Education & Summer Camp Guide 2015

Education & Summer Camp Guide

Brought to you by the Chester County Press • March 11, 2015

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Wilmington Montessori School: Honoring the past and preparing for the future

By Noel Sarah Dietrich Director of Communications

Since its inception in 1964, Wilmington Montessori School (WMS) has remained committed to Dr. Maria Montessori’s evidence-based educational methods developed more than a century ago.

Today those same core principles – engaging children in an environment of discovery, critical thinking and problem-solving to create passionate learners – continue to drive the school.

“The rest of the educational community is now catching up with what Montessorians have known for years,” said Head of School Lisa Lalama. “The Montessori Method of self-discovery and integration is a proven strategy to provide students with a strong foundation to successfully navigate a rapidly-changing world.”

As the school celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, numerous alumni visited the school, expressing their gratitude for the many ways in which a WMS education prepared them for academic success and life and reminiscing about their many unique experiences at the school.

“WMS fueled me to always be curious and enjoy life’s every discovery,” said Flo Miniscloux, WMS class of 2002.

“It taught me that ‘work’ is fun and creativity is never-ending. Because of WMS, I yearn to always think just a little more differently and to understand just a little more deeply.”

Miniscloux’s comments exemplify the spirit and mission of WMS, a spirit that will continue forward to the next 50 years. While continuing this tradition of excellence through the tried and true Montessori Method, WMS also remains at the forefront of new educational research and is committed to preparing children with 21st-century skills. It is with this forward-thinking mentality that the following new initiatives began this year:

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Technology The ultimate goal of a Wilmington Montessori School education is to prepare students for success in their next educational ventures and, ultimately, in life. While technology did not exist when Maria Montessori was creating her innovative educational method, it has become an integral part of the WMS curriculum at the elementary level.

At WMS, technology is not an add-on class or a substitute for instruction from teachers and hands-on work. Instead, it is integrated into all parts of the curriculum, used for creative projects, research and discovery, communication, and more.

Computer labs have become a thing of the past thanks to WMS’s enhanced wireless network, laptops in classrooms, Apple TVs and iPads. In the 9-12 (fourththrough sixth-grade) Program, each student is assigned his or her own iPad to use at home and school throughout the year. iPads are also available to younger elementary students, and each early childhood classroom teacher has one to use for communication with parents and other classroom activities.

Within each classroom, teachers and students work together under the guidance of Instructional Technology Coach Rosemary Feehan to utilize the iPads in ways that best fit their teaching and learning styles.

“We have designed an iPad program that allows us to cater to the needs of individual students rather than an entire grade or even an entire class,” Feehan said. “Students

are able to request apps that will help them achieve their individual learning goals. While one student might want a way to improve in math, another may benefit from spelling apps.

Maker (STEAM) Studios In today’s job market, positions for graduates with a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) background abound. The integration of these five areas of the curriculum aligns with the Montessori approach, and at Wilmington Montessori School, STEAM education starts at the young age of 12 months. Under the leadership of STEAM Coach Paula Sharpe, WMS has opened three Maker Studios (for toddler, preschool and elementary-aged students) in which WMS students use age-appropriate materials discover, build, investigate, create, design and learn in a safe environment.

Natural toddler playground/outdoor classroom WMS’s 25-acre campus provides a safe space for children of all ages to learn and play. This year, the school’s Toddler play area has been transformed into a wonderland for the school’s youngest students – one of Delaware’s first “natural” playgrounds.

WMS staff collaborated with a design/ educator team to create an outdoor space that makes use of natural elements and is in keeping with the Montessori Method’s focus on self-directed exploration and

play, and the importance of connecting with the natural world. The work was executed by local landscape designer Bill Duncan of White Oak Landscaping (known for his work on the DuPont Environmental Education Center on Wilmington’s Riverfront), who contributed many of his own ideas to the creation of this unique and innovative “outdoor classroom.” The playground features slides embedded into hillsides, a stone table for creating chalk art, water features for splashing, tunnels for crawling, a paved roadway for “driving” and a “hobbit house” built into a hillside.

Toddlers enrolled in WMS’s new 12-month program will have extra opportunities to enjoy this outdoor classroom throughout the summer. *** This list only begins to describe all of the innovative things happening at Wilmington Montessori School each day, and there is more to come. Schedule a visit to see for yourself and find out how WMS is turning today’s learners into tomorrow’s leaders.

Learn More: Attend a Montessori Monday Open House on March 16 at 9:30 a.m., contact admissions officer Theresa Conaty by phone 302-475-0555 or email (admissions@wmsde.org) to schedule a private tour, or visit www.wmsde. org. Wilmington Montessori School is conveniently located just minutes from the Pennsylvania border at 1400 Harvey Road in Wilmington, Del.

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Today’s Learners; Tomorrow’s Leaders.

Wilmington Montessori School is a place where students follow their passions, discover initiative from within and take ownership of their learning; a place that embraces the power of technology for teaching, exploring, engaging and collaborating.

Join us for an open house on Monday, March 16, at 9:30 a.m. to learn how WMS will help your child become a competent, thoughtful, compassionate and responsible citizen of the world.

Serving ages 12 months - 12 years 1400 Harvey Road, Wilmington, DE · 302-475-0555 · www.wmsde.org

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Find your adventure this summer at Girl Scout camp Looking to try something new this summer? There’s no better place to get out of your comfort zone, meet new friends, and build self confidence than at summer camp.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania (GSEP) wants every girl in our region to find their adventure at camp this summer.

GSEP summer camp is open to all girls – you don’t need to be a Girl Scout already to sign up!

GSEP campers choose from dozens of themed day, overnight and specialty camping opportunities at three resident and three day camps. Whether you’re an athlete, chef, artist, horse lover, or traveler – there’s something to wow every girl.

This summer, new programs and amenities are available at all of GSEP camps, including new travel programs, high and low ropes courses, dueling zip lines, and more opportunities to earn Girl Scout badges. Both day and overnight campers will get the full camp experience – participating in activities ranging from campfires, hiking, cookouts and swimming to horseback riding, stand up paddleboards, archery, pottery, leadership training and outdoor education.

GSEP camps are affordable and camperships are available so that all girls have access to the benefits of camp. For parents seeking full-day childcare, bus transportation and extended days are offered at some GSEP camps.

Most importantly, Girl Scout camp offers unique leadership-building experiences for girls of all ages. For more than 100 years, Girl Scouts has provided hands-on opportunities and real-world adventures that build character. While your daughter spends time at camp, you can feel good knowing that she’s not only having fun and making new friends, but is also learning resilience and confidence that will help her to pursue her dreams and challenge herself in the future.

As one local mom says: “Thank you for an amazing week for my daughter. She loved camp! I personally believe that camp is building her into an amazing young woman.

She is more confident, more independent, more helpful, more knowledgeable and more adventuresome with each week of camp she completes.”

Explore all of this summer’s camping opportunities at www.gsep.org/camps.

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Saginaw Day Camp offers many exciting activities for youngsters Located in scenic Oxford, Saginaw Day Camp (SDC) offers a wide variety of exciting activities including athletics, instructional and recreational swimming, an adventure course, arts and crafts, go-carts, a 60-foot climbing wall, a zipline tower, and much more.

Their qualified staff members are excellent role models. Counselors are carefully screened, interviewed, and selected on the basis of skill, enthusiasm, warmth, and a sincere desire to work with children.

SDC offers a safe and healthy environment which encourages each individual child to discover and excel at new activities, develop life-long friendships, and build self-confidence.

Serving southern Chester County, Pa., New Castle County, Del., and Cecil County, Md., SDC stresses teambuilding, leadership, and responsibility while offering boys and girls ages 4-15

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Open houses to preview the summer activities at Saginaw Day Camp take place on March 28 and May 17.

a fun and rewarding summer experience.

SDC offers a specialized program for four- and five-year-olds with a modified schedule and activities tailored to meet the specific needs of this age group. A ‘mini-day’ program, from 9 a.m. until 1:45 p.m. is available for this age group as well.

SDC also offers a counselor-in-training and leadership program for 14- and 15-year-olds which focuses on many life skills such as leadership, organization

and problem-solving. Upon completion of this program, teens will be ready and motivated to utilize these skills outside of camp to develop better relationships and succeed in all future endeavors.

SDC’s hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., though extended care is available in both the morning and afternoon. They provide a daily lunch and snack to every camper, and offer transportation from multiple convenient locations.

SDC will be hosting two open houses prior to the summer on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, May 17. All open houses will be from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., and we will be providing tours of our facilities, a Q&A session, a barbecue, and an opportunity to meet with the owners and directors.

For more information, please visit www.saginawdaycamp.com or contact SDC at 610-998-1281 or at askus@ saginawdaycamp.com.

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Summer program at Centreville Layton School focuses on individuals needs of each student

Centreville Layton School is pleased to provide a summer program that offers students academic support and instruction in preparation for the upcoming school year. Centreville Layton School offers targeted support to strengthen reading and math skills through a challenging and dynamic program. Every summer, we welcome students from local independent and public schools to our campus for a unique learning opportunity.

Centreville Layton School’s lower and middle school Summer Program serves boys and girls ages 3 to 14, and prides itself on focusing on the individual needs and strengths of each student. The curriculum helps students meet the individualized goals necessary for them to achieve their potential and make academic gains. Our balanced program offers a structured academic morning program and a recreational afternoon program.

Join us this summer for our theme of collaboration! In addition to strengthening math and reading skills, students will learn creative ways to address problems, find solutions, and be leaders through collaboration. Through our hands-on, multi-sensory approach, your child will grow.

Centreville Layton School’s upper school summer program is a highly

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dynamic and individualized experience.

Students of varying skill levels have been served depending on their individual needs. Difficulties are targeted and supplemented, while strengths are identified and enhanced. Parents can choose a variety of skills for their students to focus on. These include but are not limited to reading, writing, math, and SAT prep. Students and parents can also choose more than one skill or subject to focus on. All sessions are oneon-one to provide truly personalized instruction. The summer program also contains and hour of structured study hall to practice skills that were presented in the one-on-one session, and an hour of small group art taught by Dragonfly Leathrum, a local artist and art instructor at Centreville Layton School. This is a half-day program.

To learn more about Centreville Layton School’s lower, middle and upper school summer program, please contact Richard Taubar, Director of the Summer Program, at 302-571-0320 or rtauber@centrevillelaytonschool.org.

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Wisdom begins with wonder celebrating twenty-five years of excellence join us at the Delaware Aerospace Academy Have you ever thought about the year 2020? The 21st century is a time of advanced technologies, harnessing energy, recycling our resources, futuristic structures, robotic probes, lunar outposts and human missions to Mars. The future holds undreamed of scientific and technological opportunities. The Delaware Aerospace Academy hopes to prepare students for those challenges.

In operation since 1990, the objective of the Delaware Aerospace Academy is to provide hands-on training and experiences through our Destination academies in related activities and fields. Throughout the week, girls and boys in grades 1 - 10 are continually challenged to think, create, solve, build, and work cooperatively. All academies are designed to integrate the study of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics using Earth and Space Education as the unifying framework.

The academies are financed through tuition fees, grants and scholarship sponsorships, with emphasis on in-kind support from industry and other agencies. A working board and advisory council, consisting of representatives from industry, educational and supporting agencies, share their expertise and advise the group.

Full Day Academies: University of Delaware: Cost for all Full Day Academies: $275. Before & after care available.

Full-day academies: Mornings, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Hands-on activities and many opportunities for problem solving in small teams are included. All cadets will receive a camp T-shirt & many handouts about the new high-tech world they are entering.

Before & After Care available.

Destination Sky & Beyond (entering 3rd or 4th grade) features a week of creative problem solving challenges including Powers of Ten, Millions of Stars, Planets, Space Habitats, and Rovers. In addition, cadets participate in exciting activities based on the physics of flight, leading to a training flight in the Elementary Simulator.

Destination Space (entering 4th or 5th grade) features a series of experiments conducted in a space laboratory like NASA's "White Room." The results and solutions could have the potential to benefit the human race. Cadets will discover and learn about concepts from ground to space including machines, engineering, circuitry, science, weather and computer training. Plan on constructing and launching a bottle rocket.

Destination Flight (entering 5th or 6th grade) focuses on an in-depth study of the principles of flight and cutting edge studies of the FAA and NASA Aeronautics programs. Cadets will apply the knowledge as they operate our advanced flight simulator and hovercraft. (entering 6th, 7th & 8th) includes Space Architecture, Living in Space,

Physics, Rocketry, Planetary Studies & a fieldtrip to the Dover AFB. The four cadet wings’ learn about science and technology as they relate to AeroSpace Science.

Half Day Academies: Offered at DASEF’s Environmental Outpost located at 585 Big Oak Road in Smyrna, Delaware 19977. Minutes from Route 1 exit 114 Cost: $125 Destination Ocean (entering 1st and 2nd) takes you under the sea and on the beach. Children will explore and learn about the colorful life that moves and interacts in the ocean. Join us on the Richard Ellis our new ‘scow’ as it launches them on a week of exciting explorations and a memorable sea adventure.

Destination Dinosaur (entering 2nd and 3rd) allows children to participate in a dinosaur dig in ‘The Pit.” Bones will be excavated and assembled.

Different species of dinosaurs will be studied using creative approaches and activities.

Over Night Academies: University of Delaware Cost for Overnight Academies $600.00 Destination Moon (entering 7th, 8th & 9th grade) integrates real world experiences with Lunar Studies, lessons in Crystal Development, Advanced Rocketry, Remote Sensing, Robotics, Computer Simulation, Composite Materials, Telescope Building and Field Trips.

Destination Mars (entering 8th, 9th & 10th) offers challenges such as designing a robotic vehicle & a rocket, solving a critical life-support problem, assembling a space station underwater, & conducting in-flight experiments in a Mars Simulation.

Cooperative challenges are used in all sessions.

They are supplemented by presentations, lectures, on-site training and tours, large group team building, computer simulations, videos, discussions, storytelling and some Language Arts activities.

Young people of all ages are enraptured with innovation, technology and exploration. The academy has helped to intensify and channel that fascination. An understanding and an appreciation of our world and exposure to the wide variety of high tech career opportunities are essential to the young people of our country as they enter the 21st century.

The Delaware Aerospace Academy and other statewide outreach programs are sponsored

by DASEF, was incorporated as a non-profit organization. The Mission of DASEF is to inspire and educate the people of the Delaware Valley in learning about the Earth’s environment, space science, mathematics and technology through the use of our academies, presentations, symposiums, professional development, events and activities and the resources of the Environmental Outpost.

For more information, please visit our website www.dasef.org, email dasef.outpost@verizon.net or call 302.834.1978

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Make music part of your summer

The Music School of Delaware is your place for summer fun! Summer is the perfect time for exploring your child’s or your own musical horizons.

Take private study and learn voice, strings, fiddle, woodwinds, brass, percussion, piano, organ, harpsichord, harp/Celtic harp, guitar, bass guitar, dobro or mandolin.

Students are required to commit to just two hours of lessons over the course of the summer, making this a great time to try out the Music School before committing to an entire academic year.

Our free Family Music Play Date is scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, at 10 a.m. for families with children 18 months to 5. Sample a fun morning of music with activities similar to those offered in our summer Early Childhood programs: Beach Days, Summer Evenings and On the Road: Go Van Go! The Summer Arts Program returns July 27 for a week of creativity and imagination. Each day includes music class and at least one other activity in dance, crafts, yoga and more. The program

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is half-day for ages 3 ½ to 5 ½ and full-day for ages 5 ½ to 8.

Elementary-aged students are invited to try programs like Instrumental Sampler, Folk Music Fun, Jungle Beat and Intro to Keyboard. Some options for full-day programs are available. Ages 3-8 can explore our noted Suzuki Academy in Jump Start Twinkles.

More advanced students can take part in the Delaware Orchestral & Chamber Music Institute, Summer Piano Institute, Youth String Camp and Delaware Young

Composers Workshop, while offerings for adult students include an Adult Sampler featuring voice and piano, Piano Sampler, Chamber Music, Adult Cello Festival and Guitar Exploration.

Also on this summer’s calendar are Flutefest, Brass Day, Beginner Guitar Camp and more! Please visit www. musicschoolofdelaware.org for dates, times and tuition, registration information and more about our statewide locations.

See you this summer at The Music School of Delaware!

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Summer Riding Camp Full Day Camp: Ages 6+ all levels Mini Camp: Ages 3-6 • Learning about horses • Handling & riding horses • Arts & Crafts • Water Activities • Moon Bounce!

• Guest speakers and demonstrations • Just plain fun!

Session 1: June 22nd-26th Session 2: July 13th-17th Session 3: July 20th-24th Session 4: August 17th-21st

258 Spring Valley Road, Oxford, PA 19363 • 610-324-3851 Space is limited so call to reserve.

www.coldspringfarmhorse.com

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A variety of experiences at the Fairwinds Farm & Stables

After earning three major county awards, Fairwinds Farm & Stables is looking forward to a great year of summer day camp. Named the 2009 Outstanding Farm Operation, the 2011 Tourism Business of the Year, and the 2015 Maryland Horse Discovery Center, the 52-acre stable and B&B in North East, Md. offers campers ages 8 to 13 a variety of experiences, including twice-daily English lessons, a western trail ride, grooming and tacking instruction, horse care, arts & crafts, horse knowledge, and even carriage driving. On Friday, a horse show and barbecue is held for parents to witness what their kids have learned during the week.

Owners Ted and JoAnn Dawson have

over 30 years experience in the horse world and have been featured in a variety of national publications and on “Good Morning America.” They teach equine classes at Cecil College and provide horses and other animals for film and television.

JoAnn is a LEAD Maryland fellow and Screen Actors Guild member. She is a Maryland Farm-Based Educator, and has been appointed to the Maryland Equine Affairs committee.

She is also the author of the “Lucky Foot Stable” series for ages 8-12. She shares her experiences as an author, wrangler, and actress with Fairwinds campers.

The Dawsons love what they do, and their philosophy is simple. “We

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HORSE CAMP!

Monday – Friday 9a.m. – 4p.m.

Ages 8-13 learn all about horse care, safety and horsemanship in our ring and on our trails.

AWARD WINNING ∙ OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE Only 20 minutes from Newark, DE and Elkton, MD

$295 per week Registration Forms Available Online

www.fairwindsstables.com ∙ www.luckyfootseries.com

410-658-8187 • 41 Tailwinds Lane, North East, MD 21901

believe that horses can improve your life. We teach good horsemanship and horse care with an emphasis on safety.

Our horses are quiet, dependable, and well-schooled. We love beginners.

Watching their progress, overcoming their fear, their growth in confidence and their understanding of the bond between horse and rider is a special thing.”

Camp runs Monday through Friday

from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (extended hours available).

For more information, see www. fairwindsstables.com. Registration forms are available online. See you at Fairwinds.

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Learn to golf in a fun environment At White Clay Creek, we make learning the game and rules of golf exciting. By offering daily contests with prizes and end of the week Awards ceremony, kids are challenged to compete in a non-threatening environment. With a camper-to-instructor ratio of six-to-one, interest is maintained and acquired skills are applied on the course in a fun and inviting way.

For juniors and adults, flexible memberships are still available for 2015. Benefits include unlimited play, club fittings, exclusive events, free assigned locker, bag storage and handicap maintenance, advanced booking, discounts on merchandise, lessons and food. Call 302-994-6700 for more information.

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George Fox Friends School currently accepting enrollments George Fox Friends School has openings for infants, toddlers, pre-school, pre-kindergarten and kinder-ready classes. Children living in the Octorara School District may enroll in our before and after care program. The school was established in 1995 focusing on early childhood education and nurturing each child as an individual. Our mission is to provide affordable, high quality care and education for children from eight weeks old through kindergarten.

Our child care program is available from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, for year-round care. We offer full and half-day child care, two, three, four and five days a week. Summer camp is available for children through 5th grade.

Our infant and toddler programs are designed for the individual needs of the

children. Working closely with the parents, our teachers offer a warm, nurturing, homelike environment. Allowing each child to safely play, explore and grow.

Our pre-school classes for two- and three-year-olds and pre-kindergarten for four-year-olds are designed to engage the children. Prereading skills are introduced through phonics and the “Handwriting without Tears” program. Socialization is very important for the children.

They read stories, sing songs, draw and paint. They learn math, science and social skills through creative play, and they enjoy art and music daily.

We offer a kinder-ready class for children who do not meet the age cut-

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There is a half- (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and full- (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) day option.

This class is specifically designed for children who have mastered a pre-kindergarten program and are ready for a more challenging curriculum.

Literature, music, creative movement, art, math, science, and social skills are taught in manner that engages their attention. They learn to write in journals using “Kid Writing,” the “Handwriting without Tears” program. Many are reading and writing recognizable sentences by the end of the school year. Children who will be 5 years old by December 1 are eligible to enroll

in our kinder-ready classes.

Our before and after-school program is available for students through 5th grade who live within the Octorara School District. The morning program is available from 6:30 a.m. until the bus arrives for pick-up. The afternoon program includes homework help, along with time to play.

George Fox Friends School is located along Route 41 just one mile south of Route 10 in Cochranville. We have spacious classrooms and a tenacre campus. We are a member of Pennsylvania’s Keystone STARS. Visit our website www.gffs.org or e-mail staff@gffs.org to receive more information. Schedule your personal tour today. Stop by our Open House on March 16 from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

George Fox Friends School 610-593-7122 • 2009 Gap Newport Pike, Cochranville 6:30am to 6:00pm • www.gffs.org

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We strive to provide our campers with a diverse and fun filled summer camp experience. Our camps are affordable, safe, and are sure to provide your children with memories to last a lifetime. Our enthusiastic staff is knowledgeable and experienced and safety is our first priority…with excitement a close second. We have several levels of camp to fit all family budgets and financial aid is available for those who qualify. Contact our office at 610-436-9010 or visit our website www.west-chester.com.

Infants, Toddlers, Pre-School & Kindergarten George Fox Friends School values every child as an individual and promotes care and education through a loving and safe environment. Spacious classrooms and a 10 acre campus give children many opportunities to learn and grow.

Our twelve month program has 2, 3 or 5 day options for children from 8 weeks old through kindergarten. Choose half or full-day sessions. Before and after care and summer camp are available to children through 5th grade.

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Landenberg Christian Academy focuses on excellence in education At Landenberg Christian Academy (LCA), our focus is on Excellence in Education. Our low student-toteacher ratio allows focus on the individual child. LCA’s music, art and language programs enhance

the academic experience while developing personal character and building a strong biblical worldview.

Tours are held on Tuesdays throughout the spring!

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Innovative programming creates a high-quality experience at Wilmington Friends Summer Camp

Wilmington Friends Summer Camp provides a wealth of high quality programming for our campers, a tradition since 1996. We pride ourselves on developing innovative programming year after year and believe the expansion of our Sports and Technology camps in 2015 illustrates our commitment. This expansion promotes our efforts to ensure Friends campers feel successful and included.

Technology camps have always been a hallmark of our program. Across our lower school and middle school campuses we provide campers with tools and opportunities to tap into their innovative side by offering Scratch animation, Lego and film. To build upon this already impressive resume, we are excited to partner with Youth Digital this summer and offer even more exciting programs including App and Mod Design camps. These camps will be perfect for young "Minecrafters" and

computer geniuses looking to create the next popular app.

Sports camps have always been very popular at Friends. Spiking volleyballs and learning proper lacrosse passing techniques are just a few examples of how our programs help to develop competitive athletes while always sticking to our commitment of nurturing good sportsmanship. This year we will keep this tradition alive by offering both British and Brazilian themed soccer camps. These camps not only provide an authentic soccer experience, but also give families a chance to host our international coaching staff during their stay in Wilmington. What a great way to learn the world's most popular sport while also providing our camper's families with an enriching, cultural experience.

To learn more about us, visit www. wilmingtonfriends.org or contact camp director Carlos Charriez at ccharriez@ wilmingtonfriends.org.

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ROW FOR IT!™ June 29 - July 16 (Mon - Thurs) 10am - 12pm or 1 - 3pm Cost: $200. ROW FOR IT!™ introduces the wonderful sport of rowing (crew) to area youth ages 10 - 14. Participants learn first on rowing machines, then WYRA's indoor rowing tanks, and then in 60' racing shells on the Christina River. At the conclusion of the camp, rowers race on the Christina and a cook-out is held for rowers & their families. 2000+ youngsters have taken part in ROW FOR IT!™ over the past 20 years.

ROWING 101

Session I: June 22 - 26 | Session II: Aug 10 - 14, 9am - 3pm, lunch provided. Cost: $400. Rowing 101 is a week-long day camp for teens ages 13 - 18 who think they might like to row either in high school or college. Coaches work closely with rowers on ergometers, in WYRA's indoor rowing tanks, and on the water in 60' racing shells. This is a great opportunity to decide if crew is for you! A Cook-out and races on the Christina River are held on the last day of camp.

Register Today!

Call 302.777.4533 or visit our website at www.wyra.org WYRA's boathouse is located at 500 East Front St Wilmington, DE 19801

A variety of rowing camps available this summer Wilmington Youth Rowing Association (WYRA) hosted its annual Row in the Snow open house on Saturday, February 28 at their boathouse on the Christina River. It was a successful event, exposing several interested families to the programs available to their young athletes. WYRA is holding regular events over the next few months to increase local awareness of the youth programming it provides.

WYRA’s competitive crew is a composite program made up of public, private and parochial school athletes from Delaware, southeastern Pennsylvania, northeastern Maryland and southern New Jersey. WYRA also offers a variety of fun summer camps available for students in the fifth to twelfth grades.

WYRA staff has a combined 76 years of coaching experience. Founded in 1989, WYRA is now in its 25th year and the oldest boathouse on the Christina Riverfront. The club has served thousands of families and coached many to go on to

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row in top collegiate programs.

As a non-profit, WYRA strives to make sure that any student who wishes to participate and learn the sport of rowing is able to, providing partial and full scholarship opportunities to those in need of assistance. Anyone interested in learning more about participating or donating to the program is encouraged to visit them online at www.wyra.org.

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Learn modeling and acting skills that will last a lifetime Barbizon Modeling & Talent Agency provides first-class service to people of all ages.

Our full-service agency has been the best in the area for decades. Barbizon models and talent can be seen throughout the world on the runway, in magazines, on TV and in movies! We represent models and talent form Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and New Jersey, not only at our location in Wilmington, but also in Philadelphia.

In international modeling competitions in both New York and L.A., Barbizon has won many top awards. Barbizon is where you can make your dreams come true!

Our training prepares you for all of the challenges life has to offer, while letting you explore the exciting world of modeling and acting. We give models all the poise, self-confidence, and selfesteem needed to go out into the industry or any job field. The Barbizon experience

is about discovering what makes you special and developing your one-of-akind star quality for the whole world to see.

Our expert modeling and acting training, along with life-skills instruction, will give you the confidence and tools to shine for a lifetime.

There’s a reason why people have walked the runway at Barbizon. We’re the best when it comes to helping you let your star shine while having fun! So whether your dream is modeling, acting, another area of the industry, or even to rule the boardroom, Barbizon’s a great place to start!

Check out our upcoming Summer Programs: FASHION DESIGN CAMP July 13-July 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Join us for a fun-filled and exciting two-week journey into modeling and acting. Campers will create their own

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fashion designs and show them off on our red carpet. In addition, campers will learn poise and etiquette, growing their self-confidence. An unforgettable, stylish way for your child to spend the summer!

SUMMER SESSIONS August 3-August 14, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Have your child experience the summer of a lifetime. Join us for all of the fun of modeling, acting, and fashion design.

Through our summer sessions, your child

will learn poise and etiquette, growing their self-confidence. Photo poising will lead the way to a fabulous photo shoot at Barbizon!

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Delaware Art Museum Summer Art Camp Art is fun at the Delaware Art Museum! Young artists, divided into two age groups, explore drawing, painting, ceramics, and more in the Bank of America Education Wing Studio as well as throughout the Museum’s galleries and Copeland Sculpture Garden. Camp is fullday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Each session ends with a camper art show for family and friends.

The Museum also offers grants for Summer Art Camp through the Red Apple Fund for Student Enrichment. Full funding for tuition will be awarded to those who receive a Summer Art Camp Grant. For more information, call 302-351-8551 or send an email to redapple@delart.org.

SESSION 1: THE ARTIST’S TOOLBOX (JUNE 15 – 26) Campers will look at and create artwork exploring the process of art-making. Art elements such as shape, form, pattern, color, and line will be discovered while using a variety of media. Fun and exciting class projects include colorful printmaking and imaginative clay sculpture.

SESSION 2: THE GREAT OUTDOORS (JUNE 29 – JULY 10 (NO CAMP JULY 6)) Landscapes, cityscapes, seascapes, and even the Museum’s outdoor sculptures will serve as inspiration for this session. Don’t worry about the summer heat because campers will capture the beauty of nature with natural materials, watercolors, clay, and paint inside the Studio after walks through the galleries and the Copeland Sculpture Garden.

SESSION 3: ANIMAL TALES (JULY 13 – 24) Come on an adventure through the Museum and explore animals in art. Creative artwork will be inspired by all kinds of animals, both real and imagined.

SESSION 4: FACES AND PLACES (JULY 27 – AUGUST 7) There are so many people to see and places to go in the Museum! Campers will find inspiration in the Museum’s collections while making their own artwork full of faces and places! Projects will include masks, imagined landscapes, self-portraits, and more.

Cecil College offers variety of summer camps

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SUMMER ART CAMP FOUR, TWO-WEEK SESSIONS | 9 A.M. – 4 P.M.

The Museum’s Summer Art Camp provides children ages 6–12 with professional art instruction in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Visit delart.org to sign up or contact Rebecca Howell at rhowell@delart.org or 302.351.8551.

2301 Kentmere Parkway | Wilmington, DE 302.571.9590 | delart.org

Join us for the Cecil College summer camp experience. After more than 20 years of summer camp fun, we are striving to improve what was already awesome. As your children are growing, so are we; our format gives you flexibility and choices. Try a half-day camp or stay with us all day. Choose your camp, choose your location, and give your child a summer to remember by checking out our brochure on the Web at bit.ly/CecilCamps2015.

The camps are divided into offerings for three age brackets: 6 to 8, 9 to 12, and 13 to 17 years old. Each grouping focuses on classes your child will love.

As your child ages and matures, so do the selections.

The program for 13- to 17-year-olds presents a chance to receive intense experience in possible career pathways.

Youth Educational Services partners with select Cecil College credit departments to provide students with

real-life experiences and understanding of career options. Train with professors and adjunct faculty to get an advanced taste of career options, such as the amazing world of medicine in Camp Scrubs.

We are also bringing back our wellreceived destination camps. Become a zookeeper and explore the natural world at Plumpton Park Zoo; build a canoe with the Chesapeake Boat Builders Association at Upper Bay Museum; learn to sail at the North East River Yacht Club; or join an archeological dig.

Register early. Each camp program has a limited class size. Public, private and home-schooled students are welcome.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at learning4life@ cecil.edu or 443-907-1378. A parent orientation session to learn more about the program will be held at 6:30 p.m.

June 16, in Room 221 of Elkton Station at 107 Railroad Ave. in Elkton, Md.

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Rolling Hills Ranch offers safe, affordable riding lessons

Rolling Hills Ranch

YEAR ROUND LESSONS FOR EVERYONE Maryland Maryland Horse Horse Discovery Discovery Center Center Certified Certified Maryland Maryland State State Farm Farm based based Education Education Ctr Ctr Premiere Center for Professional Association for Therapeutic Horsemanship

Advanced Day Camp June 22-26 Horse Lovers Camp July 6 - July 10 July 13 - July 17 Aug 3 - Aug 7

Bed and Breakfast at Rolling Hills Ranch • Volunteer Opportunities Available

33 Rolling Hills Ranch La Port Deposit, MD

410-378-3817 www.rollinghillsranch.org • www.freedomhills.org

Rolling Hills Ranch in Port Deposit, Md., has been offering safe and affordable riding lessons since 1982.

The ranch and Freedom Hills Therapeutic Riding Program impressed ABC-TV and Disney so much that the facility was featured on the TV show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” The crew refurbished the barn, built an indoor riding ring and a beautiful home, which is now also a bed and breakfast where educational experiences are offered to horse lovers, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and other groups. The house is also available for weddings, teas and parties.

Rolling Hills Ranch is one of only 36 farms that’s a Maryland Horse Discovery Center. The Freedom Hills Therapeutic Riding Program is a Premier Center with the Professional Association for Therapeutic Horsemanship.

All riding lessons are taught by certified riding instructors. Lead instructor and owner, Renee Dixon, teaches most of the riding lessons. She has her BS in equine studies, Level 3 in Centered Riding, Level 2 in Parelli Natural Horsemanship, Advanced Instructor with ARICP, and an Advanced Instructor with PATH. She co-directs the Special Olympics Equestrian Sports, is a Cecil County and Port Deposit Chamber of Commerce Member, and a member of the Maryland Horse Council.

She is always interested in promoting the horse industry as well as safety.

Her passion is dressage, in which she competes, and loves introducing students to eventing (dressage, crosscountry and stadium jumping). She is always advancing her love of riding and teaching by continuing her own riding lessons and education.

Rolling Hills offers riding lessons

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year-round, Day Camps through the summer, 4-H, as well as trail rides.

Beginners as well as riders interested in dressage and jumping are welcome. The show team goes to local horse shows and horse trials, but if all you want to do is relax and ride, that is fine, too.

Horse Lovers Day Camp includes riding lessons, horsemanship games, natural horsemanship, gymnastics on horses, Bible Adventure, crafts, nature hikes, nature education and water games for $200 a week. A trail ride can be added for an extra $50 per week.

Advanced Camp includes riding lessons twice a day, natural horsemanship, gymnastics on horses, horsemanship education, and a Bible Minute. Advanced Camp is great for D and C Pony Clubbers or 4-Hers looking to advance up the levels. The fee is $250.

Advanced Camp is June 22 to June 26, and Horse Lovers Camp is July 6 to July 10, July 13 to July 17, and August 3 to August 7.

For complete information, check out www.rollinghillsranch.org.

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What do you live for?

Find out with Technical College High School Interest Nights Do you like making things with your hands? Taking care of others? Expressing your creativity? Showing your leadership skills? Visit one of the three Technical College High School (THCS) campuses (Phoenixville, Downingtown, West Grove) in March or April to find out how your skills, interests and talents can grow into a career.

“Students are more successful in high school, college and in the workforce when they do something that they love,” says TCHS admissions specialist Jennifer Chicosky. “TCHS is the perfect place for students to discover what they are good at, a career path and earn college credit while in high school.”

Interest Nights were designed to show students how TCHS programs fit with their interests and passions. Each interest night will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and include tours, question & answer sessions and refreshments.

Builders’ Nights will showcase the exciting programs TCHS has for mechanically minded students who love to design, build and create. This interest night is perfect for students who have a knack for understanding engines, reading architectural plans, programming computers or fixing cars. Dates: Pickering - March 11, Brandywine - March 18, Pennock’s Bridge - April 23.

Caring Career Nights are for students who always ask, “How can I help?” If students have an interest in healing, feeding, protecting or teaching people, animals or the community, learn how to turn caring into a rewarding career. Dates: Brandywine -March 12, Pickering - March 16, Pennock’s Bridge - April 9 Leaders’ Nights are for students who aren’t afraid to try something new! If your student speaks well in front of a class or takes the lead in a group project, learn how to transform confidence into a career. Dates: Pickering - March 25, Pennock’s Bridge - March 26, Brandywine - April 8.

Artists’ Nights highlights the TCHS programs that nurture creativity, expression and style. If your student is innovative with a great eye for design, this night focuses on careers and programs from digital art to architectural design to culinary presentations. Dates: Pickering- March 23, Brandywine - March 24.

For more information on student interest nights visit www.technicalhighschool. org or email Jennifer Chicosky at JenniferChi@cciu.org.

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Prepare for success!

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Preparing for changes to the SAT The SAT is changing. Yes, that venerable rite of passage for college-bound highschool students will soon have a new look and feel. But relax – the changes will make the test more student-friendly in a number of ways.

First of all, these changes do not happen until the spring of 2016, so if you are a high-school senior or junior, they won’t affect you at all.

For better or worse, you’ll take the good old SAT – math, reading, and writing, each section scored from 200 to 800, for a possible total of 2400 points.

For the rest of us, here is what you need to know. First, the form of the test will be different. The new SAT will consist of math and reading sections only, scored from 200 to 800 points. An essay section will be optional, and will receive separate scores, from 2 to 8 on three different features of the essay. Moreover, multiple-choice questions will consist of four answer choices instead of five, and the much despised “guessing penalty” for wrong answers is eliminated. On the new SAT, you should never leave a question blank.

But perhaps most significantly, the content of the new SAT will differ in

important ways from the old SAT. Math questions on the new SAT will look more like the kinds of questions you see in your classes. And many problems will be drawn from real-world contexts, such as the sciences. Similarly, reading questions will concern passages drawn from sources relevant to your broader classroom experience, including important historic texts.

Passage information will also include charts and other diagrams which you will be required to understand and relate to their associated passages.

Questions will place additional emphasis on identifying and providing evidence for claims, and less emphasis on vocabulary.

The upshot – the new SAT will feel more familiar and less tricky than the current test. If you do well on your coursework in high school, chances are that, with good preparation, you’ll reach your testing goals on the new SAT. The University of Delaware, in partnership with Educational Testing Consultants, will offer four-day test preparation classes for the SAT and ACT this July on campus in Newark. For information, please visit www.pcs.udel. edu/testprep or call 302-831-7600.

• In-depth review of exam materials • Strategies for succeeding on standardized tests • Comprehensive study plan SAT SUMMER INSTITUTE

July 20-23, 2015 ACT SUMMER INSTITUTE

July 27-30, 2015 University of Delaware Newark Campus

302-831-7600 • continuing-ed@udel.edu www.pcs.udel.edu/testprep CP031115

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The benefits of day camp Summertime, summertime, summertime!

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The weather is nice, school is out, and the pools are open. These are the times when memories are made, and for a child with a lot of interests, parents want to provide chances to try several different things.

Then there’s the child who is only interested in one thing. Maybe it’s science projects, maybe it’s a sport, maybe it’s cooking -- what to do then? The options can be overwhelming. And that doesn’t even count the coordination and carpooling that can make a grown-up feel like throwing a tantrum!

If this sounds like you, the good news is that there is a perfect solution: A comprehensive day camp with built-in specialty weeks and lots of components you can tailor to meet your child’s needs. A day camp experience is more than just a way to keep your child busy during the day. It is more than just a way for them to learn a new skill, improve in a sport, or pursue a passion.. They will be challenged to expand their comfort zone. They will be nurtured and cared for as a complete individual. Most importantly, they will have an opportunity to make new friends and make memories that will last a lifetime.

This is especially true if you come to Camp JCC. We are guided by the values of our tradition, including kindness, learning and caring for others, while celebrating the diversity of the larger community. We make sure that every camper is exercising their body, their mind and their heart. We are committed to their growth and their well-being.

We all look forward to summer. We look forward to shedding our coats and taking a break from the daily grind. We look forward to our vacations. This summer, let us also look forward to our children continuing to grow into the adults we want them to be in a fun, safe and positive environment – at Camp JCC.

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Wilmington Ballet Dance Camp benefits body and mind for boys and girls

Whether your child enjoys twirling and leaping around the house, or prefers soccer or Minecraft, ballet can be a great activity to enrich his or her emotional and physical well-being.

Ballet is a physically intense activity that can improve muscular strength, flexibility and range of motion. Ballet training can also boost coordination and balance, according to the Joffrey Academy of Dance in Chicago, for greater body control.

In addition to its physical benefits, classical ballet can promote both academic success and emotional well-being.

Learning and memorizing the positions, combinations and terminology presented in ballet class, while timing movements to music, can increase mental focus and discipline and can stimulate intellectual development.

Furthermore, according to Brighton Ballet Theatre, training in classical ballet instills a sense of pride and accomplishment that can boost self-esteem and spill over into other areas of a child’s life.

The Wilmington Ballet Academy of the Dance has been perfecting the craft of

instruction in classical ballet for the young and old for the past 59 years. Our studio has also performed “The Nutcracker” at the DuPont Theatre, now the Playhouse on Market, for the past 47 years. Our young dancers are able to perform on the same stage with professional dancers with music from a live orchestra. Many previous students have gone on to careers in dance or theatre and even more have credited their dance instruction and performance experience with giving them valuable life skills.

A great way to sample our ballet program and our newly added contemporary dance is through our Summer Dance Camp Program at our studio, conveniently located on 1709 Gilpin in the Trolley Square neighborhood of Wilmington, Del. Preschoolers ages 3 to 6 have two oneweek sessions to choose from: June 22-26 or July 13-17 from 9 a.m. to noon with snack provided. Our little ones will experience a delightful combination of early dance technique and creative movement, along with singing and character play.

Older dancers ages 6 to 18 can take

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one or both of our two-week intensive sessions June 15 – 26 or July 6 – 17.

In addition to ballet technique, students will participate in workshops that include contemporary, jazz and choreographed dance, with the opportunity to perform in our Ballet in the Park series at the end of

each session. Hours and pricing vary by level based on previous dance experience.

More information and online registration can be found on our website: www. wilmingtonballet.org/summer. Questions?

Call or email 302-655-1004 or info@ wilmingtonballet.org.

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WILMINGTON

BALLET ACADEMY OF THE DANCE est. 1956

Summer Dance Camp 2015

Preschool Dance Camp (ages 3-6) June 22-26 • July 13-17 9 am - 12 noon

Ballet and Contemporary (ages 6-18) Session 1 June 15-26 Session 2 July 6-17 Class times vary by level

302-655-1004 1709 Gilpin Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806 www.wilmingtonballet.org/summer

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Montessori . . . the key to learning

What is Montessori? So many say, “I have heard about Montessori, but really don’t know what it is?”

The Hockessin Montessori School offers this hands-on, practical approach to teaching children.

There are various fundamentals which are essential to the Montessori environment. Students are separated into multi-age groupings rather than the traditional one-grade rooms. Children learn by being involved in their own learning process, therefore the classroom is not a traditional set up of desks, but the environment provides for movement, choice, and exploration. Children learn at different rates, from different approaches, and through different strengths, therefore presentation of work is individualized by the teacher. Children are not simply taught information or asked to memorize, but rather they are taught how to learn and realistically prepare themselves to be adults. This method of teaching originated over 100 years ago by Dr. Maria Montessori, and is even more relevant today.

The Hockessin Montessori School Toddler program is education-based

rather than simply a child care program.

The environment provides opportunities for learning cause and effect relationships about the real world through exploration and experimentation. Toddlers learn to work together in a nurturing environment that encourages independence, and in an environment that respects the toddler’s curiosity.

Moving onto the pre-school program, the classroom is prepared for the children to encourage the child’s inner curiosity.

Children work within these multi-aged classrooms, receiving both individual and small group lessons designed to meet the individual needs of each child.

Young children learn from older ones and older children reinforce their own knowledge by working with young children. Attention is paid not only to the children’s academic ability, but also to their social, emotional, and physical development.

Elementary students at The Hockessin Montessori School are encouraged to be independent thinkers and develop good problem-solving skills. Teachers endeavor to truly educate, by drawing out the discovery of concepts and information

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from the child. The emphasis is placed on the process of learning, rather than the product. The program integrates the curriculum, as well as the state standards and focuses on community service and empowering students to make a difference.

Middle School is an integration of the current research in human development, the trends and issues in education, and the Montessori philosophy. The students spend their time learning key elements of life, such as gaining self-confidence and self-knowledge, learning how to belong to a community, becoming academically

competent and challenged, and creating a vision for their personal future; thus, empowering the early adolescent.

With each program level, toddler through middle school there is a strong focus on academic achievement.

Toddler and pre-school students utilize manipulative materials and experience individualized lessons to lay the foundation for the abstract learning that occurs in elementary and middle school.

To experience Montessori firsthand, come by for the open house on any Thursday at 9 a.m. Register online at www.thehms.org.

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At West Chester Studio, performers find and project their voices into the world

This summer, kids have the opportunity to shine as they take center stage at West Chester Studio for the Performing Arts. Each week at camp, students create and perform a show for their friends and family. And guess what? We never have a chorus! Instead, we select scripts that give every performer an important role to play. With a limit of 16 to 18 performers in every camp, everyone has a significant role in our productions and an opportunity to discover their individual uniqueness. Our talented teaching staff is comprised of professional actors and directors along with certified teachers.

Our student-to-teacher ratio is 8-to-1 or 9-to-1. Parents find peace of mind knowing their performer has our full attention and is learning from the best.

West Chester Studio offers Summer Theater Camps for performers ages 4-17 from June 15 through August 21 with extended-day options. Our popular one week camps are different every week and include Glee Week, Theatrical Production, Storybook Theatre, Creative Theatre, Improv Theatre and Performance Theare.

All our camps focus on discovering how to connect with your inner self to build a character through dialogue and/or song.

West Chester Studio Summer Camps are the perfect place for all performers, whether they adore the spotlight, are trying to come out of their shell, or developing advanced theatrical skills, we offer a camp for them. In addition, our warm and encouraging atmosphere allows students the space to express themselves in ways some never dreamed possible.

Join West Chester Studio for the Performing Arts for some awesome summer fun and theatrical skill development. Stay with us throughout the year for our exciting conservatory of theater classes and spring shows. Your

performer deserves to know her/his voice is amazing. Join us to begin sharing that voice with the world. For more information, visit our website at www. westchesterstudio.com or give us a call 484-995-2915.

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Why Mid-Atlantic Ballet?

Mid-Atlantic Ballet has a 16-year tradition of classical ballet instruction that focuses on ballet as the foundation for all styles of dance. Artistic director Patrick Korstange and his staff are all highly trained and active dancers in the community. The instructors promote dancers upon their demonstrated ability and maturity level.

Instead of recitals, we give our dancers the opportunity of performing in full-length ballets. We perform two in-studio and two full-length ballet performances at Mitchell Hall on the University of Delaware campus. Our ballets feature original choreography by our Artistic Director and his staff.

Once dancers are promoted to the trainee program they are eligible for all MAB performances. All levels of the ballet are able to participate in our ‘Inside the Dancers’ Studio’ in May.

A key advantage of MAB for our parents is the low cost of supplying their child with the basics needed for dance class. Parents only need to buy, tights, leotard and ballet shoes for their children. We offer these items for sale new or gently used in our studio.

MAB provides, with the help of our talented w a r d r o b e department, the costuming required for performances.

MAB is fortunate to have a state-of-the-art dance studio. Our location on Main Street is accessible with ample city parking.There are many restaurants and shops within walking distance for parents to visit

while their dancer is in class or rehearsal.

The building is accessible to the disabled and offers close, secure parking.

MAB’s 5,000-square-foot facility features two spacious, air-conditioned studios with sprung floors. The larger studio is equipped with lighting and space for seating to create an intimate in-house performance venue.

Our dancers form a tight community of friends.

Together at every level, they develop skills, grow in ability and prepare to perform. MAB encourages our students to respect each other’s abilities and talents and build each other’s confidence to perform in front

of the public.

We also have very active family and member participation in all of our programs, our performances and operations.

Outside of our studio, Mid-Atlantic ballet performs at outreach events for local schools and hospitals. We bring the artistry of ballet and the message of fitness through dance, to the greater Newark community.

This spring, join us for an event that will leave you "happily ever after" as Mid-Atlantic Ballet presents "Cinderella." This classic tale will delight the entire family as Cinderella, with the help of some animal friends and her fairy Godmother, goes to the ball and meets the handsome prince, changing her life forever. "Cinderella" performances take place at Mitchell Hall on April 25 at 4 and 7:30 p.m.

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Conquer the summer with New Castle County Camps New Castle N C l C County offers ff over 130 weeks of camp to choose from making it possible to craft the perfect summer for your child. You’ll build a summer filled with new friends, active play, fun themes, creativity, and, most importantly, fun!

All full- and half-day camps feature fun weekly themes and activities. Full-day camps also include weekly swimming, participation in the Summer Reading Club, and fun weekly field trips. Field trips include visits to the zoo, museums, indoor fun parks, and more.

Our specialty camps focus in on fine and performing arts, science, fashion, and more. This year we are offering Frosted Camp, Camp Drama, Science Explorers Camp, Adventure Camp, Kandy Kidz Camp, Fashion Camp, Express Yourself Camp, and BuildYour-Own Art Camps. Each camp enables your child to explore a passion while meeting like-minded friends.

Our hhalf-day O lf d sports camps offer ff a variety i of indoor and outdoor instructional sports camps covering 11 sports from baseball to wrestling for youth ages 7-18. These week-long half-day camps provide three hours of daily instruction. FullDay All-Sports Camps provide seven hours of instruction in a variety of sports throughout the week-long session.

Our popular Safety Town, for kids ages four through six, teaches your child personal safety through songs, play, and by navigation about our miniature town. Safety Town meets throughout the summer at locations across New Castle County.

All activities are supervised by our trained camp staff and volunteers. Many camps offer extended care options for your convenience. Half-day camps provide a nutritious breakfast and lunch as a part of the camp fee.

We work year-round to ensure your child

has the summer of a lifetime. Explore all of our camps, and register online at nccde.org/camps. Limited financial

aid is available on a first-come firstserved basis. Call 302-395-5632 for more information.