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June 2019 Vol. 30, No. 6

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In This Issue 4 Great Summer Reads 5 Meet Our CoverKid 6 Use Street Smarts to Teach Cyber Smarts 8 Give Summer Slide the Slip 9 Stressed Out Teens 14 Win It! 15 Day-by-Day Calendar 18 Summer Beach Bargains Ad Sections

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Books

Summer Reading for All Ages The Horn Book’s 2019 Summer Reading List represents some of the best children’s books published this year. Below is one from each reading level.

To see the complete list, go to Metrokids.com/SummerReading.

Picture Books

The Little Guys

By Vera Brosgol (Roaring Brook) The “strongest guys in the whole forest” are the Little Guys — small pastel-colored creatures with acorn-cap hats and stick arms and legs. This presumed root-for-the-underdog story takes a humorously unexpected turn as close observation shows the Little Guys obnoxiously stealing from the other forest animals (“None for you! All for us!”). Brosgol’s jewel-toned mixed-media illustrations are imbued with humor both subtle and exaggerated, enhancing and extending the spare text.

Easy Readers and Primary

Detective Paw of the Law: The Case of Piggy’s Bank, The Case of the Stolen Drumsticks

By Dosh Archer (Whitman) In each of these lively beginning-chapter-book whodunits, Detective Paw, a Hercule Poirot–esque canine, and Patrol Officer Prickles, an action-oriented porcupine employing crime-fighting gadgets, follow the same procedural pattern to solve a robbery (Bank) and a band instrument theft (Drumsticks). Given the illustrations’ visual hints, young readers may well guess the straightforward outcomes, but in doing so they’re also working each case and learning that reading is an active process.

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The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge

By M. T. Anderson; illus. by Eugene Yelchin (Candlewick) Historian and diplomat (and spy) Brangwain Spurge has been sent from Elfland to the neighboring goblin kingdom. He befriends his host, goblin archivist Werfel. Unbeknownst to them both, however, their nations are preparing for war. Pen-and-ink illustrations resembling medieval lithographs represent Spurge’s not-always-reliable spy reports; with touches of humor, whimsy, irony, and menace, they’re well suited to both the acerbic wit and the affecting tenderness of Anderson’s prose.

High School

With the Fire on High

By Elizabeth Acevedo (HarperTeen) High school senior Emoni Santiago, an aspiring chef, and her two-yearold daughter live with Emoni’s abuela (grandmother). Emoni signs up for a culinary arts class that culminates in a trip to Spain and she begins to see a path forward, if only she dares follow it. Acevedo (The Poet X) creates beautifully realized characters with complex lives. A few recipes (such as “When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemon Verbena Tembleque”) are interspersed.

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By Jonathan Auxier (Amulet/Abrams) When child chimney sweep Nan Sparrow gets stuck in a flue and nearly dies, she is saved by a “soot golem.” Nan and the kind, gentle Charlie escape from her cruel master and make a home in an abandoned mansion.

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Five-year-old Maggie C. of New Castle, DE is this month’s CoverKid and, as you can see, she’s pretty excited for summer.

That’s for good reason, mind you; one of her favorite things to do is go to the shore and ride a boat out to the sandbars.

She is just a sea-loving little girl, who counts crabs and sushi among her favorite foods (and, of course, pizza).

Still, every summer must end and her mom, Amy, says that Maggie is excited to start kindergarten in the fall. With autumn also comes the return of another football season, so Maggie can root for her beloved Eagles.

“She loves the Philadelphia Eagles,” says mom. “It was the theme of her fourth birthday party.”

Growing up is a long time off, but Maggie already has a career in mind, with a very adult logic.

“Maggie said when she grows up she wants to be a dentist,” mom says, “because they don’t work weekends.”

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Parenting

8 ways to take old-school lessons about safety and apply them to the modern, online world.

By Richard Bromfield Every parent knows what street smarts means. Teach your child how to cross a street, look both ways, and then look again. Wait, not just for the light to turn red, but for the cars to come to a complete halt. Walk, don’t ride, the bike across a busy road.

Beware of strangers. Keep the door locked and don’t let strangers in. Don’t take candy or rides or anything else from someone you don’t know well.

Think of what’s possible now that complete strangers have unlimited and free access to your child every time he goes online. The strangers who once were locked out on your door stoop can now march right into his life.

Parents aspire to raise children to have street smarts — the skills and know-how to navigate real life — so that they can get along in the real world.

Why shouldn’t your child have the same training and advantage when it comes to technology and the internet?

Here are some tips to get your child’s cyber-smarts going:

Use old-phone rules How to answer

the family telephone was a ritual of street smarts. Never say your parents aren’t home, especially when they’re not — “They’re upstairs. May I take a message?”

By the same logic, teach your children how to recognize and deal with technology and websites that ask for names, addresses and ages. Patiently sit with your child as she comes across requests for personal information. We do not want kids to be afraid of the internet, just aware and careful.

Hold her hand What’s the cyber-smarts equivalent? Sit beside her as she takes her first spins into the internet.

Show her the way and explain it in terms she can follow.

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“How to answer the family telephone was a ritual of street smarts: Never say your parents aren’t home.” By the same logic, teach kids what to do when a website wants a name, address or age.

Let go Just as with the busy street, at some point you let go of your child’s hand and let him run ahead, maybe even round the corner. But stay close and keep watch. Give him space to experiment and learn, but keep a close eye and guide him there.

Lost-proof him I grew up in a suburb of

Boston. My parents taught me how to use buses and trains. They didn’t let me go myself until they were sure I knew how to look up schedules, how to get on and off at stations and bus stops, and knew what to do if I was lost. Your child will stray on the internet; we all do. Under your watchful eyes, let him learn how to recover, get off bad sites, and get back to a home page, safe and sound.

Don’t enable In the old days, the

kids who got “all the good stuff ” — the gas-powered dirt bikes, the go-karts and the pellet guns — were often the ones who found themselves in all kinds of

trouble. The kid who gets the newest game systems, the speediest WiFi and every new video game runs the same risk.

Teach her money sense Help you

child learn to live on the internet without a dime. If she has access to a credit card online, it’s as if a toddler had your ATM PIN: “Wow, all I have to do is press a few keys and a machine spews money.”

Know what he’s doing Keep an eye on your child’s screen use. There’s no reason for young children to use screens behind locked bedroom doors. Cultivate a comfortable presence beside your child at the computer. Perfect flybys. Learn how to balance a respect for privacy for involvement and awareness of what’s going on with your child’s screens.

Be proactive There’s an abundance of wonderful technology, software, and devices out there to enhance your child’s life. You can probably find good stuff, like the best pasta maker or SUV. Apply that vigor and persistence to help research media apps, games and websites worthy of your child.

Technology brings so much that’s good and wondrous to modern life. But children need to learn how to manage it so they can live healthily in the modern world.

Harvard Medical School psychologist Richard Bromfield is author of Cyber-Smarts: Raising Children in a Digital Age.

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Education

8 ways to keep your kids from unlearning this summer.

By Tanni Haas Do your kids seem a little less ready for school after each summer break? If so, don’t worry. They’re far from alone.

It’s a common experience known as the summer learning slide. Research shows that kids typically lose the equivalent of a month’s worth of learning during the summer break and it gets worse as they get older.

What can parents do to avoid the slide? Here are eight activities that have worked for my 15-year-old son, and I bet they’ll help your kids too.

Read books regularly

Since my son learned to read, we’ve had him read one fiction and one nonfiction book every other week to keep his reading and comprehension skills at grade level. It is summer after all, so instead of assigning him books, like he’s used to from school, we let him choose what to read.

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Keep a vacation journal

We take at least one big family vacation every summer. Ever since my son was very young we’ve had him keep a daily journal to write about what we did that day. It’s been a great way to keep his writing skills up-to-date and document his childhood.

Email family and friends To strengthen my son’s writing skills, we also have him email family and friends, especially those we don’t get to see much.

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Teenagers prefer texts, but we insist on emails because, as every parent knows, texts are usually full of broken sentences, odd grammar and spelling mistakes.

likes quiz apps, which, like the board game Trivial Pursuit, aim to develop kids’ general knowledge.

Visit museums

Museum visits are a great way to acquaint your kids with the arts, history and natural science. Even a visit to your town’s museum to learn about its history can be surprisingly fun. (To find museums near you, go to MetroKids.com/PlacestoVisit.)

Play (smart) board games

In the evening, whether on vacation or at home, we play math games like Monopoly or spelling games like Scrabble.

The key is to focus on the fun part — the competition — rather what they can learn. If you do that, the lessons happen automatically.

Watch (quality) movies

Aside from a board game or two, we also watch movies in the evening. With all the streaming services available, it’s not hard to find a documentary or feature film, which also happens to be educational.

Movies are fun ways to learn about other time periods, cultures and current events.

Educational apps

Although we try to make our son’s summer activities as social as possible, we also indulge his interest in anything technological and allow him to download all the educational apps he wants. He really

Take nature trips

We try to spend as much time as possible outdoors in the summer.

One of the most educational and fun things you can do with your kids is to go into nature and learn about the animal life. Try the John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove in Aububon, PA, which has 175 acres with birding and hiking trails, including the new Fledgling Trail for kids. A new museum opens this month with hands-on exhibits. (To find nature centers near you, go to MetroKids.com/ Nature.)

Tanni Haas, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Communication Arts, Sciences, and Disorders at the City University of New York – Brooklyn College.

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Health

Some stress makes them resilient. Here’s how to help when it goes too far.

By Terri Akman Students today often find themselves on a virtual treadmill. They take the hardest courses and get involved with multiple extra-curricular activities and community-service projects in hopes they will improve their shot to get into the best school.

With final exams on the horizon, followed by a summer of college visits or enrichment classes to burnish their resumes, the pressure rises with the temperature.

The challenge for parents is to know when their children’s stress is healthy, when it is harmful, and how to help them manage their anxiety.

Parents can’t control all the external factors that stress their kids, but they can remove some irons from the fire.

“Parents can help their students narrow down their interests and really focus on what they enjoy,” says Beth Mikolajcyk, DeMasi Middle School counselor, in Evesham Township, NJ. “Don’t just add another class or activity without consideration for the child’s need for unstructured time.

“It’s okay to say no to an invitation to give your child some free time.”

Healthy stress

One of first things to recognize is that not all stress is bad.

“Particularly for kids and adolescents, a certain amount of early, challenging stressful experiences can help their bodies and minds become more resilient, particularly later in life,” says Jason Lewis, psychologist at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and assistant psychologist for University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. “Stress operates the body’s alarm system that produces the fight,

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flight or freeze mechanism, so when our body’s feeling stress, it produces chemicals that can help brain communication, motivate us into action and help with memory, performance and the immune system.”

Parents need to teach a child how to cope with stress, says Mikolajcyk. “I want children to develop their own coping mechanisms for stress so that when they become adults they have ways to manage their stress level.”

It’s easy to feel as a parent that you want to swoop in and fix the problem.

Instead, validate their feelings, says Cami Winkelspecht, PhD, pediatric psychologist at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children. “Ask how you can best support them. Sometimes kids just want to talk about it.”

“I want children to develop their own coping mechanisms for stress so that when they become adults they have ways to manage their stress level.”

— Counselor Beth Mikolajcyk

Signs of excessive stress

Certain signs indicate the pressure has gone too far and parents need to intervene. Here’s what to look for: • More tired than usual • More headaches, stomachaches, colds or viral infections • More sad, anxious or annoyed • More nervous about assignments • A decline in grades • Avoidance of social events • Change in appetite, focus or concentration “Parents know their child best and what they would typically do in a situation,” says Winkelspecht. “If they see changes in what would be typical, those can be warning signs.”

How to help

Talk, Talk, Talk — Talk to them and then

talk some more, says Mikolajcyk. “Tell them about how you respond to stress and what coping methods you find successful,” she says. Explain your concern, says Winkelspecht. “Help them understand that you’ve seen some changes with how they usually act and that you’re worried about them,” she adds.

Show the Way — Remember that your

children always watch and model your behavior. “If the parents do a good job to cope with stress and are proactive to help themselves, it’s more likely for the teens to do it also,” says Lewis.

Get Physical — Encourage your child to

engage in physical activities. Especially for teenagers who tend to manage their stress with social media, video games or other sedentary activities, to get them physically active can make a big difference, says Lewis. Relaxation activities, including yoga or meditation, can also be helpful.

Be Social, Not Sleepy — Social interac-

tions and hobbies, even if they include a limited amount of social media or video games, can also be helpful. But make sure they don’t interfere with their sleep; getting enough sleep is vital.

Have the Drug Talk — It’s important to talk to your child about drugs during times of stress. “Lots of people will use substances to cope or manage stressors in their lives, whether it’s caffeine, drugs or alcohol,” says Lewis.

Seek Help — When there are severe or significant symptoms of depression, such as thoughts of suicide or self harm, like cutting, parents need to take action, says Lewis. That includes professional help through your child’s doctor, a mentalhealth professional or a crisis center.

Terri Akman is a contributing writer to MetroKids.

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Camp Directory

Thrilling adventures are in store for children at summer camps throughout the Delaware Valley in 2019! 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.

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS Kidz, Ink Camp Wow! Locations in Bear, Dover, & Smyrna, DE kidzink2@comcast.net KidzEarlyLearning.com

DAY Our summer camp program is packed with many fun activities that include weekly field trips, weekly cooking activities, swimming, music & sports, CSI Thursdays & much more. 6am-6:30pm. Breakfast & 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; 616 W. Glenwood Ave., Smyrna, 302-653-4034.

New Castle Cty. 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 at 5 sites; Half-Day at Battery Park, Old New Castle & Thurgood Marshall Elementary, Newark. Specialty Camps — Safety Town, ArtVentures at NCC Art Studio, Science Explores STEM at Rockwood Park, Musical Theater Camp at NCC Art Studio.

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YMCA of Delaware Day Camps 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 & emotional development.

Many options: arts & crafts, sports, team-building, science & nature, music, teen leaders and more. Staff have background checks and first aid and CPR certification. ACA

2019 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), earth, ocean and dinosaurs. Grades 1-10. Day Academies: Two different half-day sessions offered the same week at the Environmental Outpost in Smyrna: Destination Ocean and Destination Dinosaur, June 18-22. 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 25-29.

Residential Academies: Two different sessions offered the same week at the University of Delaware in Newark: Destination Moon and Destination Mars, July 8-13.

2019 Summer Stage Dance and Theatre Camps at Delaware Arts Conservatory 723 Rue Madora, Ste. 4 Bear; 302-595-4160 info@delarts.com; DelArts.com

DAY 2 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 all ages, beginning to advanced, including adult classes. Summer ballet maintenance and Dance Intensives for serious dancers. Pursue your passions at DelArts!

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

DAY Tatnall’s expansive campus is filled with exploration, imagination, and summer fun. Campers participate in programs, from traditional day camp to enrichment, arts, technology, dance, and sports. Half and full-day camps, lunch options, Extended Day program, and swim team offer convenience and flexibility.

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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, aftercare 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 the shore of the beautiful Rehoboth Bay. Traditional camp activities from swimming and zip line to crafts, ropes, archery, dances and sailing. The Arrowhead experience enriches young people’s relationships with one another, nature and God. Delicious food! Call to set up a tour.

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Camp DSFC 4905 Mermaid Blvd.

Wilmington christydsfc@gmail.com delswimfit.com

DAY, RESIDENTIAL Camp DSFC keeps kids moving with a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. From swimming, to open gym and outdoor play, campers will learn exercise is a product of staying active through play. Designed to accommodate all agility levels.

Camp Firefly at Red Lion 1390 Red Lion Rd. Bear lpargoe@reachschools.online Reachschools.online

DAY Igniting The Flame of Explorations and Discovery! Come join us this summer at Camp Firefly! Lunch, snacks, field trips, and extended care included! Water Slide and Water Ice Truck every Friday.

CCArts Fine & Performing Arts Camp 410 Upper Snuff Mill Row Yorklyn; 302-239-2434 nschmid@ccarts.org ccarts.org

DAY A half or full day camp with before and after care offering flexibility for busy summer schedules. Professional teaching artists offer painting, drawing, ceramics, fibers, photography, printmaking, mixed media, theater and music.

Portfolio prep and camps for older teens also.

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 three to eighteen. Camp runs from June 25-July 27.

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Concord Preschool and Childcare; 1800 Fairfax Blvd.

Wilmington 302-654-9629 Concordpreschoolandchildcare.com

DAY, TRAVEL Kids ages 1-9 can join the fun all summer or choose a specialty camp. Flexible options. 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.

Delaware Art Museum’s Summer Art 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 + camper art show. New expanded sessions and age groups!

Delaware Dance Co. Summer Dance & Theatre Camp 168 S. Main St. Madeline Crossing, Suite 101 Newark; 302-738-2023 Delawaredancecompany.org

DAY With over 20 years of experience, DDC dance camps have proven to please both those who love dance as well as those with no dance experience. DDC will offer 3 weeks of camp, each one centered around a style of dance. Beautiful Ballet & Broadway Bound for ages 4-10, as well as Contemporary Concepts for ages 6-10. Each camp culminates in a fully costumed performance on stage at the University of Delaware. Camps are held June 24-28, July 8-12 & July 15-19.

A special 2 musical theatre week camp is held July 22-August 2 for younger dancers ages 6-12 and older dancers ages 1218. Early drop off and late pick-up are included. Any age half day or full day option!

Delaware Museum of Natural History 4840 Kennett Pike, Rte. 52 Wilmington 302-658-9111, ext. 328 education@delmnh.org Delmnh.org/camps

DAY Summer day-camps for children completing kindergarten through sixth grade to explore science and nature in-depth and up-close, with a new animal exploration camp for seventh-ninth grade. This year features some of our campers’ favorite camps with 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 available for an extra fee.

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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OUTLYING AREAS - MARYLAND

Delaware Nature Society (Ashland, Abbott’s, Coverdale, DEEC) PO Box 700, Hockessin 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 & CPR. CIT

Edu-Care Summer Program 345 Polly Drummond Hill Rd. Newark 302-453-7326 educarepd@verizon.net educarepreschool.com

DAY, PROGRAM Summer camp is filled with many adventures!

This year’s camp includes a variety of exciting themes. These themes are incorporated into all the daily activities which include special guests and field trips. Flexible hours and schedules are available. Open door policy - stop in anytime for a tour!

Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay - Camp Country Center 1051 Sharpless Rd., Hockessin 302-456-7150 camp@cbgsc.org Gscb.org/camps

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 archery. Ages 6-18. No prior Girl Scout experience needed.

Pilot Summer Camp 208 Woodlawn Rd., Wilmington cshivone@pilotschool.org pilotschool.org

DAY Children ages 5-12 will benefit from our multi-sensory approach, which offers them the opportunity to engage in activities while learning. This fun, hands-on camp focuses on special skills, team building, science experiments and nature while integrating reading and math.

Prompt & Play, LLC 5157 W. Woodmill Rd., Ste. 16 Wilmington 302-691-5658 info@promptandplay.com Promptandplay.com

DAY, TRAVEL Prompt & Play’s camp program is designed so children have the opportunity for both structured and non-structured play. There are two camp group options daily based on ages and abilities. There is a different theme each week and weekly trips designed to engage children’s creativity and imagination, while teaching them ways to interact with one another appropriately.

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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.

Summer On Stage Delaware Theatre Company 200 Water St., Wilmington summercamp@delawaretheatre.org Delawaretheatre.org/summer-programs

DAY, PROGRAM Summer on Stage offers children the unique opportunity to develop artistically and socially, building self-confidence in a fun and safe environment. Ages 8-15 are instructed by theatre and education professionals who encourage and challenge them. Extended care is available.

University of Delaware ELC Summer Camps 489 Wyoming Rd. Newark; 302-831-6205 ud-elc@udel.edu elc.udel.edu

DAY The University of Delaware Early Learning Center provides 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.

Wilmington Ballet Summer Dance Camp 1709 Gilpin Ave. Wilmington; 302-655-1004 info@wilmingtonballet.org Wilmingtonballet.org/summer-program

DAY Princess Camps for 3-6-year-olds offer a magical experience filled with dancing, crafts, stories, and an end of week performance. For students ages 7-18, we offer several levels of rigorous, professional-level training in ballet and other forms of dance. Summer dance at WB is excellent preparation for auditions for our annual Nutcracker performance at the Playhouse!

Wilmington Friends School Day Camps 101 School Rd. Wilmington 302-576-2998 lscamp@wilmingtonfriends.org Wilmingtonfriends.org

DAY June 17-Aug. 23, 2019: 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.

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 various disabilities including developmental, CP, MD, MS, orthopedic impairments and other disabilities. Special Autism weeks with 1:1 counseling. Wall climbing, high ropes, zip-lining, pool, canoeing & kayaking horseback riding plus other activities. Nurses on staff 24/7. We also have off season respite weekends for children and adults. In addition we also have travel trips for adults over age 18. All facilities are new including our 12,000 square foot activity center, new health center, expanded dining hall, and four new cabins. ACA SN

Echo Hill Camp 13655 Bloomingneck Rd. Worton, MD 410-348-5303 EchoHillCamp.com

RESIDENTIAL Echo Hill Camp on the Chesapeake Bay is a traditional, sleep-away summer camp with 2- to 8- week sessions. Non-competitive, free-choice program. Waterskiing, sailing, wakeboarding, crabbing, ropes course, nature, art and much more! ACA OUTLYING AREAS - PENNSYLVANIA

Adventure Camp at Roundtop Mountain Resort 925 Roundtop Rd. Lewisberry, PA 717-432-9631 skiroundtop@skiroundtop.com Roundtopmountainresort.com/ camps/summer-adventure-camps

DAY 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 1200 acre mountain property. Day and residential camps available.

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Darlington Arts Center Summer Camp 977 Shavertown Rd. Garnet Valley, PA 610-358-3632 info@darlingtonarts.org Darlingtonarts.org/camp

DAY, PROGRAM The learning doesn’t stop when school is out! Creative kids ages 3-14 are inspired to keep creating throughout the summer and express themselves through the visual and performing arts. Music, Visual Art, Dance, and Drama. The Arts are Everywhere! Explore all 4 art-forms with a different theme each week. Arts-intensive camps are also available. Download a brochure and register online SN

Science Camp Watonka PO Box 127 Hawley, PA 570-857-1401 mail@watonka.com Watonka.com

RESIDENTIAL For boys 8-16. Camper-selected program includes hands-on laboratory experiences in astronomy, biology, chemistry, computers, electronics, earth science, physics, robotics. A wide range of other activities includes ropes, archery, climbing, woodworking, sailing, rocketry, mini-bike riding, sports, windsurfing & trips. 2-, 4-, 6- & 8-week sessions available. CIT ACA SN

YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser 201 Cushion Peak Rd. Wernersville, 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 come for 2- or 4-week sessions. We are a coed program for campers 7-16 years old. Traditional camp programs including horseback riding, swimming, boating, athletics, target sports, mountain biking, creative arts, nature, adventure & teen leadership. We also offer a variety of specialty theme camps, adventure trips and international trips.

We can’t wait to see you on the mountain! ACA OUTLYING AREAS - OTHER

Camp Caribbean Multiple Locations in Mexico Info@grupoeduplay.com Campeduplay.com

TRAVEL, RESIDENTIAL We are a camp based in the Mayan Riviera/Cancun. With us, you’ll get to zip-line through the jungle, swim with turtles, scuba-dive in crystal clear waters, swim in the underground rivers of XCARET, train dolphins, feed monkeys and play with macaws, sail the beautiful Caribbean, and enjoy a whole day at the XEL-HA, XENSES, and XPLORE parks. Spend quality time with your counselor, play night games, sing silly songs around a bonfire, and eat delicious food!

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 & college credits.

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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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

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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

NEW CASTLE, NEW CASTLE COUNTY

GREAT NEW BEGINNINGS Independently Owned & Operated 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 ★, NAEYC

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 ★

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 ★

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

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.

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 ★

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 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 THE HOCKESSIN MONTESSORI SCHOOL 1000 Old Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707 302-234-1240 • www.TheHMS.org • Ages: 1 yr.-13 yrs. • 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, BS, AS, DA, PAIS, AMS, MSA

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

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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, TP, DHS*, 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)

PIKE CREEK, NEW CASTLE COUNTY 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

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*

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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 ★

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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 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 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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Gather for Storytime in Enchanted Woods, June 2 at the Winterthur Museum.

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1 Saturday

Steamin' Day at Auburn Valley State Park, Hockessin. Enjoy vintage car rides, crafts, demos and a spin around the Auburn Valley Railroad to see what travel was like at the turn of the 20th century. $$

Fete Day at Elfreth’s Alley, Phila. Visit residential homes on the country’s oldest street, take an 18thcentury family photo and try period crafts. $$$$

Sunday Stroll at the Hagley Museum and Library, Wilmington. Check out the residence and garden — areas that are usually only accessible by bus. $$$

Access to Science: Opening Doors to Autism at the Academy of Natural Sciences, Phila. Kids on the autism spectrum and their families explore the venue before it opens to the public. $$$

Storytime in Enchanted Woods at the Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library, Winterthur. $$$$ Strawberry Festival at Linvilla Orchards, Media.

Pick your own fruit and check out Delco’s largest strawberry shortcake. FREE Science Saturday: Mathematics in Nature

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2 Sunday

Family Canoe at the DuPont Environmental Education Center, Wilmington. Shore up your boating skills and keep an eye out for herons, beavers and bald eages. $$$$ First Sunday Family Day: Summer Solstice at the Barnes Foundation, Phila. Make themed cutouts and collages, as well as paper flowers, watercolor paintings and seed bombs for guerilla gardening. FREE

Chester County Balloon Festival

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JUNE 2019

Philadelphia Irish Festival on the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, Phila. Immerse the family in Irish culture with music, dance, and storytelling.

FREE

Yorklyn Day at multiple venues. The town hosts tours of historic homes, live music, art activities, a beer garden and food trucks. FREE Zoo Kids at the Brandywine Zoo, Wilmington.

The weekly program includes games, crafts, stories and animal presentations. $$

4 Tuesday

Green by Nature: Everything's Green at the Ashland Nature Center, Hockessin. Join your little one for hands-on activities that introduce them to nature. $$$ Holy Trinity Greek Festival at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Wilmington. See “Culture Club,” p. 16. FREE

7 Friday

Rennie Harris: Funkedified at the Merriam Theater, Phila. This multimedia performance pays homage to the early days of funk and street dance. $$$$

See MetroKids.com/familyfun for more information on these and other events.

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CULTURE CLUB

Celebrate arts, culture and communities with globe-hopping fun in Wilmington. At Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church’s Holy Trinity Greek Festival, June 4-8, enjoy authentic food, music and performances. Over at St. Anthony’s Parish, St. Anthony’s Italian Festival, June 9-15, engage all ages with string bands, art displays, strolling musicians, dance and cuisine.

8 Saturday

Breakfast with Butterflies at the Independence Seaport Museum, Phila. See butterflies up-close, watch an improv performance and make a butterfly hat. $$$$ Girl Scout Day at the Franklin Institute, Phila. Kids focus on the science behind superheroes and the museum’s Marvel exhibit. $$$$ The Great Chefs Event at Urban Outfitter HQ, Phila. In addition to sampling dishes by chefs from across the country, families enjoy cooking demos, a donut wall and kids’ activities. $$$$ Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community at Frawley Stadium, Wilmington. Walk to raise funds for organizations that provide child and family services. $$$$

West Park Arts Fest at West Fairmount Park, Phila. Local dancers, musicians and vocalists put on multicultural performances for all ages. FREE World Oceans Day at the Brandywine Zoo, Wilmington. Dive into themed activities, storytime and animal meet-and-greets. $$

9 Sunday

Family Second Sunday at the Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington. Expect yoga, storytelling and art projects. $$ Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns and Mermaids Exhibit Closing Day at the Academy of Natural Sciences, Phila. $$$$ Odunde Festival at 23rd & South Sts., Phila. The country’s largest African-American street festival stretches to the Schuylkill River and features a marketplace, entertainment and music. FREE

Science Saturday: Trashformations at the Hagley Museum and Library, Wilmington. Create “fabric” out of plastic grocery bags and find a new use for it. $$$

St. Anthony’s Italian Festival at St. Anthony’s Parish, Wilmington.

See “Culture Club,” above. $

Try Science: Be a Marine Biologist at the Delaware Children’s Museum, Wilmington. $$

Lunchtime Concert at Bellevue State Park, Wilmington. FREE

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Phillies Phestival at Citizens Bank Park, Phila. See "Do Good, Have Fun," left. $$$$ Wizard World Comic Con at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Phila. Come dressed in your cosplay best to take part in contests, meet actors and artists and celebrate favorite fandoms, comics and games. $$$$

14 Friday

Kidchella Music Festival at Smith Memorial Playground, Phila.

Moona Luna and Johnny Shortcake are set to take the stage. $$ Stripes and Stars Festival at venues throughout Independence National Historical Park, Phila. Celebrate Flag Day with flagfolding demos, a parade and a naturalization ceremony. $ Wizard World Comic Con at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Phila. See June 13. $$$$

15 Saturday

DO GOOD, HAVE FUN

Step up to the plate and help strike out ALS during the Phillies Phestival, June 13 at Citizens Bank Park. Fans meet players, score autographs, play games, snag a goodie bag stocked with signed baseballs and caps, and attend a silent auction.

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Airplane Day at Fort Mifflin, Phila. Junior pilots discover why the site is so close to the airport and engage in high-flying fun. $$ Disability Pride Parade and Celebration outside of the National Constitution Center, Phila. FREE Enchanted Summer Day at the Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library, Winterthur. Storytelling, face painting, games and crafts cast a spell. $$$$

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Juneteenth Festival at the Johnson House Historic Site, Phila. Celebrate the passage of the 13th amendment with a freedom walk and parade, a panel discussion on social issues, historical reenactments, exhibits and a marketplace. FREE Organ Day at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Phila. The famous Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ is the focus of this event that features performances and tours of the country’s largest mechanical organ in a concert venue. FREE Stuffed Animal Vet Clinic at the Brandywine Zoo, Wilmington. Bring your plush pal for a “checkup.” $$ Wizard World Comic Con at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Phila. See June 13. $$$$

16 Sunday

Cold-Blooded Critters Day at the Brandywine Zoo, Wilmington. Meet a snake and spider, watch a reptile race and try a “bug buffet.” $$

21 Friday

Chester County Balloon Festival at the New Garden Flying Field, Toughkenamon, PA. Enjoy hot-air balloon rides, a kids’ zone, balloon launches, monster trucks/ R/C plane demos, fireworks and a “balloon glow.” $$$ Summer Kickoff at the Delaware Children’s Museum, Wilmington. Festivities include outdoor programming, an Oobleck pool and art activities. $ Summer Solstice Labyrinth Walk at the Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington. FREE

22 Saturday

Chester County Balloon Festival at the New Garden Flying Field, Toughkenamon, PA. See June 21. $$$ Fairy House Workshop at the Brandywine River Museum of Art, Chadds Ford, PA. Natural materials provided. $$$$ Fine Art and Craft Fair at Dilworth Park, Phila. FREE

Father’s Day Activities at the Delaware Museum of Natural History, Wilmington.

See “Town & County,” right. $$

Jr. Engineers: Explore Robotics at the Delaware Children’s Museum, Wilmington. $$

Father’s Day Express on the Wilmington & Western Railroad, Wilmington. See ‘Town & County,” right. $$$

Mid-Atlantic Sea Glass and Coastal Arts Festival at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal, Lewes. View sea glass, jewelry and other decorative pieces presented by artists form around the region. $

Fatherfest at the American Helicopter Museum, West Chester, PA. Celebrate Dad with helicopter rides, birds-of-prey demos and aircraft displays. $$ Wizard World Comic Con at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Phila. See June 13. $$$$

17 Monday

Community Night at the Franklin Institute, Phila. FREE

TOWN & COUNTY: FATHER'S DAY

Midsommarfest at the American Swedish Historical Museum, Phila. Kick off summer like the Swedish with maypole dancing, homemade pastries, music, crafts and games. $$$

Dads are our biggest fans. Show him your appreciation with family events on Father’s Day, June 16.

KENT COUNTY Show off your best moves during the Father-Daughter Dance at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church June 29, hosted by the Delaware Fatherhood and Family Coalition.

NEW CASTLE COUNTY On June 16, spend the afternoon aboard Wilmington & Western Railroad’s Father’s Day Express, a round-trip journey to Mt. Cuba Picnic Grove where you’ll enjoy a packed picnic lunch. An added bonus: Dads ride for half-price.

Or enjoy Father’s Day Activities at Wilmington’s Delaware Museum of Natural History. Storytime, crafts and other interactive fun focus on nature’s wildest dads.

Princess Express on the Wilmington & Western Railroad, Wilmington. Embark on a round-trip ride to Mt. Cuba Picnic Grove complete with songs and pics with the princess. $$$$ continued on p. 19

FAN OF . . .

ICE CREAM

Frozen desserts are a kid-favorite summer treat. Get a taste of all the area has to offer during the New Castle County Ice Cream Festival, June 29 at Rockwood Park in Wilmington. Families can visit booths run by local creameries and restaurants, then swing by the kids’ area for train rides, music, hot-air balloon tours and historical demos.

JUNE 2019

A touring hands-on exhibition for all ages with lectures & workshops History • Kings &Queens • Dance • Jewelry & Costumes • Mummification • Daily Life Papyrus Making • Animal Deity Architecture…etc.

SHERIN MOTAWEA

sherinmotawea@yahoo.com • 610-635-9478 Meet The Pharaohs Exhibition and Workshops

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Keep the kids and your wallet happy during your family’s beach vacation with this guide to free fun and great deals. Whether you plan to stay for a day or the week, there are plenty of low-cost ways to enjoy the trip.

Bethany Beach

Rehoboth Beach

FREQUENT FREEBIES

FREQUENT FREEBIES

Free beach access all summer

Free beach access all summer

Mondays Movies on the Beach. June 17-Aug. 19, dusk. Garfield Pkwy.

Friday through Sunday Concerts. June 14-end of Aug., 8pm. Rehoboth Beach Bandstand.

HOTSPOTS

HOTSPOTS

Bethany Beach Nature Center

Delaware Seashore State Park

Open year-round, the center features walking trails, exhibits and activities that highlight the area’s inland bays and wetlands.

Captain Jack’s Pirate Golf

With sand traps, water holes and secret pathways, this not-too-challenging mini-golf course lives up to its name. Cost cutter: Ages 2 and younger are free with a paying adult.

This year’s free airshow is Aug. 21, featuring demonstrations and a high-speed boat-vs.-airplane showdown.

Bike, boat, crab, fish, swim or hike at the 2,825-acre park.

Jungle Jim’s

The state’s biggest waterpark offers splashy faves like the Lazy River, waterslides and wave pools. Cost cutter: Take advantage of discounted admission after 3pm.

Atlantic City

Margate

FREQUENT FREEBIES

FREQUENT FREEBIES

Free beach access all summer Wednesday through Sunday 3D Light Show. Runs every half-hour after sunset. Boardwalk Hall.

HOTSPOTS Steel Pier

The centerpiece of this boardwalk theme park is the 227-foot-tall Ferris wheel — the steepest in the state. Cost cutter: Two-ticket Tuesdays are in effect 1-6pm, starting June 18.

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Thrilling Thursdays No beach tags required! Sidewalk sales, farmers’ market and movies on the beach.

July & Aug., 8:30pm. Huntington Ave. & the beach.

HOTSPOTS Lucy the Elephant

Visit the town’s mascot, a 65-foot-tall wooden structure complete with a quaint gift shop. You can tour inside Lucy for a fee.

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Beachstock 2019

Party on the beach for free June 29, and enjoy live music and entertainment, treasure hunt, face painting and hula lessons.

Ocean City

HOTSPOTS Skimmer Festival

Enjoy live music, family activities, a craft market and tours June 15. JFK Blvd. & Pleasant Ave. and Excursion Park.

FREQUENT FREEBIES

Thursdays Family-oriented boardwalk entertainment.

July & Aug., 7:30pm. 6-14th Sts.

HOTSPOTS Baby Parade

Infants and toddlers strut their stuff Aug. 8 on the boardwalk during one of the longest-running events of its kind in the country.

Totally Turtles Weekend at the Academy of Natural Sciences, Phila. Learn about turtles, tortoises and terrapins via crafts, demos and touchable specimens. $$$ Wicked Plants: The Exhibit at the Delaware Museum of Natural History, Wilmington. This exhibit based on the book of the same name gives visitors a safe, hands-on look at some of nature’s most diabolical botanicals. Through Sept. 2. $$$

Tuesdays Entertainment, face painting and balloon art. July & Aug., 10am. Asbury Ave. Wacky Wednesdays Activities differ weekly and include French fry sculpting and a donut-on-a-string eating contest. July & Aug, 10:30am. Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & the boardwalk.

Science Saturday: Mathematics in Nature at the Hagley Museum and Library, Wilmington. Learn about Fibonacci sequences and math’s role in the natural world. $$$

Sara the Turtle Festival

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On June 26, discover turtles’ role in the environment with nature displays, activities and entertainment. Excursion Park.

Chester County Balloon Festival at the New Garden Flying Field, Toughkenamon, PA. See June 21. $$$

Wildwoods

Mid-Atlantic Sea Glass and Coastal Arts Festival at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal, Lewes. See June 22. $

FREQUENT FREEBIES

Sensory-Friendly Sunday at the National Constitution Center, Phila.

Programming is designed for kids with autism, sensory processing challenges and intellectual disabilities. $$$

Free beach access all summer Sundays Fox Park Concert Series. June 23-Aug. 25, 7:30pm. Fox Park Amphitheater, Wildwood.

Thursdays & Saturdays Movies Under the Stars. July & Aug, 8pm; Lou Booth Amphitheater, North Wildwood.

HOTSPOTS Morey’s Piers

This Wildwood boardwalk staple boasts amusement rides and two waterparks.

New this year, the Runaway Tram family coaster pays tribute to the town’s tramcar and the park’s 50th anniversary.

Totally Turtles Weekend at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Phila. See June 22. $$$

25 Tuesday

Outdoor Family Fun Night at Delaware Seashore State Park, Rehoboth Beach.

Enjoy live music and activities. FREE

28 Friday

Dinos After Dark at the Academy of Natural Sciences, Phila. Take advantage of extended hours to encounter animal presentations, activities and, for adults, a beer garden. Pay what you wish

29 Saturday

20th-Century Faire at the Hagley Museum and Library, Wilmington. There’ll be carnival games, period dancing and hand-cranked ice cream. $$$

Sandcastle Park

Perfect for pre- or post-beach playtime, the expansive playground is equipped with rubberized flooring, equipment made of recycled plastic, shaded areas and bathrooms.

Sea Isle City FREQUENT FREEBIES Mondays & Fridays Movies Under the Stars; July & Aug., 8:15pm; Excursion Park.

Tuesdays Family Dance Parties; July & Aug. (excluding Aug. 6), 7:30pm; Excursion Park.

JUNE 2019

New Castle County Ice Cream Festival at Rockwood Park, Wilmington. See “Fan of,” p. 17. $

Wildwoods Convention Center

Also on the Wildwood boardwalk, this venue plays host to a slew of sporting events and all-ages festivals, many of which are free.

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

Panning for Creek Gems at White Clay Creek State Park, Newark. Search the water for garnets, magnetite and other shiny treasures. $$ Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival Closing Day at Franklin Square, Phila. $$$$

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