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Education & Summer Camp Guide

Brought to you by the Chester County Press March 3, 2021

Summertime is Music Time!

Discover your place for summertime music at The Music School of Delaware’s Wilmington Branch. Summer is the perfect time to try private lessons, explore new instruments, and participate in camps and workshops. A flexible 8-week summer session makes it convenient and easy to expand your musical horizons! Whether in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, or beyond; whether infant, child, teen, or adult student — a warm, welcoming music experience awaits you! Our school’s 85 expert instructors serve students at branches in Wilmington and Milford. Schedule a tour or sample lesson at our Wilmington Branch by calling 302.762.1132! Visit our website for more details at musicschoolofdelaware. org. Our friendly staff are here to answer your questions and help pick the right experience for you!

Centreville Layton School

Centreville Layton School is looking to continue it’s tradition of providing a summer program that offers targeted support to strengthen literacy and math skills through a challenging, dynamic, and therapeutic program. Every year, they welcome their own students, as well as students from local independent, parochial, and public schools from PreK through 12th grade.

Lower and Middle School families seek Centreville Layton School for its well-rounded program that combines academic and recreational opportunities. The academic portion of the Summer Program is designed to review, enhance, and enrich academic skills so that students are prepared to start a new school year in the fall.

Centreville Layton School prides itself on small class sizes, so each student receives the attention he or she needs. In addition to the educational portion, students have the option of staying for a dynamic afternoon recreational program. Afternoon campers enjoy trips to the pool and a full program of activities on the Centreville

Layton School 20-acre campus. Their afternoon recreational program also offers students the opportunity to develop their social-emotional learning in a fun and safe environment, all while following COVID protocols.

The High Schoolers are offered an interactive program designed to broaden students’ reading and social comprehension in addition to their math skills. Each week, students will participate in miniunits that focus on math problem solving, short stories, targeted reading strategies, analysis of classic literature through film, realworld problem-solving skills, extended writing pieces, and the editing and revision process. Content will be developed to meet the needs of the students enrolled.

In this program, students will develop a deeper appreciation of self and form stronger connections with the community. The program also seeks to increase students’ willingness to use strategies, make thoughtful decisions, improve written and oral communication skills, and strengthen confidence when problem-solving.

CENTREVILLE LAYTON SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM

Spend your summer outside and on the move with Delaware Museum of Natural History camps at Winterthur!

The camp magic lives on while the Delaware Museum of Natural History building is closed in 2021 for a complete metamorphosis and renovation for an exciting 2022 reopening as the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science! This summer, we’re exploring the amazing grounds of Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. Your camper will experience these landscapes in a whole new way, seeing them as dynamic ecosystems to be explored through play and science. Start with two weeks of Spring Break Science Extravaganza camps, March 29-April 2 and April 5-9, with options for the day or the week. Then, join us for the whole summer or choose your favorite themes. For campers who have completed kindergarten through second grade, join us for eight weeks of camp, with themes such as To The Moon and Beyond, Creatures of the Night, The Great Outdoors, Animal Oddities, Superheroes and Storybooks, Game On!, and Nature School. For campers who’ve completed third to fifth grade, take a deep dive into the forest ecosystem and explore the dynamic relationship between us and nature with four different immersive camp experiences. We can’t wait to explore the wonders of nature with your camper!

Learn more about our Spring Break and Summer Camps at delmnh.org/camps

Girls Scouts of Eastern PA

It’s time to get back together and unleash the adventure of Girl Scout Camp. Girls can once again step out of their comfort zone, embrace the unfamiliar, and grow their conﬁdence as they develop leadership skills. This year health and safety is at the forefront of our planning, and nothing is more important than the emotional and physical safety of our campers. Our programs are designed to allow campers to take healthy risks in a safe and nurturing environment. Our enthusiastic staﬀ receive extensive training before camp and are chosen for their maturity, energy, and ability to be positive role models for your girl. All of our camps have received ACA Accreditation. Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania (GSEP) has ½ week, full week and two-week camp sessions at beautiful properties throughout Eastern Pennsylvania. Whether she’s looking for an overnight experience or wants to test the waters with day camp, we’ve got a program for her. Register at gsep.org/camp.

SUMMER FUN IN NATURE

Get ready for a summer full of fun with Delaware Nature Society (DelNature). Our Summer Camps will have children safely exploring and discovering the wonders of nature. Most of all, we guarantee daily doses of fun! Whether your child is a budding naturalist, an outdoor explorer, or a future educator, our camps offer a unique and safe summer experience in natural areas and preserves.

DelNature camps connect kids with nature….and wizards, demigods, avatars, animals, sports and much more. We have a variety of themed options for children including hiking, kayaking, harvesting, archery, farm animal care, nature photography, and fishing. Our highly qualified summer camp staff are certified in First Aid and CPR and trained in child protection through the Beau Biden Foundation.

DelNature offers half-day and full-day summer camps at three locations in New Castle County, Delaware: DuPont Environmental Education Center on Wilmington Riverfront; Ashland Nature Center in Hockessin; and Coverdale Farm Preserve in Greenville. The 2021 Summer Camp season runs from June 14 – August 27. Summer camps usually run 8:30 am – 3 pm daily with extended day camp options until 6 pm (with some exceptions including half-day camps). But summer camp isn’t just for kids ages 3 – 15. Do you have a Teen, ages 14 – 17, that needs volunteer hours or just loves being outside teaching kids? DelNature is currently accepting Summer Camp Counselor applications to join our teaching team to work with instructors, assist with our fun programs, and work with live animals. Summer camps are open to the public and DelNature members benefit by a reduced price. If you are not a member, visit DelNature.org/Join to become a member today. We look forward to sharing summer experiences with your child. To learn more, visit www.DelNature.org/SummerCamp.

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Oxford Center for Dance Presents...

August 2-6 • 9am to 2pm (half-day option available)

Ages 4-7

$215

Dancing, Zumba, Karate, Baton, Games, Crafts, Costumes, and More!

Oxford Center for Dance 2371 Baltimore Pike, Oxford, PA 19363 610-932-3267

kofke89@gmail.com

Summer Camps @

Your children will enjoy camps that are fully immersive and take advantage of the latest technology, equipment and access to experiences they will remember for a lifetime. Five great Cecil County leaders in youth programming have partnered to bring you one amazing summer camp program!

• Interactive environment

• Engaging online classes for ages 6-17

• More than 200 affordable camps

• Camps run from June through August

Wilmington Friends Summer Camp

Wilmington Friends Summer Camp provides a wealth of high-quality programming for our campers age 3 through entering 9th grade. COVID safety guidelines will be followed.

Mighty Munchkins (ages 3-4): A full-day program combining exciting weekly theme-based preschool activities along with off -campus field trips to the Can Do Playground and local attractions. With a low camper to staff ratio, teachers take a thematic approach to activities each week as campers dabble in arts and crafts, gym, music/movement, and storytelling.

Eager Explorers (K-1st grade): This camp has just the right balance for kids entering kindergarten and first grade. Mornings will be spent in age appropriate activities for Art, Physical Education, and the weekly special (music, cooking, science, etc.), while afternoons and field trips will address our kindergarten and first grade sensibilities.

Big Kids (2nd-5th grade): Themed morning sessions include an activity presented to support the growing minds of our campers and will engage the creativity and curiosity within each child. Other activities include ice skating, swimming and bowling. There are also specialty camps, including sports, art, adventure, service learning, cooking, and STEM.

Middle school (5th-9th grade): Both Base and Theme camps are offered. Base Camp is designed as a foundation to build long-lasting camp memories. A rotating schedule of weekly activities includes active games, free art project time, video time, gardening, board games, hiking, fishing and access to our gyms and game room. Each week, campers will enjoy one of the many field trips, and will have the option to cool off at a local pool.

We are one of the few camps in the area that offers camp from 8:30am-4:30pm daily. (Before/after care from 7:308:30am, and 4:30-6pm for an additional fee.)

White Clay Creek Country Club offers golf clinics

Located on the grounds of the Casino at Delaware Park, White Clay Creek Country Club is open to the public with daily tee times and flexible annual memberships. Come see what White Clay Creek has to offer—a public course with private club amenities.

Designed by renowned golf architects, Arthur Hills/Steve Forrest & Associates, this professional course is 7,007 yards and features water on nearly every hole. Although a challenging course, several sets of tees make it playable for the novice golfer as well.

If you feel more instruction may be beneficial, we have a skilled team to assist with youth or adult clinics, a Junior golfer summer camp and specialize in custom tournaments & group outings.

The spacious clubhouse also includes a fully stocked golf shop with special ordering available, the Veranda Ballroom and an award-winning restaurant, At the Rail Wine Bar & Grille.

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Rowing Camps at the WYRA Boathouse on the Christina River

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2 Seperate Sessions COMPETITIVE CAMP

July 5th - July 22nd

(Monday thru Thursday) - 10-Noon - 1-3 p.m. 10-13

Cost: $200.00 total for all 3 weeks

Designed to introduce rowing to younger children.

WYRA

Rowing. Join the Crew

June 28th-July 2nd (Mon. thru Fri.)

August 9th - August 13th (Mon. thru Fri.)

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Designed for kids in high school who have never tried rowing and think that they might like to row competitively.

Dates still to be scheduled (Monday thru Friday) 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. | $150/week for 2 weeks | $125/week for 3+ weeks

for experienced rowers who want to enhance their skills and athletic ability.

For more information: www.wyra.org/Camps or call WYRA at (302) 777-4533

Wilmington Youth Rowing Association | 500 E. Front St. | Wilmington, DE 19801

Our 26th Year of Summer Camps - teaching over 2500 Kids

For the past 26 years the Wilmington Youth Rowing Assn – WYRA – has taught more than 2,700 kids from Delaware, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Maryland and Southern New Jersey to

Rowing is a considered the “Ultimate Team Sport”. It raises self-esteem and teaches responsibility, self-discipline, sportsmanship, focus and above all, teamwork. There are no “benchwarmers” in WYRA camps and competitive crew; everyone rows and races. We are proud of our WYRA graduates who have rowed for more than 80 colleges and universities.

ROW FOR IT! Summer camp, now in its

either morning camp from 10-12 noon or afternoon camp from 1-3 pm. Rowers are taught the basics of rowing and racing during the threeweek camp. This includes land-based training and in 60’ racing shells with 12’ oars accompanied at all times by coaches and mentors in launches. The only pre-requisite for all of WYRA’s programs is that rowers pass a basic swimming test. At the conclusion of the 3-week camp a cook-out and races are held for all rowers and their families.

ROWING 101 is a one-week camp, 9-3pm each day, for teens 13-18 who think they might want to row competitively at WYRA or are consid-

June and again in August.

COMPETITIVE CAMP is designed for experienced rowers who want to enhance their skills and

sessions from 8 to 10 am. Rowers can choose to row 1 week or as many as they like.

as an after-school sport for teens in 8th through 12th grade. There are three seasons – Fall, Winter, Spring. Rowers row and race in the Fall or Spring regatta racing season. The Winter season focus is on both physically and mentally on what

student athletes need to do to take themselves to a higher level… to face challenges and overcome them. The Winter program focuses on improving rowing

WYRA is committed to welcoming youth from all backgrounds to the wonderful sport of rowing. Financial aid is available to those families unable to

The lesson kids learn quickly – while rowers in the

to get the boat moving. WYRA coaches often tell their rowers, “The boat will only move quickly when everyone pulls together.”

JOIN THE CREW - ROW WYRA!

Delaware County Community College to host virtual STEM Career Day on March 25

Interested in pursuing an exciting, rewarding career in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)? Delaware County Community College will hold a Virtual STEM Career Day with breakout sessions, panel discussions and a virtual escape room from 1 to 3 p.m., on Thursday, March 25.

This virtual event will enable participants to learn about Pennsylvania high-priority, in-demand, family-sustaining wage occupations. It also will give participants information about the education and training necessary to attain these jobs, as well as provide insight into the many higher education opportunities available at Delaware County Community College for seamless transfer to area four-year colleges and universities. Prizes will be awarded during this event.

To register, visit www.dccc.edu/stem-career-day or call 610-723-4000.

Virtual STEM Career Day is sponsored by Boeing. Pennsylvania high-priority STEM occupations such as web developers are in demand by employers and can pay an entry-level wage to an associate degree holder of $54,500 with an average annual salary of $76,710 in Delaware County and an entry-level wage of $55,390 with an average annual salary of $78,840 in Chester County, says the PA Department of Labor and Industry’s Center for Workforce Information and Analysis (CWIA), which can be viewed at https://www.workstats.dli. pa.gov/Products/HPOs/ Pages/default.aspx.