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arch is one of my favorite between season months, with a buffet of seasons to enjoy every day! One day it feels like spring; the next day may feel wintery in the morning and then warm up to summerlike temperatures by lunch! Adding to the excitement, are so many fun days to keep us on our toes! The 1st day of spring, daylight savings time, St. Patrick’s Day, and Easter are just a few! Once spring makes its appearance, sports teams will also start gearing up for their practices and games. If you find yourself in charge of a team this year, read “A Mom’s Guide to Being a Great Soccer Coach” by Rachael Moshman for a few tips on how to have an awesome season! If you want to keep your little athlete well fed before, during, and after games or practices, check out pg. 8 and the article “Fuel for Your Athlete”. Kimberly Smith is a Greenville, NC nutrition coach, for children and parents, with some great advice for champions on and off the field! Spring is also the time to start planning for summer – and summer camps! Our annual Summer Camp Guide starts on pg. 22 and includes a Camp Guide grid that makes it easy to find the perfect camp. If you’re not sure what type of camp is best for your kids, get some advice from the article, “Is My Child Ready for Camp?”. Also, the 10th annual Summer Camp Fair, at Independence Mall, on March 9th from 10am-4pm is the best place to get free information about exciting camp options! Bring the kids along for the hands-on activities! Happy Spring!

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short stuff Freelancers Unite! Freelancers are lawyers, nannies, graphic designers, writers, bookkeepers, and temps. Freelancers are 1 in every 3 workers.

The mission of the Freelancers Union is to promote the interests of independent workers through advocacy, education, and services. There are benefits to having a support system, as any mother can tell you. When you have a question about your child’s latest illness, or you want to organize a babysitting coop, having a group of friends you can rely on is invaluable. This is what the Freelancers Union wants to offer independent workers worldwide. A free support system that gives you the power of the group while allowing you to maintain your individual goals. The service is free to join! Sign up on the website, www.freelancersunion.org. Website benefits: • Contract Creator • Insurance • Connect with other freelancers • Corporate discounts • Client scorecards

Fun, Philanthropy and Fabulousness Wilmington Health Access for Teens Hosts Power of the Purse on March 14th “As the Purse is Emptied, the Heart is Filled” Victor Hugo Wilmington Health Access for Teens (WHAT) will host the Power of the Purse, a designer purse auction and raffle on March 14, 2013, 6:00 pm to 8:00pm at the Country Club of Landfall. In addition to featuring amazing purses donated by the region’s most fashionable boutiques, retailers and designers, the event recognizes “purse-onalities,” or celebrities who have donated gently loved bags from their collections. Inspired individuals can also sponsor or donate purses To learn more about this year’s event or to purchase tickets, visit www.whatswhat.org. Tickets are only available in advance for a limited time and space is limited. Power of the Purse is “guilt-free shopping at its finest.” Attendees will help raise funds to provide area teens with access to quality primary care, mental health, nutrition, and health education services. “As the purse is emptied, the heart is filled” reminds us of the joy felt when caring for others. Open your purse to give, and you’ll discover far more satisfaction than you’ve ever known! Wilmington Health Access for Teens (WHAT) is a private, non-profit health care center which provides affordable, accessible physical and mental health services to unserved and underserved teens, emphasizing a family-centered approach, while coordinating care and referrals with appropriate area providers.

St. Patrick’s Day Dye-Free Snack For our favorite little green holiday, it’s easy to toss some green food coloring into the mix and create some simple green popcorn or pancakes. Below is a recipe that will impress your little leprechauns without all that dye. It’s also a fun way to sneak in a serving of veggies!

St. Patty’s Mac and Cheese Ingredients: • One 14.5 oz box of whole wheat pasta shapes One bag pre-washed baby spinach or one package frozen spinach (defrosted & moisture squeezed out) • 3 tablespoons butter • 3 tablespoons white flour • 1 1/2 cups milk • 3 cups grated cheddar cheese • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) • Salt and Pepper to taste Directions: 1. Over medium heat, drizzle a little oil into a sauté pan. 2. Add spinach and wait until it reduces in size and is soft, turning occasionally.

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Add wilted spinach to a food processor and puree until smooth. (For frozen spinach, put defrosted spinach directly in food processor) 3. Cook and drain pasta according to package directions. 4. Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Add flour, whisk and cook for one minute. Slowly add milk continuing to whisk until combined. Continue stirring and allow the rue to come to a slow bubble. 5. Add the shredded cheese and stir until cheese melts and is combined. 6. Add nutmeg, cayenne, salt and pepper. Stir in spinach puree until combined. 7. Add drained pasta to the cheese sauce and stir to coat pasta. 8. Serve immediately or pour into casserole dish, top with some additional shredded cheese if desired, and bake on 350 degrees just until the cheese is melty and bubbly.

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TeamSnap (Free app) You swore you’d never be a soccer mom, and now here you are bringing snacks to the sidelines each week. TeamSnap is a free app that helps you manage your team’s roster and schedule. No more phone trees and paper sign-up sheets! If you are part of a travel team it will even help you find your way to the next game with its map feature. Cool features: • Last minute game/practice cancellation – send a text or email alert! • Organize snacks and practice times • Traveling to a game – make sure everyone has directions and a map. • Track and collect team fees. • Need to organize an entire league? There’s an upgrade for that! • Not sure who’s coming to practice or missing a game? Players can input their availability on the schedule. • Available for all types of sports, groups, book clubs, scouting, church groups, and associations. • Allows you to organize all those photos you took during the game!

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Book donations have been coming in all year, and now it’s time to join the Friends of the Library for their annual spring book sale. Come out to the Northeast Regional library from March 15-20 and pick up some great reads for a great price while helping raise money for the Friends of the Library fund! All monies raised from this event will be added to the Friends fund and used to purchase library materials. New Hanover County Friends of the Public Library is a non-profit organization that provides funding for library programs, such as author appearances and children’s live theater performances, and the purchase of books, materials, and computers. Book Sale Hours • Friday, March 15 6pm-9pm – Friends of the Library member’s preview • Saturday, March 16th 9am-5pm • Sunday, March 17th 11am-5pm • Monday, March 18th 9am-6pm • Tuesday, March 19th 9am-6pm • Wednesday, March 20th 9am-2pm Prices for most items start at $1 - $3, and will drop every two days. On the final day of the sale all items will go for a dime apiece, or you can buy stacks of books at fifty cents a foot. Books of special interest and value are individually priced. Visit www.nhclibraryfriends.org for more information.

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When air quality is poor, it causes respiratory problems, especially among children and those already suffering from asthma and other chronic lung illnesses.

The federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) uses the “Air Quality Index” (AQI) to help the community know when air quality reaches unhealthy levels so they can take appropriate action to protect their health. The AQI is divided up into different colors – each color corresponds to the levels of air pollution and recommended level of outdoor activity and health concerns. The best way to “know the code” is to sign up for a daily air quality forecast sent to you via email from the NC Division of Air Quality and US Environmental Protection Agency. Forecasts are sent at 3:00 p.m. daily so you can plan your next day’s activities based on the forecast. For more information: Angelia Clinton aclinton@nhcgov.com (910) 798-6658

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Fuel for Your Athlete

Kimberly Smith

pring sports are right around the corner, and the winter sports will be wrapping up soon. If you are a parent of a child who loves any sport you know the importance of food. But did you know you can help them grow more muscle and be ready for their next practice if you help them eat at the right times? Why? Carbohydrates provide the body and brain with energy to move and think, but the wrong ones will end up working against your child on the field, in the pool, on the ice, in the gym or on the court. So here are some quick guidelines I have used with our youth ice hockey team. • The day before a game hydrate with water, juice, milk, no sodas or caffeine containing drinks. This will help your youth athlete’s muscles to get ready to compete. • Human muscles and our brain (needed for school and sports) are 75% water. If your player is thirsty they are already 5% dehydrated. That means they may be missing up to 2 cups of water from their body. • Remember: Your child needs to have endurance for the entire game that means fueling the body to WIN!

• Before game breakfast: Corn flakes (plain or frosted), Cheerios, Captain Crunch, etc. with milk. Anything with too much fiber/serving before a game may cause cramping in the stomach. • Fruit is a good choice an hour before the game: Bananas, grapes, raisins, peaches and apples. Some people like oranges; others say they aren’t great before games. • In between games: Eat and drink, but not greasy, fatty foods, as these choices will slow you down. You need quick energy. If you must go to McDonalds, my 10 yr. old son loves pancake, no syrup, and fruit smoothies in between his ice hockey games. This is good only if you have a 2 hr. window. • For only an hour between games: PB & J sandwich, fruit, yogurt, Gatorade, crackers, gummies, granola bars are good choices. • After the game, eat good lean, non- fatty protein, with good carbs (bread, rice, pasta, potatoes, fruit, chocolate milk/milk), a protein bar (Cliff Bar, for example). You need to refuel your muscles  Good luck with all your upcoming tryouts and games. Fuel like a champion!! For the classroom and your favorite sport! v Kimberly Smith Lukhard, MS, RD, LDN is the owner of Hockey Mom RD, a nutrition coaching company for children and parents located in Greenville, NC, visit the website at www.hockeymomrd.com or email kem@hockeymomrd.com. Kim is a Teaching Instructor at East Carolina University in the department of Nutrition where she has taught for 15 yrs. She is the proud mother of two very active boys, 10 and 12 who play travel ice hockey.

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round here we talk about screen time a lot. A lot. Specifically, I talk about how much screen time my kids have already had, and how much they’re at risk for losing, and they talk about how much more they need. “Pleeeeeease can we have more screen time?”

Kids these days are all about the screen time. I try to keep a strict limit on the amount of time their little eyeballs (and developing brains) are zoned in on a screen – be it the TV, Mom’s Kindle Fire or Dad’s iPhone – but it seems you can hardly help but expose your kids to at least some swiping, clicking and watching now and again.

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In my house right now that screen time is generally divided between PBS Kids, educational games, and some form of Angry Birds. And the deeper they’re getting into catapulting costumed bird heads, the more feverishly I’m beginning to research more productive ways we might use these idle minutes. Assuming I might not be the only parent who’d like to load her iPhone with something that will give her children lifelong skills, not just a penchant for squashing dopey green pig heads, I’ve come up with a list of apps and websites focused on money management for small children. From videos on spending to games on saving, this list is a win-win for parents and little kids – who someday will need to buy their own precious screens.

For Me, For You, For Later (free website): Sesame Street and PNC Bank have teamed up to offer small children an entertaining window into the world of spending and saving. Found on the SesameStreet.org website, the series of videos featuring Elmo and the Sesame Street gang introduce concepts of money, saving and spending. My 3-year-old was riveted by the short videos and wanted more. These are great educational snippets for grocery store lines and doctor’s office waiting rooms.

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Coin Math ($1.99; compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad): The first step to understanding how to manage and save money is learning how to count it. Coin Math helps little ones identify and count pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters. It also teaches the basics of how to shop and make change.

Peter Pig’s Money Counter (Free; Compatible on Android devices): Geared for kids ages 4-7, this money counting game is similar to Coin Math but compatible with Android phones and Kindle devices. With the help of a friendly piggy bank, kids practice sorting and counting coins to earn virtual money, all the while learning fun facts about U.S. currency. Save! The Game (Free; Compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad): Kids can learn the rewards of saving through this game by MassMutual, which takes them on a 3D adventure collecting virtual money while avoiding the iWannas, impulse items like cheap toys and candy that lurk around every corner.

Savings Spree ($2.99; Compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad): At $2.99 this is a pricier option, but it’s also an award winner and highly rated by parents. Savings Spree targets kids ages 7-11, teaching them how the choices they make can add up to big savings or big expenses, depending on how they choose to spend their money. Savings Spree shows kids how they can save their money for short-term goals (like a bike), spend wisely, donate to others or invest money so the amount they have will grow. v Robyn Passante is a freelance writer and mother of two who can never seem to get all the pigs. She can be reached at rspassante@gmail.com.

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| Carolyn Jabs

Parents Shouldn’t Make Snap Judgments about SnapChat

y now, most parents have heard of SnapChat, the phenomenally popular new messaging app that allows users to annotate and send photos and very short videos to their friends. Unlike other messages, SnapChats are supposed to disappear in ten seconds. Kids who are tired of having their lives searched and analyzed on Facebook love that spontaneity. As one college blogger put it, SnapChat is fun “without the terrifying permanence of the rest of our technology.” In one way, this is good news for parents who have been trying to convince kids to be discrete about what they post on Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites. Most young people are keenly aware that Facebook can be reviewed by everyone from romantic partners to college admissions officers, employers and even law enforcement. Timeline made it even more obvious that Facebook is a biographical record, and many people, including teens, started using it for what Jenna Wortham of the New York Times “success theater,” a cautious, curated version of their lives. As everyone knows, real life is messier than that, especially in adolescence. SnapChat is appealing in part because it allows kids to share their ever-changing moods without having to worry that a fleeting moment will be held against them. Of course, any alert parent can see where this is going. 1) Part of what prompts all those moods is the awakening of sexual feelings. 2) You can never assume anything digital is truly gone. Most of the 5 million messages being sent everyday on SnapChat are not sexual. Instead, they are quirky, momentary impressions of things the sender finds goofy, funny or touching. Sharing these tidbits with friends does deepen relationships. The youthful founders of SnapChat seem wise beyond their years when they write, “There is value in the ephemeral. Great conversations are magical… because they are shared, enjoyed, but not saved.” The same thing could be said about romance and even sex. And that’s why SnapChat creates concerns for adults who can easily imagine impulsive teens using the service to send provocative or even obscene pictures of themselves. This is where parents need to take a deep breath. Despite media attention to the subject, sexting is not rampant among teenagers. The most authoritative research study from the Crimes Against Children Research Center at the University of New Hampshire found that, among children 10 to 17, only one percent had shared explicit images of themselves or others and only 7 percent had received such an image. Some people worry that SnapChat will make such behavior more tempting because it promises to erase all evidence. Although parents may long to shove this genie back into its bottle, that’s not possible. Facebook has already introduced its own self-destruct program called Poke and there are other imitators in the works. A better strategy is to help children think through the rewards and risks of Snapchat and its competitors. Here are some suggestions.

Ask. Don’t assume your child is using SnapChat to send or receive provocative pictures. Download the program so you understand how it works. Then ask your child about his or her experiences. Are the kids at school using the app? What kind of photos does your child like to

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send? What kind of images has he or she received? Is the self-destruct feature exciting or annoying?

Encourage. There are many creative and constructive ways to use Snapchat. In fact the vision described on the SnapChat website is actually quite wholesome: “We believe in sharing authentic moments with friends. It’s not all about fancy vacations, sushi dinners, or beautiful sunsets. Sometimes it’s an inside joke, a silly face, or greetings from a pet fish….sharing those moments should be fun. Communication is more entertaining when it’s with the people who know us best. And we know that no one is better at making us laugh than our friends.” This could be a prompt for dinner table conversation or a quote that hangs on the refrigerator.

Inform. Be sure your child understands that anything digital can be replicated. Although SnapChat reduces the likelihood that a photo will be distributed without permission, it doesn’t eliminate it completely. The recipient of a message can always grab the screen shot. Yes, the sender will be notified if this happens but, if the image is compromising, the damage will be done. Recipients can also use another camera to surreptitiously capture a titillating image. The bottom line is that sending another person a photo of private parts is ALWAY illadvised. There simply is no such thing as “safe sext.” Enforce. If you didn’t make rules when you gave your child a cell phone, now is a good time to be very clear about acceptable and unacceptable use. A sample contract is available at http://tinyurl. com/2au7l22. Modify it as needed to reflect your family’s values and your child’s level of maturity. These conversations will go better if parents tune into the underlying appeal of SnapChat. Today’s kids intuitively understand that every photo doesn’t need to be saved. Every whim doesn’t need to be scrutinized. Every thought doesn’t deserve a permanent record. At the same time, as every happily married couple knows, sharing these transitory moments really can strengthen a relationship. As is so often the case, parents need to provide the information and structure that will allow children to harness the potential of SnapChat, without stumbling into its pitfalls. v Carolyn Jabs, M.A., raised three computer savvy kids including one with special needs. She has been writing Growing Up Online for ten years and is working on a book about constructive responses to conflict. Visit www.growing-up-online.com to read other columns.

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he Blue Ribbon Run, now in its second year, is Wilmington’s only event that raises awareness and funds for colon cancer. The race is dedicated to two local moms, Julie Brown and Christina Gianoplus, who lost their lives to colon cancer in 2011. The goal of this event is to help save lives by raising money—100% of which goes to colon cancer research via the American Cancer Society. Last year, the Blue Ribbon Run raised close to $60,000; this year we’re aiming higher--$75,000! To those who helped make last year’s race such a success, “please accept our heartfelt thanks,” says Ana Boudreau, sister of Julie Brown. The hope for this year is to build on last year’s momentum with even greater participation. Ana and other organizers hope that more businesses and individuals will lend their support through sponsorships, donations, and registering to run. The 2nd Annual Blue Ribbon Run takes place on Saturday, March 23 at 4pm at Autumn Hall. A post-race reception takes place at Dockside Restaurant from 5:30 – 7:30pm; trolley shuttle service will be available from Autumn Hall. Many thanks to Coldwell Banker Seacoast Advantage for being the event sponsor and to Dockside Restaurant for sponsoring the postrace reception. If you want to contribute, sponsor, volunteer, walk or run, please go to www. theblueribbonrun.com; to register, go to www. its-go-time.com. Come join this community effort to kick butt on colon cancer! v

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Smile for a Lifetime is a non-profit organization that provides FREE orthodontic care to children in need from our community. Our mission is to create self-confidence, inspire hope and change lives. To nominate a deserving child, visit www.campbellsmiles.com and complete the application before March 31st, 2013.

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| Jane Louise Boursaw

March brings a “Wizard of Oz” prequel, a re-imagining of Jack and the Beanstalk, and an alien movie based on a Stephenie Meyer book. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s new in theaters this month. Oz the Great and Powerful

Rated PG for sequences of action and scary images, and brief mild language. In theaters March 8. Ok for kids 9+. disney.go.com/thewizard

Jack the Giant Slayer

PG-13 for intense scenes of fantasy action violence, some frightening images and brief language. In theaters March 1. Ok for kids 13+. jackthegiantslayer.warnerbros.com This re-imagining of the classic fairytale finds Nicholas Hoult (“Warm Bodies”) playing Jack, a young man who battles against giants to save the Earth. As the giants fight to reclaim the land they once lost, Jack comes face to face with the unstoppable warriors he thought only existed in legends. Bryan Singer directs this epic 3D adventure, which also stars Eleanor Tomlinson as Princess Isabelle; Stanley Tucci as the deceitful Lord Roderick; Ian McShane as the besieged King Brahmwell; Bill Nighy as the giants’ leader General Fallon; and Ewan McGregor as the palace guard Elmont.

The “Wizard of Oz” gets a prequel with this origin story about the one and only “man behind the curtain.” James Franco plays Oscar Diggs, a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics who’s hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz. At first he thinks he’s hit the jackpot of fame and fortune -- until he meets three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz), and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone’s been expecting. As he’s drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz, Oscar puts his magical arts to use and transforms himself not only into the great and powerful Wizard of Oz, but also into a better man.

The Croods

PG for some scary action. In theaters March 22. Ok for kids 7+. www.thecroodsmovie.com

This comedy adventure follows the world’s first Prehistoric family as they embark on a journey of a lifetime. When the cave that’s always shielded them from danger is destroyed, the Croods travel across a spectacular landscape and discover an incredible new world filled with fantastic creatures, thus changing their outlook forever. The all-star voice cast includes Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds, Catherine Keener, Cloris Leachman and Clark Duke.

G.I. Joe: Retaliation

Not yet rated; likely PG-13. In theaters March 28. Ok for kids 14+. http://www.gijoemovie.com/.

This follow-up to 2009’s “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra” finds the team not only fighting their mortal enemy Cobra, but also contending with threats from within the government that jeopardize their very existence. Basically, it’s nonstop action from start to finish, including lots of gun violence. Directed by Jan M. Chu, the cast includes Adrianne Palicki, Channing Tatum, Bruce Willis and Dwayne Johnson.

The Host

PG-13 for some sensuality and violence. In theaters March 29. thehostthefilm.com

Is “The Host” the next “Twilight”? Anything’s possible. Based on a book by Stephenie Meyer, this movie stars Saoirse Ronan as Melanie Stryder, a human girl who’s injected with a parasitic alien soul. But instead of carrying out her race’s mission of taking over the Earth, “Wanda” -- as she’s come to be known -- forms a bond with her host and sets out to help other humans. Directed by Andrew Niccol (“In Time”), this sci-fi thriller also stars Diane Kruger, Frances Fisher, Jake Abel, Max Irons, William Hurt and Boyd Holbrook.

Jane Boursaw is a syndicated family entertainment writer specializing in movies, TV and celebrities. Visit her at http://www.reellifewithjane.com or email jboursaw@charter.net.

Jane’s Reel Rating System 1 Reel - Even the Force can’t save it. 2 Reels - Coulda’ been a contender. 3 Reels - Something to talk about. 4 Reels - You want the truth? Greatflick! 5 Reels- Wow! The stuff dreams are made of.

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A Mom’s Guide to Being a Great Soccer Coach Rachael Moshman Focus on fun, not winning. If you have been asked to coach or be an assistant on a recreational team, chances are you may be overwhelmed at the thought of creating a successful team. Most local soccer teams are for purely recreational purposes and are not meant to be highly competitive. As the new coach on the block, set a positive example for your team and the parents. Frequently remind the players that the main objective is to have fun. The secondary goal is to learn soccer skills. Try to not mention winning. You may see many other coaches focusing on the win. This can cause anxiety and unnecessary pressure. The more aggressive the coach, the more unstable the atmosphere will be for kids and parents.

Don’t take it so seriously. Kids have a lot on their schedules with homework, school activities, and sports. With a recreational team, try to remember that your players have other things going on in their lives. Highly competitive teams may practice several times a week for hours at a time. If you’re working with a recreational team try to keep practices to just once or twice a week for about an hour. Always keep practices fun. As the coach, you set the tone for the players and the parents. Use practice time to teach new skills through team-building games. Often more aggressive coaches spend practices running laps and doing drills the whole time. Encourage your players to develop a love of being active. Forced exercise that isn’t enjoyable will most likely have the opposite effect.

Know the players. Avoid calling your players by the number on their jerseys during games. This makes parents think you didn’t take the time to know the names of the players on your team. Make sure you know everyone’s name by the second game. Then you can shout encouragement and congratulations from the sidelines, addressing players by name. Kids will respond to this much quicker than just calling out their number. Playing on a soccer team is a good way to learn teamwork, good sportsmanship and the joy of being active. You will find that your team will be a success if you avoid being the aggressive coach. Players that are enjoying themselves will win more games than players that are stressed - not that it matters, of course. You’re just in it for the fun! v Rachael Moshman is a mom, freelance writer, blogger and family advocate. She knows nothing about soccer, but enjoys cheering on her daughter. Find her at www.rachaelmoshman.com.

Story Time

NHC, Pender & Brunswick Libraries closed 03/29 – 03/31 for Easter Holiday.

Don’t miss the NHC LIBRARY BOOK SALE: Friday, March 15 – Wednesday, March 20! New Hanover County Libraries

http://www.nhcgov.com/AgnAndDpt/LIBR/Pages/DeptInfo.aspx Main Library – 201 Chestnut Street – 798-6301 Myrtle Grove Branch – 5155 South College Road – 798-6391 Northeast Branch – 1241 Military Cutoff Road – 798-6371 Carolina Beach Branch – 300 Cape Fear Blvd. – 798-6385 (Current storytime schedule runs through April 27) Lapsit Storytime (Babies under 18 months) @ 9:30am Main Branch: Tuesdays Myrtle Grove Branch: Wednesdays Northeast Branch: Wednesdays & Thursdays Toddler Storytime (18 – 36 months) @ 10am Main Branch: Tuesdays Myrtle Grove Branch: Wednesdays Northeast Branch: Wednesdays & Thursdays Preschool Storytime (3 – 5 years) @ 10:30am Main Branch: Tuesdays Myrtle Grove Branch: Wednesdays Northeast Branch: Wednesdays & Thursdays Sensational Storytime (All ages) @ 10am Northeast Branch: Saturdays (closed 03/30) Spanish/English Storytime (All ages) @ 10:30am Northeast Branch: Tuesdays Family Yoga Storytime (All ages) @ 10:30am Main Branch: Fridays (closed 03/29)

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Pawsitive Reading (Independent Readers ages 5-11) from 3 – 4pm Northeast Branch: Thursdays (must call for appointment) Rap Club (Elementary to pre-teens) @ 3:30pm Myrtle Grove Branch: Wednesdays Family Reading Night - Boats (Pre-school) Carolina Beach Branch: Tuesday 03/05 from 4:30 – 5:30pm Main Branch: Monday 03/11 from 5:30 – 6:30pm Northeast Branch: Monday 03/18 from 5:30 – 6:30pm Myrtle Grove Branch: Monday 03/25 from 5:30 – 6:30pm

Pender County Public Libraries

www.youseemore.com/PENDERPL/ Burgaw Central Library – 103 S. Cowan Street – 259-1234 Hampstead Branch Library – 75 Library Drive – 270-4603 Burgaw Storytime: Thursdays from 11 – 11:30am Zoom with Fetch: Thursdays from 4 – 5pm Hampstead Toddler Storytime: Wednesdays from 10:15 - 10:30am Preschool Storytime: Wednesdays from 11 - 11:30am

Brunswick County Public Libraries

http://library.brunsco.net/”http://library.brunsco.net/ Barbee Library – 8200 East Oak Island Drive – 278-4283 Harper Library – 109 West Moore Street – 457-6237 Hickmans Crossroads – 1040 Calabash Road – 575-0173 Leland Library – 487 Village Road – 371-9442

Rourk Library – 5068 Main St. – 754-6578 Contact branch for complete March schedule. Hickman Crossroads Branch Children’s Storytime: Tuesdays @ 10am Budding Poets (Grades 3 & Up): Tuesdays (except 3/26) @ 4pm

Brilliant Sky Toys & Books www.brilliantskytoys.com Mayfaire Town Center – 509-3353 Storytime Tuesdays at 10:30am

Barnes & Noble

http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/store/2156 Mayfaire Town Center – 509-1880 Toddler Storytime Tuesday at 10am Fridays at 7pm

Wilmington Railroad Museum

www.wrrm.org 505 Nutt Street (910) 763-2634 Preschool/Early Elementary Storytime ($4/Family) 1st & 3rd Mondays at 10:30am

Leland Town Hall

www.townoflealand.com/Towncalendar 102 Town Hall Drive (910) 332-4818 Leland’s Little Learners (ages 3-5) Tuesdays at 9am

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1 Friday (Read Across America Day) Sometimes Madness is Wisdom

Daily (through 03/10). Cameron Art Museum. View artwork (on loan from Montgomery Museum of Fine Art) of Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald, wife of F. Scott Fitzgerald. Call 395-5999 for event details.

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition

Daily (through 04/20). NC Museum of Natural Science, Raleigh. Experience the wonder and tragedy of the ill-fated “ship of dreams” on a journey through history. $14/Adults. $11/Seniors. $9/Ages 3-12. Purchase tickets through www. tickets.naturalsciences.org.

Feast Down East Annual Conference

8am – 4pm. UNCW Burney Center. Supporting farmers in Southeastern NC. Features workshops on beekeeping, home gardening, pest management and more. Free with one nonperishable food item. Visit www.feastdowneast.org/conference to register and for event details.

Toddler Time

Beginner Rainbow Loom Class

4 – 5pm. Learning Express Toys, Military Cutoff & Oleander. Bring a loom and materials to learn how to create and share woven rubber band bracelets. Ages 8+. Call 509-0153 or 313-3100 for reservations.

Intermediate Rainbow Loom Class

5 - 6pm. Learning Express Toys, Military Cutoff & Oleander. Bring a loom and materials to learn how to create and share woven rubber band bracelets. Ages 8+. Call 509-0153 or 313-3100 for reservations.

StoryCOOKS Girl Scout Workshop

6 – 8:30pm. Children’s Museum. Brownies and Daisy Girls Scouts explore tasty treats found in the pages of some favorite books. Register through Coastal Pines Girl Scout Council – includes admission, fun patch, snacks. Visit www.playwilmington.org for more information.

Charlie Murphy’s Fond Farewell: An Irish Wake

6:30pm. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St. An evening of dinner theatre. $30 - $42. Visit http://theatrewilmington.com for tickets.

10am Fridays. Children’s Museum. Projects and activities for ages 4 and under (and their special grownups to work on together). Call 254-3534 or visit www.playwilmington.org for more information.

Barnes & Noble Story Time

Family Yoga Storytime

10:30am Fridays (Closed 03/29). NHC Main Library. Parents and children 6 months and older have fun listening to stories while stretching and learning basic yoga postures. Bring mat or beach towel. Call 798-6353 with questions.

7pm (Through 03/03). Community Arts Center. Children’s Theatre performance featuring The Princess & the Pea, Lil Red Riding Hood, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, and more. Contact 399-2878 or journeywilm@yahoo.com for ticket information.

American Legion Fish Fry

Good Vibrations!

11am – 7pm. American Legion Post 129. $8/plate includes whiting or catfish fillet, hush puppies, slaw, potato salad, tea or coffee. Call 458-4253 for more information.

Adventures in Art

3:30pm Fridays. Children’s Museum. Experience different forms of art each week. Ages 5-8. Space is limited. Call 2543534 to pre-register and visit www.playwilmington.org for weekly projects.

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7pm Fridays. Barnes & Noble. Enjoy weekly story time in the Children’s section. Call 509-1880 for details.

Fraktured Faery Tales for Mid-Winter’s Eve III

7:30 – 9:30pm. The Carolina Opry, Myrtle Beach. The best music of the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s blended with multimedia screens, special effects and costuming performed by award winning cast. Call (800) 843-6779 for tickets.

The Who’s Tommy

8pm (Through 03/03). Brooklyn Arts Center. Live theatre production of a young boy’s journey from pain to triumph when he becomes an international pinball superstar. $22/ person. Call 264-2602 for all performance dates and tickets.

She Loves Me

8pm. Thalian Hall. Opera House Theatre presents the musical that tells the story of shop clerks George and Amalia who fall in love. $27. Visit www.thalianhall.org for tickets.

Over the River and Through the Woods

8pm. Sneads Ferry Community Center. Delightful dramedy about a young man who plans to move away from his grandparents. $10/person. $5/students (with ID). Visit http:// sneadsferrycommuinitytheatre.com for details.

2 Saturday Katie B. Hines Senior Center Pancake Breakfast

7:30 – 11am. Senior Center, 308 Cape Fear Blvd. $6 includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice and coffee. Call 458-6609 for details.

Race for the Cure 5K

8am. Downtown Wilmington. Fundraising run for Susan G. Koman Foundation. $15 - $30. Register at http://nctc.infokomen.org/site/TR/RacefortheCure.

Cardinal Strut

8:30am. Holly Tree Elementary School. 4th annual 5K/10K/1.2-Mile Fun Run featuring pancake breakfast and post-race party for registered participants. $10 - $25. Proceeds benefit the Memorial Track and Field Project. Register at www.active.com/running/wilmington-nc.

Parenting Seminar

9am – 2:30pm. Pine Valley Baptist Church. Speaker Alan Haigood tells how to connect with kids to change hearts. For parents with kids ages 2-18. $30/couple. $20/Individual. Register at www.biblicalparenting.org/ register. Contact ann@pinevalleybc.org or 791-1949 for more information.

Hobby Greenhouse Tour

9am – 5pm. NHC Arboretum. Self-guided tour of local greenhouses throughout New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties. Email hobbygreenhouse@aol.com for details.

Sensational Storytime

10am Saturdays (Closed 03/30). Northeast Library. Read stories and other fun things. Call 798-6371 with questions.

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Island Montessori Golf Tournament

11am. Masonboro Country Club. FUNdraiser for Island Montessori School in Carolina Beach. Event features teams of 4, golfing, food, music and awards. $80/player. Contact 5125976 or jill@islandmontessorischool.com for event details.

Screen Gems Studios Tour

12pm & 2pm Saturdays. Screen Gems Studios, 1223 N 23rd St. Learn how filming is done and view sets from previous productions. One hour walking tour. Arrive 15 minutes prior to tour time. $12/Adults. $5/Ages 5-12. For details, call 343-3433 or visit www. screengemstudios.com.

Bowling for Backpacks

12 – 4pm. Cardinal Lanes Beach Bowl. Benefits Good Shepherd Center. Bring an empty backpack, a full backpack, or items to help fill backpacks (travel size toiletries, 7-day pill organizers, reading glasses, gloves, hats, sunglasses, wallets, socks). $25/person. All ages welcome. Call 409-3369 for details.

Learning Center: Playing with Math (Pi Days)

1 – 4pm. Cape Fear Museum. Measure, estimate, identify, reason, plot, and predict the way through interactive mathematics activities. Free to Members or with General Admission. Parental participation required. Visit www.capefearmuseum.com for registration information.

UNCW Seahawks vs. San Diego Toreros

4pm. Brooks Field. Enjoy UNCW baseball. For tickets, visit www. wilmingtontickets.com/wilmington_nc/events.

Discovery Fitness

4pm Saturdays. Children’s Museum. Explore and discover new fitness programs. Free with admission or membership. Visit www. playwilmington.org for weekly details.

Island Montessori FUNdraiser

6pm. Courtyard Marriott, Carolina Beach. Features silent auction and dancing. Food provided by Uncle Vinny’s Pizzeria & Ristorante. $20/person. Contact 512-5976 or jill@islandmontessorischool. com for tickets.

Literacy Gala Fundraiser – Breakfast at Tiffany’s

6pm – Midnight. Wilmington International Airport. Dinner, silent auction, vocal auction, casino-like games, live music, and more. $100. Call 251-0911 for event information.

She Loves Me

8pm. Thalian Hall. See 03/01.

Over the River and Through the Woods

8pm. Sneads Ferry Community Center. See 03/01.

3 Sunday Airlie Gardens Family Fun Day

9am - 5pm. Airlie Gardens. Visit the parks and Arboretum for a full day of family fun. Contact 798-7700 or visit www.airliegardens. org for more information.

Be a Tourist in Your Hometown Day

1 – 4pm. Various Venues. Visit places like Bellamy Mansion, The Arboretum, Fort Fisher, Ghost Walk of Wilmington, Thalian Hall, Wilmington Railroad Museum and more for free. Bring proof of residency. Call 341-4030 for details.

Residents Free Day - Cape Fear Museum

1 – 5pm. Cape Fear Museum. NHC residents are admitted free to the Museum the first Sunday of every month. Call 798-4350 or visit www.capefearmuseum.com for information.

Young Writer’s Club

2pm Sundays. Children’s Museum. Experiment with becoming a writer. Free with admission. Call 254-3534 to reserve a spot. Visit www.playwilmington.org for weekly schedule.

Tallis Chamber Orchestra

2pm. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Free. Donations accepted. Call 6207207 or visit www.tallischamberorchestra.com for details.

UNCW Seahawks vs. Gardner Webb Bulldogs

2pm. Brooks Field. Enjoy UNCW baseball. For tickets, visit www. wilmingtontickets.com/wilmington_nc/events.

She Loves Me

3pm. Thalian Hall. See 03/01.

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Over the River and Through the Woods

Family Reading Night

4 Monday

Family Night

3pm. Sneads Ferry Community Center. See 03/01.

Little Sprouts Story Time

10am Mondays. Children’s Museum. Preschoolers meet new people, hear wonderful stories, and enjoy an activity. Visit www. playwilmington.org or call 254-3534 to pre-register.

Railroad Story Time

10:30am. Wilmington Railroad Museum. Hear stories and enjoy creative activities in the Children’s Hall. $4/Family. Free/Members. Call 763-2634 for more information.

Go Green Engineer Team

3:30pm Mondays. Children’s Museum. Hands-on challenges that focus on the engineering design process using simple materials. Ages 5-9. Visit www.playwilmington.org or call 254-3534 to pre-register.

4:30pm. Carolina Beach Branch. “Boats.” Call 798-6385 for details. 5:30 – 7pm. Chick-fil-a Mayfaire. “The Dr. Seuss Way.” Call 256-0854 or visit www.cfarestaurant.com/mayfaire for event information.

CHEW Parent Meeting

6:45pm. Winter Park Baptist Church. Join the Christian Homeschool Educators of Wilmington (CHEW) for monthly informational meeting. Contact kathyiandoli7@gmail.com for details.

Celtic Crossroads

8pm. Kenan Auditorium. Wilmington Concert Association brings 7 world-class musicians and 20 instruments to the stage. $18 - $43. Purchase tickets at www.etix.com/ticket/online.

6 Wednesday

Fire on the Dock

Lap Sit Story Time

5 Tuesday

Lap Sit Story Time

7pm (through 04/03). Bluewater Grill. “Got to Be NC” Competition Dining Series statewide competition featuring Chef-style cook-off. $59-$69/person. Call 256-8696 for complete schedule. Visit www. competiondining.com/events for reservations.

Leland’s Little Learners

9 – 10am Tuesdays. Town of Leland. Enjoy story time, arts & crafts, and playground time. Free. Ages 3-5 (parents/guardians remain with children). Contact 332-4823 to pre-register.

Lap Sit Story Time

9:30am Tuesdays. NHC Main Library. Designed for babies under 18 months. Features stories, songs, rhymes and activities. No reservations required. Call 798-6303 for more information.

Happy Little Singers

9:30am Tuesdays. Community Arts Center, 2nd & Orange Streets. Early childhood music and movement class designed for ages 6 months to 6 years (and their parents). $10/family. $5/add’l child. Drop-ins welcome. For more information, visit www.happylittlesingers.com.

4-H Gardening

9:30 – 11:30am Tuesdays (Through 05/28). Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Dr. Learn basic gardening skills while gaining understanding and appreciation for wildlife in the community. Open to 3rd- 5th graders. $50. Contact 798-7660 or leslie_ wilson@ncsu.edu to pre-register or for information.

Barnes & Noble Story Time

10am Tuesdays. Barnes & Noble. Enjoy weekly story time in the Children’s section. Call 509-1880 for details.

French for Tots

10 - 11am. Learning Express, Oleander. Accents on Fun and The Children’s Museum present free sample classes teaching language through music, vocabulary, visuals, games and more. Ages 6 months – 5 years. Call 313-3100 to register.

Toddler Story Time

10am Tuesdays. NHC Main Library. Children 18 - 36 months are invited to enjoy stories, songs, and pre-literacy activities. No reservations required. Call 798-6303 for further details.

Brilliant Sky Story Time

10:30am Tuesdays. Mayfaire Town Center. Includes games and crafts. Visit www.brilliantskytoys.com or contact 509-3353 for details.

Spanish/English Storytime

10:30am Tuesdays. Northeast Library. All ages welcome. No reservations required. Call 798-6371 for more information.

Preschool Story Time

10:30am Tuesdays. NHC Main Library. Ages 3-5 come for stories, finger play, and songs. No registration required. Groups welcomed. Call 798-6303 with questions.

Kids Cooking Club

3:30 - 4:30pm Tuesdays. Children’s Museum. Harris Teeter sponsors fun time of learning new skills and seasonal recipes. Visit www.playwilmington.org or call 254-3534 to pre-register.

9am Wednesdays. Myrtle Grove Library. Designed for babies up to 18 months. Features stories, songs, rhymes and activities. No reservations required. Call 798-6393 for details. 9am Wednesdays. Northeast Library. Designed for babies up to 18 months. Features stories, songs, rhymes and activities. No reservations required. Call 798-6371 for more information.

Preschool Science

10am Wednesdays. Children’s Museum. Hands-on activities for preschoolers to explore the world around them! Call 254-3534 or visit www.playwilmington.org to pre-register.

Toddler Story Time

10am Wednesdays. Myrtle Grove Library. Children 18 - 36 months are invited to story time. Enjoy stories, songs, and pre-literacy activities. No reservations required. Call 798-6393 for further details.

Toddler Story Time

10am Wednesdays. Northeast Library. Children 18 - 35 months are invited to story time. Enjoy stories, songs, and pre-literacy activities. No reservations required. Call 798-6371 for more information.

Hampstead Toddler Story Time

10:15am Wednesdays. Hampstead Library, 75 Library Dr. Call 270-4603 for details.

The Family and the Breastfed Baby

10:30am. Wrightsville United Methodist Church, 4 Live Oak Dr. Join La Leche League for information. Babies welcome. Call 3759555 for details.

Preschool Story Time

10:30am Wednesdays. Northeast Library. Ages 3-5 come for stories, songs, and activities. No registration required. Groups welcomed. Call 798-6371 with questions.

Preschool Story Time

10:30am Wednesdays. Myrtle Grove Library. Ages 3-5 come for stories, finger play, and songs. No registration required. Groups welcomed. Call 798-6391 with questions.

Hampstead Preschool Story Time

11am Wednesdays. Hampstead Library, 75 Library Dr. Call 2704603 for details.

Discover Science

3:30pm Wednesdays. Children’s Museum. Explore and learn about the scientific process through critical thinking. Call 2543534 or visit www.playwilmington.org to pre-register.

Rap Club

3:30 – 4:30pm Wednesdays. Myrtle Grove Library. Choose the beat. Write the lyrics. Record the song. Work as a group to compose an original hip hop song about the library. Ages 6-12. Free. Call 798-6391 to register.

Mini Math

4pm Wednesdays. Children’s Museum. Children become comfortable with math and familiarize themselves with new concepts. Free with membership or admission. Contact 254-3534 or visit www.playwilmington.org to register.

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7 Thursday Lapsit StoryTime

9:30am Thursdays. Northeast Library. Babies 3 - 18 months enjoy fun stories and songs. No registration required. Call 798-6373 for more information.

StoryCOOKS

10am Thursdays. Children’s Museum. Cooking club for preschoolers. Read a story and create a dish inspired by the book. Call 2543534 to pre-register.

Toddler Story Time

10am Thursdays. Northeast Library. Children ages 18 – 36 months join others for stories, songs and other fun activities. No registration required. Call 798-6373 for details.

Preschool Story Time

10:30am Thursdays. Northeast Library. Ages 3 to 5 years are invited to enjoy a different weekly theme. Includes stories, songs, and activities. No pre-registration. Call 798-6373 with questions.

Burgaw Story Time

11am Thursdays. Burgaw Library, 103 S. Cowan St. Call 259-1234 for details.

Pawsitive Reading

3 – 4pm Thursdays. Northeast Library. Independent readers ages 5-11 practice reading to one of the Canines for Literacy teams trained by Carolina Canines. Call 798-6373 for 15 minute appointment.

stART with a Story

3:30pm Thursdays. Children’s Museum. Create a masterpiece that reinforces a fun book. Call 254-3534 or visit www.playwilmington. org with questions.

Zoom with Fetch

4 – 5pm Thursdays. Burgaw Library, 103 S. Cowan St. Call 2591234 for details.

Jazz at the CAM

6:30pm. Cameron Art Museum. Enjoy popular area musicians and singers Roger Davis, Nina Repeta and Madafo Lloyd Wilson. Series: Members/$40. Non-Members/$60. Students/$30. Individual: Members/$7. Non-Members/$10. Students/$5. Call 395-5999 or visit http://cameronartmuseum.com for series information.

8 Friday Art for All 3

3 – 9pm. Brooklyn Arts Center. Celebrate Wilmington’s community of local, original artists with works from over 50 of the region’s finest artists. Paintings, sculpture, illustrations, glass, metal, woodwork, and more. Prices $25 to $250. Contact 616-9882 for details.

UNCW Seahawks vs. East Carolina Pirates

4pm. Brooks Field. Enjoy UNCW baseball. For tickets, visit www. wilmingtontickets.com/wilmington_nc/events.

Beginner Rainbow Loom Class

Dive in with the Hammerheads this season! Coming Soon! - Spring Break Camp 2013 Coached by the Wilmington Hammerheads players March 25-28 at Legion Stadium Register today at www.wilmingtonhammerheads.com For 2013 season tickets, group tickets, or to schedule a birthday party with Sledge call (910) 777-2111 ext. 15 16 | March 2013 | Wilmington Parent

Intermediate Rainbow Loom Class

Heroes, Monsters & Madmen

6pm Dinner/8:30pm Show. Thalian Hall Main Stage. 2013 Legacy Gala with Broadway’s Craig Schulman (from Jekyll & Hyde, Phantom, Les Miserables). Admission: $150/dinner & show. $35/ show only (limited seating). Visit www.thalianhall.org or contact 632-2285 for tickets.

9 Saturday Marine Explorers: One Fish, Two Fish, Dr. Seuss Fish

9am – 12pm. UNCW Center for Marine Science. Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Explore some of the strangest looking fish in the

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sea and discover real fish that look like Dr. Seuss would have created. Ages 7-9. Small cost to include supplies. Call 962-3195 or visit www.uncw.edu/marinequest to register.

UNCW Engineering Expectations “Harness the Wind”

9am – 12pm. UNCW Social & Behavioral Sciences Bldg, Rm 107. Discover how wind is generated. Design and build device that captures wind and uses it to do work. Ages 7-9. Small cost to include supplies. Visit www.uncw.edu/youth/programs/engineeringrobotics.html or call 962-3195 to register.

The Art of Breastfeeding and Overcoming Difficulties

10am. T-Muffin, 2133 Wrightsville Ave (Parking on Newton). Join the La Leche League for breastfeeding education. Babies welcome! Call 375-9555 for more information.

Regional Area Vendors Expo (RAVE)

10am. North Brunswick High School. RAVE features local vendors offering services and products in three categories: business and retail, health and fitness, and home and garden. Free admission. Contact 383-0553 for event information.

Summer Camp Fair

10am – 4pm. Independence Mall. 10th annual event giving families a chance to explore the variety of summer camp options in and around the Lower Cape Fear region. Day camp and residential camps will be represented. Produced by Wilmington Parent Magazine. Free! Call 343-1226 for details or visit www. wilmingtonparent.com.

Art for All 3

11am – 7pm. Brooklyn Arts Center. See 03/08.

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Learning Center: Playing with Math (Pi Days) 1 – 4pm. Cape Fear Museum. See 03/02.

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Marine Explorers: One Fish, Two Fish, Dr. Seuss Fish

1:30 – 3:30pm. UNCW Center for Marine Science. Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Explore some of the strangest looking fish in the sea and discover real fish that look like Dr. Seuss would have created. Ages 10-12. Small cost to include supplies. Call 962-3195 or visit www.uncw.edu/marinequest to register.

UNCW Engineering Expectations “Harness the Wind”

1:30 – 3:30pm. UNCW Social & Behavioral Sciences Bldg, Rm 107. Discover how wind is generated. Design and build device that captures wind and uses it to do work. Ages 10-12. Small cost to include supplies. Visit www.uncw.edu/youth/programs/ engineeringrobotics.html or call 962-3195 to register.

Design a Charm Event and Contest

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7pm. Durham Performing Arts Center. Created by Michael Flatley. Irish dance lovers and music fans experience the engaging, rhythmic adventures of Celtic dance. Ages 5+ only. Tickets $42.75 - $84.75. Visit www.dpacnc.com for available seating and purchases.

11 Monday

2 – 4pm. Learning Express Toys, Military Cutoff & Oleander. Dream up, design and draw a new charm idea for Charm it! Contest. 13 national winners receive free charms and their original designs produced and sold worldwide. Ages 7-14. Call 509-0153 or 3133100 for official entry information.

Little Explorers: Radical Reptiles

Cape Fear Roller Girls vs. Low Country

10 - 11am. Learning Express, Military Cutoff. Accents on Fun and The Children’s Museum offer free sample classes teaching language through music, vocabulary, visuals, games and more. Ages 6 months – 5 years. Call 509-0153 to register.

4pm. CFCC Schwartz Center. Fundraiser for Special Olympics of NHC. $5 - $12. Contact info@capefearrollergirls.com for details.

Azalea Festival Scholarship Pageant

10am. Halyburton Park. Children ages 2-5 discover nature through stories, songs, hands-on activities, hikes and crafts. $3. Call 341-0075 to register. Visit www.halyburtonpark.com for park information.

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13 Wednesday Airlie Bird Hike

8 – 9:30am. Airlie Gardens. Free to members or free with Garden admission. $5/Adults & $3/Children (ages 6-12 years). Bring binoculars. Bird guides provided. Visit www.airliegardens.org or call 798-7700 for more information.

Admissions Open House

UNCW Seahawks vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers

Little Explorers: Radical Reptiles

4pm. Thalian Hall. Enjoy a foot-stomping, finger-popping, handclapping gospel fest. $20/General Admission. Call 632-2285 for tickets. Visit www.thalianhall.org for details.

7:30pm. Durham Performing Arts Center. Don’t miss the experience when RAIN performs the full range of The Beatles’ discography live. Ages 5+ only. Tickets $53.25 - $95.25. Visit www.dpacnc. com for available seating and purchases.

12 Tuesday

Jeremy Kittel Band

St. Stephen Gospel Fest

Rain

5:30pm. NHC Main Library. “Boats.” Call 798-6353 for details.

Family Reading Night

10 Sunday (Daylight Savings Time Begins – Spring Forward)

7pm. Barnes & Noble. Discuss American Girl books, enjoy a craft activity and have fun. Free. Contact 509-1880 for more information.

9:30 – 11am. Friends School of Wilmington, Pine Grove Campus. Tour the campus for ages 18 months to 2nd grade. Call 791-8221 or visit www.fsow.org for more information.

7:30pm. Kenan Auditorium. Features 11th & 12th grade girls from area high schools competing for the Beverly Anne Jurgensen Scholarship Award. $10. Contact 794-4650 or info@ncazaleafestival.org for more information. 8pm. Thalian Hall. Enjoy the music of a leading improvising violinist who has appeared on Prairie Home Companion, at Carnegie Hall, and the Kennedy Center. $25/$20/$14. Contact 632-2285 or www.thalianhall.org.

American Girl Night

10am. Halyburton Park. See 03/11.

4pm. Brooks Field. Enjoy UNCW baseball. For tickets, visit www. wilmingtontickets.com/wilmington_nc/events.

Admissions Open House

Darryl Hall & John Oates

12:30 - 2pm. Friends School of Wilmington, Peiffer Campus. Tour the campus for grades 3 – 8. Call 791-8221 or visit www.fsow.org for more information.

7:30pm. Durham Performing Arts Center. The #1 selling duo in music history returns to DPAC to share their unique fusion of Philly soul and rock ‘n’ roll. Ages 5+ only. Tickets $58.75 - $137.25. Visit www.dpacnc.com for available seating and purchases.

UNCW Seahawks vs. Elon Phoenix

14 Thursday (Pi Day)

5pm. Brooks Field. Enjoy UNCW baseball. For tickets, visit www. wilmingtontickets.com/wilmington_nc/events.

Family Night

5:30 – 7pm. Chick-fil-A Mayfaire. “Veggie Tale Theme Night.” See 03/05.

NC Black Film Festival

Various (through 03/17). Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St. Join the 4-day juried and invitational festival of independent motion pictures by African-American filmmakers featuring shorts, animation, and documentary films. Call 612-7832 or visit www.blackartsalliance.org for tickets.

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Pi Day at Ingram Planetarium

12 – 4pm. Ingram Planetarium, Sunset Beach. Celebrate and learn about the meaning of pi through fun, interesting games and activities for the whole family. $8/Adults. $6/Seniors & Students. $4/Children ages 3-4. Visit www.museumplanetarium. org for event information.

Power of the Purse

6 – 8pm. Country Club of Landfall. Wilmington Health Access for Teens (WHAT) hosts a designer purse auction and raffle. Donations from fashionable boutiques, retailers and celebrities. Benefitting local teens with funds for primary care, health education, and nutrition. $35. Visit www.whatswhat.org for tickets and purse donations (Deadline 03/07).

Bearfoot

7pm. Kenan Auditorium. UNCW presents Arts in Action Series with live Alaskan bluegrass concert. $22. ($5/Students). Call 9623500 for tickets.

ABBA-Mania

7:30pm. Odell Williamson Auditorium, Brunswick Community College. Features 9 musicians and singers performing 21 ABBA hits. Contact 755-7416 or tickets@bccowa. com for ticket information.

Art of the Table 2013

8 – 10pm. Bellamy Mansion. Experience the Mansion transformed with themed tabletops designed by the area’s most talented artists, boutique owners, florists and designers. Visit www. bellamymansion.org for details.

15 Friday Leprechaun Trap Invention Convention

All Day. Learning Express, Military Cutoff & Oleander. Bring an original Leprechaun Trap creation. Fill out an entry form with the name of the trap and how it works. Photo of trap to be shared on LE Facebook. One winner per store will receive $25 gift card.

NHCS EC Advisory Meeting

9 – 11am. Gregory Elementary School. Join the Advisory on the 3rd Friday of each month. Contact 815-6618 with questions.

Fit For Fun’s Toddler Egg Hunt

9am – 12pm. Fit For Fun Center, 302 S 10th St. Annual toddler event for ages 6 months to 5 years. Children divided into groups by age for egg hunt. Enjoy games, crafts, snack and a special bunny for photos. $5/child. Adults free. Call 341-7833 to pre-register.

Cape Fear Wildlife Expo

9am – 7pm. Wilmington Convention Center. 5th Annual Expo selected as Top 20 Event from the Southeast Tourism Society. Enjoy 3 days of hunting and fishing exhibitors. Kids participate in “Kids Gone Wild.” $10/Adults. $7/Seniors & Military. Free/Ages 10 and under. Call 552-9449 or visit www.capefearwildlifeexpo. com for event details.

Dress for Success Fashion Show

12:15 - 2pm. UNCW Warwick Center. 11th annual resource event preparing students for the future by sharing how to dress for interviews and professional settings. Includes door prizes and entertainment. Free. Contact jae4630@uncw.edu for more information.

Art of the Table 2013

2 – 4pm. Bellamy Mansion. Formal Tea for 100 guests on the Mansion grounds. Call 251-3700 for reservations. See 03/14.

Beginner Rainbow Loom Class

Intermediate Rainbow Loom Class

Peter Pan

Wrightsville Beach Amphitheater. Performance Club Final Performance. Visit www.performanceclubkids.com for time and ticket information.

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16 Saturday

Learning Center: Playing with Math (Pi Days)

Leprechaun Trap Invention Convention

Wrightsville Beach Marathon

All Day. Learning Express, Military Cutoff & Oleander. See 03/15.

Art of the Table 2013

All Day. Bellamy Mansion. See 03/14.

1 – 4pm. Cape Fear Museum. See 03/02.

5pm. Mayfaire Town Center. Includes Marathon, half-marathon, 5K and 1Mile Fun Run. $35 - $55. Register at http://its-go-time. com/wrightsville-beach-marathon-5k-march-16.

Steve Haydu St. Patricks Lo-Tide Run

Red Cross Gala & Auction

IBEC High School Golf Classic

Wilmington Symphony Orchestra

8:45am. Harper & Canal Streets, Carolina Beach. 9th annual race. Proceeds given to one or more cancer patients and their families. Includes after party for families, arts & crafts vendors and food vendors. Visit www.lotiderun.org for registration. 9am. Echo Farms Country Club. 4th annual event includes golfing, pig pickin’, silent auction, awards, and more. $70/Golfer includes 2 carts per team, green fees, lunch, drinks, and goody bags for players. All proceeds benefit IBEC High School’s Summer Leadership Programs. (Or show support at pig pickin’ for only $8/plate.) Contact 350-1387 x200 or sbitter1@gmail. com for tickets.

Auditions: Opera House Theatre

9am. Lucille Schuffler Center. Auditions for “Les Miserables,” “Rent,” “Oklahoma!” and “Little Shop of Horrors. Open to ages 13 and over. Bring prepared song and sheet music (accompanist provided). Contact 762-4234 with questions.

Lucky Leprechaun 5K

6pm – Midnight. UNCW Burney Center. 32nd annual black-tie event featuring live and silent auctions, gourmet dinner, live music and dancing. $150/person. Proceeds benefit the ARC of Brunswick, Columbus, Duplin, New Hanover, and Pender counties. Contact vicki.labelle@redcross.org for details. 8pm. Kenan Auditorium. Masterworks series: Spirit of Americas. Call 962-3415 for tickets.

17 Sunday (St. Patrick’s Day) Quintiles Wrightsville Beach Marathon & Half-Marathon

6:30am. Wrightsville Beach. Experience marathon madness with 4th annual event that draws competitors from all over the US. Ranked by Runner’s World as “one of top ten races that qualifies runners for the Boston Marathon.” All new course for 2013. Call 297-4973 or visit www.wrightsvillebeachmarathon.com for details.

9am. Ocean Isle Beach. Wear green and enjoy this flat, beautiful course. $25. Contact www.brunswickcountync.gov for registration information.

Art of the Table 2013

Muscular Dystrophy Muscle Walk

9am – 5pm. Wilmington Convention Center. See 03/15.

9am – 12pm. Halyburton Park. Family-friendly event with St. Patrick’s Day theme to raise awareness and funds for research. Live music, food, activities for all ages. Call 7633114 for details.

Southern Farm Days

9am – 5pm. Lake Waccamaw. 5th annual event featuring demonstrations, antique farm equipment and daily farmstead activities. $7.50/person. Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Home. Visit www. southernfarmdays.com for event information.

Cape Fear Wildlife Expo

9am – 7pm. Wilmington Convention Center. See 03/15.

Historic Wilmington Churches Walking Tour

9:45am. Latimer House Museum. Rain or shine – tour six downtown churches and hear individual stories. $15. Visit www.latimerhouse.org for more information.

Brothers-Sisters Connections

10am – 1pm. Phillips Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Dr. Free program facilitated by Lower Cape Fear Hospice to help wellchildren who have a brother or sister with an advanced illness. Fun group activities and support. Lunch provided. Call 796-7991 to register.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

All Day. Bellamy Mansion. See 03/14.

Cape Fear Wildlife Expo Southern Farm Days

9am – 5pm. Lake Waccamaw. See 03/16.

Cape Fear Skies: Irish Star Myths

1:30, 2:30 & 3:30pm. Cape Fear Museum. 3-2-1-Blast off! Learn how Irish people, long ago, used the night sky to connect with both the world under their feet and other worldly spirits of Celtic myth. Visit www.capefearmuseum.com for more information.

18 Monday The Lumber River: Black Water Experience

8am – 2pm. OLLI UNCW. Participants travel back in time paddling an 8-mile stretch of the river. Kayak beginners welcome. $79 $99. Call 962-3195 to register by 03/14.

Railroad Story Time

10:30am. Wilmington Railroad Museum. Hear stories and enjoy creative activities in the Children’s Hall. $4/Family. Free/ Members. Call 763-2634 for more information.

Family Reading Night

5:30pm. Northeast Library. “Boats.” Call 798-6373 for details.

19 Tuesday

11am. Downtown Wilmington. Features performances by the Wilmington Police Pipes & Drums, The Blarney Broughs, The Molly Malones, The Walsh Kelley School of Irish Dance, Slainte UNCW Irish Dance Club and more. Free. Contact info@coolwilmington.com for details.

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St. Patrick’s Day Festival

10 - 11am. Learning Express, Military Cutoff. Accents on Fun and The Children’s Museum present free sample classes teaching language through music, vocabulary, visuals, games and more. Ages 6 months – 5 years. Call 509-0153 to register.

12pm. Riverfront Park. Rain or shine event with entertainment following St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Free.

Battleship Power Plant

10am. Grace United Methodist Church, 4th & Grace. Join La Leche League for nutrition education. Babies welcome. Call 3759555 for more information.

French for Tots

12 – 5:30pm. Battleship NC. Calling all Navy engineering enthusiasts for in-depth program featuring classroom presentations and behind-the-scenes tour of engineering spaces. Ages 16+. Some physical restrictions apply. $65/person. Contact 251-5797 to register by 03/14.

“Loving Hearts” Fashion Show & Luncheon

Literacy Live on the Wind

Family Night

1 – 3pm. UNCW Education Bldg Atrium. Discover where wind comes from and how it can be captured. Enjoy informative and funny stories about the wind and build a wind toy. Free. Ages 4-7 (accompanied by an adult). Call 962-7291 or visit http://library. uncw.edu/cmc/literacy_live for required registration.

11:30am – 1pm. Country Club of Landfall. CAPP presents lunch event with raffle and fashion show to benefit Child Advocacy and Parenting Place Exchange Club. $35/ticket. Contact marianwright@seacoastrealty.com for information. 5:30 – 7pm. Chick-fil-A Mayfaire. “Earth Appreciation.” See 03/05.

UNCW Seahawks vs. East Carolina Pirates

6pm. Brooks Field. Enjoy UNCW baseball. For tickets, visit www. wilmingtontickets.com/wilmington_nc/events.

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March Madness

6 – 10pm. St. James Community Center. Benefitting Brunswick Little Theatre. Event includes food, dancing, live and silent auctions, and more. $50/person. Call 515-8312 for tickets.

20 Wednesday (1st Day of Spring) UNCW Seahawks vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers 6pm. Brooks Field. Enjoy UNCW baseball. For tickets, visit www. wilmingtontickets.com/wilmington_nc/events.

21 Thursday Nutrition and Weaning

6:30pm. Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard, Bldg B/Rm 3. Join the La Leche League for an evening of information. Babies and dads welcome. Call 791-2853 for details.

Magic Tree House Night

7 - 8pm. Barnes & Noble. Discuss a Magic Tree House book. Call 509-1880 for more information.

The Miracle Worker

8pm. Thalian Hall. Drama based on the life of Helen Keller. $25. Call 632-2285 for tickets.

Cape Fear Rising

8pm. Brooklyn Arts Center. Triple threat in Port City songwriting. All local. All acoustic folk. $5 at the door. Contact 616-9882 for details.

22 Friday Wrightsville Beach Biathlon

10:30am. Blockade Runner, Wrightsville Beach. 4th annual event featuring paddleboarding instead of swimming. Winners receive complimentary weekends at the Blockade Runner along with over $1,000 in prizes donated by Coastal Urge. Rain or Shine. Call 2562251 for details or visit http://wbb.eventbrite.com to register.

Beginner Rainbow Loom Class

Intermediate Rainbow Loom Class

Because injuries happen,

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UNCW Seahawks vs. Georgia State Panthers

6pm. Brooks Field. Enjoy UNCW baseball. For tickets, visit www. wilmingtontickets.com/wilmington_nc/events.

Fourth Friday Gallery Walk

6 – 9pm. Downtown Wilmington. A self-guided tour through several Wilmington galleries and studios. Includes artist discussions, live music, wine tasting and other art-based activities. Call 3438997 for more information.

Sun Coast Cruisers Back to the Beach 2013

7pm. Snows Cut Bridge to Fort Fisher. Friday night “cruise” of participating cars and social. Visit www.backtothebeachcarshow.com for event time and details.

NC Symphony

The Miracle Worker

8pm. Thalian Hall. See 03/21.

23 Saturday Venus Flytrap 5K & 1Mile Fun Run

9am. Boiling Springs Lakes Community Center. Trails mostly offpavement to appreciate unique natural community protected by NC to preserve the 15 remaining populations of Venus Flytraps. $15 - $25. Register at http://its-go-time.com/flytrap-5k-march-23.

Walk for Those Who Can’t

9am – 12pm. Hugh MacRae Park. 7th annual walk to benefit Canines for Service. Pet friendly event. $25/pre-registration. $30/ day of event. Visit www.caninesforservice.org/Walk_Wilmington. php to register.

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Sun Coast Cruisers Back to the Beach 2013

9am – 4pm. Fort Fisher. Rain or shine car show. Trophies, raffles, live music. Contact 707-0060 or visit www.backtothebeachcarshow.com for information.

21st Annual Herb & Garden Fair

9am – 4pm. Poplar Grove Plantation. Vendors selling annuals, herbs and more. 4-H activities. Lowe’s Home Improvement Booth. Visit www.poplargrove.com/herb_fair.htm for more information.

Alligator Egg Hunt

10am. Fort Fisher Aquarium. Kids see and learn about a live baby alligator, create special alligator egg baskets and search for candy filled “alligator eggs.” Recommended for ages 3 to 10, but all ages welcome. $11/Member child. $17/Non-Member child. $8/ Adult Admission (no fee for program). Register at https://reservations.ncaquariums.com/fortfisher by 03/20.

Max the Bunny Character Appearance

Fore the Children Golf Tournament

11am – 7pm. Cape Fear Country Club. 2nd annual event to support the Children’s Museum of Wilmington. $200/Golfer or $800/Foursome. Includes golf cart, practice range, gift bag, beverages, lunch, appetizers, and awards. Visit www.playwilmington. org for registration.

Family Reading Night

5:30pm. Myrtle Grove Library. “Boats.” Call 798-6391 for details.

Colonel Eileen Collins: Leadership Lessons

7pm. UNCW Burney Center. Lecture regarding leadership experiences as first female space shuttle pilot and commander. $10/ Person. Free/UNCW students. Call 962-4045 or visit www.uncw. edu/presents for tickets.

26 Tuesday Sturgeon Creek & Eagle Island Kayaking Adventure

10 – 11am. Learning Express Toys, Oleander. Bring the kids and a camera for fun. Call 313-3100 with questions.

9am. Halyburton Park. View wildlife in their natural habitat. 5.5 mile kayaking trip. $25 - $37.50. Call 341-0075 for required pre-registration.

Wrightsville Beach Biathlon

Little Explorers: Signs of Spring

Fire in the Lakes Festival

Family Night

10:30am. Blockade Runner, Wrightsville Beach. See 03/22. 11am – 3pm. Boiling Springs Lakes Community Center. Educational opportunity for public to learn about prescribed burnings of longleaf pines in the area through demonstrations. Includes crafts, scavenger hunt, interactive booths, raffles, bounce house, live music, and more. Free. Contact 395-5000 for event details.

Learning Center: Playing with Math (Pi Days) 1 – 4pm. Cape Fear Museum. See 03/02.

Max the Bunny Character Appearance

3 – 4pm. Learning Express Toys, Military Cutoff. Bring the kids and a camera for fun. Call 509-0153 with questions.

Kid’s Free Tennis Day

3 – 4:30pm. Shallotte District Park, 5550 Main St. Ages 4-18 welcome for an afternoon of free tennis. Call 253-2583 for more information.

Blue Ribbon Run

4pm. Autumn Hall, 1202 Eastwood Rd. The 2nd Annual Blue Ribbon Run is a 5K run/1-mile Fun Run/Walk that raises funds and awareness for colon cancer. This event honors the lives of two local moms, Julie Brown and Christina Gianoplus, who died of colon cancer in 2011. Run, walk, volunteer or become a sponsor for this worthy cause. A reception follows the race at Dockside Restaurant in Wrightsville Beach from 5:30-7:30pm. Visit www.theblueribbonrun.com for details. Register at www.Its-Go-Time.com.

The Miracle Worker

8pm. Thalian Hall. See 03/21.

24 Sunday (Palm Sunday) Poplar Grove 5K Fun/Run/Walk

10am. Halyburton Park. See 03/25.

5:30 – 7pm. Chick-fil-A Mayfaire. “Easter Bunny Appearance.” See 03/05.

27 Wednesday 4-H Foodies

8am – 5:30pm. Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Dr. Two days of fun, friends and cooking. Learn basic cooking skills, etiquette and food safety and enjoy a chef competition. Ages 9-12. $30. Contact 7987660 or leslie_wilson@ncsu.edu to pre-register or for information.

Spanish for Tots

10 - 11am. Learning Express, Oleander. Accents on Fun and The Children’s Museum offer free sample classes teaching language through music, vocabulary, visuals, games and more. Ages 6 months – 5 years. Free. Call 313-3100 to register.

Little Explorers: Signs of Spring

10am. Halyburton Park. Ages 2-5 learn about different animals in the park and hike to find them. $3. Call 341-0075 to pre-register.

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30 Saturday Step Up for Soldiers Beach Blast

Carolina Beach. Visit www.pleasureislandnc.org or call 471-1040 for more information.

Bugs & Butterflies

9am – 12pm. Children’s Museum. See 03/29.

Easter Puppet Theater & Egg Hunt

9:45am. Wrightsville Beach Park. Don’t miss the fun! Visit www. townofwrightsvillebeach.com for details.

Alligator Egg Hunt

10am. Fort Fisher Aquarium. See 03/29. Register by 03/27.

Egg Hunt

10 – 11am. Brunswick River Park. Visit www.townofleland.com for event information.

Pat the Real Baby Bunnies

10 – 11:30am. Learning Express Toys, Oleander. Bring camera and enjoy photo opportunities with baby bunnies. (Call store at 313-3100 or check FB to confirm the bunnies are coming and for reservation.)

Family Day

Southport Spring Festival & Azalea Sale

28 Thursday

Learning Center: Playing with Math (Pi Days)

6pm. Brooks Field. Enjoy UNCW baseball. For tickets, visit www. wilmingtontickets.com/wilmington_nc/events.

10am – 5pm. Downtown Southport. Chili Cook-off Contest. See 03/29. 1 – 4pm. Cape Fear Museum. See 03/02.

4-H Foodies

8am – 5:30pm. Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Dr. See 03/27.

31 Sunday (Easter)

Spring Eggventure

Sunrise Service

9am. Halyburton Park. Annual event featuring kid-friendly programs and activities including Animal Eggs and Nests, Egglympics, Storytime, and a Spring Nature Hike. $5. (Egg Hunts take place at 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30 for ages 2-7.) Pre-registration required at 341-0075.

Easter in the Woods

29 Friday (Good Friday)

25 Monday

4 – 5:30pm. Learning Express Toys, Military Cutoff. Bring camera and enjoy photo opportunities with baby bunnies. (Call store at 509-0153 or check FB to confirm the bunnies are coming and for reservation.)

UNCW Seahawks vs. NC State Wolfpack

Azalea Festival Children’s Tea

3pm. Thalian Hall. See 03/21.

Pat the Real Baby Bunnies

10am - 2pm. Ingram Planetarium, Sunset Beach. Outdoor activities, crafts, temporary tattoos, games, and more. $8/Adults. $6/ Seniors & Students. $4/Children ages 3-4. Visit www.museumplanetarium.org for event information.

1:30 – 3:30pm. Halyburton Park. Ages 5-14 learn about plants and animals living in the park through fun, hands-on activities. $3. Call 341-0075 for required pre-registration.

The Miracle Worker

10am – 5pm. Downtown Southport. 100 home-made crafters, local food specialties, live entertainment, children’s rides and games, seasonal plants. Visit www.downtownsouthport.org for details.

4 – 4:30pm. Halyburton Park. Brief presentation about the live animals on display in the Events Center and view feeding of at least one animal. $1. Call 341-0075 to pre-register.

Snake & Turtle Feeding

8am. Poplar Grove Plantation. Visit www.poplargrove.com/herb_ fair.htm for more information. 2pm. Cape Fear Country Club. Features crafts by Learning Express, musical performance by Studio 103, special guest MC Ashlea Kosikowski, photos with Azalea Belles & Princesses, tea, door prizes and more. $35. Proceeds benefit the Cape Fear Volunteer Center. Purchase tickets at www.capefearvolunteercenter.org.

Southport Spring Festival & Azalea Sale

6:30am. Hugh MacRae Park. Join First Christian Church in the garden area. Call 762-1389 for details.

Sunrise Service

6:30am. Hampstead United Methodist Church, 15395 Hwy 17. Meet on the lawn near the cross. Also holding 3 regular services indoors with Easter cantata. Call 270-4648 for more information.

Sunrise Service

6:30am. Battleship NC. Join Pine Valley Baptist Church on the bow of the Ship for service. Coffee and donuts following. Free. For more information, call 791-1949.

Bugs & Butterflies

9am – 12pm. Children’s Museum. Enjoy some springtime fun at the annual egg hunt event. Free with Museum admission. Visit www.playwilmington.org for event schedule.

Alligator Egg Hunt

Easter Egg Hunt Carnival

10am – 2pm. Battleship NC. Hippity Hoppity over for a fun spring event with continuous games and egg hunts along with a bounce house, petting zoo, and pony rides. $5/person (including adults). Free/Ages 2 and under. Contact 251-5797 or visit www.battleshipnc.com with questions.

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Deadline for submissions to the April issue is March 9, 2013.

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Mosley Graduates

Brunswick County Schools now has an ebook collection for students and teachers!

Fourteen Mosley Performance Learning Center scholars recently earned their high school diplomas! CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!

As part of its “Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader” initiative, the school district has more than 3,100 ebooks. Individual schools have anywhere from 50 to more than 300 ebooks readily available. The school system is happy to provide this opportunity for the children and looks forward to continually growing the digital collections.

What is Mary S. Mosley PLC?

Ebooks are accessible through www.bcswan.net/ebooks on most web browsers. Students and teachers are provided login information to ensure access to the books.

Mosley is a non-traditional (not alternative) high school in Wilmington (the 5th PLC school in the state of North Carolina). Students, who may not be succeeding in a traditional high school setting, will appreciate the setting of the PLC School. Here, they are challenged to develop marketable skills in preparation for college and/or the workplace. Students are provided with internships, dual college enrollment, and technical training. To learn more about this school, visit www.nhcs.net/mosleyplc.

Lake Forest Academy Grant Award Lake Forest Academy is one of 1100 schools in the United States to receive a Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant. The award is for $5,000 to be used for the purchase of twenty eReaders. The eReaders will not only expand the school’s library but will also allow current technology to be put in the hands of the children on a daily basis. Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation supports this parent-initiated school improvement grant for public education projects that help Kindergarten through 12th grades nationwide. Visit www.toolboxforeducation.com for information on grant eligibility and application process.

School’s Out! New Hanover County: Traditional Schools: 03/22 – Student Half Day / Staff Development 03/25-03/28 – Spring Break 03/29 – Good Friday Holiday

03/29 – Good Friday Holiday Brunswick Early College: 03/08 – Teacher Work Day 03/11-03/15 – Annual Leave 03/29 – Good Friday Holiday

Year Round Schools: 03/15 – Student Half Day / Staff Development 03/18-03/22 – Intersession 03/25-03/28 – Spring Break 03/29 – Good Friday Holiday

Pender: Traditional Schools: 03/25-03/28 – Staff/Student Vacation 03/29 – Good Friday Holiday

IBEC High School: 03/22 – Student Half Day / Staff Development 03/25-03/28 – Spring Break 03/29 – Good Friday Holiday WEC High School: 03/11-03/15 – Spring Break 03/29 – Good Friday Holiday CFCI Charter School: 03/22 – Teacher Work Day 03/25-03/28 – Annual Leave 03/29 – Good Friday Holiday Pre-K Centers 03/22 – Student Half Day / Staff Development 03/25-03/28 – Spring Break 03/29 – Good Friday Holiday Brunswick: Traditional Schools: 03/29 – Good Friday Holiday / Teacher Work Day Roger Bacon Academy/Charter Day School 03/15 – Student Half Day 03/18-03/28 – Spring Break

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Penderlea Year Round School: 3/22 – Early Release / Staff Development 03/25-03/28 – Staff/Student Vacation 03/29 – Good Friday Holiday Pender Early College: 03/11-03/15 – Spring Break 03/29 – Good Friday Holiday Visit www.nhcs.net, www.co.brunswick.k12.nc.us or www.pendercountyschools.net for more information.

NHCS Students Excel at Regional Science Fair The 2013 Regional Science Fair was held on February 9, 2013 at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington. More than 14 different school districts, as well as various private schools, were represented at the fair. This year, 75 awards were presented to the approximately 180 students who participated. Eight projects presented by eleven NHCS students were chosen to represent our region at the North Carolina Science and Engineering Fair, which will be held March 15-16 in Raleigh.

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Is My Child Ready for Camp? Danielle Villegas Half-Day Camp – New campers will feel more comfortable if they start out with a half-day camp geared towards basic pre-school skills, dance, art, or simple sports skills. Once a child is toilet trained, able to easily spend a few hours away from their parents, and are not fearful of exploring new things – then they should be capable of attending a half-day camp. Typical ages – 3-6 years old

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High Quality Childcare That Will Last Your Child A Lifetime

AAI Learning Center

Day Camp - Provide structured, summer fun while sharing experiences with family through day camp. This is most appropriate for children who have already attended full-day preschools or Kindergarten and can follow rules throughout the day. Children who have their verbal skills down pat and can easily express their needs are usually ready for a full-day camp. Day camps can also be a more cost effective way for older children to experience camp without the added overnight expenses. Typical ages – 7-10 years old Overnight Camp - Consider overnight camps as appropriate for children who have had varied and positive experiences of being away from home, and who have good self-care skills. Overnight camps allow children to make a few of their own decisions and explore the world around them without mom and dad to offer advice. If your child is able to make basic decisions, interact with other children without fear, and happily try new experiences, then they may be ready to spend a few days to a week away at camp! Typical ages – 10 years old and up (some are ready as young as 7)

Multi-Week Overnight Camp – Once your child has mastered the over-

Community Enrollment in Our School Age Program! Two classrooms with small group sizes – Younger children (5yr-7yr) and older children (8 yr-12yr)

Summer Camp Program

Activities Including: Messy Day • Game Day • Pajama Day • Movie Day Outdoor Waterplay • Exciting Field Trips

After-School Program Homework time/assistance, arts, crafts & games, pick-up at several schools

We are an official 4-H club Located off 23rd St. w/ easy access from MLK or Market St

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night camp, they are ready to try staying for multiple weeks at a time. Most camps offer a discount for kids staying more than one week and usually change the themes to keep it interesting. Typical ages – 12 years old and up

How to know if your teen is ready to be a Junior Counselor:

Teens who are ready to take on a leadership role and want to be a positive role model to young campers may want to try camp as a Junior Counselor. Each camp has its own requirements, but here are a few standard qualifications. • Teens who are well-suited for a leadership role at camp should demonstrate these qualities: patient, responsible, reliable, enjoys kids, follows rules, and demonstrates good judgement. • Should have experience with extended time away at overnight camps. Most camps require previous attendance of the camp. • Typically are 15 years of age or older. • Able to obtain recommendation letters from teachers. • Must pass an interview process. • If camp is affiliated with a club or organization, teens often must be active in the organization. • Must attend pre-camp training. • Open availability during the summer. v

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Serving Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Topsail Island and Oak Island. Morning Surf Camps, Half Day Surf Camps, and Private Surf Lessons for ages 5 and up. We offer high quality surf lessons and surf camps. Our surf instructors are highly trained, certified and skilled in the water. We use only the safest equipment and methods. All equipment is provided.

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ur easy-to-use Camp Guide grid is here! Summer camp is a time to create lasting memories and friendships, let our guide help you choose a summer camp that fits your child’s interests and comfort level. Day camp programs are listed first, followed by residential camp listings for those kids ready for the full summer camp experience!

In the left grid margin you’ll find the name of the camp (and affiliated agency, where appropriate), address, phone number, and web site. Continue across the page to learn what ages the camp is designed for, followed by session dates. Camps offering transportation will carry the “Yes” designation. Camp types are , (S) summer, (H) half-day, and (F) full/extended day. Summer programs are typically a few hours each day, half-day is usually a

morning or afternoon session, full day programs run all day, and extended day programs offer before and/or after care. Next, find camp activities – categories are labeled (AR) arts, (AD) adventure, (SC) science, (SP) sports, and (AC) academics. With so many exciting opportunities, it can be difficult to choose one, or even two. Remember to come out to our 10th annual Summer Camp Fair on Saturday, March 9th, at Independence Mall. The fair offers the chance to meet with many different camp directors, ask questions, and let the kids try out some of the hands-on activities available at some of the booths! Happy camping!

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Fitness & Aquatics Summer Camps 2013 When: 4 days 8am-12pm • Who: children ages 6-12 • Cost: $65 for Members and $75 for Non-members

Fitness-4-Fun Boys: June 24-27 • Fitness-4-Fun Girls: July 8-11 Campers will enjoy activities such as: Swimming • Aerobics • Weight Training • Sports and Fitness Games Time will be spent learning about healthy living habits such as nutrition and the benefits of being active. Fitness can be fun!

Please call 846-2348 for more information or stop by the front desk to register!

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Friends Art, Music & Academic camps for ages 2-14

Session Dates June 17th, June 24th, July 8th, July 15th, July 22nd

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Official 4-H club. Adventure fieldtrips. Fun & exciting activities. Full day & part day programs. 7:00am to 6:00pm 5 days a week.

Broadway on Second Street Camp 120 S 2nd St Wilmington, NC 28401 910-341-7860 www.wilmingtoncommunityarts.org

Ages: 5-17

June 17 - August 2

Come & enjoy the fun of Broadway. Be a part of your version of a different Broadway musical each week! Dance, paint, build, sing and act each day! Then, at the end of the week, do your own Broadway musical!

Cape Fear Academy Summer Programs 3900 South College Rd. Wilmington, NC 28412 910-791-0287 www.capefearacademy.org

Grades PK3-12

June 10- August 2 (weekly)

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Cape Fear Academy is known for its premier academic program. Now, for the summer of 2013, we unveil a new Summer Program with an array of offerings that is unparalleled in the region!

Cape Fear Community College Kids’ College One-Week Half Day Sessions 411 N. Front St. Wilmington, NC 28405 910-362-7199 www.cfcc.edu

Ages: 5 and up

June 10 - August 2

AR, AD, AC, SC

Early Life “Artnicks, Basic Art Explorers, Trash To Treasure Hunters,CMC (Cakes/Muffins/Cookies) Artistes, Arts My Way, Potpourri for Autistic Students

Cape Fear Community College Kids’ College 1 & 2-Week Morning Sessions 411 N. Front St. Wilmington, NC 28405 910-362-7199 www.cfcc.edu

Ages 9-17

June 10 - August 2

AR, AD, AC, SC

Basic Piano Keyboard Tappers

Cape Fear Community College Kids’ College Film Makers’ Evening Sessions 411 N. Front St. Wilmington, NC 28405 910-362-7199 www.cfcc.edu

Ages 9-17

June 10 - August 2

AR, AD, AC, SC

Just Say Cheese “Filmsters, Your Shot Producers

Cape Fear Community College Kids’ College 1 & 2-Week PM Sessions 411 N. Front St. Wilmington, NC 28405 910-362-7199 www.cfcc.edu

Ages 9-17

June 10 - August 2

AR, AD, AC, SC

Acoustic Guitar Coolers

Cape Fear Museum Young Engineers 814 Market St. Wilmington, NC 28401 910-798-4362 www.capefearmuseum.com

Ages 9-10

June 18 – 22

AD, SC

If you can dream it, we’ll give you the tools to build it! Design, construct, and test structures and explore nature’s architecture. Use technology and your imagination in exciting design challenges. Conclude the week with an engineering extravaganza!

Cape Fear Museum Science Masters 814 Market St. Wilmington, NC 28401 910-798-4362 www.capefearmuseum.com

Ages 7-8

June 24 – 28

AD, SC

Put on your safety goggles; this might get messy! Explore the sciences from Archaeology to Zoology—and everything in between. Investigate outer space, experiment with light and shadows, tinker with the physics of toys, and create crazy concoctions!

Cape Fear Museum Dinos and More 814 Market St. Wilmington, NC 28401 910-798-4362 www.capefearmuseum.com

Ages 5-6

Aug 8 – 12

AD, SC

Dinosaurs big and small—come meet them all! Take a look into their world and investigate other prehistoric animals that lived in the Lower Cape Fear. Dig for fossils that you can keep, investigate the modern relatives of these ancient creatures, and meet some live reptiles!

Cape Fear Museum Cape Fear Explorers 814 Market St. Wilmington, NC 28401 910-798-4362 www.capefearmuseum.com

Ages 7-10

Aug 5 – 9

AD, SC

Grab your gear; we’re going on an adventure! Analyze historic artifacts and participate in exciting science experiments at our “base laboratory” for part of the day. We’ll also head out to a different destination each day to explore history and science around the Lower Cape Fear.

Cape Fear River Watch Eco Camp 617 Surry St Wilmington, NC 28401 910-762-5606 www.capefearriverwatch.org

Ages 9-12

June 17-21, June 24-28, August 5-9

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Designed to develop critical thinking skills through exploration of New Hanover County Watersheds.

Cape Fear River Watch Waterkeeper Camp 617 Surry St Wilmington, NC 28401 910-762-5606 www.capefearriverwatch.org

Ages 13-16

July 15-19, July 22-26, Aug. 5-9

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Students will develop problem solving skills while gaining experience using up to date scientific research methods related to water quality monitoring.

Carolina Gymnastics Academy 3529 Carolina Beach Rd. Wilmington, NC 28412 910-796-1896 www.carolinagymnasticsacademy.com

Ages 3-10

6/10/12 – 8/12/12

Morning is gymnastics instruction, free play, inflatables & lunch. Registration & payment by day or week. Afternoon is drop in/drop off free play payable by the hour, no registration.

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CAMP OAK HILL Overnight Christian Summer Camp for Boys and Girls, Rising 2-12 Grades

4-night, 5-night, and 2-week sessions “Making Christ known by lovingly presenting Him through God’s Word, Godly Example, Servant Leadership, and Building Relationships in the camp setting.”

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www.campoakhill.org 919-782-2888 Located just one hour north of Raleigh in Oxford, NC!

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Camp Halo 3131 Randall Parkway Wilmington, NC 28403 910-202-4595 www.halosports.org

Ages 3-10

June 10 - July 27

AR, AD, SP

Camp Halo is guaranteed to be a highlight of your child’s summer. Through a variety of engaging activities, we’ll help your youngster have fun, make friends and learn more about God.

The Children’s Museum’s French Camp 116 Orange Street Wilmington, NC 28401 910-254-3534 ext. 102 www.playwilmington.org

Ages: 4-9

June 17-21

Join us for a language immersion camp-like enrichment program with the Language Workshop for Children French teacher, Marie Field.

The Children’s Museum’s Spanish Camp 116 Orange Street Wilmington, NC 28401 910-254-3534 ext. 102 www.playwilmington.org

Ages: 4-9

July 22-26

Join us for a language immersion camp-like enrichment program with the Language Workshop for Children Spanish teacher, Karina Villalovos.

The Children’s Museum’s Adventures in Art Camp 116 Orange Street Wilmington, NC 28401 910-254-3534 ext. 102 www.playwilmington.org

Ages: 5-8

July 8-12

Join us for an artistically fun-filled enrichment program with the Art Educator from Museum, Mary Ellen Laughnan, and back by popular demand, guest artist Steve Myott.

The Children’s Museum’s Star Wars Camp 116 Orange Street Wilmington, NC 28401 910-254-3534 ext. 102 www.playwilmington.org

Ages 4-7

August 5-9

Campers will explore the legendary Star Wars series through arts, crafts, science, and more!

The Children’s Museum’s Just for Girls STEM Camp! 116 Orange Street Wilmington, NC 28401 910-254-3534 ext. 102 www.playwilmington.org

Ages: 6-9

June 24-28

Develop, design, and inspire your world with hands-on, open-ended science and art projects. Also take a closer look at local bee populations through a citizen science project!

Childcare Network’s Adventure Summer Camp for Young Achievers 8 Locations in Wilmington, Leland and Southport 866-521-KIDS www.childcarenetwork.net

Ages 5-12

June 8th - August 24th

Yes

AR, AD, SC, SP, AC

Our Camp will utilize 11 weekly themes. We will tailor specific activities and field trips around these themes to provide opportunities for students to explore, learn, and have fun.

Friends School of Wilmington Summer Camp 350 Peiffer Avenue, 207 Pine Grove Drive Wilmington, NC 28403 910-792-1811, 910- 791-8221 www.fsow.org

2 year olds 8th grade

6/17, 6/24, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22

AR, AD, SC, AC

Friends School of Wilmington Summer Camps are for ages 2 years old through 8th grade. We have summer camps from 8:30-12:30pm and 12:30-4:30pm for 5 weeks. Enroll your camper in an amazing, fun and adventurous summer with FSW!

GWTA - Echo Farms Sports Camps Wilmington, NC www.echofarmstennis.com

Ages 7-14

Weekly June 10 – July 29

Tennis, golf and swimming

GWTA - Holly Tree Summer Tennis Camp Wilmington, NC 910-620-1332 www.hollytreeracquetandswimclub.com

Ages 6-12

Weekly June 17 – Aug 15

Introduces players to age-appropriate Quickstart format with fun games, skill development, instruction, match play & pool time.

GWTA - Pine Valley Country Club Wilmington, NC www.pinevalleycountryclub.com

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GWTA - Althea Gibson Tennis Complex Wilmington, NC www.altheagibsontenniscenter.com

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For year round information

GWTA www.wilmingtontennis.com Hanover Stables 5907 Bizzel Avenue Castle Hayne, NC 28429 910-675-8923 www.hanoverstables.net

Ages: 6-16 yrs

June 10 – August 3

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Youth enjoy the daily activities of a working horse ranch. Daily riding, barn management activities, horse anatomy as well as arts & crafts, hiking, water sports are included.

Indo Jax Surf School Wrightsville Beach Access #10 Mallard Street, also Topsail, Carolina Beach, Oak Island Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 910-274-3565 www.indojax.com

Ages 5 & up

June, July, August, plus year around

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Indo Jax Surf School runs high quality Surf Camps throughout the summer and Private Surf Lessons year round. Our surf program is built for all levels of surfer. Our instructors are highly trained, skilled in the water and fantastic teachers.

Jenkins PS Academy - Wilderness 101 7888 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28411 910-367-7210 www.jpawilmington.com

Ages: 3-5

June 17-21

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Exploring wilderness activities like camping, hiking, & campfires without mosquito bites & poison ivy; Camp songs, animal tracks & the sounds of the night will be part of the fun.

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One Week Sessions M-F, 9AM-3PM Ages 6-14 Transportation from Independence Mall

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June 10 - August 2

Call us today! 655-5735 www.wonderlandfarm.net

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Located just 10 minutes from Cape Fear Bridge, nestled away on a 106 acre tract of fun for kids! Karen Mealey - Owner & Head Instructor, BA Degree Equine Studies, Certification in Art Education Learn how to handle and care for your mount. Love horses? Come and ride until your legs bow! Small class size, quality individual and group instruction. Instructor student ratio is 1:3 for maximum fun and Safety on our well-trained camp horses. Afternoon art lessons, trail rides, swimming and bareback riding. Discounts for second family member, additional weeks, and early registration if paid by May 15th Special Tiny Rider Week for Ages 4 & 5. August 12-16. Call for Details.

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Jenkins PS Academy - Wild, Wild West! 7888 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28411 910-367-7210 www.jpawilmington.com

Ages: 3-5

July 8-12

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Going back to the days of covered wagons, square dancing, and panning for gold; Milking cows and lassoing horses is all in a day’s work! Giddy up cowboys and cowgirls!

Jenkins PS Academy - Island Life for Me! 7888 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28411 910-367-7210 www.jpawilmington.com

Ages: 3-5

July 29-August 2

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Getting marooned on a tropical island complete with pirates & buried treasure is just the start of our fun week. We’ll find exotic animals & work to build a life raft to sail home on too.

Jenkins PS Academy - Digging for Dinosaurs 7888 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28411 910-367-7210 www.jpawilmington.com

Ages: 3-5

August 5-9

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Children will learn about dinosaurs then dig for & piece together bones found on our dig. Dinosaur crafts, games & more are guaranteed to keep your paleontologists having fun all week long.

Jenkins PS Academy - Super Camps for Summer Fun! 7888 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28411 910-367-7210 www.jpawilmington.com

Ages: 3-5

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Explore weekly themes including Wild West, Dinosaurs, Island Life, & Wilderness with crafts, games & more; Included are sports clinics & fitness fun at neighboring Kim’s Gym 4 Kids.

Kim’s Gym for Kids Soccer, T-ball, Bike Riding 7946 Market Street, #200 Wilmington NC 28411 910-297-0179 www.kimsgym4kids.com

2.5 (potty trained)- 6

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Your child will love the fun soccer stations, obstacle courses and many dribbling and kicking games.

Kim’s Gym for Kids Tennis, Golf, Bike Riding 7946 Market Street, #200 Wilmington NC 28411 910-297-0179 www.kimsgym4kids.com

2.5 (potty trained)- 6

Call for details

With small rackets and foam balls, we will introduce the proper way to hold a racket along with forehand and backhand swing.

Kim’s Gym for Kids Basketball, Volleyball, Bike Riding 7946 Market Street, #200 Wilmington NC 28411 910-297-0179 www.kimsgym4kids.com

2.5 (potty trained)- 6

July 1st July 5th

We will have fun practicing the correct dribbling techniques by playing different dribbling games. We will use small sized basketballs and adjustable goals as we practice making baskets.

Kim’s Gym for Kids Floor Hockey, Basketball, Bike Riding 7946 Market Street, #200 Wilmington NC 28411 910-297-0179 www.kimsgym4kids.com

2.5 (potty trained)- 6

July 8th July 12th

Kids will learn the correct way to hold a hockey stick and how to control the ball, make a pass and a goal. Basketball - We will have fun practicing the correct dribbling techniques by playing different dribbling games.

Kim’s Gym for Kids Soccer, T-ball, Bike Riding 7946 Market Street, #200 Wilmington NC 28411 910-297-0179 www.kimsgym4kids.com

2.5 (potty trained)- 6

July 22nd - July 26th

Your child will love the fun soccer stations, obstacle courses and many dribbling and kicking games. T-Ball - We will use “catching boards” that are designed to help children learn to catch at their own pace.

Old McFayes Farm – Spring Break Camps 2814 Peter Springs Drive Castle Hayne NC 28429 910-602-7845

Ages 4 and up

March 18-22, March 25-29 and April 2-5

AR, AD, SC, SP

Learn the basics of pony care and very beginner lessons. Feeding, cleaning, and caring for all the farm animals, bird watching, crafts, and gardening.

Old McFayes Farm – Summer Camps 2814 Peter Springs Drive Castle Hayne NC 28429 910-602-7845

Ages 3 and up

6/3-7, 6/10-14, 6/17-21, 6/24-28

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Same activities as Spring Break Camp. June 3-7 is for 3 & 4 year olds, half day.

Performance Club Kids “Mermaids & Pirates” Performance Camp! Wrightsville Beach Parks & Recreation Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 910-256-7925 www.PerformanceClubKids.com

Ages 5-8

June 24-28

Is your child a character…then this is the perfect camp for them! We’ll move to the music, play theater games, dig into boxes of costumes and props and learn theatrical skills that will develop confidence!

Performance Club Kids Star Spangled Performance Camp! Wrightsville Beach Parks & Recreation Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 910-256-7925 www.PerformanceClubKids.com

Ages 5-8

July 1-5 – No camp on 4th

This fun and clever camp will teach your youngsters the fundamentals of singing, dancing and acting in in a musical comedy. Learn the basics of acting and movement while telling a story.

Performance Club Kids Grand Slam Performance Camp! Wrightsville Beach Parks & Recreation Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 910-256-7925 www.PerformanceClubKids.com

Ages 9-14

July 8 – 12

Are you destined to be in front of the spotlight? This day camp is a great introduction to musical theatre, dramatics, comedy and improv for young performers of all levels.

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SUMMER CAMPS Eco-Camp: Ages 9-12 Dates: June 17-21, 24-28, August 5-9 Waterkeeper Camp: Ages 13-16 Dates: July 15-19, 22-26 Explore New Hanover County watersheds through fun, hands on activities and field trips! **Scholarship opportunities available**

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summer camps for girls resident camps for all girls ages 5-17

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USA Track and Field Summer Youth Coaching Age 6 to 17 • June through August • Running Speed, Mechanics, Conditioning for all sports • Cross Country Prep Adult Running and Triathlon Coaching • Year Round Endurance Team and Coaching 30 | March 2013 | Wilmington Parent

Now enrolling for Summer Explosion 2013

We offer full-time and part-time summer camp Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for children ages 3-12 years. We also offer morning preschool for ages 2-5 and Mommy's Morning Out. Visit our website for more information on our summer programs as well as our 2013-2014 Preschool Programs, Kindergarten Program, and After School Programs. Located in Leland

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Performance Club Kids Camp Wilmywood Returns! Wrightsville Beach Parks & Recreation Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 910-256-7925 www.PerformanceClubKids.com

Ages 9-14

August 5 – 9

So you want to be an actor in movies and television? Well this week long camp is just for you! We will cover the basics of film acting – such as character work, scene work, oncamera technique and cold readings!

Performance Club Kids Summer Intensive Children’s Theater Wrightsville Beach Parks & Recreation Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 910-256-7925 www.PerformanceClubKids.com

All ages by audition TBA

July 12-28, August 9-25

This is a wonderful opportunity for a young performer to experience and be involved in a professional theater production! This camp is by audition only - see website

UNCW Engineering Expectations Camps 601 S. College Road, Social & Behavioral Sciences Building Wilmington, NC 28403 910-962-3195 www.uncw.edu/youth/programs/summerengineering.html

Ages: 6 – 7

Weeks of 6/17, 6/24, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22

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Hook kids on engineering by engaging them with some of nature’s engineers in Construction Critters, mechanics in Gadget Gang and aerospace in Engineering is for the Birds.

UNCW Engineering Expectations Camps 601 S. College Road, Social & Behavioral Sciences Building 910-962-3195 www.uncw.edu/youth/programs/summerengineering.html

Ages: 8–10 & 11-14

Weeks of 6/17, 6/24, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29

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Hook kids on engineering while exploring aerospace, civil and mechanical engineering, alternative energy, engineering history, biomimicry, and engineering leadership for girls.

MarineQuest Summer Programs – Half-Day Camps 601 S. College Road 910-962-2640 www.uncw.edu/marinequest/summercamps.html

Ages: 5 – 9

06/09/2013 through 08/9/2013

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Bring your budding scientist to MarineQuest for some hands-on feet-wet summer fun! MarineQuest summer camps….more than just another day at the beach.

MarineQuest Summer Programs – Single Gender Camps 601 S. College Road 910-962-2640 www.uncw.edu/marinequest/summercamps.html

Ages 5–8 & 10–15

Weekly 6/09/2013 through 8/9/2013

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Calling all Sea Angels, Sea Devils, Sea Dawgs, Sea GEMS, Sea LABs, and Mermaids! Come roar with the waves at MarineQuest single gender summer camps!

MarineQuest Summer Programs – Full-Day Camps 601 S. College Road 910-962-2640 www.uncw.edu/marinequest/summercamps.html

Ages: 7 – 17

Weekly 6/09/2013 through 8/9/2013

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Experience hands-on, feet-wet, high-tech summer fun with MarineQuest. Our educational summer camps are more than just another day at the beach!

UNCW POSITIVELY REACTIVE! Chemistry Camp 601 S. College Road, Dobo Hall Laboratory #126 910-962-3195 www.uncw.edu/youth/programs/chemistryforensics.html

Ages: 7-9

June 17-21

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Get involved in fun, hands-on experiments learning the fundamentals of chemical reactions in a college laboratory while substances change color and concoctions go boom!

UNCW THE BIG BANG! Chemistry Camp 601 S. College Road, Dobo Hall Laboratory #126 910-962-3195 www.uncw.edu/youth/programs/chemistryforensics.html

Ages: 10-14

June 24-28

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Explore amazing chemical reactions of earth and space using advanced university instruments preparing you for high school chemistry classes and beyond.

UNCW GIRLS IN CHARGE and BOND GIRLS Chemistry Camps 601 S. College Road, Dobo Hall Laboratory #126 910-962-3195 www.uncw.edu/youth/programs/chemistryforensics.html

Ages: 7-9 and 10-14

7/15-19 & 7/22-26

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Discover the fun and fascinating chemistry behind cosmetics, perfumes, lotions, flavors and dyes in a university laboratory with young women instructors.

UNCW Forensics: Port City CSI Camp 601 S. College Road, Dobo Hall Laboratory #126 910-962-3195 www.uncw.edu/youth/programs/chemistryforensics.html

Ages: 10-14

July 8-12

SC, AC

Learn the exciting behind-the-scenes chemistry of forensics using current university level techniques to collect and analyze clues to solve a crime!

UNCW CRIMINAL SOLUTIONS Forensics Camp 601 S. College Road, Dobo Hall Laboratory #126 910-962-3195 www.uncw.edu/youth/programs/chemistryforensics.html

Ages: 7-9

July 29-August 2

SC, AC

Spend an exciting week gathering clues, chemically analyzing and testing evidence, and using deductive reasoning to solve a crime – just like a real forensic scientist!

Mini Monets Fine Arts Cape Fear Academy, Ogden, and Carolina Beach Recreation Center Wilmington NC 910-399-1708 www.minimonets.wordpress.com

Ages: 3 – 8

June 17 – July 29

Perfect for the young artist who is looking to explore new mediums and nurture their creativity through guided and self-directed projects.

Mini Monets Comic Book Illustration Cape Fear Academy, Ogden, and Carolina Beach Recreation Center Wilmington NC 910-399-1708 www.minimonets.wordpress.com

Ages: 8 – 14

June 17 – July 29

This camp will introduce the foundations for character design, layout, story boards, and illustration, preparing you for a career in illustration, comic books or graphic novels, and video game design.

Montessori Marine Science & Art Camp at the Children’s Schoolhouse C612 South College Road (across from UNCW) Wilmington NC (901) 799-1531 or (910)231-7826 www.childrensschoolhouse.net

Ages: 3-1/2 –6

June 6 – June 26 July 8 – July 26

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This 4 hour day camp delights children with a true hands on sea life experience in the safety of the Montessori classroom and outside nvironment. Marine reading enrichment is a part of our daily adventure Art music and movement are a dynamic element of our camp experience! Amazing sea life and sealore supplied by Hieronymus Bros. Fishing Charter and guide service.

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Horseback riding camp for youth 6 - 16 years of age interested in learning to ride and care for horses. Supervised by Experienced Counselors

, Kim s Gym 4 Kids is locally owned and operated by Kim Bassano, Certified Health and P.E. Teacher. We provide an introduction to sports and fitness through fun, creative games and activities in our new air-conditioned gym with equipment geared toward children ages 3 to 6. Some of our sports include soccer, T-ball, golf, basketball, volleyball, tennis, and bike riding.

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The daily activities will include instructions on barn safety, understanding horse behavior and anatomy, games on foot and horseback, swimming, art and crafts that are equestrian related. Campers will become confident as they learn to groom, lead and even help each other to tack up or bathe their horses

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The WCA Advantage • 3 year-old classes filled with nurturing and learning • Recreational Summer Day Camp • Interesting Weekly Enrichment Camps • Exciting Weekly Sports Camps

Convenient location in Wilmington on North College Road between MLK Parkway and I-140 only minutes from Leland, Hampstead and southern Pender County 32 | March 2013 | Wilmington Parent

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Reef Riders Museum of Coastal Carolina 21 E. Second Street Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 (910) 579-1016 www. museumplanetarium.org

Ages: 7-9

Aug 5 – 9, 2013

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Museum of Coastal Carolina summer camp will provide fun and safe learning opportunities with knowledgeable and competent leadership. Become immersed in weekly topics on animals and how to use their investigative skills in animal programs, beach safety, outdoor excursions, and interactive games to better understand science of animal care and the fun of it.

Planetarium Space Camp Ingram Planetarium 7625 High Market St. Sunset Beach, NC 28465 (910) 579-1016 www. museumplanetarium.org

Ages: 7-9

Aug 5 – 9, 2013

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Planetarium Space Camp will provide fun and safe learning opportunities with knowledgeable and competent leadership. Explore space!

Music School of Wilmington Jam Rock Camp 6624 Gordon Rd. Ste A Wilmington, NC 28411 910-350-3170 www.musicschoolofwilmington.com

Ages 10-15

6/24 – 6/28, 7/15 – 7/19, 8/5-8/9

Jam Rock Camps learn to rock for a week and perform on the last day!

Music School of Wilmington Drum Camp 6624 Gordon Rd. Ste A Wilmington, NC 28411 910-350-3170 www.musicschoolofwilmington.com

Ages 10-15

6/17 – 6/21, 7/8 – 7/12, 7/29 – 8/2

Drummers learn everything from the fundamentals to the most complex styles and techniques.

Music School of Wilmington Recording Camp 6624 Gordon Rd. Ste A Wilmington, NC 28411 910-350-3170 www.musicschoolofwilmington.com

Ages 10-15

7/22 – 7/26

Recording camp teaches the basics of recording and proper use of recording gear.

NC Aquarium at Ft. Fisher Aquanauts 900 Loggerhead Road Kure Beach, NC 28449 910-458-7468 www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher

Ages: 5-6

June 17- Aug 5

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Aquanauts become immersed in weekly topics through animal interaction, play, storytelling, crafts, and hands on outdoor activities.

NC Aquarium at Ft. Fisher Marine Detectives 900 Loggerhead Road Kure Beach, NC 28449 910-458-7468 www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher

Ages 7-9

June 17- Aug 5

Yes

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Marine Detectives use their investigative skills in animal programs, outdoor excursions, and interactive games to better understand new concepts.

NC Aquarium at Ft. Fisher Ocean Explorers 900 Loggerhead Road Kure Beach, NC 28449 910-458-7468 www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher

Ages 10-12

June 17- Aug 5

Yes

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Ocean Explorers participate with staff in experiences outdoors, and behind the scenes at the Aquarium, to discover each weekly topic.

NC Aquarium at Ft. Fisher Coastal Crusaders 900 Loggerhead Road Kure Beach, NC 28449 910-458-7468 www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher

Ages 13-14

June 17- Aug 5

Yes

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Coastal Crusaders venture farther to explore different coastal environments. These campers also interact more directly with staff behind the scenes to assist with animal care.

No Sleeves Magic Camp Wilmington 3902 Market St. Wilmington, NC 28403 910-200-5300 www.NoSleevesMagic.com

Ages: 7-13

July 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, July29-Aug2, Aug 5-9

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Warning – Your child might experience one of their best summer memories HERE...Every week is a new adventure into the world of magic, comedy and illusion. Voted Best Day Camp!

No Sleeves Magic Camp Leland 102 Town Hall Dr. Leland NC 28451 910-200-5300 www.NoSleevesMagic.com

Ages: 7-13

June 17-21

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Warning – Your child might experience one of their best summer memories HERE...Every week is a new adventure into the world of magic, comedy and illusion. Voted Best Day Camp!

Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter Sunshine Camp 1414 Physicians Drive Wilmington, NC 28401 910-796-7900 www.hospiceandlifecarecenter.org

Ages 7-12

June 24 – 28, July 8 – 12, July 22 – 26

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Sunshine Camp offers three weeklong day camps for children ages 7-12 coping with the death of a loved one. Art, music, writing, playing, movement, and other therapies help children understand loss and death in a healthy manner.

Summer Explosion by Coastal Day School 9781-B Blackwell Road Leland, NC 28451 910-383-3919 www.summerexplosion.net

Ages 3-12

June 10 - August 23

Campers will participate in tons of fun activities, games, and field trips to keep them happy all summer long. 3-Day or 5-Day options.

Wilmington School of Ballet Princess Camp 3834 Oleander Drive Wilmington, NC 28403 910-794-9590 www.wilmingtonschoolofballet.com

Ages 3-7

June - August

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Each princess camp is based on a theme: Hello Kitty, Fancy Nancy, Angelina Ballerina, Fairy Flight, famous princesses, and Pincalicous! Little princesses will delight in creating a show based on the theme and parents will love to see them perform on a real stage!!! Facials, nails, sparkle face paint, dancing, dress-up, outside play, inside inflatables - these are just some of the fun activities lined up for every day!!!

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Art Classes Young Artist’s Series • drawing • painting

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Nationally Recognized, Professional Artist & Art Educator Carolyn Faulkner 3803 Wrightsville Ave #8, Downey Branch Office Park

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2013 Sunshine Camp A Day Camp for Young People Coping with Grief

LifeCare & Counseling Center 1414 Physicians Dr. in Wilmington Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 24 – 28 Rising Second and Third Graders July 8 – 12 Rising Fourth and Fifth Graders July 22 – 26 Rising Sixth, Seventh & Eighth Graders $25 camp fee covers supplies

dive into MarineQuest explore your engineering expectations www.uncw.edu/youth/registration.html 910.962.3195 An EEO/AA Institution

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Wilmington School of Ballet Princess Camp 3834 Oleander Drive Wilmington, NC 28403 910-794-9590 www.wilmingtonschoolofballet.com

Ages 3-7

June - August

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Skittles summer camp is wilmington’s most unique school age program. Students will get weekly riding lessons, swim coaching, nature excursions, fitness, sports training, art, reading, and free play in the activity center. The activity center includes a lego room, doll house club house, art center, ping pong, foosball, climbing slide, corn hole, basketball, WII, and more!!!!

WB Surf Camp Kids Summer Surf Camp Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 910-256-7873 www.wbsurfcamp.com/camps/camp_kids.asp

Ages: 7-10

June 10-14, 24-28, July 8-12, July 29-Aug 2

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Children discover ocean safety and learn proper surfing technique with our professional surf instructors in this exciting week-long program!

WB Surf Camp Guppy Ocean Adventure Camp Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 910-256-7873 www.wbsurfcamp.com/camps/camp_kids.asp

Ages 6-10

Weekly: June 10 - August 12

Yes

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Kids learn a basic understanding of ocean dynamics, safety and first aid. They’ll participate in boogieboarding, marine biology and educational games.

Wilmington Christian Academy Summer Day Camp 1401 N College Rd. Wilmington, NC 28405 910-791-4248 www.wilmingtonchristian.com

Ages: 4-14

June 3 to August 9

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A full-time recreational day camp; Affordable, family-friendly rates and a wide variety of activities both on and off campus with lunch provided; More than 40 half-day, week-long sports, enrichment and academic camps also available on campus

Wilmington Hammerheads 2013 Camp Series Various Locations Wilmington, NC 910-777-2111, ext. 10 www.wilmingtonhammerheads.com

Ages 5-14

April 1 – August 5

The camps provide professional, hands-on instruction in a fun filled environment from the Hammerheads players and coaching staff.

Wilmington Recreation Martin Luther King Community Center Various Locations Wilmington, NC 910-341-7803 www.wilmingtonrecreation.com

Ages 8-14

June17-Aug 16

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This exciting new all day camp combines the traditional camp activity choices with theme-based activities. Activities include sports, arts & crafts, swimming, fieldtrips and unlimited fun.

Wilmington Recreation Nature Discovery Camp Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St Wilmington, NC 28412 910-341-0075 www.halyburtonpark.com

Ages 5-6

June 10-14

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Each day different habitats will be explored, learning all about dragonflies, butterflies, spiders, snakes, frogs, toads, birds, and other wildlife.

Wilmington Recreation Adventure Camp Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St Wilmington, NC 28412 910-341-0075 www.halyburtonpark.com

Ages 10-13

June 24-28

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Activities include canoeing, surfing, kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, and more!

Wilmington Recreation Jr. Naturalist Camp Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St Wilmington, NC 28412 910-341-0075 www.halyburtonpark.com

Ages 7-9

July 8-12

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Explore and discover the diversity of plants and animals in North Carolina through hands on learning and field trips to various natural areas and attractions. Campers will learn how to safely explore, observe, and appreciate nature.

Wilmington Recreation Eco-Adventure Camp Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St Wilmington, NC 28412 910-341-0075 www.halyburtonpark.com

Ages 10-13

July 22-26

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Activities will include canoeing, kayaking, hiking & more! Campers will learn about barrier islands, sea turtles, exploring a marsh, crabbing, and seining to discover marine life and explore nature around Wilmington.

Winter Park Presbyterian Preschool Summer Camp 4501 Wrightsville Avenue Wilmington, NC 28403 910-791-5893 www.wppc-preschool.org

Ages 2 – 6

6/10-14 , 6/24-28, 7/8-12, 7/22-26, 8/5-9

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Each week of our summer camp has a different theme. We provide fun art, music, games and other activities around our weekly theme. For more detailed information, pricing and registration forms please visit our website.

Without Limits 248-978-2976 www.IAMwithoutlimits.com

Ages: 5-18

June - August

Wonderland Farms 7453 Radio Road Leland, NC 28451 910-655-5735 www.wonderlandfarm.net

Ages 6-14

Weekly JuneAugust

Yes

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Instructor student ratio is 1:3 for maximum fun and Safety on our well-trained camp horses. Afternoon art lessons, trail rides, swimming and bareback riding.

Young Artist’s Series 3803 Wrightsville Ave. Wilmington, NC 28403 910-685-5137 www.studiocrealart.com

Ages 8-16

June and July

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Very small groups. Acrylic painting offered to children 10 and up. Collaging, painting and sculpture offered to children 8-10.

Camp High Hopes – Day Camp at The Wilmington Family YMCA 2710 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28403 910-251-9622 www.wilmingtonfamilyymca.org

Ages 5-15

Weekly June 10 August 19

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Each week, campers will embark upon two fun-filled field trips! Campers will explore nature, go canoeing, shoot archery, swim every day, play sports, build crafts, eat a free breakfast & lunch, learn about animals, make new friends, and more!

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Skittles Summer Camp fitness, riding, swimming, nature excursions, and more.... Wilmington’s most unique summer camp

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www.afterschoolwilmingtonnc.com • 910-794-9590 Daily spa treatment, create & perform a princess ballet, dress up & run way shows, glitter fun, and more!!!

Wilmington School of Ballet Princess Camp www.wilmingtonschoolofballet.com • 910-794-9590

The Hammerheads are offering multiple soccer camps this summer! March-August Ages 5-14 Sign up today! Call: 910-777-2111 ext. 10 Register online at: www.wilmingtonhammerheads.com

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Barnyard Spring and Summer Camps. Call for more information. Old McFaye’s Farm is a relaxing family environment. Parties include pony rides, hay rides, & feeding farm animals! SIGN UP TODAY TO RECEIVE FREE EMAIL OFFERS. www.wilmingtonparent.com

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LEAP Camp – Day Camp at Camp Kirkwood 2015 Camp Kirkwood Road Watha, NC 28478 910-251-9622 www.wilmingtonfamilyymca.org

Ages 5-15

Weekly June 10 August 19

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Campers will explore nature, go canoeing, shoot archery, swim every day, play sports, build crafts, go fishing, eat a free breakfast & lunch, learn about animals, make new friends, and more!

Sleepaway Camp at Camp Kirkwood 2015 Camp Kirkwood Road Watha, NC 28478 910-251-9622 www.wilmingtonfamilyymca.org

Rising 2nd – 8th Grade

July 15-19, July 22-26

Yes

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Make memories and friends that will last a lifetime! “Anything Goes” is for rising 2nd – 5th graders and “Challenge Week” is for rising 6th – 8th graders. Campers will explore nature, go canoeing, shoot archery, swim every day, play sports, make & eat s’mores, build crafts, go fishing, learn about animals,make new friends, and more!

YMCA Teen Specialty Camps 2710 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28403 910-251-9622 www.wilmingtonfamilyymca.org

Ages 13-15

Weekly June 10 August 19

Yes

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Each week a new theme and a specialty camp you won’t find anywhere else! Field trips, experiments, hands-on learning, meet professionals, explore and “Discover Yourself” at the Y this summer.

YMCA Sports Camps 2710 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28403 910-251-9622 www.wilmingtonfamilyymca.org

Ages 5-14

June 10thAugust 23rd

Play at the Y for 10 weeks of 1/2 day camps and clinics featuring: the Wilmington Hammerheads, Destiny ABA Basketball, CFCC Sea Devil Cheerleaders and others as well as multi-sports weeks with dodge ball, kickball, swimming.

YWCA Summer Camp 2815 S College Rd Wilmington, NC 28412 910-799-6820 www.ywca-lowercapefear.org

Kindergarten – Age 12

June 17-August 16,

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The YWCA Summer Camp is licensed by the NC Division of Child Development, provides FREE breakfast, lunch and snacks and offers the option to SWIM in our pool every day!

Camp Cheerio and Cheerio Adventures 1430 Camp Cheerio Rd. Glade Valley, NC 28627 336-363-2604 campcheerio.org

7-17 boys and girls

June 10-Aug 12

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Activities include horses, sports, climbing, canoeing/ kayaking, riflery, swimming, rock climbing, backpacking, whitewater rafting, caving and much more.

Camp Don Lee 315 Camp Don Lee Road Arapahoe, NC 28510 www.donleecenter.org

7-17 year olds plus families

June 9 - August 14

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Small Group Co-ed camping in a coastal setting focusing on community building and building relationships. Faith-based program with traditions in the United Methodist Church.

Camp Dixie 373 W. Bladen Union Church Rd. Fayetteville, NC 28306 910-865-5180 www.campdixie.com

Ages: 2- 6 and 7-12

Sessions in June and July

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Camp Dixie offers five-day co-ed residential summer camps with giant waterslide and pool, go-carts, mini-golf, BLOB, gym, trails. Age appropriate activities build relationships, learn new skills and explore life.

Lees-McRae College Academic 191 Main Street Banner Elk, NC 828-898-5241 www.lmc.edu/whats_happening/summer_camps

9th-11th grade

June 15-21, June 22-28, July 7-12

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Creative and Performing Arts, Wildlife Rehabilitation and Field Studies, Outdoor Leadership and Adventure, Advanced Wildlife Studies

Lees-McRae College Athletic Camps 191 Main Street Banner Elk, NC 828-898-5241 www.lmc.edu/whats_happening/summer_camps

Ages 7-17

Weekly, June 14 to July 21

Basketball, Team Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Recreational Soccer, Softball, Team Softball, Tennis

YMCA Camp Hanes 1225 Camp Hanes Rd. King, NC 27021 336-983-3131 www.camphanes.org

Ages: 6-15

June 9th – ending August 9th

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For more than 85 years, YMCA Camp Hanes has operated a safe, fun overnight camp located at the base of Sauratown Mountain in King, N.C. Campers live and play within our “400 Acre Memory Maker” and learn the ABC’s of camping.

Camp Oak Hill 1528 Oak Hill Rd., Oxford, NC 27565 919-782-2888 www.camphanes.org

Ages: 7-17

June 16-July 18

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Camp Oak Hill is a co-ed Christian summer camp for boys and girls, rising 2-12 grades. Located just 1 hour north of Raleigh, we offer traditional camp activities, all centered on our mission to “Make Christ Known.” ACA accredited.

Camp Silver Beach 6272 YMCA Lane Jamesville, VA 23398 757-442-4634 www.campsilverbeach.org

Ages 8-16

June 16 - August 17

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1200’ of shoreline on the Chesapeake Bay; land & water activities; air-conditioned cottages; US and international staff; 9 one-week session; CIT and Teen Programs.

Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines 6901 Pinecrest Rd Raleigh, NC 27613 800-284-4475 www.nccoastalpines.org

Ages: 6-17

June - August

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Enjoy S’more Adventure this year at Girl Scouts residential and day camps. Open to all girls entering grades 2-12. Financial assistance is available.

East North Carolina Woodmen Youth Camp 9210 Highway 55 West Dover, NC 28526 252-523-1642 www.woodmen.org

Ages: 8 - 15

Girls – 7/8-12, 7/22-26; Boys – 7/15-19, 7/29-8/2

Yes

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Our facilities include a dining hall accomodating 300 people, a Junior Olympic size swimming pool with a 60 foot water slide, a two and a half acre lake with tarzan swing, blob, canoes, and paddle boats. We have 10 cabins with 28 beds in each, a full court gym, an assembly hall, archery range, an outdoor basketball court, and a soccer field.

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Designed for children who are rising first graders through rising seventh graders. Cost is $125 per week; T-shirts are available for $15. Children are supervised all day and helped in each project. Friends and family come on Friday for the show! All materials supplied including afternoon snack; you provide morning snack and lunch.

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Packages of Love Danielle Villegas

hether it’s your child’s first time away at camp or they are camp regulars, every child enjoys receiving a little love from home. For parents it’s a way to stay connected to your children and tug them back into your world for just a moment. Before you pack all that affection into a care package extravaganza, get a little advice to prevent any disappointment.

Check the camp rules. Every camp has different rules. Read up on camp

Ask the experts - kids. Ask veteran camp kids what they wished for most. Were they bored in the evening and looking for a quiet game to play? What did some kids have that were always the object of admiration? Glow sticks? Battery-operated fans? Books are an exception to the “no care packages” rule and graphic novels usually get popular and get passed around.

Keep it personal. Artwork from younger siblings, or letters from home

Think group fun and solo time. Send cards, Mad Libs, a book of puzzles, anything that can be shared with everyone or used alone. Sweat the details. Don’t forget the little things that can be overlooked but essential. You can’t do a book of puzzles without a pencil and of course – a pencil sharpener, and those can be hard to come by at camp. Did you send a new water bottle, how about some individual flavor packets to go with it? Make sure you send a Sharpie to go with that autograph pillow! If you are restricted by a no-care-packages policy, send letters, origami swans, a goofy drawing, a big crayon heart, and embrace a moment away from consumer culture. Care packages can get out of hand. Camp is a great time to stop focusing on the outside world and all its stuff and rather focus on authentic fun and face-to-face friendships! v

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The Boredom Buster. Sure, camp has tons of activities planned for your kid. But there’s still plenty of downtime. Keep boredom at bay with a package full of puzzles, Mad Libs, brainteasers, mazes, or other pencilpushing entertainments. If you send a deck of cards, include directions on how to play some of your favorite card games from your own childhood. A book of magic tricks would make a fun ice breaker too!

Need a little help? Check out these places for custom-made packages. You can choose what you want to include and they can send it, or just tell them a little about your child and let them create the perfect package!

The Bookworm. At home, it may be near impossible to pry your child from the TV, but camp offers a great excuse to get him hooked on books. Include the latest popular read, plus throw in an oldie but goodie. If reading is not your child’s favorite activity, try some graphic novels to get them started. Primp and Pamper. With all that dirt, bug repellent, and nature, it’s possible your kid could use a little box of glamour. Pack up some cool flip flops, a new shower caddy, and some potions and lotions that smell nice for a mid-summer pick-me-up. Or get the whole bunk involved with a Spa in a Box: send enough nail polish, cotton balls, polish remover, and files for a pedicure party. Your kid’s friends will have the coolest toes in town. The Grab Bag. Sometimes the most fun part of opening a package is the incredible randomness of what’s inside. Great ideas – temporary tattoos, activity books that use invisible ink, a magic 8 ball, and some stationary for sending letters home (don’t forget the stamps)! Throw in a pillowcase in a bright color and a permanent marker for your child’s bunkmates to autograph. Include a few magazines, a Frisbee, a set of water guns, some art supplies like string for friendship bracelets, or colored paper and a paper airplane book. An address book is a thoughtful touch, so your child can record the contact info for all her new friends!

Learning Express – They have an entire section of fun camp related items! They have a camp box and will even help you send it. www.eswak.com – Create your own or let them choose, you can even choose the date you want the package to arrive. If you don’t know the camp address, they can get that for you too! www.camppacs.com – Whether they are away at camp, boarding school, or it’s just their birthday, they will put together a package filled with high quality items you child will love! www.just4camp.com – Duffle bags or backpacks filled with high quality toys, games, and books – no junk! Personalized for everyone from 1st timers to hip teens. www.thewrinkledegg.com – Tell them about your child’s hobbies and interests and they will pick out a package full of fun! www.beyondbookmarks.com – Don’t let a week go by without a mail-call surprise! If you join their camp club you can save money on your packages too!

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SPECIAL SECTION: Summer Camp Guide

restrictions before sending anything. Many camps have banned food in packages, and don’t bother trying to sneak it in – they will check! Some camps have even banned packages altogether, except for necessities. This is because some kids get packages and others don’t, this causes children to have hurt feelings. In other camps, it’s a care package free-for-all!

show you care in a personal way. For camps that allow food, send their favorite treat in a large enough quantity to share. Rice Krispie treats are a safe bet (gluten and nut free)!

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Bounce, Flip, Climb, Play!

Bike Safety Basics

Instead of your kids using the living room as a gymnastics arena, why not bring them someplace a little more padded and capable of withstanding an energetic preschoolers bouncing. Most gymnastics centers offer Open Gym times. These are unstructured, but supervised times when they allow guests to come and use the gymnastics facilities and equipment. Your kids can get a good workout, practice climbing a rope, play in the foam pit, bounce on the trampoline, or try balancing on the beams. Bring the kids and let them flip and jump to their hearts content! Your furniture, and your kids, will thank you!

Temperatures are rising and spring is around the corner! As kids start pulling their bikes out of the garage, make sure they know the rules of the road!

Open Gym Locations:

Number one rule – Wear a Helmet! The single most effective safety device available to reduce head injury and death from bicycle crashes is a helmet. If your child is reluctant to wear a helmet, try letting him or her choose his own.

Gymnastics Unlimited 301-G North Green Meadows Drive, Wilmington Times & ages: Tuesday 8pm ages: 15 and older Friday 3:30-4:30 ages: 1-1/2 to 6 years (all children under 6 must be accompanied by a parent) Friday 4:30-5:30 ages: 7 to 15. Cost - $8 for members and $10 for non-members.

Road Rules • Ride on the right side of the road, with traffic, not against. Stay as far to the right as possible. • Use appropriate hand signals. • Respect traffic signals, stopping at all stop signs and stop lights. • Stop and look left, right and left again before entering a street or crossing an intersection. Look back and yield to traffic coming from behind before turning left. • Cycling should be restricted to sidewalks and paths until a child is age 10. • Children should not ride a bicycle when it’s dark, in the fog or in other low-visibility conditions. • If riding at dusk, dawn or in the evening is unavoidable, use a light on the bike and make sure it has reflectors as well.

Port City Gymnastics 6724 Amsterdam Way, Wilmington Times & ages: Mon-Thurs 9am to 11:30am ages: walking-5 years old Cost - $5 per child - free for adults Carolina Gymnastics Academy 3529 Carolina Beach Rd., Wilmington Times & ages: Mon, Wed, Thurs, & Fri 9am-11am ages: 6 months-5 years old Cost - $5 per child - free for adults

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Never Too Early for P.E. Class! Everyone has to take Physical Education class in school. Sometimes it can be intimidating for kids who are not exposed to a variety of sports at a young age. For many children, P.E. class is the first time they are introduced to certain activities and they must attempt them in front of their peers. Relieve some of that pressure by allowing them to get comfortable trying new sports at a young age, in a fun environment – with mom nearby of course. Kim’s Gym 4 Kids offers an introduction to sports and fitness with FUN and creative games and activities! Highlights include: • Pre-K P.E. classes in an air-conditioned gym • Rotating lessons include: Indoor Soccer and TBall, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Golf, and more! • Bike Riding Lessons with a safety course! • Free trial classes • Classes taught by a certified health and P.E. instructor Call (910) 297-0179 for more information. Also, visit their frequently updated Facebook page and check out some class pictures!

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Open House March 26, 8:15 to 9:45 am

Local Races Cardinal Strut 5K & 10K Saturday 03/02 @ 8am Holly Tree Elementary School Susan G. Komen – Race for the Cure Saturday 03/02 @ 8:30am Downtown Wilmington SAO Midnight 5K for Ovarian Cancer Friday 03/15 @ 11:59pm UNCW Fisher Student Center 9th Annual St. Patrick’s Lo Tide Run Saturday 03/16 @ 8am Carolina Beach Boardwalk Quintiles Wrightsville Beach 5K Saturday 03/16 @ 5pm Mayfaire Town Center Quintiles Wrightsville Beach Marathon Sunday 03/17 @ 6:15am Wrightsville Beach

The Blue Ribbon Run 5K Saturday 03/23 @ 8am Autumn Hall

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Nature Conservancy – Fly Trap Trail Run Saturday 03/23 @ 9am Boiling Spring Lakes Peanut Run 5K and Fun Run Sunday 03/24 @ 8am Abby Nature Trail, Poplar Grove Plantation

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| going green | Brandy Metzger

Reuse, Recycle, Redecorate An eco-friendly transformation of the master bedroom

usy parents often neglect their own wishes due to the demands of daily life. In many cases, this means putting off decorating projects. My husband and I have lived in our home for 6 years and in that time have done nothing to create a cohesive bedroom. Everything in the room was functional, but some pieces and decorations were dated and didn’t really mesh well together.

Simple color changes along with the addition of upcycled furnishings and decorations transformed our bedroom from a disjointed place of slumber to a beautifully unified retreat. before

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I decided that I would finally make some changes, but wanted to maintain my green living principles and also avoid spending a fortune. I enlisted the help of Patricia Battershill, lead instructor of CFCC’s interior design program, and her students. The students came up with some wonderful design ideas and suggestions for an updated space. We also worked with local craftsman, Paul Stavovy, to help design and build an eco-friendly headboard. Upcycling, reusing furnishings and utilizing green products helped pull off the bedroom transformation. Here is what we did:

Upcycling is the process of turning discarded items or materials into something new. The star of this process for the bedroom remodel is the headboard made of pallet wood. Pallets are primarily used for shipping all sorts of goods. Once discarded, the wood that makes up the pallets can be upcycled for another use. Stavovy used a simple design plan and constructed a sturdy headboard out of unwanted pallets. Other scrap wood, pages from old books and magazines and cardboard were also upcycled to create art for the room. In an effort to save money and avoid buying new materials, I wanted to reuse as many items as possible. Rearranging the existing furniture and giving it a new finish gave the room a fresh look. Drop cloths previously used for another project became curtains with some simple modifications. Searching secondhand stores and Craigslist helped me locate items like lamps and picture frames that we used to add personalized décor to the room. The use of environmentally friendly, safe products was of utmost importance. I did extensive research when determining which products to use. For stripping our furniture, I used a product by Franmar called Soy Gel Paint Stripper. Soy Gel is a soy-based paint remover that doesn’t contain unsafe petroleum-based products with toxic fumes. The results were fantastic and the product didn’t release any fumes. Once the furniture was stripped, I used a primer and paint made by Safecoat that utilizes a unique formula to help block toxic emissions. There was only a slight odor that was completely gone as soon as the product dried. For the walls, I chose a Benjamin Moore paint called Natura, a zero VOC product that is virtually odorless. It dried quickly and we were able to sleep in our bedroom the same night that we painted it. Simple color changes along with the addition of upcycled furnishings and decorations transformed our bedroom from a disjointed place of slumber to a beautifully unified retreat. To read more about the products used, the upcycled art projects, and to watch the video of our bedroom transformation, please visit www. wilmingtonparent.com. v Brandy Metzger is a freelance writer with a passion for green living. She is also a mother and a principal educator with STIZZil (an online education company).

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If you ask kids, “What does it take to be an engineer?” they will probably tell you that you have to be very smart, especially in math and science. While it is true that scientific and mathematic skills are essential components of engineering, they are not sufficient by themselves – how engineers think is equally important. Engineers are analytical thinkers who rely on creativity and imagination to find innovative ways to approach problems and arrive at solutions. They are not afraid to think outside the box or try something new – even if it means failing a few times before they succeed. Engineers are tenacious. While it might be satisfying to solve a problem on the first try, where’s the fun in that? A hallmark of engineering is the design-redesign cycle. Engineers will design a solution to a problem, analyze the results, figure out how to improve it and redesign a new solution. And they will enjoy it! This description of an engineer – a creative problem solver who uses his or her imagination and technical skills to design solutions – is probably more appealing to a kid than the description of someone who is very smart, especially in math and science. By capitalizing on the creative design aspect, imaginative thinking and hands-on problem solving techniques, we can encourage more kids to try engineering. And we need more kids to try engineering. Maybe you’ve heard that there is a STEM crisis in this country? Nationally, only one in every 20 college graduates is an engineer. Last year, less than 18 percent of these engineering graduates were women and 7 percent were underrepresented minorities. If we can expose children to a realistic engineering experience – one that is creative, challenging and fun – at a young age, then perhaps more will be encouraged to pursue it as a course of study in college.

At UNCW, we offer opportunities for children and young teens to develop their own engineering expectations through our Saturday programs and summer academic enrichment camps. Creative problem solving and hands-on learning are the foundations of all our programs. Daily design projects challenge the young engineers to find creative solutions to interesting problems. We engage children as young as six with engineering by introducing them to some very clever construction critters in our Nature’s Engineers program. Kids between the ages of eight and 10 can join our Kid E. Corps of Engineers and develop their engineering design skills as they storm the castle, rocket to the moon and dive in the deep sea. For middle-school students, we offer discipline-specific camps that allow them to explore aerospace, civil and mechanical engineering. We also have programs that delve into engineering history and others that investigate futuristic robotics. And this summer, we will be hosting a leadership academy specifically designed for girls who might be interested in engineering. If you would like to know more about the UNCW Engineering Expectations program, please visit our website www.uncw.edu/youth/programs/ engineeringrobotics.html or call 910.962.2118.

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Wilmington Parent Summer Camp Fair

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Saturday, March 9, 2013 10am - 4pm NEW LOCATION: Independence Mall

ilmington Parent Magazine will host its 10th Annual Summer Camp Fair on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Independence Mall, Center Court. The Wilmington Parent Summer Camp Fair is the only event of its kind in the area, providing families with a unique opportunity to explore the summer camp and enrichment options available to their children during summer break.

Camps for every interest: Local • Residential • Sports • Day Camps Science • Athletic • Drama • Eco Horseback Riding • Art • Nature Surfing • Magic & Much More! Sponsored by: FREE ADMISSION & PLENTY OF FREE PARKING!

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