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AtlantiCare Urgent Care Centers are located throughout South Jersey, staffed with board-certified physicians, registered nurses and X-ray technologists. They provide care for non-life-threatening illnesses and emergencies seven days a week, without an appointment or long wait time. Get all the care you need on-site, including X-ray and lab services.
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Mount Laurel Sicklerville Somers Point
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publisher’s note We are thrilled! It’s Summer and we have a lot planned for you! We are excited to bring to you our 5th Summer Issue. There’s 93 Days of Summer and we have something for you to do every day! I am sure you will never hear “I’m bored” with this jam packed Summer Issue. Keep those kids busy with the BEST Summer Camps that South Jersey has to offer. Whether you are looking for a day camp, or more specific camps like basketball, gymnastics or swimming this guide provides you with all the information you’ll need.
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Summer Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Birthday Party Planning Guide.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 Summer Happenings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-15 Seeds of Kindness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 93 Days of Summer: TO DO LIST. . . . . . . . . . . 18-20 Summer Skin Safety Tips.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
We have some great little people in our community making some big contributions. Find out how two sisters learned the value of helping the less fortunate and recruited friends to help in their mission.
Book Reviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Keep you and your family safe from the sun this Summer with some helpful hints from AtlanticCare. We also bring to you every ones favorite.. Book reviews from our friends at the Atlantic County library.
P.O. Box 96, Mays Landing, NJ 08330
We’ve added a Birthday Party Planning Guide to help you organize your next gathering stress free. Looking for a face painter, a princess or a bounce house? We got you covered.
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Visit JerseyShoreFamily.com for more of your favorites like, Family on A Budget, where you will find things to do FREE all Summer long, Father’s Day Freebies,VBS Listings, and the best local attractions and entertainment.
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CAMP BY THE SEA Milton & Betty Katz JCC 501 N. Jerome Avenue, Margate
(609) 822-1167, Ext. 138
AT THE TOP BASKETBALL CAMPS 326 N Huntingdon Ave., Margate
(609) 822-3805 www.atthetopcamps.com Improve your individual offensive skills in basketball through the use of proven drills and techniques. We offer five different camps to help you with your game.You will be shown how to dribble and score over or around your opponent. All camps are co-ed, ages 6 to 15. Camp hours 9:00 amNoon, Monday-Thursday.
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www.campbythesea.org Delivering fun and sun for children ages two through tenth grade for 70 years. A trusted resource for South Jersey families, and open to everyone regardless of religious affiliation, the JCC’s summer camp program is conveniently located in its Margate, Atlantic County facility. Featuring day trips to local amusement parks, water parks and state parks; seaside activities including surf lessons, stand-up paddle boarding, bay kayaking and even parasailing, our camp offers flexible scheduling up to a full eight-week enrollment. Offering 17 Specialty Camps tailored to specific interests. Both budget and schedule friendly, Specialty Camps are one-week programs making an experience-rich summer accessible to everyone. If travel is your teen’s passion, Camp By The Sea is offering three amazing Teen Tours with its 2016 Road Rulz Travel Camp.
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CAMP H2O SCIENCE AND SWIM
CAMP TUSCALOOSA
Galloway Swim Club 6th Ave. near Imagination Station, Galloway
(609) 567-3321
400 S. Chew Rd., Hammonton www.camptuscaloosa.com
(609) 568 5535 gallowayswimclub.com A five day camp, June 20-24 9:00-4:00 children for ages 4-12. Focus is on learning to swim, toning swimming skills and water safety along with learning some really cool things about science. Camp includes three hours a day of instructional swim and water safety while incorporating crafts and field games and two fun science experiments (volcanoes and cooking with solar energy. ) Camp ends with participation in the Guinness World Record event... “The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson”!!
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Swimming lessons and team games are just a few of the activities that have been enjoyed by campers at Camp Tuscaloosa for over 60 years. The camp’s goal has always been to provide the best in fun and safe daycare for ages 31/2 to 14. Daily activities, fun themed days and much more. 3 sessions available. 2, 3, 4, or 5 day programs available. In addition to the 3-tiered swim training at Camp Tuscaloosa’s two CPO operated pools, the camp offers many other activities including: Archery, Arts & Crafts, Basketball, Batting Cage, BB Guns, Dance, Dodgeball, Fog Ball, Four Square, Frisbee Lacrosse, Golf, Kickball, Miniature Golf, Paddle Tennis, Pickle Ball and Soccer. Join our Facebook to see weekly activities.
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DREAMING TREE SUMMER CAMP Standing Tall Daycare 182 S. New York Rd. Suite A, Galloway
(609) 652-0498 www.standingtalldaycare.com Dreaming Tree Summer Camp will let your child explore and learn this summer while having the most fun possible for an affordable price. We will be offering an adjustable 9-hour day to fit your work schedule with trips and snacks included.
1344 Tilton Road, Northfield, NJ
GALLOWAY SUMMER CAMP 636 S. New York Road
(609) 652-8657 Like us on Facebook.... Program runs weekly June 20th - Aug. 26th... Safe & Exciting environment where your kids swim, play, create & attend weeky field trips... all will building friendships! Camp Motto... “If your Kids come home clean... then we didn’t do our job!”
www.JLNConsignments.com
Swim Jitsu June 26th World’s Largest Swimming Lesson June 24th • Swim Club Seasonal Membership • Party Rentals for Members and Non-Members • Teen and Pre-Teen Swim Parties • Swimming Lessons • Movie Nights 609-568-5535 • South 6th Ave Galloway by Imagination Station • www.gallowayswimclub.com
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JERSEY SHORE GYMNASTICS ACADEMY SUMMER DAY CAMP
KIDACADEMY LEARNING CENTER
5101 Oakwood Blvd. Mays Landing
(609) 646-3435, (609) 383-1036
101 Morton Ave., Absecon www.kidacademy.com
(609) 829-2184 www.JerseyShoreGymnastics.com Make your summer fun, exciting and active at Jersey Shore Gymnastics a FUN and Affordable Camp for children ages 3-12 years old! Enjoy our 12.000 square foot air conditioned facility equipped with in ground trampolines, tumble tracks and pits. We offer great exercise through gymnastics skills that teach body awareness, balance, strength, flexibility, coordination and sequencing. Extended care hours are available from 7am-9am and 3pm-6pm, upon request. Each day camp will provide plenty of gymnastics, arts and crafts, activities and games. Here at Jersey Shore Gymnastics there is something for everyone!
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We offer a High Reach Curriculum which focuses on a monthly theme where kids will enjoy learning academically through hands on activities. We have programs for ages 6 weeks to 12 yrs.
• Field trips to Museums, outdoor events, bowling, nature walks, Theme parks • Outdoor activities including swimming, sports, and BBQ’s • Arts and crafts, Games days, Computer learning, and sing-a-longs Our camp counselors actively participate in your child’s day. They get to know your child personally and will do everything necessary to make your child’s summer memorable. Ask about our Summer Camp or see our ad for more details.
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KIDDIE KORNER SUMMER CAMP 3156 Fire Road EHT, NJ 08234
(609) 569-1600 www.KiddieKornerEHT.com Summer Camp for ages 2.5-13. Full and Half Day programs available. Hours are 7:00am-6:00pm. Field trips, swimming, sports, bounce houses, enrichment classes, summer reading program, and much more!
THE GALLOWAY OLYMPICS CAMP
GALLOWAY SWIM CLUB & HEART & SOUL GYMNASTICS 6th Ave. near Imagination Station, Galloway
(609) 568 5535 gallowayswimclub.com Four weeks in August, Monday-Friday 9am 5pm. Swimming, games, and gymnastics. Drop off at Galloway Swim Club and pick up at Heart & Soul Gymnastics.
THE BARN GALLERY/ STUDIO/CLASSES Seaville, NJ
(609) 408-0797 thebarnnj.com The Barn Studio and Gallery connects South Jersey with quality art education and appreciation. All teachers are NJ Certified Art Educators and artists. Summer Camps begin June 20! Join us for Weaving, Painting & Drawing, Mixed Media, Sewing, Art for Special Needs, and More!
Visit jerseyshorefamily.com for a full list of private schools, camps and daycares
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Birthday Party Atlantic Face Painting Serving Atlantic County
609.705.9486 www.AtlanticFacePainting.com Invite us to your next party or get together for Face Paining. We can do super heroes, butterflies, dolphins and so much more.
Little Angels Princess Events
H & M Party Rentals, llc
Serving Atlantic County, Cape May County, Cumberland County, Camden County, Gloucester county, Burlington County
609-568-0665 www.hmpartyrentalsllc.com We have Inflatable Bouncers, Inflatable Water Slides, Tables, Chairs, Linen, Party Planning and Decorating, Inflatable Movie Systems, PA System rentals, Concession Equipment rentals.
Serving Southern Jersey Shore
609-432-9692 www.littleangelsprincessevents.com Featuring over 30 ‘Disney Inspired’ characters for Public Events and Private Parties
Jersey Shore Gymnastics Academy
5101 Oakwood Blvd., Mays Landing
Smile Factory Arcade and Family Fun Center
1307 W. Brigantine Ave., Brigantine
609-266-3866 www.smilefactoryarcade.com We offer birthday party packages, including pizza and tokens
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609-829-2184 www.jerseyshoregymnasticsacademy.com Give your child a party to remember at Jersey Shore Gymnastics Academy. A variety of party packages are availabe including: Gymnastics Party Package, Frozen party, Ninja Warrior party, Super Hero party, All-Star Party Package and so much more.
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y Planning Guide Kiddie Korner
3156 Fire Rd., Egg Harbor Twp. 609-569-1600 www.kiddiekornereht.com Birthday parties include full use of our private party room and gym, a teacher to lead the party, songs, games, an obstacle course, and much more. We also offer additional packages that include face painting, balloon animals, access to a bounce house, and much more!
King Pin Bowl
Entertainment Center
6622 Bl. Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Twp.
609-641-5117 www.kingpinbowlingnj.com Packages include: 1 hour of bowling, use of rental shoes and bowling ball, choice of hamburger, hot dog, or pizza served with french fries and soda, helium balloons, invitations and free game pass for all the kids to use during another visit and more.
Arcade &
Sahara Sams Oasis Indoor/Outdoor Waterpark 535 N. Rt. 73, West Berlin
856-767-7580 www.saharasams.com Birthday parties at Sahara Sam’s are organized, personal, and catered to by a professional and dedicated staff.
Full redemption arcade
Skee Ball • Pinball • Basketball Shots, Car Racing Games • And MORE! Open 7 days a week 10 a.m. - 10 p.m (June through August)
609-266-funn (3866)
1307 W. Brigantine Ave. Brigantine
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Congratulations Class of 2016
NEW JERSEY’S FREE FISHING DAYS
Allows you to fish public waters without a license or trout stamp www.njfishandwildlife.com
JUNE
JUNE 12, 2-6PM GALLOWAY SWIM CLUB HOSTS “BATTLE OF THE BANDS !”
JUNE 10, 9PM FREE MOVIE IN THE PARK Galloway Twp. Municipal Complex Come Out to Galloway’s Patriot Lake (300 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway, NJ 08205)
Sunodnaes day Sun All-You-Can-Eat
Ice Cream Festival Sunday, July 17th • Noon-6pm
Sunday, July 13th • Noon-6pm (RAIN DATE JULY 22nd) (RAIN DATE, JULY 20th)
All Wars Memorial Park 1299 Shore Rd., Linwood, NJ Admission: $5 (Kids under 2 free) Food Vendors • Crafters • Games • Music Petting Zoo • Face Painting & More... All proceeds benefit The Alcove Center for Grieving Children & Families. SPONSORED BY: Pat Smith Amerigroup, • Roth Goldsteins’ Memorial Chapel SPONSORED BY: Dave Auto&Lenders, Brighton Pediatrics, D’Arcy • AtlantiCare Automotive Dr. DaveJohnson and PatDay Smith, Ocean City• Holman Home Bank, Holman Dr. & Mrs. gary Debra Glass • FoxCo., Rothschild, Automotive, Beth&Ray, CMS Glass Inc., DanLLP Droney, Capaldi, Reynolds Pelosi, CPA, PAJones, • Edward JonesBurns , Edward Michael Charlene Polakoff, &MBCA Levy, Baldante, Rubenstein,, Cohen Chizmar, PC Moose&Lodge 216, Property Group, Finney, Lisa Alper-Russo Sandman, Palladino Weintrob JoHankin, Frances Stow, Kelly and&Frank Catrambone, Roth Law Offices Memorial of Christopher S. Lipari Goldstein’s Chapel, Jean Morrow, Ventura’s Ocean City Home Bank •Fine Jo Frances Offshore Cafe, Pumpkin Cars Stow
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Opening up the show will be local Celebrity Comic. Cost: $15.00 includes use of the pool. (Club members and GTBA Members $10.00) Grill will be open. Food and snacks available for purchase. (609) 568-5535 • gallowayswimclub.com
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HAPPY FATHER’S DAY Find FREE Fathers Day list of things to do on om JerseyShoreFamily.c
JUNE 24, 10AM
WORLD’S LARGEST SWIMMING LESSON Galloway Swim Club 6th Ave By Imagination Station Join in on this Free event. Registration is required-(609) 568 5535
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JUNE 25 & 26, 10AM-5PM
TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON’S HOMETOWN CELEBRATION Lake Lenape Park, Mays Landing • Live music both days • Saturday Community Band • Sunday Off “R” Rockers 11:30am 4:30pm • Magic Show both Days at 1:30pm • Car Show on Saturday • Atlantic County 4-H Model Railroad Club Display Fun for the whole family both days: Train Rides, Bouncy Castle, Water Slide, Kiddie Ferris Wheel, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Kids Tent
JUNE 26, 10 AM-5 PM RED WHITE & BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL Hammonton High School, 566 Old Forks Road, Hammonton The free-to-attend and park gathering features live music, kiddie rides, a huge classic car show, arts and crafts, stilt walkers, jugglers, and of course the day would not be complete without all things blueberry: pie, muffins, fresh berries, lemonade and even a blueberry pie eating contest. Hammonton is the Blueberry Capital of the World and this festival is one of the biggest and best around. Hosted by the Greater Hammonton Chamber of Commerce.
No outside food or beverages permitted. No pets permitted
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See updated fireworks listings on our calendar at JerseyShoreFamily.com
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MT. CARMEL ITALIAN FESTIVAL
BUENA VISTA TOWNSHIP INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION & FIREWORKS
Mount Carmel Grounds, 298 Tilton St., Hammonton
The 140th annual Feast of Mount Carmel Italian Festival in Hammonton is the longest running Italian festival in the United States. The fair features rides for all ages, food, games, live music, fireworks and much more!
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FREE MOVIE IN THE PARK Galloway Twp. Municipal Complex Come Out to Galloway’s Patriot Lake (300 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway, NJ 08205)
JULY 17, NOON-6PM
SUNDAES ON A SUNDAY ICE CREAM FEST All Wars Memorial Park 1299 Shore Road Linwood thealcove.org
AUGUST AUGUST 2 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT see a complete list online at JerseyShoreFamily.com
AUGUST 4-AUGUST 6 6-10 pm nightly
GALLOWAY’S ANNUAL
FAMILY CARNIVAL Galloway Municipal Complex
AUGUST 7 NATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE DAY Absecon Lighthouse, South Rhode Island Avenue, Atlantic City Kids Climb Free www.abseconlighthouse.org
AUGUST 11-13 ATLANTIC COUNTY 4-H FAIR David C. Wood 4-H Fairgrounds Route 50, S. Egg Harbor www.rutgers-atlantic.org/4-H/fair.asp
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SCATTERING SEEDS OF KINDNESS...
Galloway Sisters Share Baskets of Hope By: Mari D Dattolo Teaching our kids to become part of a caring community begins before they even start school. Brittany Purdy, now seventeen, and her sister Amanda, thirteen, learned at an early age to have compassion for others when the highlight of their holiday season became ‘adopting’ disadvantaged children. The Atlantic County chapter of “Everyone’s Children” shares the needs and (wants) of less fortunate families that the Purdy Girls would then shop for. After a couple of outfits, socks, underwear and a favorite toy or game later, a special book always rounded out the gifts. What started as a family tradition nine years ago gave rise to the sisters initiating their own drive for area children. As Brittany became more independent in high school, she wanted to engage her friends in her endeavor to Make A Difference in a similar community effort. She and five friends collected Easter Basket supplies – baskets, grass, candy, toys etc... by reaching out to family, friends, neighbors
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and school staff as well as postings on their Facebook pages. Brittany’s goal was to provide 50 baskets. She put a collection box on her porch and emptied it each time she got home. The committee of friends managed to collect and assemble 88 baskets for the 2015 Easter Season. This 2016 Season they surpassed that goal with 96 Baskets for children of their community! In preparation for the Easter 2017 campaign, the Purdy sisters took advantage of post holiday sales and have 97 Baskets ready to begin their crusade next Spring! Although Brittany and her Friends will be graduating Absegami High School this year, Amanda who goes to Galloway Township Middle School hopes to pick up where her sister leaves off. She has already talked to her Class Advisor about getting Student Council involved to help collect items next year, as well as having her own committee of friends to help spearhead it. In addition to these holiday drives, Brittany and Amanda have also collected new backpacks and ‘back to school’ supplies for their area’s children. It seems that these sisters have already learned some of Life’s Most Valuable Lessons!
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Raising a familiy at the Jersey Shore couldn’t be more fun in the summer. With only 93 Days to enjoy the season Jersey Shore Family is here to help you get your Summer planning started by offering up a ton of great things to do this Summer!
Hang Ten—At Sahara Sam’s Oasis
Indoor and Outdoor water park. Surf, slide and swim your way into fun and surf the night away (in a shark free environment). Rain or shine, on NJ’s only indoor surfing simulator, www.saharasams.com
experience HisTory—World War II
and aviation history at Millville Army Airfield Museum. www.p47millville.org
Have luncH wiTH a Horse — Visit
Funny Farm Rescue- Free open Tuesday and Sunday. funnyfarmrescue.org
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become an arTisT— Why not take an
class at The Barn Studio? Registration is open for summer classes! Gift certificates for classes also make great gifts for the art lover in your life. 856-825-5028 www.barnstudio.org
Take THe ulTimaTe aquaTic
cHallenge -Swim Jitzu -June 26 at Galloway Swim Club, on 6th Ave. in Galloway by imagination station. Registration required call (609) 568-5535
go To a carnival—Enjoy rides,
carnival games, pony rides, popcorn, cotton candy, candy apples, and more, Thursday, August 4th thru Saturday, August 6th. Nightly from 6-10 pm at Galloway Municipal Complex. Thursday is Family Night... Discount Bracelets
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explore losT egypT and ancienT caTcH a flick in THe park—June 10th @ 9 pm... Galloway’s Free Family secreTs —The Franklin Institute’s Movie Night in the Park... featuring
newest exhibit. Visit the Franklin Institute located on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. www.fi.edu
Take iT one sTep aT a Time—all 228 of
‘em—The Absecon Lighthouse is the tallest in NJ & the country’s 3rd tallest! 609-449-1360 www.abseconlighthouse.org
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Disney-Pixar’s “Inside Out”! Come Out to Galloway’s Patriot Lake (300 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway, NJ 08205) for a Great Free Family Movie... bring your blankets or chairs.. FREE POPCORN... For Additional Info Contact Community Services @ 652-8657
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waTcH your favoriTe super Hero—July 15th @ 9 pm... Galloway’s
Free Family Movie Night in the Park... featuring Marvel’s “Avengers”! Come Out to Galloway’s Patriot Lake (300 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway, NJ 08205) for a Great Free Family Movie... bring your blankets or chairs.. FREE POPCORN... Snacks, Water Ice, Pizza & Drinks available for sale! For Additional Info Contact Community Services @ 652-8657
Have a sleep-over on a real baTTlesHip!—Take a trip on the floating
museum at the Camden waterfront. BattleShip NJ. www.battleshipnewjersey.org
become a pinball wizard—Visit Smile Factory Arcade and Family Fun Center in Brigantine. Play everything from skee ball, pinball, basketball shots to car racing games in a safe, fun environment. (609) 266 - FUNN (3866) www.smilefactoryarcade.com
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Take a walk on THe wild side— On the elevated Marsh Walkway at the Wetlands Institute. 609-368-1211 wetlandsinstitute.org
go fly a kiTe—Visit Air Circus on the
boardwalk in OC, pick out your favorite find a park or beach and go for it!
Have sundaes on a sunday!
All you can eat ice cream July 17, 12-6pm at Wars Memorial Park in Linwood. also enjoy fun activities for the whole family. Supporting The Alcove Center for grieving children and families. www.thealcove.org
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see a live sHow—in Ocean City at
the Music Pier with Ocean City Pops. Check out their full schedule of shows at oceancitypops.org
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ig for diamonds Tiny quartz crystals also known as “Cape May Diamonds” are tossed and polished by the tides. They can be found on beaches throughout Cape May, although it’s best to prospect for the little gems at Sunset Beach during or after a storm.
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explore your pasT—Visit one of our
many Historical Museums-Find a complete list at JerseyShoreFamily.com If you have roots in the area you might want to visit the Atlantic County Historical Society in Somers Point.
go freesTyle—Did you know there
are TONS of free things to do with your kids this summer like bowling and skating? Find a list of freebies on the JerseyShoreFamily. com Family on a Budget page.
give a sHark a snack—A 900
gallon interactive exhibit at the AC Aquarium gives visitors the opportunity to touch sharks and juvenile rays. Special feeding times 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM, daily. Limited quantities of food are sold at the gift shop for scheduled feedings. www.oceanlifecenter.com
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holds the title of World’s Longest Boardwalk. Street performers, famous boardwalk food and attractions along with tons of beach-side shopping accompany the beautiful ocean and beach views.
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a net and a chicken leg and go find the nearest bridge to catch some of Jersey’s best blueclaws. (Check local ordinances... some bridges are restricted.)
crawl inside THe Jaws of a sHark—The Discovery Seashell Museum of Ocean City invites you to take a picture inside the Giant Shark Jaw. Some of the world’s rarest shells, coral, shell lights, all can be found here. Find them on Facebook
Take a Hike—Experience any of the
planned nature hikes at Historic Batsto Village www.batstovillage.org
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most extensive display of, New Jersey Morro Castle shipwreck exhibit ever seen at the NJ Maritime Museum. www.museumofnjmh.org
row, row, row a boaT—Rent a
canoe and spend the day at Belleplain State Forest, Woodbine.
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Visit jerseyshorefamily.com for more things to do this summer
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Keep you and your family safe from the sun this summer! Helpful ideas from AtlantiCare experts TOP IT OFF —Shade your face from the sun with a visor, hat or ball cap, and try to stay indoors or in the shade between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., when skin-damaging rays are strongest.
KEEP IT MOIST — Applying a daily facial moisturizer, preferably one with an SPF of 15 or higher, and moisturizing after you towel off from a shower are great ways to maintain the appearance of your skin.
RUB IT IN — Apply a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more to all exposed skin. Sunscreen products labeled “broad spectrum” must protect the skin from both UVA and UVB rays. Reapply sunscreen every two hours, and after swimming or sweaty outdoor activities such as running or beach volleyball.
FEED IT WELL — A diet high in vitamins C and A, magnesium, and zinc can provide your skin with important nutrients to stay healthy. In addition, a lifestyle that incorporates regular physical activity increases circulation, which can improve the skin’s appearance. To find out more about AtlantiCare, call 1-888- 569-1000 or visit www.atlanticare.org.
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Courage for Beginners by Karen Harrington, (Little, Brown and Company, 2014, $17.00) As if seventh grade wasn’t hard enough, Mysti Murphy has to deal with an agoraphobic mother, a father who fell out of a tree and is now in the hospital, and a “best friend” Anibal Gomez, who wants Mysti to pretend she doesn’t know him-at least while they are at school. Mysti knows her name is never found on keychains and pencils, and that would be okay if she was a character in a book. She really would like to be fictional so she could deal with all the frustrating things that are happening to her life. She narrates bits of her life such as “Here is a girl preparing to enter seventh grade with a dented dad, no obvious friends, no new school shoes, and the horrific realization that she’d only shaved one leg.” Or “Here is a girl listening to songs that speak to her soul and staying up too late texting when her parental unit shouts to shut it down.” Mysti knows that change is coming for us all whether we want it to or not and not just daylight saving time change or when the cable company took Animal Planet off channel 130 and changed it a cooking channel. She is trying to move to the new year ready to change her story in the book of her life: A sort of courageous girl person who has a chic haircut, the ability to buy food for her family, and two good friends.
— Jennifer L. Altman, Librarian Atlantic County Library System/ Somers Point
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FOR AGES 12 TO 18
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo.
Six of Crows is a story of a group of six that decide to pull off what most consider an impossible heist. Set in the fantasy world that Bardugo’s Grisha Trilogy created, first timers to her world-building can start this book with ease without reading her other series. While it starts off slow, getting past the first few chapters guarantee a novel that will have you unable to put it down until you find out just how it’ll end. It has a little bit of everything from thrilling action sequences, quick-witted banter, and a little romance that builds naturally. The crowning glory of this novel is the character development. Juggling six very different characters and giving them all the appropriate time for development could be difficult for most writers, but Bardugo does it with ease. Contrasting personalities keep the dialogue humorous, and the anti-heroes tendency to do things, not for the good of the world, but based on their own moral compass keep the reader wondering what will happen next. Everyone will connect with at least one character and the rotating view-points gives a little more insight into their pasts and how they came to be a part of such an unconventional group.
— Kristen Comeaux, Librarian Atlantic County Library System / Egg Harbor Township
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