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DELAWARE DANCE COMPANY A non-profit organization committed to bringing high quality dance training and performances to the community

MuSiCAL ThEATRE After a successful debut year, DDC is pleased once again to offer its Summer Musical Theatre Program. Intended to acquaint participants with the required versatility and expressiveness needed for the professional stage, this program is for participants ages 6 to 12 with or without dance experience, and for intermediate to advanced dancers ages 12 to 18 years. The program culminates with a special stage revue performance.

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SuMMER DANCE CAMPS With over twenty-five years experience, DDC’s Summer Dance Camps have proved to please both those who love dance as well as those with no dance experience. DDC offers three weeks of dance camp, each centered around a style of dance. The week of Ballet camp and the week of Jazz/Tap camp will be offered for children ages 4 to 10 years. The Modern/Contemporary week will be for campers ages 6 to 10 years. Each camp will culminate with a fully costumed performance on stage at Mitchell Hall on the University of Delaware campus. Camp hours are 10 am to 4 pm with drop-off beginning at 8:30 am and pick-up until 5:30 pm.

Camps will be offered the weeks of June 22-26, July 6-10, and July 13-17, 2020.

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DDC resident faculty are joined by guest teachers to provide excellent training that will challenge students technically and artistically. Each week culminates with a performance.

First Focus Dance Workshops For dancers 10 years and older with at least one year of dedicated pre-professional ballet training. (DDC 1X/2/2X) Intensive Dance Workshops For dancers 12 years and older with at least three years of dedicated pre-professional training. (DDC 3 and up) Intermediate and Advanced levels offered.

Workshops will be offered the weeks of June 22-26, July 6-10, and July 13-17, 2020.

Visit www.delawaredancecompany.org for more information.

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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Raise Smart News Consumers You can help your kids distinguish between trustworthy news sources and bogus clickbait.

By Kimberly Yavorski While technology provides us with 24/7 information, it also allows anyone with an internet connection and a keyboard to become a publisher. As a result, truth can seem like it’s never been more elusive. As we enter a presidential-election year, it may become particularly challenging to sort out accurate information from the flood of posts that inundate news feeds.

media to teaching them about healthy nutrition. Parents talk to their kids about what they should be eating from an early age; they should do the same with media.

Give little bits of advice when they are young, Culver says, so “we are less likely to get into a situation where we are setting up punitive rules with teens.”

How can parents help?

While parents are the primary source of information when children are young, as they get older they increasingly turn to peers and social media. According to a Common Sense Media study, YouTube and Facebook are the top news sources for tweens and teens.

Schools might provide guidelines on how to find valid sources, but the task is overwhelming. As Sherri Hope Culver, director of the Center for Media and Information Literacy at Temple University, points out, “It is hard to make a blanket rule.”

Red flags

Start young

Age is a big factor when teaching media literacy. “Children under 10 have less ability to discern misrepresentations,” she says. “They need more coaching — someone to walk them through.” In middle school and high school, “students are asked to apply critical thinking skills all the time. Understanding media requires the same critical thinking skills as an English or a math class or even when deciding where you’re going to dinner tomorrow.”

Parents should encourage children to ask questions and promote critical-thinking skills at an early age by asking: “What are you reading? Why are you reading that? Who wrote it? What’s interesting about it?”

Culver likens teaching kids about

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a blog and a news source. You cannot always rely on the writer being objective.

Many professional writers also have a website and may write a blog that has no editorial oversight. You cannot put the same value on both sources, even when written by the same person.

Students used to be taught to look for misspellings and photos without attribution. But Culver notes that it’s so easy to make websites that look professional that it can be difficult to tell what is true and what is not. According to a 2016 Stanford study, highly polished websites even fooled college students asked to determine whether a source was credible.

“Look for information that can be confirmed,” she says. Are other sources reporting the story? Is the writer known for a particular point of view? Is there a byline? A lack of byline or one that simply reads “staff ” should be a red flag.

Questions teens can ask

Encourage teens to “do a little pre-investigative work, to create a short list of sources with strong editorial oversight.”

Culver says that asking just a few questions can “weed out 90 to 95 percent of misleading misinformation and propaganda out there.”

Kids should ask: “How does the information get there? Is there an editorial board? Is there an editor? Is there any method of fact checking? The fact that someone else is looking at and evaluating information is important.”

Understand the difference between

Common Sense Media recommends these ways to spot bogus news.

• Check the About Us page to see who supports the site. If it doesn’t have one or wants you to register first, ask yourself why.

• If the news seems too good, or too bad, to be true, check Snopes, Wikipedia and Google before sharing it.

Be wary of a story that seems designed to get a strong reaction.

“If the news you’re reading makes you really angry or super smug, it could be a sign that you’re being played,” it says.

Kimberly Yavorski is a freelance writer from Ambler, PA

Fact-check websites • FactCheck.org • PolitiFact.com • Snopes.com

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Health

Is Vegan Healthy for Kids?

If you have switched to a plant-based diet, you might wonder if your kids can make the same transition and still get all the nutrition they need.

By Lynda Dell The day Stephanie B., 41, of Philadelphia, realized what really happens to chickens, the budding environmentalist stopped eating meat. “That’s when the whole animal-to-plate thing” became a stark choice that forever changed her life.

In high school, while living on a farm, she was taught how to raise and kill chickens “and I haven’t eaten meat since.”

A mom of two, Clara, 8, and Atticus, 5, she instills in her family that same farm-to-table awareness. They eat eggs, from the five chickens raised in their backyard, and get milk from Weaver’s Way, a food co-op and urban farm in the Mt. Airy neighborhood.

Wendy Romig, clinical doctor of nutrition at Sage Integrative Health Center in Philadelphia, also stopped eating meat in high school, but she wasn’t able to sustain the vegetarian diet.

“I wasn’t getting enough protein from eating mostly pasta and salads,” she says. After her second failed attempt in her twenties, she read Becoming Vegan and was hooked.

More choices for consumers

Vegetarians like Stephanie and Romig embrace vegetarianism or veganism for health, environmental and animal-rights reasons. Many others agree and have made plant-based eating a top trend driving the food and beverage industry, according to Forbes. A Nielsen and Plant Based Foods Association 2018 report says related sales were up 20 percent from the previous year.

That means what began as a niche market with very few meat and dairy alternatives is becoming mainstream with far more choices for vegetarians, who eat no meat, poultry, or fish, and vegans, who eat only plant-derived foods, which means no dairy or eggs.

The growth in the number of products available for those who want to move to a plant-based diet means “it’s gotten much easier for families to go vegan,” says Freya Dinshah, president of the American Vegan Society based in Malaga, NJ. “You’re going to find most items readily available in supermarkets, including specialty items like meatless burgers, vegan entrees, ice creams, milks.”

Plant-based diets for children

A vegetarian diet is recognized by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as “appropriate for all ages of children, including infants and toddlers,” if done thoughtfully, says registered dietitian Mary Catherine Perry, RD, of Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, DE. “I think that as long as the vegetarian and the vegan diet are well-planned — the most important piece — it can provide adequate nutrition for children’s health and growth,” says Perry.

Kids can thrive on a plant-based diet if you understand your children’s nutritional needs, get support, and learn meal-prep tips.

Infants

For infants, the main sources of protein and nutrients are breast milk and iron-fortified formula (soy formula for vegan infants). Alternative milks are not recommended until after the first year because they lack important nutrients for health, growth and development, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

After 12 months, infants can be weaned from breast milk with a full-fat, soy-based milk fortified with calcium and vitamins B-12 and D. When it’s time to introduce solid foods, replace meat with beans and rice, quinoa, tofu, and nut or seed butters as protein sources, recommends Romig. Vegetarians can add fresh cheese and eggs, too.

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Support Groups Contacts for local groups registered with Sibshops, a national organization that supports siblings of children with special needs.

NEW CASTLE COUNTY Child Life Siblings at Nemours AIDHC Childlifeprograms@nemours.org Nemours Sibshop Carrie.sewellroberts@nemours.org New Castle County Sibshops Hmergenthaler@nccde.org Autism Delaware Sibshop Hmergenthaler@nccde.org SUSSEX COUNTY Sussex Consortium Sibshops Elizabeth.gerritt@cape.k12.de.us

Support for Siblings The sisters and brothers of a child with special needs may feel protective, fearful or even jealous. Parents can help them work through these sometimes confusing emotions.

By Sarah Lyons Having a sibling with special needs is a unique experience that provides both challenges and benefits. While there is no doubt that the child loves her sibling with special needs, the feelings that arise during childhood are often complicated — love, appreciation, and compassion can be mixed up with jealousy, worry, resentment, fear, responsibility and anger.

Parents who are in tune to their children’s feelings can help them work through any negative emotions and turn these challenges into benefits.

Challenge: Insensitivity of others

Unfortunately, kids with special needs are often the target of teasing. Siblings of children with special needs may feel the need to constantly stand up for their sibling or may be the brunt of teasing themselves. “One of the biggest challenges in growing up with my sister was watching her get laughed at,” says Justin Lyons, brother of Kara, who has cerebral palsy.

Parents can help their kids work through this by equipping them with the right answers for those awkward questions and teach them how to handle bullying in an appropriate way.

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Benefit: Dependability, loyalty, compassion After years of watching someone they love get teased, siblings of children with special needs will naturally develop a strong sense of loyalty to those they care about as well as a strong compassion toward others. Even though watching Kara get teased was hard for Justin, he also notes, “I think it made me less likely to laugh at or tease other people.” Kids who grow up in a home with siblings who have special needs typically become dependable, compassionate, and loyal adults.

Challenge: Jealousy

Parents do their best to treat their children fairly and spend equal amounts of time caring for each. When you have a child with developmental delays or significant medical needs that balance can become extremely difficult to achieve and jealousy can develop. Kids may feel they get less attention or their parents spend more time caring for the sibling. Kids can feel guilty for having these thoughts, which makes them more upset and resentful. Try to be patient about your child’s jealous feelings. Talk to your child about it and let him know you take it seriously.

If possible, offer to have him help care for his sibling, but don’t push the issue.

Benefit: Self control and thoughtfulness

It is important to remember that sibling rivalry and feelings of jealousy are normal in any sibling relationship. As your child learns to wait for a parent to be free to help him, he learns patience and self control as well as how to put others’ needs before his own.

Challenge: Worry and fear

When children are around a sibling with serious medical challenges, lowered immunity, or special needs, kids may feel worried or afraid about the health of their sibling. They may not be able to express their feelings the same way that an adult would. Kids may act out, become overly emotional, or appear aloof to what is going on around them. Parents can help kids by being honest about health concerns in an age-appropriate way. By including your child in this discussion, you can reduce their fear of the unknown and reassure them as well.

Benefit: Compassion, empathy for others

Kids exposed to someone with medical and developmental challenges become more compassionate and empathetic to others. “I attribute my sense of understanding and compassion to growing up with my sister.” says Michelle Hupp, sister to Felicia, an adult with Down syndrome.

Sarah Lyons is a freelance writer.

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Toddlers

Toddlers are picky eaters, so “if your child eats only pasta and white bread, she could develop vitamin deficiencies,” says Romig. “I’m an ardent believer in making sure that children get the recommended amount of protein, because I’ve seen too many health problems occur with insufficient amounts.”

Vegetarians who eat eggs or dairy products get protein and other essential nutrients through their diet, but that’s trickier for vegans, she explains. They rely on a combination of beans and whole grains.

If your child isn’t willing to try new foods, Perry advises “waiting until she accepts a broad range of foods before going fully plant-based.”

Support for supplements

The biggest nutrient concerns for plant-based diets are protein, calcium, vitamins B-12, vitamin D, and iron.

“Meet with a registered dietitian to ask questions and receive suggestions,” says Perry, “and inform your pediatrician about the diet to look at vitals for proper growth.

“Between the dietitian and the pediatrician, they’ll be able to assess whether a supplement is needed in the diet.”

Consult with a nutritionist who specializes in plant-based diets or somebody who has made it work.

“Before you simply cut out meat, especially if this is new to the family, consult with someone experienced in your family who has successfully executed a plant-based diet,” Romig suggests.

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In most meat-based diets, people get too much saturated fat and not enough unsaturated fat, but in a strict vegan diet it’s the reverse; it’s much harder to get saturated fat into the diet, explains Romig.

“To ensure healthy brain development and cellular functions, about 10 percent of total fat intake should be from saturated fat,” she says, adding that coconut oil and coconut milk are the best sources for that.

About 15 percent of the diet should come from proteins and 30 percent from fat, of which 10 percent should be saturated.

Carbohydrates make up the remainder.

Meal prep

You may have to offer your kids some foods multiple times, or in different forms, before they like them. Or they may not like one leafy green but may like another. So provide a variety of foods, suggests Dinshah.

“You can serve a variety of things at meals, like a salad bar, so people can pick what they want,” she says.

Lynda Dell is a freelance writer.

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What’s the Best Age for Camp?

By Audrey Monke You probably want a number here. If you’re only going to read these first two sentences, then I’ll pick the age of nine.

But the real answer is a bit more complex. When to start sending your child to sleep-away camp is a decision that depends on you, your parenting style, and your child’s temperament. Many kids have fun and successful camp experiences as young as six years old, but that’s too young for most kids. And for some parents the thought of their child ever going to camp (without them) is unimaginable.

Sometimes “he’s not ready for camp” actually means you’re not ready. Realizing that your child can be okay without you is sometimes hard on parents and it’s a big step to let them have the independent experience of summer camp.

These are the guidelines for parents who are ready to send their child to camp but aren’t sure what age is best.

5 or younger

This is too young for overnight camp alone. Go to a family camp together or try a day camp. (You can find local day camps at MetroKids.com/DayCamp.)

6 to 8 years old

For young kids, focus on whether your child is ready. This is not the age to force camp upon a hesitant child.

If they want to go, there are some questions to ask: Is your child a fairly independent kid (not clingy) who can take a shower on his own? If your child

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happily goes to school and is fine at day camps and other activities without you constantly by his side, then he’s probably ready for camp.

9 to 10 years old

If she is excited to go, sign her up.

If not, talk with other families whose kids go to camp to expose her to the idea. Hearing how much other kids like camp might encourage her to want to go.

Attend camp information sessions. (The MetroKids Super Camp Fair is Sunday, Jan. 26 at Plymouth Meeting Mall and is free to attend.)

If she is still hesitant, you have two choices.

The Hard Choice: Explain all the benefits of camp and how you think it will be great for her and an important step in her growth and development. Let her know you think it’s an important experience and you don’t want her to miss out.

This choice requires being able to stand your ground and not give in to whining.

Sign up but don’t talk about it too much, too far in advance if your child is especially anxious.

The Easier Choice: Give your child a one-year “pass,” but follow through.

Know that kids who are hesitant about camp at 9 or 10 are likely to still be hesitant at 13 and possibly at 18 about going to college. Parents need to figure out how to work through those feelings and a week or two at camp is an easy way to start. It’s actually easier to start camp at 9 or 10 and work through those

difficult homesick emotions without also contending with puberty.

11 and older

If they want to go, let them.

I’ve been at camp fairs where a mother with a child taller than she is tells me, in front of her child, “He’s way too young to be away from me for two weeks.” I look at the young person standing next to her and want to say, “He’s not too young. You just don’t want him to be away from you.”

An older child will likely not be the only first-year camper his age. There will be fewer new kids at camp at that age, but camp kids are welcoming, so don’t worry.

I’ve met many families who waited until their child was 12 or 13 years old, only to later be disappointed that they had so few summers to enjoy at camp.

If they are still hesitant, keep in mind that the kids who tend to have the most extreme homesickness are the older ones who’ve never been away. If your child gets extreme homesickness, isn’t it better that it happen during a two-to-threeweek summer program than when he’s a freshman in college?

Give your children the gift of early independence to help them develop the skills they need to thrive as young adults.

Audrey Monke, with her husband Steve, has owned and directed Gold Arrow Camp in Lakeshore, California for 30 years.

Find local day and residential camps online.

Visit Metrokids.com/Camp.

JANUARY 2020

BEST SUMMER EVER! YMCA SUMMER CAMP

STEM • SPECIALTY CAMPS • FIELD TRIPS • SWIM • SPORTS ARTS & CRAFTS • ADVENTURE TEEN LEADERSHIP • MUSIC • LITERACY • SCIENCE • NATURE • TEAM BUILDING • FUN!

REGISTER TODAY! WWW.YSUMMERCAMP.ORG Financial assistance is available.

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Thrilling adventures are in store for children at summer camps throughout the Delaware Valley in 2020! 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: See the key below.

Find a searchable version at MetroKids.com/camps.

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

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS 76ers Camps

Multiple Locations; 610-668-7676 director@sixerscamps.com • 76erscamps.com DAY The #1 Basketball Camp in the NBA celebrates our 36th Year! Fiveto 17-year-olds learn the drills the pros use to take their game to the next level. Age- and skill-specific fundamentals and development for beginners to advanced. Meet players, coaches and other NBA stars.

Arsenal USA Premier Soccer Camps

Multiple Locations; 610-922-8255 rjacobs@esfcamps.com • Arsenalsoccercampsusa.com DAY Arsenal USA premier soccer camps, for boys and girls ranging from ages 6–14, provide players of all skill levels an opportunity to improve their game and be immersed in “The Arsenal Way” philosophy that has helped develop some of the world’s best players.

Paris Saint-Germain Academy Soccer Camps USA

Multiple Locations; 610-922-8255 rjacobs@esfcamps.com • Psgacademysoccercampsusa.com DAY The Paris Saint-Germain Academy USA soccer camps, for boys and girls ranging from ages 6-14, provides players of all skill levels an opportunity to improve their game and be immersed in the same philosophy as the professional academies in Paris. Skill development, team play and team building are facilitated by European coaches.

Phillies Baseball Academy

Multiple Locations; 610-520-3400 campmail@philliescamps.com • Philliesacademy.com DAY Phillies Baseball Academy, the premier baseball camp experience for boys and girls, ages 6–14, offers top-notch instruction, behind-the-scenes tour of Citizens Bank Park and the chance to meet a Phillies player and coach.

YMCA of Delaware Day Camps

4 Locations Statewide; 302-239-2334 candy@delnature.org • Delnature.org DAY Children 3–15 connect with nature through hands-on, outdoor experiences with highly qualified instructors. Children try new activities, develop creativity and enjoy hiking, kayaking, cooking, harvesting, archery, farm animal care, nature photography, fishing, overnights, travel, explorations and dip netting. Staff are certified in first aid and CPR. CIT

Multiple Locations in DE & MD 302-221-9622 • Ysummercamp.org DAY, RESIDENTIAL The YMCA has been hosting camps for 100+ years. Our camps provide youth 5–17 with a safe environment to play, learn, grow and make new friends while fostering social, cultural, physical and emotional development. Options include: arts and crafts, sports, team-building, science and nature, music, teen leadership and more. Staff have background checks and first aid and CPR certification. ACA

Delaware State Parks Summer Day Camps

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Delaware Nature Society Summer Camps

Multiple Locations Rachel.rohm@delaware.gov • Destateparks.com/summercamps DAY Delaware State Parks’ camps are an opportunity for adventure, where your child can learn to rock climb, gain basic survival skills, explore history, practice being a naturalist, and more! Visit our website for a full camp list and registration information.

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2020 Delaware Aerospace Academy

PO Box 125, Bear; 302-834-1978 dasef.outpost@verizon.net • DASEF.org DAY, PROGRAM, RESIDENTIAL Hands-on training in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Grades 1–10. Day Academies: Full-day session offered at the Environmental Outpost in Smyrna, 585 Big Oak Rd.,19977. Destination Discovery (ocean creatures and dinosaurs): June 15–19. Four different sessions offered the same week at the University of Delaware in Newark: Destination Sky and Beyond, Destination Space, Destination Flight and Destination Orbit, June 22–26. Residential Academies: Two different sessions offered the same week at the University of Delaware in Newark: Destination Moon and Destination Mars, July 5–10

Locations in Bear, Dover, Smyrna and Milford (Opening Soon), DE kidzenrollment@kidzink.net • KidzEarlyLearning.com DAY Our summer camp program is packed with many fun activities that include weekly field trips, weekly cooking activities, swimming, music and sports, CSI Thursdays and much more. 6am–6:30pm. Breakfast and afternoon snack included. 1 Songsmith Dr., Bear, 302-838-1500; 1703 Porter Rd., Bear, 302-838-5400; 645 W. North St., Dover, 302-730-4034; 2020 Summer Stage Dance and Theatre Camps 616 W. Glenwood Ave., Smyrna, 302-653-4034.

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New Castle County Summer Camps

Various locations in New Castle County, DE: Claymont, Middletown, New Castle, Newport, Newark, North Wilmington, DE; 302-395-5632 alexander.stephen@newcastlede.gov • Newcastlede.gov/camps DAY Recreation Camps: Full-day camps at five sites; Half-day camps at three sites. Fun weekly themes and field trips. Weekly swimming at full-day camps. Specialty Camps: Safety Town, full-day and half-day Sports Camps, ArtVentures, Musical Theatre, Fine Arts, Portfolio Building, Science Explorer STEM. CIT SN

723 Rue Madora, Ste. 4, Bear; 302-595-4160 info@delarts.com • DelArts.com DAY Two Summer Stock Camps in musical theatre with Candlelight Theatre in Arden, dance and acting camps in Bear, evening camps in art and music, and more! Day and evening programs for ages 5–14, beginner to advanced, including adult classes. Summer Ballet Maintenance and Dance Intensives for serious dancers. Pursue your passions at DelArts!

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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

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Visual and Performing Arts Camps

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June 15 - August 21, 2020 Summer Camps for ages 5-14 in Yorklyn, DE

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Wilmington Friends School Summer Camps

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June 15 through August 28 Lower School Camp, lscamp@wilmingtonfriends.org For children in preschool - 5th grade. Weekly themes, active games, and art; ice skating, swimming, and bowling; optional specialty camps including soccer, tennis, art, STEM Design, cooking, and adventure camps.

Middle School Camp, mscamp@wilmingtonfriends.org For children entering 5th - 9th grade. Choose Base Camp or Theme Camps: art, adventure, sports, STEM, cooking and Digital Music.

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Visit us at wilmingtonfriends.org or call 302-576-2998.

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Camp Directory 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 22–August 21 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, computer design, and more. CIT

Brandywine Zoo Camp

1001 North Park Dr., Wilmington; 302-571-7850, ext. 209 education@brandywinezoo.org • Brandywinezoo.org DAY, PROGRAM Brandywine Zoo offers indoor/outdoor spring break and holiday camps, and full- and half-day summer camps. For ages 5–13, after-care available. Focus on fun, animals, and learning through live animal presentations, crafts, games, stories and learning projects. See Camps section on website.

Camp Arrowhead

35268 Homestead Way, Lewes wlafontaine@camparrowhead.net • Camparrowhead.net DAY, RESIDENTIAL Located on Rehoboth Bay, Arrowhead features an amazing de-centralized program with focus on community living and great fun! We feature canoeing, sailing, kayaking, archery, crafts, high ropes, climbing wall , crafts, environmental education and way more. Our food is the best! CIT

Camp Montessori at Wilmington Montessori School 1400 Harvey Rd, Wilmington; 302-475-0555 Wmsde.org/programs/camp DAY We believe in the magic of childhood and the joy of learning and playing together. Core Camp (ages 1-14) features STEAM activities, cooking, art, sports and games, teambuilding, cultural exploration and environmental science. Kindergarten and older groups swim three times a week. Elementary/middle school campers participate in weekly electives and specialty programs including archery, coding, tutoring and counselor-in-training.

Camp Montessori is located on Wilmington Montessori School’s beautiful 25-acre campus in North Wilmington. One-week sessions. CIT CCArts Fine & Performing Arts Camp

410 Upper Snuff Mill Row, Yorklyn; 302-239-2434 jhartz@ccarts.org • Ccarts.org DAY Come gather, connect, and create this summer at CCArts! Half- or full-day camps with before and after care offer flexibility for busy summer schedules. Professional teaching artists offer painting, drawing, ceramics, fibers, photography, printmaking, mixed media, theater and music.

Centreville Layton School Summer Program

6201 Kennett Pk., Centreville; 302-571-0230 djarrell@centrevillelayton.org • Centrevillelayton.org DAY Centreville Layton School offers a summer program to reinforce academic skills and organizational strategies. Additionally, our afternoon program, offered to ages 3–13, provides a nurturing environment where children can focus on building social skills and having fun. Our program is offered to students ages 3–18. Camp runs from June 22–July 24. SN

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Delaware Dance Co. Summer Dance & Theatre Camp

168 S. Main St., Madeline Crossing, Suite 101, Newark 302-738-2023 • Delawaredancecompany.org DAY With over 25 years of experience, DDC dance camps please both those who love dance as well as beginners. Ballet Camp and Jazz Tap for ages 4–10, as well as Contemporary Concepts for ages 6–10. Each camp culminates in a performance at Mitchell Hall. Camps are held June 22–26, July 6–10 and July 13–17. First Focus (10 and older) and Intensive (12 and older) workshops offered June 22–26, July 6–10, and July 13–17. A musical theatre camp is held July 20–31 for ages 6–12 and ages 12–18. Early drop off and late pick-up are included!

Delaware Museum of Natural History

4840 Kennett Pike, Rte. 52, Wilmington; 302-658-9111, ext. 328 education@delmnh.org • Delmnh.org/camps DAY Children completing kindergarten through sixth grade explore science and nature in-depth and up-close. This year features new camps for each age group, with activities such as outdoor fun, gallery exploration, traveling exhibit discoveries and live-animal experiences. For grades 3–6, optional overnight. Museum Babies program for toddlers to age 3, and one week of Museum Peeps (half-day sessions) for ages 4–6.

Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay – Camp Country Center

1051 Sharpless Rd., Hockessin; 302-456-7150 camp@cbgsc.org •Gscb.org/camp DAY Do you love science and technology? GSCB STEM day camps at Country Center have something for everyone — marine biology, Minecraft, digital media, culinary science, robotics and more! Try your hand at ACA archery. Ages 6–18. No prior Girl Scout experience needed.

Hagley Summer Camp

200 Hagley Creek Rd., Wilmington jdurst@hagley.org • Hagley.org/camp DAY Hagley Museum offers three weeks of camp activities. Each week features two themes focused on history and STEM. Camps are divided into two age categories: Ages 7–10 and ages 9–12. Our camps provide fun, hands-on environments for learning while making new friends.

Summer at Tower Hill

2813 W. 17th St., Wilmington; 302-472-7370 summer@towerhill.org • Towerhill.org/summer DAY Summer at Tower Hill offers unlimited opportunities for fun and learning for preschoolers through sixth grade, grouped by age. This year’s weekly themes include science, cooking, art, gardening and the great outdoors, plus field trips. Enrichment and sports camps also offered.

Extended care available. June 10–Aug. 7.

St. David’s Episcopal Day School

2320 Grubb Rd., Wilmington stdavidskidsde@outlook.com • Stdavidsdayschoolde.org DAY Theme-based session for children ages 3 to completed kindergarten (3’s must be toilet-trained); 2 playgrounds, A/C spaces; peanut- and tree nut-free snacks provided. Experienced adult staff (CPR/FA, background checks); AED on site; security system, and flexible scheduling for parents.

Registration fee includes t-shirt and most activities.

1800 Fairfax Blvd., Wilmington 302-654-9629 • Concordpreschoolandchildcare.com DAY, TRAVEL Kids ages 1–9 can join the fun all summer long! Flexible options. FT 7:15am–5:45pm, PT 9am–12noon. 2-day, 3-day and 5-day options available. Safe, fun and nurturing atmosphere where each child is encouraged to play, learn and experiment. Quality teaching and care since 1956. Call for a tour.

University of Delaware ELC Summer Camps

Delaware Art Museum’s Summer Art Camp

Wilmington Ballet Summer Dance Camp

2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington; 302-571-9590 artiscreating@delart.org • DelArt.org DAY Delaware Art Museum’s summer art camp provides a fun, creative experience with professional instruction. Young artists will explore drawing, painting, ceramics, and more! Ages 6–16. Full-day 9am–4pm and camper art show. New expanded sessions and age groups!

489 Wyoming Rd., Newark; 302-831-6205 ud-elc@udel.edu • Elc.udel.edu DAY The University of Delaware Early Learning Center provides a summer camp filled with adventures that support a child’s interests through STEAM guided activities. Sign your rising 1st–3rd grader up now! Visit our website for details.

1709 Gilpin Ave., Wilmington; 302-655-1004 info@wilmingtonballet.org • Wilmingtonballet.org/summer-program DAY Wilmington Ballet offers a Princess Camp for ballerinas in training, Ballet Camp for boys and girls ages 7–10 (no dance experience required), and a pre-professional Intensive training program for boys and girls, with world-class guest teachers. Camps run July-August.

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

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Camp Directory Wilmington Friends School Day Camps

101 School Rd., Wilmington; 302-576-2998 lscamp@wilmingtonfriends.org • Wilmingtonfriends.org DAY June 15–Aug. 28: Lower-school camp features weekly themes, soccer, tennis, art, STEM design, cooking and adventure camps, plus swimming, ice skating, and bowling. Middle-school camp offers Base Camp with swimming, fishing, gardening, hiking, ice skating and bowling plus sports camps and programs in art, adventure, sports, STEM, cooking and 3D printing. Online registration available — early bird discount! Check online for Open House dates.

OUTLYING AREAS Adventure Camp at Roundtop Mountain Resort

925 Roundtop Rd., Lewisberry, PA; 717-432-9631 skiroundtop@skiroundtop.com Roundtopmountainresort.com/camps/summer-adventure-camps DAY, RESIDENTIAL Book your child’s best week of the summer at South Central PA’s favorite ski resort where campers enjoy a multitude of adventure-based activities including zip lines, rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, archery, paintball, OGO balls, high and low ropes courses, the super slide, chairlift rides and much more. All right here on our beautiful 1,200 acre mountain property. Day and residential camps available.

Residential housing is in air-conditioned mountain chalets CIT

Easterseals Camp Fairlee

22242 Bay Shore Rd., Chestertown, MD; 410-778-0566 fairlee@esdel.org • Easterseals.com/de/fairlee RESIDENTIAL, TRAVEL Camp Fairlee provides a traditional summer camp experience for children (age 6+) and adults with disabilities including developmental, CP, MD, MS and orthopedic impairments. Special Autism weeks with 1:1 counseling. Wall climbing, high ropes, zip-lining, pool, canoeing, kayaking and horseback riding. Nurses on staff 24/7. All facilities are new, including our 12,000-square-foot activity center, health center, expanded dining hall, and four cabins. ACA SN

Whale Camp at the Fundy Marine Institute

Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick, Canada 888-54-WHALE • info@whalecamp.com • WhaleCamp.com RESIDENTIAL, TRAVEL No other marine science camp offers as many face-to-face encounters to closely observe and study whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals and puffins in their own natural habitat. Board our research vessel for unmatched opportunities to observe marine life. Explore beaches, coastal trails and fishing villages on beautiful Grand Manan Island. Ask about our $40,000 college scholarships, STEM projects and college credits.

YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser

201 Cushion Peak Rd., Reinholds, PA 610-670-2267 • SMYMCA.org RESIDENTIAL We welcome you to our 600 mountain-top acres in Berks County, PA. While we offer a variety of session lengths, most campers opt for 2- or 4-week sessions. We are a coed program for 6- to 17-year-olds.

Activities include horseback riding, swimming, boating, athletics, target sports, mountain biking, arts, nature, adventure and teen leadership. We also offer specialty theme camps, adventure trips and international trips.

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

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MOVE TO LEARN

INNOVATION LAB AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE IS RECRUITING FOR THEIR BABY PLAY PROJECT. •Education provided on development and play •Looking for babies born full-term or preterm up to 5 months •We come to families for the visits •Toys and certificate of participation More Information About the Baby Play Project at

https://sites.udel.edu/move2learn/current-projects

302-831-8666 • andreabc@udel.edu

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Piano, guitar, voice, and more!

Private & group classes & camps Infants | Youth| Teens | Adults WILMINGTON (302) 762-1132 MILFORD (302) 422-2043

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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 Svcs.

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

DE★: Delaware Stars Participant NAEYC: Accredited—National Assoc. of Education of Young Children PAIS: Accredited—PA Assoc. of Independent Schools MSCES: Accredited—Middle States Commission on Elementary Schools * Note: DHS License: requires annual on-site visits. DE License: 20% of all facilities are inspected annually. MSA: Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges

MULTIPLE SITES GREAT NEW BEGINNINGS 14 St. Andrews Rd., Bear, DE 302-838-1000 210 Cleaver Farm Rd., Middletown, DE • 302-378-5555 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 Department of Education. Internet viewing available.

Nutritional snack and lunch program provided daily.

Proudly participating in the Delaware Stars Quality Rating System. Panic Button Security System. GREAT NEWS! Middletown location NOW OPEN. FY, AY, SP, MP, BS, AS, DA, DYF, SN, DE, DE H, NAEYC 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 • Ymcade.org Ages: 6 wks.-13 yrs.

At the YMCA, we believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve.

That’s why child care and early learning programs at the Y focus on holistically nurturing child development by providing a safe and healthy place to learn fundamental skills, develop healthy, trusting relationships and build self-esteem through the Y values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. We offer a variety of programs throughout the state including Before and After School Care, Preschool and Summer camp.

Bear-Glasgow, 302-836-9622 • BS, AS, SP, DE ★ Brandywine, 302-478-9622 • half-day preschool, BS, AS, SP, DE ★ Middletown, 302-616-9622 • before and after care, 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 ★

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New Castle County Camps

CACC MONTESSORI SCHOOL 1313 Little Baltimore Rd., Hockessin, DE 302-239-2917 •Caccmont.org Ages: 3 mos. to K • Hours: 7am-6pm The Montessori program at CACC is child directed with individualized instruction and a low student/teacher ratio.

Our Enrichments include Chinese Instruction, Gardening, Library, Art, Gym (Zumba & Yoga), Music, and Technology.

Preprimary students can also elect to participate in after school activities such as Ballet, Drama, Soccer, Science Club and Piano lessons. AY, SP, BS/AS, DA, DYF, AMS

NEWARK, NEW CASTLE COUNTY EDU-CARE PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE 345 Polly Drummond Hill Rd., Newark, DE 302-453-7326 • 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, TP, DHS*, DE

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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*

WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE COUNTY CONCORD PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARE 1800 Fairfax Blvd., Wilmington, DE 302-654-9629 • 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 Soccer Shots, Spanish, Yoga, Music and Gym. Serving ages 1 year through Kindergarten. FT 7:15am-5:45pm, PT 9:00am – 11:30am. 2, 3 and 5-day options available. Summer to age 9. Quality teaching and care since 1956. Call for a tour. FY, SP, BS, AS, DA, DHS* ST. DAVID’S EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL 2320 Grubb Rd., Wilmington, DE 19810 302-475-3747 • 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 A St. David’s Episcopal Church outreach, conveniently located in Brandywine Hundred. Develop- mental 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 • 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 ★ TOWER HILL SCHOOL 2813 W. 17th Street, Wilmington, DE 19806 302-575-0550 • Towerhill.org Ages: Age 3-Grade 12 • Hours: 8am -3pm 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, PAIS 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 MONTESSORI SCHOOL 1400 Harvey Rd., Wilmington, DE 302-475-0555 • wmsde.org • dmissions@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 H, AMS

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Family Fun

Join Breakfast with the Birds at the Delaware Museum of Natural History, Jan. 12.

DAY-BY-DAY CALENDAR Special needs event Jurassic Quest

January 3-5

Editor's Pick

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New Year’s Day Celebration at the Kimmel Center’s Commonwealth Plaza, Phila. Enjoy panoramic views of the Mummers parade, as well as performances and activities. FREE New Year’s Day Lunch Cruise on the Spirit of Philadelphia, Phila. $$$$

3 Friday

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Jurassic Quest at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, PA. Explore a realistic-looking walkthrough of the Cretaceous, Jurassic and Triassic periods that boasts more than 80 trueto-size dinosaurs. Visitors also dig up fossils and hop on themed rides. $$$$

Three Kings Day at the Kimmel Center’s Commonwealth Plaza, Phila. There’ll be activities, piñatas and a piece of traditional “Rosca de Reyes” bread. FREE

5 Sunday

2020 Vision Family Festival at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Phila. Explore optics and illusions in art, then discover tricks that artists play on your eyes with color, light and lines.

Pay what you wish First Sunday Family Day: Creative Journeys at the Barnes Foundation, Phila. Tell the story of your identity through sculpture, collage and abstract art. FREE

4 Saturday

Biggs Kids Art Program at the Biggs Museum of American Art, Dover. FREE

Holiday Tours at the Hagley Museum and Library, Wilmington. Final day to view the du Pont family’s ancestral home decked out for the season. $$$

Jurassic Quest at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, PA. See Jan. 3. $$$$

Jurassic Quest at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, PA. See Jan. 3. $$$$

Sensory-Friendly Train Morning at the Brandywine River Museum of Art, Chadds Ford, PA. Reduced crowds and noise, a sensory break area and support staff let kids explore the Brandywine Railroad in a comfortable environment. FREE

Yuletide Tours at the Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library, Wilmington. For the last time this season, check out holiday displays that span generations. $$$$

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7 Tuesday

Museum Playdate: Animals of the New Year at the Penn Museum, Phila. Features storytime, art activities and a hands-on look at artifacts. $$

8 Wednesday

Wee Have Fun Club: Where Are the Worms? at Bellevue State Park, Wilmington. Nature discoveries, stories and art projects are part of the fun. $

10 Friday

Full Moon Hike at Bellevue State Park, Wilmington. FREE

Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical at the Delaware Children’s Theatre, Wilmington. $$$ Philly Home Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Phila. See Jan. 10. $$$

13 Monday

Community Night at the Franklin Institute, Phila. FREE

14 Tuesday

Stages of Discovery Series: Pete the Cat at the Playhouse on Rodney Square, Wilmington. $$

15 Wednesday

Philly Home Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Phila. Connect with hundreds of home-improvement experts, shop for décor, join make-and-take workshops and learn how to upcycle items into a bar cart. $$$

Historic Games and Toys at the Delaware Children’s Museum, Wilmington. Find out how kids played 100 years ago, then play indoor games and decorate a top to take home. $

Stroller Tours: A Brandywine Heritage at the Brandywine River Museum of Art, Chadds Ford, PA. $$$

Wee Have Fun Club: Is Everything Asleep? at Bellevue State Park, Wilmington.

See Jan. 8. $

11 Saturday

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Baltimore Boat Show at the Baltimore Convention Center, MD. Kids enjoy builda-boat tours, a crab-picking contest and family activities. $$$

18 Saturday

Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical at the Delaware Children’s Theatre, Wilmington. $$$

Wonderful Winter Hike at Brandywine Creek State Park, Wilmington. Explore Flint Woods and the connection between nature and history. FREE

Lunar New Year Festival at the Penn Museum, Phila. Ring in the Year of the Rat with traditional dance and music, workshops, martial arts demos, storytelling, calligraphy, art projects and the mainevent Lion Dance. $$$

Community Preschool Fair at the Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington. FREE

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Wee Have Fun Club: Hot Chocolate and Marshmallow Hike at Bellevue State Park, Wilmington. See Jan. 8. $

Baltimore Boat Show at the Baltimore Convention Center, MD. See Jan. 23. $$$

Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical at the Delaware Children’s Theatre, Wilmington. $$$

Breakfast with the Birds at the Delaware Museum of Natural History, Wilmington. Discover how birds learn to fly, then snap pics with them and make themed crafts. $$$$

STEMtastic Weekend at the Hagley Museum and Library, Wilmington. See “Fan of,” below. $$

Stages of Discovery Series: Judy Moody and Stink at the Playhouse on Rodney Square, Wilmington. $$

Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical at the Delaware Children’s Theatre, Wilmington. $$$

12 Sunday

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service at the Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington.

Partake in art and service projects. FREE

17 Friday

Camp-In at the Franklin Institute, Phila.

This slumber party features science and planetarium shows, fun with telescopes and exhibit exploration. $$$$

Philly Home Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Phila. See Jan. 10. $$$

20 Monday

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at the Delaware Museum of Natural History, Wilmington. Learn about diversity in science, try interactive STEM stations and embark on a scavenger hunt. $$

Sea Glass Jewelry Workshop at Delaware Seashore State Park, Rehoboth Beach. Use wire-wrap techniques to make a pendant. $$$

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24 Friday

Camp-In at the Franklin Institute, Phila.

See Jan. 11. $$$$ Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical at the Delaware Children’s Theatre, Wilmington. $$$

25 Saturday

40 Winks with the Sphinx at the Penn Museum, Phila. The sleepover includes games, crafts and an expedition through the galleries. $$$$ Baltimore Boat Show at the Baltimore Convention Center, MD. See Jan. 23. $$$

Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical at the Delaware Children’s Theatre, Wilmington. $$$

Chinese New Year Celebration at Rothman Ice Rink, Phila. Expect a dancing dragon and Asian-inspired food. $$

STEMtastic Weekend at the Hagley Museum and Library, Wilmington. See “Fan of,” below. $$

Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical at the Delaware Children’s Theatre, Wilmington. $$$

FAN OF . . . TINKERING

Kids can create, destroy and reimagine everyday objects during STEMtastic Weekends at the Hagley Museum in Wilmington, Jan. 19-20 & 25-26. This new event lets young inventors investigate the inner-workings of electronic gadgets and express their ingenuity while they make inventions, watch robotics presentations and join hands-on coding activities.

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Winter’s in full swing, but summer will be here before you know it: Make sure you’re prepared! Don’t miss MetroKids’ 12th annual Super Camp Fair at the Plymouth Meeting Mall, Jan. 26 from 1-4pm.

With directors and staff members from dozens of day, specialty and overnight camps on-site to answer questions, conduct demos and lead activities, finding the right camp for your child has never been more fun or easy.

Come meet the MK crew, enter to win prizes and promotions and, if you’re among the first 100 families to pre-register at MetroKids.com/campfair, you’ll score a stuffed goodie bag, too.

Girl Scout Overnight at the Delaware Museum of Natural History, Wilmington. This slumber party includes badge programs, exhibit exploration, animal meet-andgreets and a movie screening. $$$$ STEMtastic Weekend at the Hagley Museum and Library, Wilmington. See “Fan of,” p. 20. $$

26 Sunday

Baltimore Boat Show at the Baltimore Convention Center, MD. See Jan. 23. $$$ Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical at the Delaware Children’s Theatre, Wilmington. $$$ Fairytale Sunday at the Delaware Museum of Natural History, Wilmington. Join storybook characters for themed activities and crafts. $$

MetroKids Super Camp Fair at the Plymouth Meeting Mall, Plymouth Meeting, PA. See “MK On the Scene,” above. FREE STEMtastic Weekend at the Hagley Museum and Library, Wilmington. See “Fan of,” p. 20. $$

29 Wednesday

Wee Have Fun Club: Teddy Bear Caves at Bellevue State Park, Wilmington. See Jan. 8. $

30 Thursday

Stages of Discovery Series: I Have a Dream at the Playhouse on Rodney Square, Wilmington. $$

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The popular card game Flinch, originally created in 1905, has been revamped by Hasbro with two ways to play: try the classic style, or quicken the pace with Fast Flinch (7+; $7.99) JANUARY 2020

Start 2020 off on the right foot! Whether you want to get active or spend time as a family, the First State, First Day, First Hike program at local trails is the perfect starting point.

KENT COUNTY Pass by panoramic views of the Pondside Nature Trail during a 2.8-mile hike at Killens Pond State Park in Felton. In Dover, mix history and fitness on a walking tour of First State Heritage Park.

NEW CASTLE COUNTY Get moving in Wilmington during Alapocas Run State Park’s hike along the Northern Delaware Greenway Trail; Bellevue State Park’s stroller-friendly trek; and Brandywine Creek State Park’s stroll through meadows and woods.

SUSSEX COUNTY Hike where the Delaware Bay meets the ocean at Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes, or learn about Trap Park State Park’s ecosystem on a 2-mile jaunt in Laurel.

Also revived by Hasbro, ‘90s game Pretty Pretty Princess lets kids play dress-up as they race to gather a matching set of jewelry including necklace, bracelet, ring, earrings and, of course, a crown (5+; $16.99) Bouncing Bingo provides a fresh twist on an old favorite, all while helping players develop hand-eye coordination, small motor skills, animal & name picture recognition and turn-taking skills (4+; $13.95) Log on to MetroKids.com/winit and enter to win your favorite prize, beginning Jan. 1. Prizes will be mailed by the provider to the address given on the entry form.

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Game On! With the rising popularity of tabletop and PC games such as Minecraft, Dungeons and Dragons and Fortnite, it’s clear that gaming has leveled up from at-home entertainment to a bona-fide sport with competitive and casual clubs and leagues. Several local venues have joined the trend, offering social experiences that foster imagination, problem-solving skills, community, and, of course, a little friendly competition.

TABLETOP Alternate Universes, Wilmington Card-game enthusiasts laud this place for its collection of titles including Yu-GiOh!, Pokemon and Dragon Ball Super.

Grab a table and play with pals or family anytime the shop is open, or join weekly tournaments and special events.

Born to Game, Dover

This shop boasts a bustling events calendar, including board-game nights

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(Mondays), miniature-demo days (Thursdays), and Magic: The Gathering drafts on select dates. Many visitors say staff and regulars are welcoming, and you’ll often find someone willing to play board games or cards.

The Days of Knights, Newark

Tap into your inner nerd with a selection of board, card and role-playing games.

Return for frequent board game nights, Magic: The Gathering tournaments & casual play and a Dungeons & Dragons league.

ESPORTS Did you know the country’s first esports arena is set to open in Philly next year? Try your hand at the activity at these centers that are well worth the trip.

Best spots to play tabletop games and esports

More Indoor Fun The weather’s frigid and the kids have cabin fever. Don’t be a couch potato! Check out our guide to 150-plus art studios, sports centers, inflatable playgrounds and more at MetroKids.com/indoorfun.

Fighter V, GTA, Minecraft and Call of Duty Black Ops, as well as snacks and drinks, gaming chairs and tournaments. A rewards program gives visitors opportunities to earn free playing time, T-shirts and other prizes.

Localhost, Phila.

The video game arena on the “N3rd Street” corridor — a stretch of North 3rd Street that’s home to several tech startups — hosts events for all skill levels. Esports network Nerd Street Gamers runs a few, including Fortnite Friday tournaments and Wednesday meet-ups where attendees can chat with other players and try a variety of games.

Tap Esports Center, Phila.

This recently opened internet café offers favorite PC and console games like Street

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