center, Wilmington, 302-656-1490 delawarenaturesociety.org/DuPontEnvironmentalEducationCenter

Delaware Museum of Natural History, Wilmington, 302-658-9111 delmnh.org

INSIDER: Bring a packed lunch & eat it on the outdoor patio, then go for a stroll on the Larry Scott Nature Trail behind the museum.

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STATE PARKS For websites go to destateparks.com/park/<park name> Alapocas Run State Park, Wilmington, 302-577-1164; /alapocas-run Bellevue State Park, Wilmington, 302-761-6963; /bellevue Brandywine Creek State Park, Wilmington, 302-577-3534; /bcsp Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes, 302-645-8983; /cape-henlopen Delaware Seashore State Park, Rehoboth Beach, 302-227-2800; /delaware-seashore Fenwick Island State Park, Fenwick Island, 302-227-2800; /fenwick-island H. Fletcher Brown Park, Wilmington, 302-577-7020; /wilmington/fletcher-brown Lums Pond State Park, Bear, 302-368-6989; /lums-pond Trap Pond State Park, Laurel, 302-875-5153; /trap-pond White Clay Creek State Park, Newark, 302-368-6900; /white-clay-creek WILDLIFE PRESERVES

Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, Smyrna, 302-653-9345 fws.gov/refuge/Bombay_Hook Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, Milton, 302-684-8419 fws.gov/refuge/Prime_Hook Russell W. Peterson Wildlife Refuge, Wilmington, 302-656-1490 riverfrontwilm.com/directory/russell-w-peterson-wildlife-refuge

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ATTRACTIONS SCIENCE, SPECIALTY & CHILDREN’S MUSEUMS

SCIENCE MUSEUMS

Delaware Museum of Natural History, Wilmington, 302-658-9111 delmnh.org ≤ 1 yrs ≤ 2 yrs Franklin Institute, The, Phila., PA, 215-448-1200; fi.edu Maryland Science Center, Baltimore, MD, 410-685-5225; mdsci.org Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Washington, DC, 202-633-1000 airandspace.si.edu Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Chantilly, VA, 703-572-4118; airandspace.si.edu/visit/udvar-hazy-center

SPECIALTY MUSEUMS

Delaware Children’s Museum, Wilmington, 302-654-2340; delawarechildrensmuseum.org ≤ 1 yrs

INSIDER: Open until 8pm on $5 Fridays with $5 admission after 5pm.

Delaware State Police Museum & Education Center, Dover, 302-739-7700 delawaretrooper.com/museum.html National Museum of Dentistry, Baltimore, MD, 410-706-0600; dentalmuseum.org Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD, 410-727-1539 baberuthmuseum.com

CHILDREN’S MUSEUMS

LEGOLAND Discovery Center, Plymouth Meeting, PA philadelphia.legolanddiscoverycenter.com ≤ 2 yrs Please Touch Museum, Phila., PA, 215-581-3181 ≤ 1 yrs pleasetouchmuseum.org Port Discovery Children’s Museum, Baltimore, MD, 410-727-8120; portdiscovery.org

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ATTRACTIONS SPORTS & PLAY CENTERS

BOWLING CENTERS

Bowlerama, New Castle, 302-654-0263; bowlerama.us First State Lanes, Wilmington, 302-762-3883; firststatelanes.com Mid County Bowling & Entertainment Center, Middletown, 302-378-0677 midcountylanes.com Seaford Bowling Lanes, Seaford, 302-629-9778; seafordbowlinglanes.weebly.com

PLAY CENTERS

Mid-Atlantic Grand Prix, New Castle, 302-656-5278; midatlanticgrandprix.com Pump It Up, Newport, 302-998-1144; pumpitupparty.com/newport-de Xbos Family Fun Center, Smyrna, 302-653-1800; xbos.com

ICE AND ROLLER RINKS

Centre Ice Rink at Delaware State Fair, Harrington, 302-398-5900; skateatthefair.com Christiana Skating Center, Newark, 302-366-0473; christianaskatingcenter.com Dover Skating Center, Dover, 302-697-3218; doverskate.com Ice World, Abingdon, MD, 410-612-1000; iceworld.com Milford Skating Center, Milford, 302-422-3700; milfordskatingcenters.com Pond Ice Arena & Performance Center, The, Newark, 302-266-0777 thepondicearena.com Skating Club of Wilmington, Wilmington, 302-656-5005; skatewilm.com University of Delaware Ice Arenas, Newark, 302-831-2868; udel.edu/icearena

Pleasant Hill Lanes, Wilmington, 302-998-8811; bowlphl.com INSIDER: Children 14 and under bowl free all summer.

SPORTS AND FITNESS CENTERS

Vince’s Sports Center, Newark, 302-738-4859; vincessports.com Wilmington Blue Rocks Baseball, Wilmington, 302-888-2583; bluerocks.com

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ATTRACTIONS THEATERS & ARENAS

ARENA

Bob Carpenter Center, Newark, 302-831-4016 bluehens.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=29100&ATCLID=209242749

CHILDREN’S THEATERS

Children’s Theatre of Dover & Kent County, The, Dover, 302-336-8044 thechildrenstheatre.org Delaware Children’s Theatre, Wilmington, 302-655-1014; dechildrenstheatre.org

MUSIC VENUES

Delaware Symphony Orchestra, Wilmington, 302-656-7442; delawaresymphony.org Grand, The, Wilmington, 800-37-GRAND; thegrandwilmington.org Opera Delaware, Wilmington, 302-658-8063; operade.org Smyrna Opera House, Smyrna, 302-653-4236; smyrnaoperahouse.org

PERFORMING ARTS

Rehoboth Summer Children’s Theatre, Rehoboth Beach, 302-227-6766 rehobothchildrenstheatre.org INSIDER: Two actors play all the characters in each production.

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The Delaware Valley boasts a wealth of museums and cultural institutions that cater to every age and interest. These programs provide free or low-cost admission so your family can explore what the area has to offer, all while sticking to your budget. For a full list of participating venues, plus each program’s website, visit MetroKids.com/freedays.

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If your family has a membership to a venue that belongs to the Association of Children’s Museums’ reciprocity network (check for the logo on your membership card), you’ve got discounted admission to those spots as well.

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Got a membership to a science museum?

If it’s affiliated with the Association of Science Technology Centers, you may be granted free general admission to other venues in the organization — as long as they’re more than 90 miles away. Mileage is measured by linear distance, rather than driving distance.

Participants: Delaware Museum of Natural History, Hagley Museum and Library, Iron Hill Museum, Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, National Aquarium

Blue Star Museums

Select museums offer free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Up to five family members, in addition to the military ID holder, are permitted per visit.

Participants: Biggs Museum, Delaware Art Museum, Hagley Museum and Library, New Castle Court House Museum, Seaford Museum

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Purchase a family pass for $95 that grants two adults and up to three kids (ages 17 & younger) free general admission to a dozen Brandywine Valley attractions. Valid through Sept. 3, 2018, the pass is instantly delivered to your phone via text and email. Print it at home or save it to your phone’s home screen for one-tap access.

Participants: Delaware Art Museum, Delaware History Museum, Delaware Museum of Natural History, Hagley Museum and Library, Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library and more

MONTHLY Bank of America Museums on Us

Bank of America and Merrill Lynch cardholders score one free general admission to participating museums on the first Saturday and Sunday of each month. Be sure to bring your credit or debit card and photo ID. Participants: Delaware Art Museum, Delaware Museum of Natural History

ANNUAL Art Museum Day

Each spring, venues affiliated with the Association of Art Museum Directors offer free or discounted admission, as well as programming that relates to a yearly theme.

Participants: Institute of Contemporary Art, Penn Museum, Philadelphia Museum of Art

International Museum Day

Held annually on May 18, museums around the globe celebrate their roles in communities via educational programming and free admission. While no ticket is required, many venues require registration prior to your visit.

Participants: Brandywine River Museum of

More Savings!

Several spots pair free, deeply discounted or pay-what-you-wish admission with family-friendly events on select dates each month.

Sundays Barnes Foundation, Phila. first Sun. Delaware Art Museum weekly Delaware Contemporary dates vary Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Phila. first Sun. Philadelphia Museum of Art, Phila. first Sun. Rockwood Museum, Wilmington first Sun. Tuesdays The Franklin Institute, Phila. third or fourth Tues.

Wednesdays Please Touch Museum, Phila. first Wed. Thursdays Delaware Art Museum weekly Fridays Delaware Children’s Museum, Wilmington weekly Art, Institute of Contemporary Art, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia Museum of Art

Museum Day Live

Venues across the country grant free access to ticketholders, taking after the free-admission Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C. Held this year on Sept. 22, each ticket — downloadable from Smithsonianmag.com/ museumday starting Aug. 15 — admits two people to one museum.

Participants: Delaware Museum of Natural History, Hagley Museum and Library, Old Swedes Historic Site Log on to MetroKids.com/freedays for more information. See Key on p. 4

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Babies

at the Brewery Local breweries are a new hot spot for young families.

Olivia and Charlotte W. and their parents, of West Chester, PA at Sly Fox Brewing Co.

By Michelle Haddon As any parent with young kids knows, going out to eat isn’t always a relaxing experience.

Kids get bored and when they start to fidget and whine, some restaurants (and their patrons) are not very accommodating.

There is a niche, however, eager to scratch the itch for a fun, relaxing night out for kids and parents: breweries.

Moms and dads, many of whom were responsible for the growth of the craftbeer industry when they were younger, are now packing up their kids and heading out to a nearby craft brewery for a casual night of food and beer with family and friends.

While taking your baby to some bars might get you sidelong glances, many breweries have gone out of their way to be family friendly.

BYO (food, that is)

For starters, it can be easier on the wallet than your typical family restaurant since breweries that don’t serve food often allow you to bring your own or they partner with food trucks that offer cheaper eats.

Mike Mandato, taproom manager at Free Will Brewing in Perkasie, PA, says customers are welcome to bring dinner from home or try out the food truck parked outside.

“If dad or mom wants to come out and have a beer, it’s not the type of place where you have to spend a lot,” Mandato says.

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Visiting Free Will recently with her kids, Kara Twele, of Perkiomenville, PA, says the brewery is a great meeting place for family and friends.

“The atmosphere is very family friendly. Generally, everyone can enjoy good food, not to mention open space for kids to play and have fun,” Twele says.

Relaxed, casual

John Hoffman, co-founder of Dew Point Brewing in Yorklyn, DE, understands why breweries would appeal to parents of young children.

“It’s just very simple — they can bring their own food and there’s an outdoor space. They don’t have to manage their kids as much. They can let run them around and have a good time,” Hoffman says. “I think at the end of the day that’s our job, to give people a place to relax.”

Some breweries, such as Sterling Pig in Media, PA and Iron Hill, which has locations in PA, NJ and DE, do have restaurants with full menus.

But full service or not, the goal of being family friendly seems to be the same.

Jason Scholl, co-owner of Blueprint Brewing Company in Harleysville, PA, agrees that most breweries aim to provide a laid-back setting.

“It’s a nice, relaxed, casual environment and that’s what the breweries are going for as a whole — a relaxed, downhome feel. It’s the next step from being at your house,” Scholl says.

Scholl and his two partners, Kyle Fetch

and Cory McDonald, wanted to create a space where parents felt welcome and kids could enjoy themselves.

“We’d go out to other places and notice kids were either draped over their parents’ legs bored and wanting to leave or they were looking at an iPad. So, that’s why we wanted to do this,” Scholl says, explaining parents can sip their beer while watching their kids explore Blueprint’s play area stocked with toys and board games.

Tiffany Cummings-Damiani, of Doylestown, PA, says she and her husband have taken their 2-year-old son to several breweries, both locally and when traveling.

“Often the breweries have food trucks, games, and music to keep him fed and entertained. Plus, as adults, we are able to either ‘support local’ or use it as a way to learn about other towns,” Cummings-Damiani says.

Sense of community

Geoff Bado, owner of Zed’s Beer in Marlton, NJ, says it’s great to see families in his brewery, where they make it family friendly with games for all ages, chalkboard tables to draw on and changing tables in the men’s and women’s restrooms.

“Older kids will grab a card game or board game and spend time with their parents. Just this past Saturday we had a heated game of Old Maid between a dad and his young daughter,” Bado recalls.

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Family Fun

Special needs event

Fourth of July event $ = $1-$5; $$ = $6-$10; $$$ = $11-$19; $$$$ = $20 & up

1 Sunday

First Sunday Family Day: Summer Games at the Barnes Foundation, Phila. Activities include crafts, a relay races and circus performances. FREE Steamin' Day at the Marshall Steam Museum at Auburn Heights Preserve, Yorklyn. Learn about maps, navigation and road trips of the past via activities and a scavenger hunt. $$$ Wawa Welcome America Festival, Phila. Wawa teams up with venues across the city to host a week of patriotic events and activities, culminating with the country’s largest free concert and fireworks over the Philadelphia Museum of Art. FREE Yorklyn Day at multiple locations, Yorklyn. Venues around the area feature vendors, food trucks, fun for kids, live music and antique vehicles. FREE

Fab Freebie

Want to introduce the kids to local history, arts and culture without breaking the bank? Take advantage of Free Museum Days, July 1-4, as part of Wawa Welcome America’s events series in Philly. Here’s when and where to go: July 1: One Liberty Observation Deck, The Barnes Foundation, Fort Mifflin, Philadelphia Museum of Art and African American Museum in Philadelphia July 2: Mütter Museum and Philadelphia Museum of Art July 3: Rodin Museum and The National Liberty Museum July 4: National Museum of American Jewish History

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The shore's a perfect spot to catch July 4 fireworks in Sussex County.

Zoo Kids at the Brandywine Zoo, Wilmington. Weekly program includes stories, games and animal presentations. $

2 Monday

Movies on the Beach: Moana on Dagsworthy St., Dewey Beach.

FREE

3 Tuesday

Lewes Dairy Christmas in July at American Legion Post #17, Lewes. There’ll be a 5K run, family run and a Kiddie K. Toys will be collected for the Marine Corp Toys for Tots. $$$$ Terrific Tuesday at the Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library, Wilmington. Stop by for crafts and games based on items found around the museum. $$$$

4 Wednesday

Fireworks Cruise at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, Lewes. See “Town & County,” p. 19. $$$$ Fireworks Express at the Wilmington & Western Railroad, Wilmington. See “Town & County,” p. 19. $$$ Fourth of July Celebration at First State Heritage Park, Dover.

See "Town & County," p. 19. FREE

5 Thursday

Cinderella at Epworth United Methodist Church, Rehoboth Beach. Performed by Rehoboth Summer Children’s Theatre. $$ Garden Adventurers at the Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library, Wilmington. Visit Enchanted Woods for nature activities. $$$$

6 Friday

The Big Bounce America at Chester Park, Chester, PA. The world’s biggest bounce house — measuring in at 10,000 sq. ft — boasts slides, basketball courts and other activities. $$$

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Glory of Stories at the Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington. Kids learn about the art world during storytime and a project. $

Lewes Antique Show and Sale at Bethel United Methodist Church, Lewes. Proceeds benefit restoration of the church. $

Sound Sensory Workshop at the Delaware Children’s Museum, Wilmington. Explore a variety of instruments and a sound-making machine, then create your own song. $$

Starry Night Hike at Brandywine Creek State Park, Wilmington. $

7 Saturday

Bank of America Museums on Us, Wilmington. Bank of America and Merrill Lynch cardholders get free access to the Delaware Art Museum and Delaware Museum of Natural History. FREE The Big Bounce America at Chester Park, Chester, PA. See July 6. $$$ Blueberry Festival at Linvilla Orchards, Media, PA. There’ll be pick-your-own blueberries and a pie-eating contest. FREE Hispanic Fiesta at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, Phila. Enjoy dance, music and food. FREE Stuffed Animal Vet Clinic at the Brandywine Zoo, Wilmington.

Bring your child’s fave plush pal for a “checkup” by a veterinarian. $$

Family Workshop: Parkway Prints at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Phila. Use a printing press to make a city-inspired masterpiece. $$$$ Lewes Antique Show and Sale at Bethel United Methodist Church, Lewes. See July 13. $ Science Saturday: Hip Optics at the Hagley Museum and Library, Wilmington. Build your own light maze. $$$ Try Science: Be an Ornithologist at the Delaware Children’s Museum, Wilmington. Learn all about the study of birds. $$ Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends at Morris Arboretum, Phila. The train and his pals take to the Garden Railway’s tracks. $$$

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8 Sunday

Bank of America Museums on Us, Wilmington. See July 7. FREE The Big Bounce America at Chester Park, Chester, PA. See July 6. $$$ PECO Family Jams: Music Boxes at Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, Phila. Make a 1-foot section of a collaborative mosaic. $$ Sunday Studio: Watercolor Wonder at the Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington. Families experiment with new and familiar techniques and themes. FREE

9 Monday

Movies on the Beach: Tomorrowland on Dagsworthy St., Dewey Beach. FREE

11 Wednesday

Family Fun Night at the Brandywine Zoo, Wilmington. Enjoy extended hours, meet radio personalities and join games and activities. $ Ice Cream and Butter-Making Workshop at Brandywine Creek State Park, Wilmington. Learn a handmade way to make these staple foods. $ World Wonders: Eco Del Sur at the Penn Museum, Phila. Enjoy authentic Andean music featuring traditional instruments that originated during pre-Colombian times, as well as stringed instruments brought by the Spanish conquistadors. $$$

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14 Saturday

Bastille Day Festival at Eastern State Penitentiary, Phila. See “Culture Club,” below. FREE

Family Game Night at the Delaware Children’s Museum, Wilmington. Play classic games with a twist, from giant bowling and Memory to plate-toss tic-tac-toe and jumbo Jenga. $$

Dog Days of Summer at Franklin Square, Phila. Bring the family dog for pet portraits, sprinklers and shallow pools, puppy play dates and resource tables from pet-friendly organizations. FREE Fairy Tale Sunday at the Delaware Museum of Natural History, Wilmington. Princes and princesses gather for storytime featuring fairy tale classics, a movie, animal visits and crafts. $$ Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends at Morris Arboretum, Phila. See July 14. $$$

16 Monday

Movies on the Beach: Despicable Me 3 on Dagsworthy St., Dewey Beach. FREE

17 Tuesday

Community Night at the Franklin Institute, Phila. FREE

18 Wednesday

Sensory-friendly Morning at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Phila. The lights and volume are lowered and crowds are minimized for visitors on the autism spectrum and their families. $$$$ Skate Wilmington at the Skating Club of Wilmington. Skaters of all levels compete in categories that include singles, pairs, partnered and solo ice dance and basic skills. FREE, spectators World Wonders: Momma Sandi Tales Presents Myth Making at the Penn Museum, Phila. A storyteller shares how creation, nature and hero myths are created and passed down. $$$

19 Thursday

Boy Scouts of America Golf Tournament at the Deerfield Golf and Tennis Club, Newark. $$$$

Culture Club

Eastern State Penitentiary puts a Philly spin on the French Revolution with song, dance and a famed beheading during the Bastille Day Festival. Held July 14, this year’s event will be the last for the annual favorite. Performed by experimental cabaret troupe The Bearded Ladies, the celebration is attended by Joan of Arc, Ben Franklin and a human-sized French baguette. The fun culminates when 2,000 Tastykakes are thrown from atop the towers.

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Kidchella Music Festival at Smith Memorial Playground, Phila. Shine & the Moonbeams and the Alphabet Rockers take the stage. $$ Owl Prowl Hike at Brandywine Creek State Park, Wilmington. Head out to look and listen for resident owls. $ Shakespeare in the Cemetery: A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Phila. $$$$ Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert at the Mann Center, Phila. Watch the movie as the Philadelphia Orchestra performs the score. $$$$

21 Saturday

Summer Food Fest at the Wilmington & Western Railroad, Wilmington. Hop on a round-trip ride through the Red Clay Valley, then enjoy food trucks, family activities and antique-car and fire-fighting equipment displays. $$$ Panning for Creek Gems at White Clay Creek State Park, Newark. Search for garnets, magnetite, and other shiny treasures. $ Public Archaeology Day at Newlin Grist Mill, Glen Mills, PA. Help archaeologists with site excavation and artifact screening and care.

FREE Scientist Saturday at the Academy of Natural Sciences, Phila. Discover current research and meet scientists during hands-on activities. $$$ Seafood and Arts Festival at Delaware Seashore State Park’s Indian River Marina, Rehoboth Beach. Enjoy food, live music, kids’ activities and vendors. FREE

25 Wednesday

World Wonders: The Franklin Institute Presents Sound, Music and Math at the Penn Museum, Phila. Discover the scientific process behind crafting sound into music. $$$

27 Friday

Dog Days of Summer at the Delaware Children’s Museum, Wilmington. Features meetand-greets with service animals, plus demos and trivia. $$ Full Moon Hike at White Clay Creek State Park, Newark. $ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert at the Mann Center, Phila. Watch the movie as the Philadelphia Orchestra performs the score. $$$$ Shakespeare in the Cemetery: A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Phila. $$$$

28 Saturday

Garden Wild at Mt Cuba Center, Hockessin. Get to know the insects, birds and animals that call the place home. Each family gets a free native plant while supplies last. $$ Jr. Engineers Program at the Delaware Children’s Museum, Wilmington. Find out what it takes to be a biomedical engineer. $$ Newlin Grist Mill, Glen Mills, PA. FREE History at Work: Experts demonstrate tinsmithing and chat with visitors.

Pop-Up Naturalist: Learn all about local plants.

Sensory-friendly Morning at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Phila. See July 18. $$$$

Science Saturday: May the Water Force Be With You at the Hagley Museum and Library, Wilmington. Make a waterwheel that lifts a weight off the ground. $$$

Shakespeare in the Cemetery: A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Phila. $$$$

Shakespeare in the Cemetery: A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Phila. $$$$

22 Sunday

Garden Wild at Mt Cuba Center, Hockessin. See July 28. $$

Youth Fishing Tournament at Trap Pond State Park, Laurel. Ages 15 & younger. Catch-and-release is encouraged. FREE

Movies on the Beach: Beauty and the Beast on Dagsworthy St., Dewey Beach. FREE

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Visit MetroKids.com/july4 for our guide to fireworks and festivals near you.

NEW CASTLE COUNTY All aboard! Wilmington & Western Railroad’s Fireworks Express leaves Greenbank Station for a round-trip ride to Hockessin, where you’ll get prime views of the fireworks.

KENT COUNTY Dover’s First State Heritage Park hosts the Fourth of July Celebration, an all-day bash that includes free tours of nearby venues (Biggs Museum, Johnson Victrola Museum, Old State House and others), a bell-ringing ceremony and parade, kids’ activities, performances and, at dusk, fireworks.

SUSSEX COUNTY Get the festivities started July 1 at Rehoboth Beach’s fireworks display, visible from the boardwalk. On July 3, enjoy a Fireworks Cruise on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry overlooking the Delaware Bay. Round out the experience with live music, food and drinks. And on July 4, Dewey Beach’s pyrotechnics play out on the bay.

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Food Truck Frenzy at Linvilla Orchards, Media.

There’ll also be hayrides, music, pony rides, face painting and U-pick fruits and veggies. FREE

Movies on the Beach: Finding Nemo on Dagsworthy St., Dewey Beach. FREE

Town & County: Fourth of July

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Log on to MetroKids.com/familyfun for more information, including address, phone number, time & website.

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CAMP DIRECTORY Thrilling adventures are in store for children at summer camps throughout the Delaware Valley in 2018! This camp directory includes an ample array of choices for all abilities, ages and interests.

Navigate the directory by focusing on your preferences for: • Geographic area: Camps are grouped by county & outlying areas.

• Category: Each description is prefaced by camp type — day, program, residential, special needs or travel.

• Special features: Blue icons at the end of each listing indicate if a camp offers extended day care, part-day or part-week schedules, financial aid or transportation. Abbreviations denote whether a camp is ACA accredited, has a counselor-in-training program or may accommodate some special needs. See the key at the bottom of the page.

Find a searchable version at MetroKids.com/camps.

Contact camps to express interest and mention you saw their listing in MetroKids.

KEY Extended hours Offers financial aid Part-day or part-week sessions Provides transportation ACA: ACA-accredited CIT: Counselor-in-training program SN: Some special needs may be accommodated

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

Kidz, Ink Camp Wow!, Locations in Bear, Dover, Middletown & Smyrna, DE

kidzink2@comcast.net; KidzEarlyLearning.com

Lavner Camps!

PA, NJ and DE 610-664-8800 info@lavnercampsandprograms.com Lavnercampsandprograms.com

DAY, RESIDENTIAL Lavner Camps is the Leader in Summer Enrichment Camps. As the #1 CAMP EXPERIENCE IN SPORTS, TECHNOLOGY, & THE ARTS, we have AWARD WINNING SUMMER CAMPS at 14 Philadelphia Metro, New Jersey & Delaware locations, with 35+ Specialty Camps to choose from... an INCREDIBLE summer camp experience awaits for your child! Our Cutting-Edge Summer Camps include Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, Robotics, Minecraft, Coding, Game Design, Culinary Arts, Fashion, Film & Lots More! Our Delaware location is at Ursuline Academy in Wilmington. Additional camp locations in NYC, Manhattan, Washington DC, St. Louis MO, Nashville TN & Los Angeles CA! Ages 6-15, Co-ed. Space is limited, register now!

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New Castle County Summer Camps Various locations in New Castle County, DE: Claymont, Middletown, New Castle, Newport, Newark, North Wilmington, Glasgow, DE 302-395-5600 hmergenthaler@nccde.org Nccde.org/camps

DAY Sports Camps’ Full-day All Sports Camp; Half-day: Skateboarding, baseball, basketball, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, speed & agility. Recreation Camps, Full-Day at 5 sites; Half-Day at Battery Park, Old New Castle, Leasure and Brookside Elementary School. Specialty Camps - Safety Town, Artventures at NCC Art Studio, and Rockwood Museum Camp Drama & Science Explorers CIT SN STEM, Camp Carousel.

YMCA of Delaware Day Camps, Multiple Locations in DE & MD 302-221-9622 Ysummercamp.org DELAWARE

A Tatnall Summer: Day Camps, Sports Camps, Swim Team 1501 Barley Mill Rd. Wilmington; 302-892-4347 ATatnallSummer@tatnall.org ATatnallSummer.org

DAY The Tatnall School opens its 110-acre campus to the community June 18-Aug. 17, with exciting new summer camps and classes serving children ages 3-grade 12. With half- and full-day offerings plus extended day, Tatnall provides a variety of activities including sports, swimming, science, music, arts, CIT computer design and more.

Brandywine Zoo Camp, 1001 North Park Dr., Wilmington; 302-571-7850, ext. 209 education@brandywinezoo.org ; Brandywinezoo.org Camp Arrowhead, 35143 Homestead Way, Lewes; wlafontaine@camparrowhead.net Camparrowhead.net Camp at NDNCC Newark Day Nursery & Children’s Center, 921 Barksdale Rd. Newark; 302-731-4925; bporter@newarkdaynursery.org; Newarkdaynursery.org Camp Clover @ A.S. Academy of Learning 891 Pulaski Highway; Bear 302-276-0868 asacademyoflearning.com

Camp Clover @ A.S. Academy of Learning offers an exciting camp experience. Campers will build strong friendships through themed week activities, games, swimming, hands on fun and weekly field trips! Tuition covers all trips. POC PLUS is accepted.

7am-6pm.

Centreville Layton School Summer Program, 6201 Kennett Pike, Centreville 302-571-0230; djarrell@centrevillelayton.org; Centrevillelayton.org Concord Preschool and Childcare; 1800 Fairfax Blvd., Wilmington 302-654-9629; Concordpreschoolandchildcare.com Delaware Art Museum’s Summer Art Camp, 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington 302-571-9590; artiscreating@delart.org; DelArt.org Delaware Dance Co. Summer Dance & Theatre Camp, 168 South Main Street Madeline Crossing, Suite 101, Newark; 302-738-2023; Delawaredancecompany.org Delaware Museum of Natural History 4840 Kennett Pike, Route 52 Wilmington 302-658-9111, ext. 328 education@delmnh.org Delmnh.org/camps

DAY Summer day camps for children 1st through 6th grade to explore science and nature in-depth and up-close. This year features new hands-on learning activities, as well as brand new camps for each age group. Includes outdoor fun, museum gallery exploration, traveling exhibit discoveries, live animal experiences and more! For grades 3-6, two camps include optional overnight. Museum Babies program for 3 and under and Museum Peeps (half-day sessions) for ages 4-6. Extended care avail. for an extra fee.

Delaware Nature Society (Ashland, Abbott’s, Coverdale, DEEC) PO Box 700, Hockessin, 302-239-2334; candy@delnature.org; Delnature.org Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay - Camp Country Center 1051 Sharpless Rd., Hockessin, 302-456-7150; dlubbers@cbgsc.org; Gscb.org/camps Pilot Summer Camp, 208 Woodlawn Rd., Wilmington, DE cshivone@pilotschool.org; pilotschool.org Prompt & Play, LLC, 5157 W. Woodmill Rd., Ste. 16, Wilmington 302-691-5658; info@promptandplay.com; Promptandplay.com St. Anne’s Episcopal School, 211 Silver Lake Rd., Middletown; 302-378-3179 mferster@stannesde.org; StannesDE.org/summer Stage Lights Dance Studio - Evening & Day Camp Classes Stage Lights Dance Studio, 25 S. Old Baltimore Pike, Newark; 302-453-0714 stagelights2@aol.com; Stagelightsdancestudio.com

2018 Delaware Aerospace Academy, PO Box 125, Bear; 302-834-1978 dasef.outpost@verizon.net; DASEF.org

Summer Adventures Camp at Hockessin Montessori 1000 Old Lancaster Pike, Hockessin; 302-234-1240, velasic@theHMS.org; theHMS.org

2018 Summer Stage Dance and Theatre Camps at Delaware Arts Conservatory 723 Rue Madora, Ste. 4 Bear; 302-595-4160 info@delarts.com; DelArts.com

Summer at Independence 1300 Paper Mill Rd. Newark 302-239-9060 Theindependenceschool.org

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DAY Pursue your passions in musical theatre, dance, acting, music & visual arts! Day camps for ages 2-16.

Day and evening intensives for intermediate through professional performers. Each themed camp and SN intensive ends with a live performance.

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DAY Summer at Independence offers choices for age 3 through 8th grade, from theme-based day camps to weekly programs for a variety of interests. Options include Indy Exploratorium, visual & performing arts, Adventure Camp, STEM, academics and sports. Nurse and Extended Day on campus daily.

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CAMP DIRECTORY Summer at Tower Hill 2813 W. 17th St. Wilmington; 302-472-7370 summer@towerhill.org Towerhill.org/summer

DAY Summer at Tower Hill’s Day Camp offers unlimited opportunities for fun and learning for ages 3 - 6th grade, including field trips.

DAY Summer @ Cecil has what you want with awesome summer camp choices for youth ages 5-17.

Camps are offered at Cecil College, Fair Hill, Plumpton Park Zoo and Upper Bay Museum. We offer STEM, photography, theater, art, Legos, Harry Potter, Frozen, Minecraft, robotics, video games, virtual reality and so much more!

CIT ACA SN

OUTLYING AREAS - PENNSYLVANIA

Wilmington Ballet Summer Dance Camp, 1709 Gilpin Ave., Wilmington 302-655-1004; info@wilmingtonballet.org; Wilmingtonballet.org/summer-program Wilmington Friends School Day Camps 101 School Rd. Wilmington 302-576-2998 lscamp@wilmingtonfriends.org Wilmingtonfriends.org

Summer Camps @ Cecil 107 Railroad Ave. Elkton, MD 443-907-1451 learning4life@cecil.edu Cecil.edu/youth

DAY June 18-Aug. 24: Lower school camp features weekly themes, soccer, tennis, art, STEM design, cooking and adventure camps, plus swimming, ice skating & bowling. Middle school camp offers Base Camp with swimming, fishing, gardening, hiking, ice skating and bowling plus sports camps & programs in art, adventure, sports, STEM, cooking and 3D printing.

Before & after care available. Online registration available — early bird discount! Check online for Open House dates.

Darlington Arts Center Summer Camp, 977 Shavertown Rd., Garnet Valley, PA 610-358-3632; info@darlingtonarts.org; Darlingtonarts.org/camp Science Camp Watonka, PO Box 127, Hawley, PA; 570-857-1401; mail@watonka.com Watonka.com OUTLYING AREAS - OTHER Camp Haluwasa 377 Ehrke Rd. Hammonton, NJ 877-234-2267 Campingnj.com

DAY, RESIDENTIAL The Ultimate South Jersey Christian Camping Experience! Exciting overnight & day camp programs for boys & girls ages 6-16 in a Christian environment. Water park with rope swing, waterslides, zip-line & a sandy beach! Activities: swimming, obstacle course, climbing walls, field games, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, ropes course, arts & crafts, and a ride-on railroad!

Open House: June 16, 2018, 10 am-3 pm with free train tours & BBQ.

NEW PAFA Summer Art Camp 128 N. Broad St., Phila., PA 215-972-2054 pafa.org/family

DAY PAFA offers engaging programs for kids and families throughout the year from Summer Art Camp weekly sessions to free Sunday workshops for families.

OUTLYING AREAS - MARYLAND Easterseals Camp Fairlee, 22242 Bay Shore Rd., Chestertown, MD; 410-778-0566 fairlee@esdel.org; Easterseals.com/de/fairlee Echo Hill Camp, 13655 Bloomingneck Rd., Worton, MD; 410-348-5303; EchoHillCamp.com Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay - Camp Grove Point, 2930 Grove Neck Rd. Earleville, MD; 302-456-7150; Dlubbers@cbgsc.org; Gscb.org/camps

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Whale Camp at the Fundy Marine Institute, Grand Manan Island New Brunswick, Canada; 888-54-WHALE; info@whalecamp.com; WhaleCamp.com YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser, 201 Cushion Peak Rd., PO Box 147, Wernersville, PA 610-670-2267; SMYMCA.org

A.S. Academy of Learning

CAMP CLOVER Summer Camp Program

Theme Weeks • Field Trips • Breakfast and Snacks included with Tuition

302-276-0868 • 302-834-5620

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CHILD CARE & EARLY EDUCATION DIRECTORY FY: Full Year AY: Academic Year SP: Summer Program MP: Meals Provided BS: Before School

AS: After School DA: Diapers Accepted TP: Transportation Provided SN: Special Needs DHS*: Licensed: Dept. of Health & Human Services

DE: Licensed: Dept. of Education DYF: Licensed: Dept. of Youth & Family Serv.

DE ★: Delaware Stars Participant NAEYC: Accredited by National Association of Education of Young Children

MULTIPLE SITES A.S. ACADEMY OF LEARNING 10 Songsmith Drive, Newark • 302-834-5620 891 Pulaski Highway, Bear • 302-276-0868 asacademyoflearning.com • Ages: 6 wks.-12 yrs. • Hours: 6am-6pm Every child is unique, and we believe that success and growth come from encouragement and praise. Breakfast & Pm snack provided. All activities included. POC Plus Accepted & Sibling Discount. Delaware Stars 5. DE, DYF, DE ★ KIDZ, INK ACADEMY OF EARLY ACADEMICS 1 Songsmith Dr., Bear, DE • 302-838-1500 1703 Porter Rd., Bear, DE • 302-838-5400 345 School Bell Rd., Bear, DE • 302-327-0686 645 W. North St., Dover, DE • 302-730-4730 616 W. Glenwood Ave., Smyrna, DE • 302-653-4034 KidzEarlyLearning.com • Ages: 6 wks.-11 yrs. • Hours: 6am-6:30pm Our curriculum is designed to stimulate your child’s mind, strengthen their bodies, and nurture their hearts. National curriculum: core knowledge. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack.

Spanish degreed and experienced teachers, security cameras monitor every room. FY, SP, MP, BS, AS, TP, DE, DYF, DA, DE ★ LITTLE STARS INC. 5702 Kirkwood Hwy., Wilmington, DE • 302-995-2920 947 Old Harmony Rd., Newark, DE • 302-737-9759 littlestarsinc.com • Ages: 6 wks.-12 yrs. • Hours: 6:30am-6pm Come Join the Fun here at Little Stars. Two locations serving children 6 wks. to 12 yrs. Full day.

Family-owned & operated. Warm, qualified staff teaches basic education concepts. Pre-school for ages 3 & 4. First aid & CPR. Breakfast, lunch & snack. FY, AY, SP, MP, BS, AS, DA, SN, DYF YMCA OF DELAWARE 100 W. 10th St., Ste. 1100, Wilmington, DE 302-221-9622 • www.ymcade.org • Ages: 6 wks.-13 yrs.

Largest children’s programming provider in the state. We offer full-day care, pre-school and before- and after-school care. Call the branch nearest you for specific details: Bear-Glasgow, 302-836-9622, BS, AS, SP, DE ★ Brandywine, 302-478-9622, half-day preschool, BS, AS, SP, DE ★ Central, 302-254-9622, full-day preschool, BS, AS, SP, DE ★ Sussex, 302-296-9622, half-day preschool, extended care, BS, AS, SP, DE ★ Dover, 302-346-9622, before and after care, BS, AS, SP, DE ★ Walnut St., 302-472-9622, full-day preschool, BS, AS, SP, DE ★ Western, 302-453-0123, full-day preschool, before and after care, BS, AS, SP, DE ★

BEAR, NEW CASTLE COUNTY GREAT NEW BEGINNINGS OF ST. ANDREWS Independently Owned & Operated 14 St. Andrews Rd., Bear, DE • 302-838-1000 GNBKids.com • Ages: 8 wks.-School Age • Hours: 6:30am-6pm Serving children 8 weeks through 12 years old. Family-owned and operated since 1999. Staff certified through Dept. of Education. Internet viewing available. Nutritional breakfast, snack and lunch program provided daily. Delaware STARS level 5. Panic Button Security System. FY, AY, SP, MP, BS, AS, DA, DYF, SN, DE, DE ★, NAEYC

HOCKESSIN, NEW CASTLE COUNTY CACC MONTESSORI SCHOOL 1313 Little Baltimore Rd., Hockessin, DE 19707 302-239-2917 • www.caccmont.org • Ages: 3 mos. to K • Hours: 7am-6pm Our Montessori child-directed program provides a low student/teacher ratio and individualized instruction. Our Enrichments include Library, Art, Gym (Zumba & Yoga), Music, Technology, Gardening and Spanish & Chinese instruction. AY, SP, BS/AS, DA, DYF, AMS THE HOCKESSIN MONTESSORI SCHOOL 1000 Old Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707 302-234-1240 • www.TheHMS.org • Ages: 12 mos. - 8th grade • Hours: 8am-3pm The school program follows the Montessori Method and emphasizes mathematics, language, humanities, arts and sciences while stressing life skills. All levels participate in enrichment subjects including STEM, art, library, computers, Spanish, music and physical education, which are developmentally appropriate for the age and ability. AY, SP, MP, BS, AS, DA, PAIS, AMS

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PAIS: Accredited by PA Assoc. of Independent Schools MSCES: Accredited by Middle States Commission on Elementary Schools AMS: Accredited by American Montessori Society MSA: Middle States Association of Schools & Colleges

MIDDLETOWN, NEW CASTLE COUNTY ST. ANNE’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL — EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM 211 Silver Lake Road, Middletown, DE 19709 • 302-378-3179 ext.1 • www.StAnnesDE.org Ages: 3 yrs.-Grade 8 • Hours: 8am-3:15pm; Extended Care: 7am-6pm From Preschool through 8th grade our programs lay the foundation for intellectual growth, moral judgment, leadership, and confidence. Our passionate faculty embraces a progressive child-centered teaching philosophy. Art, music, STEM, Spanish, library, religion, outdoor play.

Member of the National Association of Independent Schools and the National Association of Episcopal Schools. AY, SP, BS/AS, TP, MSA, DE ★

NEW CASTLE, NEW CASTLE COUNTY HELPING HANDS FAMILY CHILDCARE 4 Capo Ln., New Castle, DE 19720 302-836-4748 • www.HelpingHandsFamilyChildcare.com • Ages: 6 wks.-5 yrs.

Hours: 7am-5:30pm Delaware 4 Stars facility, a warm hearted Christian environment where “Learning Begins At the Door” and PLAY is our main focus. Children participate in daily sing-a -longs, playing musical instruments, dramatic play, arts and crafts, designed for their age and abilities. POC Accepted. FY, AY, SP, MP, BS, AS, SN, DE ★

NEWARK, NEW CASTLE COUNTY EARLY LEARNING CENTER AT UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE, THE 489 Wyoming Rd. Newark, DE 302-831-6205 • www.elc.udel.edu • Ages: 6 wks.-5 yrs. – Hours: 7am-6pm The UD Early Learning Centers provide high quality care and education programs for children and their families by establishing a model for exceptional practices for future early educators.

Because the ELC is associated with the University of Delaware, children and their families benefit from clinical placements and current research on best practices in early childhood. SP, MP, BS, AS, DA, DYF, NAEYC EBENEZER PRESCHOOL 525 Polly Drummond Hill Rd., Newark, DE 19711 302-731-3030 • www.ebenezerumcpreschool.org • Ages: 2-4 yrs. • Hours: 9am-12pm Since 1965 we have been providing children with a loving environment which guides their physical, emotional , spiritual and social development. We prepare the child for further learning experiences and for entrance into kindergarten. We welcome children of all faiths while teaching Christ-like ideals. AY, SP, MP, DA, SN, DYF EDU-CARE PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE 345 Polly Drummond Hill Rd., Newark, DE 19711 302-453-7326 • www.educarepreschool.com • Ages: 6 wks.-12 yrs.

Hours: 6:30am-6pm Edu-Care provides both a nurturing and academic atmosphere. We offer a variety of scheduling options. Feel free to stop in at any time for a tour or contact us for more information. FY, AY, SP, BS, AS, DHS*, DE, DE ★ NEWARK DAY NURSERY AND CHILDREN’S CENTER 921 Barksdale Rd., Newark, DE 302-731-4925 • Ages: 6 wks.-14 yrs. • Hours: 6:45am-6pm NAEYC Accredited & DE Stars Level 5. Dedicated to educating, enriching and inspiring children. Highly trained, professional, and experienced teachers, providing a quality program in a warm, family-friendly environment. Developmentally appropriate activities, computers, and separate toddler, preschool and school-age playgrounds provided. POC Accepted. Offers Financial aid in the form of a sliding fee scale. FY, SP, MP, BS, AS, DA, DYF, NAEYC, DE ★ ONE STEP AHEAD CHILD CARE AND PRESCHOOL, INC. 432 Salem Church Rd., Newark, DE 302-292-1162 • Ages: 1 yr.-12 yrs. • Hours: 7am-6pm Devoted, skilled staff assist your child with age-appropriate weekly themed curriculum to enhance their self-esteem and love of learning. All staff CPR and First Aid certified. All teachers are Board of Education certified. Spacious indoor and outdoor play areas.

Secured premises. All classrooms video monitored. Breakfast, lunch and snacks. Full-time and part-time options. Before- and after-school programs serving Thurgood Marshall and McVey School. Sibling discount. Summer camp with weekly field trips. FY, AY, SP, BA, AS, DA, DHS*

NORTH WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE COUNTY SAINT EDMOND’S ACADEMY 2120 Veale Rd., Wilmington, DE 302-475-5370 • Stedmondsacademy.org Ages: Pre-K (age 4) through Grade 8 (age 14) Hours: 7:40am (with Before Care Avail. at 7am)-2:45pm (w/ After Care Avail. until 6pm) The Academy educates boys’ hearts and minds in the Holy Cross tradition. Core values of responsibility, independence, positive self-image, integrity and community are integrated with an innovative curriculum. SEA is a special place for young learners to grow. AY, BS, AS, MP (lunch)

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WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE COUNTY (continued)

INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL, THE 1300 Paper Mill Rd. Newark, DE 302-239-0332 • TheIndependenceSchool.org • Ages: 3 yrs.-K – Hours: 7am-6pm Early Childhood is the first step of the exceptional Independence School Education. Children engage in developmentally appropriate learning experiences which contribute to their social, emotional and intellectual development. All faculty hold bachelor’s degrees in education with specific expertise in early childhood education. Full-time nurse on campus. AY, SP, BS, AS, DE, MSCES

TOWER HILL SCHOOL 2813 W. 17th Street, Wilmington, DE 19806 302-575-0550 • www.towerhill.org • Ages: Age 3-Grade 12 • Hours: 8am -2:40 pm Tower Hill’s preschool provides young learners with a quality education in a warm and supportive environment. Understanding that children gain knowledge through play, nurturing teachers emphasize engaging activities that allow students to explore, experiment and discover the world around them. AY, SP, MP, BS/AS, MSCES

WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE COUNTY CONCORD PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARE 1800 Fairfax Blvd., Wilmington, DE 302-654-9629 • www.concordpreschoolandchildcare.com Ages: 1 yr.- 9yrs. • Hours: 7:15am-5:45pm Our small class sizes enable valuable one-on-one instruction. Caring teachers and rich curriculum including Computer Tots, Spanish, Music and Gym. Serving ages 1 year through Kindergarten. Summer to age 9. FT, PT, Extended, 7:15am-5:45pm. Founded in 1956. Financial aid, Parent volunteer opportunities available. FY, SP, BS, AS, DA, DHS* SAINT ANTHONY OF PADUA GRADE SCHOOL 1715 W. Ninth St. Wilmington DE 302-421-3743 • www.school.stanthonynet.org • Ages: PreK-8th grade Hours: 7:30am-3pm Preschool 3 and 4 year olds through Eighth Grade (faith-based curriculum). Middle States Accredited. Before care and after care provided. Full-service cafeteria. State of the Art Science and Computer Labs. AY, MP, BS, AS ST. DAVID’S EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL 2320 Grubb Rd., Wilmington, DE 19810 302-475-3747 • www.stdavidsdayschoolde.org • stdavidskidsde@outlook.com Ages: 2,3, & 4 (must have reached age by August 31 if starting school in September) Hours: Preschool 9-12; Full day 7:30 – 5:45; 2, 3 or 5 day options A St. David’s Episcopal Church outreach, conveniently located in Brandywine Hundred. Developmental Movement class daily, developmentally appropriate curriculum. 2 playgrounds, weekly chapel services. Staff certified CPR & First Aid. Some financial aid . Preschool 9am-12pm; Full day 7:30-5:45; 2, 3 or 5 day options. POC and credit cards accepted. Parent volunteer opportunitites and financial aid available. FY, AY, SP, BS/AS, DA, TP, SN, DHS*, DYF, NAEYC, PAIS, MSCES, AMS ST. MICHAEL’S SCHOOL AND NURSERY 700 N. Walnut St., Wilmington, DE 302-656-3389 • www.stmichaelsde.org • Ages: 8wks-PreSchool • Hours: 7am -5:30 pm A 5-Star rated early education center with a recently expanded Infant and Toddler Program convenient to all downtown Wilmington employers. High quality, nurturing environment that prepares children to learn and succeed in school. Large facility with 16 classrooms, gross motor play rooms, dining room, library and spacious, age-appropriate outdoor play areas. Fresh, nutritious meals prepared daily. Our “whole child” approach supports children’s social-emotional, physical, language and cognitive needs. St. Michael’s values diversity, qualified faculty and family involvement. Vouchers accepted. FY, MP, DA, DHS, DE, DYF, DE ★

Babies at the Brewery continued from p. 16 “And this past Sunday, we had three new moms in the brewery — their kids were sleeping in their strollers while they had a few beers, ate takeout and caught up.”

With their low-key atmosphere, Craig Coffman, manager of the Tastin’ Room at Sly Fox Brewing Company in Pottstown, PA, said breweries can be a place parents can go to feel more connected with their friends and neighbors.

“Years ago, if you were a young parent, you pretty much didn’t go anywhere —you’re having beers at home or at a family barbecue. Now, younger parents are going out on a Friday night and bringing the kids with them,” Coffman says.

“A lot of times people will meet here and their kids will play together and next thing you know they’re sharing a pint. It’s a really cool environment.”

Michelle Haddon is a freelance writer.

For more details on the breweries mentioned, log on to MetroKids.com/breweries

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URSULINE ACADEMY 1106 Pennsylvania Ave., Wilmington, DE 302-658-7158 • Ursuline.org • Ages 3-18 • Hours: 8am-2:45pm Our Early Childhood Programs are unique from any other school by offering two paths to First Grade: Pre-Kindergarten/ Kindergarten & Montessori. Children develop social consciousness by responding to personal, community, & global needs, and by becoming true models of Serviam through Christian love. Full & Half Day/Week Options. AY, SP, BS, AS, DAIS, ADVIS, NAIS WILMINGTON FRIENDS SCHOOL PRESCHOOL 101 School Road, Wilmington, DE 302-576-2930 • Ages: 2 yrs.-4 yrs. • Hours: 7:30am-6pm The Wilmington Friends Reggio Emilia inspired preschool offers experiences to stimulate intellectual, emotional and social development. The program is guided, in the Quaker tradition, by values of respect for each individual and responsibility as members of a community. AY, FY, AS, BS, SP, MSCES WILMINGTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL 1400 Harvey Rd., Wilmington, DE 302-475-0555 • wmsde.org • admissions@wmsde.org Ages: 12 mos.-12 yrs. • Hours: 7am-6pm Students follow their passions, discover initiative from within and take ownership of their learning; a place that embraces the power of technology for teaching, exploring, engaging and collaborating. With a diverse student body and a challenging curriculum that promotes mutual respect and a global perspective, WMS graduates are prepared to move fearlessly into the world. FY, AY, SP, BS, AS, DA, SN, DYF, NAEYC, DE ★, AMS

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HEALTH

How to Handle Medical Emergencies on Vacation

By Jennifer Lesser When a summer vacation turns into a medical emergency, it can be nerve-racking to get your kids the care they need in an unfamiliar environment. Whether you’re traveling abroad or spending your days relaxing on the Jersey or Delaware shore this summer, you should plan ahead for any medical-related issues that could arise during your trip.

Prepare ahead of time

Rajinder Chugh, MD, regional medical director for AtlantiCare, says some of the most common medical problems during summer vacations are heat-related, like dehydration, as well as insect bites, contact dermatitis (rashes from contact with plants like poison ivy), ear infections (such as swimmer’s ear), food poisoning, allergies and sports injuries. “The number one piece of advice I’d give to parents while vacationing with their kids in the summer is make sure everyone is staying hydrated … and remember to pack those asthma or allergy medications,” he says.

It’s also important for parents to know their healthcare options. Map out the nearest pharmacy, urgent care center and emergency room before getting on the plane or loading up the car. “When preparing for any trip away from home — even day trips that aren’t local — research local hospital and urgent care facilities, and include their contact information on your itinerary,” says Wayne Burgess, MD, medical director of Patient First.

Where to go

When it comes to deciding whether to take your child to a pharmacy for an overthe-counter medication, an urgent care center, or the nearest emergency room, Adam Richards, MD, medical director of pediatric emergency services at Jefferson Washington Township Hospital, says to consider the kind of treatment your child might require. “For example, we see a lot of broken bones in the warmer months … if your child’s arm or leg looks funny, skip urgent care and go to the hospital emergency department because urgent care centers can’t handle any fracture that needs a procedure besides splinting,” he explains.

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When your kids are complaining of an illness that isn’t quite as visible — such as abdominal pain — you may also want to go to the nearest emergency room. “Most of the time, belly pain in kids isn’t caused by anything dangerous … but urgent care centers aren’t set up to sort that out,” he adds. Other issues that may warrant an emergency room visit include wounds that could require stitches, animal bites, fever, headaches, or neck pain. “If you’re not sure what to do, call your pediatrician. Even if you’re out of town, your pediatrician’s on-call nurse can advise you,” Richards adds.

Today, many healthcare providers and hospitals offer telemedicine services to allow patients to consult with their doctor via video on their smartphone or other digital device. Independence Blue Cross provides its own platform for physicians to provide telemedicine services, and many insurance policies now include stipulations on how and when telemedicine services are covered.

For in-person visits, urgent care centers are typically equipped to deal with non-life-threatening conditions, Burgess notes, including an allergic reaction, cough, cut or scrape; ear or sinus pain; eye swelling, irritation, redness, or pain; fever, cold, or flu; sprain or strain; mild or moderate asthma attack; nausea, vomiting or diarrhea; rash, or sore throat.

Where to Get Help

Get to know your insurance policy

DELAWARE

Along with your swimsuit and sunglasses, you’ll also want to be sure to pack your insurance card. According to Dale Mandel, MD, medical director for Independence Blue Cross, every insurance plan offers different coverage for dealing with emergencies when you’re on the road. He recommends a close look at your benefits booklet to be sure you understand exactly how your plan covers emergency care away from home if you need to visit an urgent care center or hospital. Parents should also confirm their plan’s coverage when they are outside their local network or the insurer’s coverage area.

“Almost all plans will provide coverage for a true emergency … which is typically thought of as a medical or psychiatric condition in which symptoms are so se-

If you’ll be spending time on the Jersey or Delaware shore this summer, here’s a handy reference for a few hospitals and urgent care centers to visit in case of an emergency.

NEW JERSEY AtlantiCare Emergency Departments: Atlantic City, Galloway, Hammonton Urgent Care Centers: Berlin, Clementon, Egg Harbor Township, Galloway, Hammonton, Little Egg Harbor, Manahwakin, Marmora, Mount Holly, Mount Laurel, Rio Grande, Sicklerville, Somers Point Patient First Urgent Care Centers: Cherry Hill, Delran, Hamilton, Sicklerville, Voorhees, Woodbury Jefferson University Hospital Hospitals: Turnersville, Stratford Shore Medical Center, Somers Point Virtua Emergency Departments: Berlin, Camden, Marlton, Mount Holly, Voorhees Urgent Care Centers: Cherry Hill, Marlton, Medford, Moorestown, Mount Holly, Voorhees, Sewell, Westmont,

ExpressCare Bear, Eden Hill, Middletown (Summer 2018), Smyra (Summer 2018) vere that the absence of immediate medical attention could place one’s health in serious jeopardy,” he adds.

In some cases, parents may want to consider purchasing travel insurance, which can provide coverage in case of extreme circumstances (such as evacuation back home) and help policyholders negotiate the healthcare system wherever the injury or medical emergency might occur.

Jennifer Lesser is a freelance writer.

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By Ann L. Rappoport, PhD When was the last time your child played in the rain, or climbed a tree?

We all want to keep our children safe.

But not every risk is harmful. According to experts, supporting children as they navigate some risks builds their problem-solving skills, resilience, curiosity, creativity, independence, competence and judgment. These are highly desirable traits, says Rebecca Dhondt, program director at Smith Memorial Playground in Philadelphia.

In a world where it may not even be safe to walk to the grocery store, sit on our front stoop, or attend school, how do we balance our instinct to protect kids against their developmental needs to explore and grow from their mistakes?

Risk does not equal hazard First, it’s useful to distinguish between risk and hazard. “You can’t remove all risk from kids’ lives, or why would you ever put a child in a car?” asked Dhondt.

“As parents and teachers, it is our job to set boundaries that ensure our children are safe. We must learn when they need our protection and when to get out of their way,” explains Ken Ginsburg, MD, adolescent medicine specialist, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. “We provide edges to push against, but not go past … lots of trial and error.”

Ginsburg encourages “safe risks,” safe spaces for kids to “grow, learn to recover, and build resilience … If we create an environment that’s ‘too safe’ or set boundaries in a way that feels random or inflexible, we risk pushing our kids into rebellion.”

Consider the difference between playing in nature and playing on a man-made structure on rubber matting. A rusty can at the bottom of the slide is a hazard, whereas a tree could be an excellent

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learning opportunity. “You assess risk dynamically while engaging with the spaces,” suggests Meghan Talarowski, landscape architect and founder and director of Studio Ludo in Philadelphia.

Adults can test structures, make sure the foundation is sound, or remove rotten branches from the trees. But the growth value and achievement comes when it’s the child who learns how to judge her own risk.

Dhondt describes a group of 5-yearolds, at different spots on a tree — one’s up high, one is at the middle, and one remains at the bottom. “They’re all where they need to be.” They know where they belong at that moment. The danger, she explains, is when someone lifts a child to where he didn’t get himself.

Fail safely to build resilience “You cannot learn without failure. We let them fail safely,” says Mark Major, director of International Sports Training Camp, Stroudsburg, PA. Major says the camp is designed to encourage participants through “guided discovery” of their potential and “challenge by choice” within a supervised, individualized culture.

He contrasts a gradual, developmentally appropriate, calculated risk-taking with the sort of impulsive risk-taking that can be more dangerous.

When youngsters take ownership in stretching themselves in safe settings — whether it’s climbing a rock wall or touching an inchworm — they stay alert, pay attention to feedback, and begin to overcome the power or intimidation that the challenge had over them.

Miquon School in Conshohocken calls recess “choice time,” says Principal Susannah Wolf. It’s an active, somewhat open-ended invitation to students to se-

lect the spaces and activities that interest them. With a creek running through the middle of the campus and art and music to explore, there’s no charted course.

Wolf says students practice taking risks in pursuing different paths. The students know when they’re ready to take their next step.

This “growth mindset” applies to academic risk as well, adds Kristin Sanderson for Miquon. The school supports students who risk trying out a different approach to solving a math problem or a new idea for a presentation. “Do overs” aren’t failures – they’re ways to continue lifelong learning and improvement.

Managing risk Playgrounds can also foster a kind of focused learning.

Meghan Talarowski studied innovative playgrounds in London, where the materials and activities are more natural and open-ended than most of those in the US. She found that London play parks had more amenities for the adults as well, including cafes and restrooms.

As a result, the pleasure was greater and “dwell time” was much longer there than in American playgrounds.

In London, it’s typical to find boulders and logs in playgrounds, in contrast to the plastic rocks and slides here. Our artificial rocks can easily cost $10,000 each, Talarowski says, because liability in our litigious culture is generally built into the manufacturers’ price. Yet, evidence shows the play value of natural materials is significantly higher than for static equipment, which, because it doesn’t encourage experimentation, results in repeated versions of once-and-done.

When children are lovingly empowered to explore an acceptable environment, they do so at their own pace, experts find.

A young child told Miquon’s principal, “Today’s not my day to touch the inchworm. I’m not ready.”

A sixteen-year-old camper completed her first summer at International Sports Training Camp, and tearfully told the director at the end, “I’m so sorry I didn’t give this a shot sooner. Now I feel prepared for college.”

“Every situation is unique,” says Dr. Ginsburg. “What’s considered safe in some communities may not be in others … Some children may be more impulsive than others.”

Ann L. Rappoport, PhD is a contributing writer to MetroKids.

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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL SURVEY Thinking about a new school for your child this fall? This survey will give you all of the relevant details to help you choose an independent school in Delaware, from PreK to high school. You can see, at a glance, enrollment, student:staff ratio, tuition, religious affiliation and whether financial aid is offered (FAO).

Once you’ve found a few schools of interest, contact them for tours.

You can also find more in-depth information, such as languages and extracurricular activities offered, at MetroKids.com/edguide.

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Albert Einstein Academy PreK-5 Wilmington Coed Einsteinday.org FAO 6:1 Jewish 302-478-5026 Bilingual Jewish day school with Hebrew & Jewish studies and values-based education.

Archmere Academy 9-12 Coed Claymont; 302-798-6632 FAO 9:1 Archmereacademy.com Roman Catholic Founded in the Norbertine tradition, the school focuses on the whole person.

Caravel Academy PreK-12 Bear; 302-834-8938 Coed Caravel.org Teacher and aide in all classrooms, new science labs.

Central Delaware Christian Academy Dover, 302-697-8407 Cdcacademy.org

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Independence School, The PreK-8 Newark Theindependenceschool.org Coed FAO 12-22:1 302-239-0330 Multifaceted instruction incorporates project-based and collaborative learning and Innovation Station STEM classroom.

Jefferson School, The PreK-8 Georgetown Jeffersonschool.com Coed FAO 14:1 302-856-3300 Integrated curriculum features hands-on, project-based experiential learning.

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NCCL School K-8 Newark NCCLschool.com Coed 10:1 302-368-7772 An independent, progressive elementary and middle school.

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Padua Academy 9-12 Girls Wilmington; 302-421-3739 Paduaacademy.org Roman Catholic Challenges young women to live Christ-centered lives of leadership & service.

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Red Lion Christian Academy PreK-12 Coed Bear; 302-834-2526 15:1 Christian Redlionca.org Recently acquired by Glasgow Church. New logo, uniforms, faculty, staff and vision.

Saint Edmond’s Academy PreK-8 Wilmington Boys Stedmondsacademy.org FAO 13-14:1 Roman Catholic 302-475-5370 Roman Catholic boys school in the tradition of Holy Cross empowers students with academics, values & skills for success.

Salesianum School 9-12 Boys Wilmington; 302-654-2495 Salesianum.org Roman Catholic One of the nation’s Top 50 Catholic High Schools.

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Centreville Layton School PreK-12 Centreville; 302-571-0230 Coed FAO 4:1 Centrevillelayton.org Integrated support for organization, differences in processing speed and school anxiety.

Sanford School PreK-12 Hockessin; 302-235-6500 Coed FAO 12:1 Sanfordschool.org Rigorous academics coupled with exceptional athletics, tech, the arts and languages.

PreK-12 Coed Independent 20:1 Baptist College-prep school uses A Beka and Bob Jones text materials.

St. Andrew’s School 9-12 Boarding, Coed Middletown; 302-378-9511 FAO 12:1 Episcopal Standrews-de.org A diverse all-residential community with students from over 26 states and 16 countries.

Fairwinds Christian School Bear; 302-328-7404 Fairwindsbaptist.com

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Hockessin Montessori School, The PreK-8 Hockessin Coed FAO 5:1 Thehms.org 302-234-1240 Innovative, progressive Montessori methodology helps students develop academically, intellectually, socially, emotionally and morally.

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St. Anne’s Episcopal School PreK-8 Middletown Coed Stannesde.org FAO 15:1 Episcopal 302-378-3179 Independent day school prepares students for honors coursework at the finest area high schools.

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A non-profit arts organization committed to bringing high quality dance training and performance to the community.

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St. Elizabeth High School 9-12 Coed Wilmington; 302-656-3369 20:1 Sehs.org Roman Catholic A college-prep education in a nurturing but challenging environment.

AcAdemic yeAr clAsses for Ages 2 through Adult

Bringing outstanding dance education and performance to the Northern Delaware, tri-state area for over 30 years.

Experience matters.

Summer Camp and Intensive Workshop Programs An annual, fully staged Nutcracker production and spring performance opportunities Two performance groups: The Youth Dance Ensemble and The Performing Company For information on programs and events please visit

delawaredancecompany.org

168 South Main Street, Newark, DE 19711 • 302-738-2023 This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.

The Division promotes Delaware arts events on www.DelawareScene.com

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St. Mark’s High School 9-12 Coed Wilmington; 302-738-330 FAO 11:1 Stmarkshs.net Roman Catholic A coed, diocesan high school offering 48 athletic teams and 45 co-curricular activities.

Tall Oaks Classical K-12 School Coed Protestant, Bear; 302-738-3337 FAO 16:1 Reformed Talloaksde.org Provides a classical education via grammar, dialectic & rhetoric with a Biblical worldview.

Tatnall School, The PreK-12 Wilmington; 302-998-2292 Coed FAO 16:1 Tatnall.org Balanced academics, athletics and arts. Tradition and tech in student-focused environment.

Tome School, The K-12 North East, MD; 410-287-2050 Coed Tomeschool.org College-prep school with rigorous honors curriculum.

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Tower Hill School PreK-12 Wilmington; 302-575-0550 Coed FAO 14:1 Towerhill.org Exceptional academic curriculum supplemented by athletics, the arts & community service.

Ursuline Academy PreK-12 Girls Wilmington; 302-658-7158 Ursuline.org Roman Catholic Rigorous academics. All students have own laptops.

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West Nottingham Academy 9-12 Boarding, Coed Colora, MD; 410-658-5556 FAO 7:1 Wna.org College-prep boarding & day school dedicated to intellectual & social growth of each student.

OPEN HOUSE: 2nd Tuesday of the Month - 9-11am or call to schedule a tour:

302-239-2917

1313 Little Baltimore Rd., Hockessin, DE 19707

Wilmington Christian PreK-12 School Coed Hockessin; 302-239-2121 FAO 16:1 Non-denom.

Wilmingtonchristian.org Challenging academic environment while helping students develop a Biblical worldview.

Wilmington Friends School

PreK-12 Coed FAO 18:1 Quaker Wilmingtonfriends.org Quaker school with rigorous academics that include International Baccalaureate program.

caccmont@caccmont.org Wilmington; 302-576-2900

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Wilmington Montessori School PreK-8 Wilmington Coed Wmsde.org FAO 10:1 302-475-0555 Collaborative learning community rooted in Montessori principles on 25-acre campus with STEAM Maker Spaces, woodland trails, an outdoor stage, streams, sports fields and library.

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SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOL SURVEY If you are trying to find the right placement for your child with special needs, you’ll find helpful information in this survey of special-needs schools. These schools serve children with a wide range of support needs, as indicated by the abbreviations at the end of each description. FAPE indicates that the student’s home district pays for the child to attend.

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Asperger syndrome Autism Cerebral palsy Communication/social disorder Developmental disability Emotional/behavioral disorder Epilepsy/seizure disorder

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Hearing impairment/deaf Learning disability/ADHD Muscular dystrophy Neurological impairment Pervasive development disorder Physical disability Visual impairment/blind

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Bellweather FAPE Behavioral Health 100 Ages 8+ private Bear, DE pay Bellbh.com A residential, special education program for individuals with exceptional behavioral & developmental challenges. ASP, AUT, COM, DD, EMO, EP, HI, LD, NI, PDD Brennen School, Ages Delaware Autism FAPE 400 4:1 birth-21 Program, Newark, DE Brennenschool.org Serves students with moderate to severe autism in the Appoquinimink, Brandywine, Christina, Colonial & Red Clay Consolidated school districts. ASP, AUT, PDD $12925Centreville Layton Grades 90 School, Centreville, DE PreK-12 $32,500 FAO Centrevilleschool.org Rigorous educational experience for students who learn differently. LD

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pre-k • grade school • special needs

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The College School FAO, at the University of 70 Ages 6-14 private 5:1 Delaware, Newark, DE pay Collegeschool.udel.edu Individualized program in a lab environment designed to help students with learning differences return to the traditional classroom. COM, LD, PDD Delaware School for Ages the Deaf FAPE 115 7:2 5-21 Newark, DE Dsdeaf.org Accredited bilingual school serving deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind students. CP, DD, NI Gateway Lab School FAPE 226 Grades Wilmington, DE 3-8 Gatewaylabschool.org Charter school that serves students who have struggled to achieve academic success in a traditional classroom environment. ASP, AUT, LD High Road School Grades of DE, Wilmington FAPE 36 2.5:1 4-12 catapultlearning.com Bridges the gap in education for students with a range of challenges, including but not limited to learning disabilities, emotional disturbances and ASDs. ASP, AUT, COM, EMO, HI, LD, PDD Pilot School, Inc., The $31,100 150 Ages 5-14 5:1 Wilmington, DE FAO Pilotschool.org School’s goal is returning children to a traditional education setting within 3-5 years. LD Positive Outcomes Grades FAPE 126 Charter School, 7-12 6:1 Camden, DE; Positiveoutcomescs.org Charter school provides individualized education to DE students who are at risk or have experienced difficulties in a traditional school setting. ASP, AUT, COM, EMO, LD

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