Augusta Family Magazine April 2013

April 2013

Family AUGUSTA

ANNUAL SUMMER CAMP GUIDE TRI MY BEST TRIATHLON GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT—IT’S GOOD FOR YOU! SIDS PREVENTION

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Camp Guide SUMMER

MAYA AND TAYLA ROGERS, 4, ARE THE DAUGHTERS OF JIMMY AND TIFFANY ROGERS OF AUGUSTA.

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Contents April 2013

Editor Karin Calloway

Graphic Artist Tonietha Clayton

Cool Camps

Advertising Director of Advertising Lisa Dorn

Our Annual Guide To Summer Programs Throughout the CSRA

Audience Development Manager Doressa Hawes

contributors Lucy Adams Kim Beavers, MS, RD, CDE Grace Belangia J. Ron Eaker, M.D. Cammie Jones Jennie Montgomery Danielle Wong Moores Augusta Family Magazine is published 10 times per year and distributed throughout the Augusta and Aiken area. Send press releases, story ideas or comments to the editor at karin.calloway@augustafamily. com or mail to 127A 7th Street, Augusta, GA 30901 or telephone (706) 828-3946.

For advertising information, telephone (706) 823-3702. For circulation/distribution, call (706) 823-3722.

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by Lucy Adams Illustrations by Michael Rushbrook

Advertising Sales Elizabeth Jones Sisson Maidi McMurtrie Thompson Mary Porter Vann

photography Branch Carter and John Harpring

Illustration by Michael Rushbrook

Production Art Director / Web Producer Michael Rushbrook

departments

7 editor’s page 9 mom2mom

Here’s To Camp Grow-a-Thick-Skin!

-Jennie Montgomery

10 news&notes 12 eating well with kim

Don’t Look in My Cart!

-Kim Beavers, MS, RD, LD, CDE

17 doctor/dad

Take Two Bills and

43 time out!

Girls’ Night Out

on the cover:

44 inspiration station

The Tri My Best Triathlon -Lucy Adams

46 calendar 54 talkin’ about my generation

Call Me in the Morning

-J. Ron Eaker, M.D.

18 healthy family

Sleep Safely

It’s Good for You

-Cammie Jones

Annelle Brunson, Reed Gary and Amanda Walters

Maya and Tayla Rogers, 4, are the daughters of Jimmy and Tiffany Rogers of Augusta.

Photo by Branch Carter.

-Grace Belangia

Back Sleeping and Prenatal Care Can Help Prevent SIDS

-Danielle Wong Moores Editor’s Note: Lucy Adams’ article in March, “Learning Differences—Early Intervention Equals Resolution and Better Academic Performance,” mentioned assessment for children when a parent suspects a learning difference. Karen Vandiver, lead school psychologist in the Columbia County School System, asked that we clarify that assessment through the schools is not the first step in identifying and solving a learning difference. She suggests that if a learning issue is suspected, parents should seek out school personnel, medical providers or community agencies to assess the situation. Within the school system, the first step is behavioral intervention. Read the updated version of the article at www.augustafamily.com.

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by Karin Calloway

Backpacks and Summer Fun

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lthough I have always been one of those moms who couldn’t wait for the school year to end to “reclaim” my children, I also was a staunch supporter of enrichment through summer day camps when my children were young. I had good reason to believe that they offered a lot of wonderful experiences for my kids—I am a former day-camp counselor.

And, like me, my son Tripp and my daughter C.C. spent summers as camp counselors, too.

Those aren’t the only reasons I think day camps are awesome.

Here’s my thinking: You can’t alC.C. Calloway gives camper Jonas ways hand-pick your children’s Brantley a ride at AJCC day camp. classroom experiences in school, but you can hand-pick the experiences they’ll have during the summer—and the options are limitless. You can match camps to their interests and hobbies.

My children attended theater, soccer, basketball, art and tennis specialty camps.

They also attended camps that lasted most of the day and included wonderful skill-building activities. I’ll admit they complained about the Red Cross-certified swimming lessons they endured at one summer camp—but my mission was to make sure they knew how to swim and the camp helped me achieve that goal.

We live in an area with abundant summer opportunities for our children and this month we offer up the area’s most complete listing of local camps and classes in our annual Camp Guide. There literally is something for everyone— from wanna-be ballerinas to LEGO fans to kids who need an academic spruceup before the coming new school year.

Hang on to this issue! Even though it is fun for the kids to kick back at home the first week of summer, it doesn’t take long for the house to fill with a chorus of, “I’m bored!”

Until May,

Karin Calloway is a wife and mother of two. She’s also a journalist and recipe developer who writes the Wednesday cooking column for The Augusta Chronicle. You can watch Karin prepare her weekly recipes in segments on WJBF NewsChannel 6 on Tuesdays during Midday at Noon and on Wednesdays during Good Morning Augusta.

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by Jennie Montgomery

Here’s To Camp Grow-A-Thick-Skin!

Summer Camp. Loved the way it was portrayed in The Parent Trap—the cabins, swimming in the lake and loads of silly pranks. (That’s also how I like to remember Lindsay Lohan—before she outgrew that innocent charm!)

But that’s just not the way I remember summer camp when I was a rising 5th grader.

The camp director had put me in a cabin with rising 6th graders. We were paired with a boys’ cabin for all daytime activities—they were all rising 6th graders, too.

I was teased the entire time because I was the youngest one in our group.

As the eldest of three kids, being the “baby” was unfamiliar territory. I was always the boss—but not at camp! The boys were nicer to me than the girls, so I really liked our combined time. I dreaded the post-campfire time when we were sent back to the cabins.

One night I was surprised to find two of the girls sitting on my bottom bunk bed.

They were being all, “Hey, girl!” and “Do you think any of the boys are cute?”

I may have been the baby but I was no dummy. One girl casually looked under the springs of the mattress above mine and found a folded note with my name on it.

“Oh, look!” she passed the paper to the other, “somebody hid a note for you to find.”

Seriously, did they really think I would fall for this? They handed it to me and I slowly opened it. It was allegedly a “love letter” from the cutest boy in our group.

“He” had written a series of questions requiring check-yes-or-no-box answers.

I folded it back up and tried to hide it in my paperback. They grabbed it from me, though, and ran around the cabin reading it out loud and laughing. Worst of all, they showed it to all of the boys the next day. Even though I knew it was a fake note, I was horribly embarrassed by it.

Wish I had had a camper like little Miss Lohan on my side back then…she would have devised the ultimate retaliation!

JENNIE Montgomery anchors the evening news at WJBF-TV. She’s married to Scott and they have three children: Zack, 19, Maddy, 18, and Sky, 17.

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news notes

It’s good sportsmanship to not pick up lost golf balls while they are still rolling.

TV Tip-Overs

Camp Expo

—Mark Twain

If you want to find out more about the summer camps, classes and activities that are listed in our annual Camp Guide, head over to Summer Camp Expo 2013 on April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Augusta Preparatory Day School. The expo is hosted by the Children’s Hospital of Georgia and Augusta Family Magazine.

Visit booths to meet the professionals who will entertain and educate your children over the summer through themed and specialty camps throughout the CSRA. Those who wish to promote their summer offerings can inquire about booth space by calling Lisa Dorn at 706-823-3702 or email lisa.dorn@augustamagazine.com.

Nearly 13,000 children are injured each year from television set tip-overs. Many tip-overs are the result of unsteady TVs that are not secured to the wall. Flat-screen TVs that are top heavy with narrow bases can be easily pulled off an entertainment center or table.

A curious, determined child can topple a TV. Much like child-proofing with a toddler gate or electrical socket cover, TV mounts and furniture straps are necessary precautions for keeping your little ones safe.

Safe Kids Greater Augusta, led by Children’s Hospital of Georgia, works to prevent accidental childhood injury, the leading killer of children ages 1 to 14. Safe Kids Greater Augusta is a member of the Safe Kids USA network. To find out more about local Safe Kids programs, call 706-721-7606, or visit gru.edu/safekids.

Read the whole article about how to prevent TV tip-overs at www.augustafamily.com.

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news notes Masters A-Z Young children are notorious for asking “Why?” So when

Julie Ferris’s husband went to the Masters Tournament, her daughter, then 5, started asking Ferris a million and one questions, wondering, “Where did daddy go today? What did he eat?

What’s a clubhouse?”

“That’s when a light went on,” Ferris says. Even though her older son watched the tournament and understood what the Masters was all about, she realized that many younger children didn’t. She immediately did an Internet search to see if there were any children’s books out there on the Masters. There weren’t, so Ferris started getting to work.

The result is the illustrated children’s book, Badges, Egg Salad and Green Jackets: The Masters A to Z. Written and self-published by Ferris, a Thomson native who currently resides in Atlanta, it was also illustrated by another local—Thomson-based artist Josh Thomas.

The book highlights every detail of the tournament, one for each letter of the alphabet. For example, E is for Egg Salad—where Ferris describes the many delicious sandwiches available on the course, highlighted by Thomas’ equally delicious watercolors, capturing the richness of the egg salad and the crisp clarity of its familiar green plastic wrapper.

Although originally designed for children, the book has also been popular as a gift for golf lovers of all ages. Locally, it’s available at Design Images and Gifts, Rivers and Glen, Posh Tots, Cudos, Learning Express, La Dee Da in North Augusta and Aiken Office Supply.

To find out more, visit junebugprint.com or visit facebook.com/TheMasters AtoZ

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by Kim Beavers, MS, RD, LD, CDE

Don’t Look in My Cart On Second Thought, Thanks for Looking in My Cart!

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am a mother of two with a busy husband and a career which means sometimes I have to rely on “convenience” foods. A couple of other factors also influence my food choices. I am a dietitian and host of a healthy cooking segment on television and, as a result, people recognize me at the grocery store. Talk about pressure to make “healthy” convenience choices!

Occasionally I feel self-conscious about what people see in my grocery cart and I want to say things like, “This ice cream is for my husband—seriously, it’s for him!” However, as a dietitian in the public eye I have also learned that it is also okay to be real. I believe in practicing what I preach, so the possibility that others could be watching what I buy keeps me a bit more honest and less likely to purchase certain unhealthy foods. These days, instead of feeling self-conscious, I thank you for watching what I am putting in my cart.

It is my hope that I can help you put a few more healthy items and a few fewer unhealthy items in your cart as well. Here are some of my favorite healthy pantry staples to get you started. In addition, I offer up two of my favorite recipes to use when you need to serve healthful meals in a flash.

Basic Pantry Staples—Favorite Brand Suggestions

Easy Artichoke Pasta This meal uses pantry staples and can be literally thrown together in a matter of minutes.

4 cups cooked whole wheat or whole wheat blend pasta 1 jar marinated artichoke hearts, un-drained 1 14.5-ounce can no-added-salt diced tomatoes 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning 4 tablespoon Parmesan cheese Drain the pasta and return it to the pan. Add artichoke hearts, diced tomatoes, beans and seasoning. Heat thoroughly. Divide pasta mixture between 4 plates and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and enjoy.

Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Breakdown: Calories 350, Fat 6g (saturated fat 1.5g), Sodium 220mg, Carbohydrate 62g, Fiber 12g, Protein 18g

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Salad Dressing: • Newman’s Own “Lighten Up” Canned Soup • Amy’s brand, low-sodium preferred Broth or Stock • Kitchen Basics brand Whole Wheat Blend Pasta • Barilla Plus Pasta Sauce • Light Ragu Canned Beans, Fruit or Vegetables • Store brand—aim for less sodium and sugar, when possible Canned Tuna • Wild-caught and sustainable preferred Peanut Butter • Natural preferred Note: It is important to buy plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables and dairy, but I don’t consider them pantry staples—they are refrigerator staples.

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Black Bean and Rice Bowl This was inspired by the noodle-bowl concept. It is an easy way to customize a meal for one or many.

1 cup brown rice 1 14.5-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 14.5-ounce can stewed tomatoes 1½ cup frozen corn, thawed Toppings: 1 avocado, peeled and chopped ¼ cup cilantro, chopped ¼ cup chopped red onions

Cook rice according to package directions (omitting salt). When rice is almost done, combine the black beans, stewed tomatoes and corn in a medium saucepan and heat over mediumlow, until warm. To serve, spoon ½ cup of rice in a bowl, top with ¾ cup of the bean mixture. Add toppings of choice at the table.

Yield: 6 servings Nutrient Breakdown: Calories 260, Fat 6g (1g saturated fat, 3.6g monounsaturated fat), Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 150mg, Carbohydrate 47g, Fiber 8g, Protein 7g Kim Beavers is a Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator for University Health Care System.

She lives in North Augusta with her husband and two children and she is the co-host of the culinary nutrition segment Eating Well with Kim, which airs at noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday on WRDW. To join the recipe club or view recipes, visit www.universityhealth.org/ewwk. You can also watch the segments at www.wrdw.com/ewwk

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doctor dad

by J. Ron Eaker, M.D.

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’ve been asked quite frequently what I see coming down the pike regarding healthcare. Usually this is predicated by a palpable uneasiness on the part of the questioner, as if they are asking a fortune teller to gaze into their future. I assure them my crystal ball is fractured beyond repair after being dropped from a dizzying height, formally resting on the mountain of documents known as the Affordable Care Act. Obamacare, Obamascare, Obama Lama Ding Dong by any other name is still the law of the land, and like it or not (and most of us don’t), it is a leviathan that will snarl, growl and chew up any hope of real healthcare reform for the foreseeable future.

The implementation of this behemoth of bureaucratic blathering will take shape over the next several years and I predict will hold as many surprises as a Stephen King novel (and be just as scary).

What To Expect You ask me what I think of healthcare reform?

My simple answer is that I have no earthly idea as to how this will play in Peoria, but I can draw some conclusions based on what has already transpired.

First, the country will be totally blindsided by some of the provisions written into this tome. I feel con-

Take Two Bills and Call Me in the Morning fident that 95 percent of our elected officials have read only minimal sections of the entire law, as most are still working their way through the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy. After all, wasn’t it Nancy Pelosi who referenced the bill by saying, “We have to pass the (healthcare) bill so that you can find out what’s in it.” That’s like saying we have to jump off a bridge to see if there is any water in the river below. This is a perfect example of the law of unintended consequences, only the problem here is that the unintended consequences may be hazardous to your health.

I have not read the entire bill either, and I don’t intend to because, A) it is already law and I nor any Republican droning on about repeal can do anything about that anymore, and B) what is written in the law will be unrecognizable after the courts get hold of it.

Even a cursory review of the statutes reveal that there is more ambiguity in the law than clarity. Various boards, panels and collections of medical misfits are charged with setting arbitrary standards, renumeration and coverage essentially putting critical decisions about massive health issues in the hands of a relatively few “health czars” with little or no public scrutiny or accountability.

For example, The Independent Payment Advisory Board, or IPAB, is a 15-member United States Government agency created in 2010 by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which has the explicit task of achieving specified savings in Medicare. These folks are appointed by the President and are charged with cutting costs through decreasing payments to hospitals and caregivers, limiting services and recommending coverage. Not a bad gig if you want the responsibility for dictating care to 50 million seniors.

The Impact on Businesses As a physician in private practice I am also a small business owner who prides himself on providing healthcare coverage for the employees of my com-

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pany. I can say firsthand that one of the first tangible dividends of Obamacare is a substantial increase in the healthcare premiums for these employees. This year alone, our company’s insurer has informed us that our premiums will increase from 11 to 49 percent, depending on whether we make our deductibles equal to the gross national product of Swaziland.

Large and small businesses around the country are seeing massive premium increases when the rhetoric surrounding the bill’s debate proclaimed just the opposite. At a rally in Virginia in June 2008, candidate Obama said: “In an Obama administration, we’ll lower premiums by up to $2,500 for a typical family per year.” The unintended consequences is that, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation, premiums for the average family in 2012 increased by $672. Those of you who thought cost containment was a cornerstone of the plan must rethink this fantasy.

What You Can Do Is healthcare broken? Yes, in many ways. Do I see this massive legislative lampoon as a fix? Absolutely not. My biggest fear is that by passing and implementing this travesty we will further delay real reform.

I believe healthcare reform has to begin with the individual. If we are a society that is to survive this decade we must remember our heritage of personal responsibility and collective charity to begin the slow march back to health. I have long maintained that if we stopped smoking, ceased overeating and embraced exercise a substantial part of our healthcare crisis would disappear. This is a gross oversimplification, but I say this to highlight that the answer to our healthcare woes lies in the individual, not a government wonk.

What do I think of Obamacare? I think it is another example of a fundamental lack of understanding of a problem leading to predictably flawed solutions.

Dr. Eaker is an Augusta Ob/GYN and author. He and his wife, Susan, have two teenage daughters.

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Sleep Safely Back Sleeping and Prenatal Care Can Help Prevent SIDS

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f the many traumatic episodes of Little House on the Prairie that I watched as a child (Mary goes blind! The children are cornered by mad dogs! Rat-infested cornmeal brings a typhus epidemic!), I still remember the one where Laura, a new mother, walks into her baby’s nursery to find that her newborn son has died.

With no other explanation, she rails against the town doctor, before finally accepting that her baby’s death had no cause. That episode was my introduction to SIDS, or sudden infant death syndrome.

But the syndrome isn’t just something of the past. It still affects families today. Last year, in Richmond County, nine deaths occurred in children young than 1—and eight of those were sleep-related, according to the Georgia Child Fatality Review, Office of the Child Advocate.

death of an infant less than one year of age that cannot be explained after a thorough investigation. About half of SUIDs are due to SIDS, which remains the leading cause of death in infants younger than a year.

While not much more is known about why SIDS happens than in those pioneer days, it’s believed that the syndrome occurs when something affects an infant’s arousability—the child’s own inner ability to wake itself when oxygen levels drop. However, we do know that placing infants on their backs for sleep, along with other tactics, can help prevent SIDS. In fact, when the CDC launched its Back to Sleep campaign in the mid-‘90s, SIDS-related deaths were reduced by half. The program relaunched last year with the new tagline, Safe to Sleep, to continue educating parentsto-be about the importance of sleeping safely.

What is SIDS?

Preventing Sleep-Related Deaths in Infants

SIDS falls under a larger umbrella of sleep-related deaths known as SUID, or sudden unexpected infant death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, SUIDs are defined as deaths in infants less than one year of age that occur suddenly and unexpectedly, whose cause of death are not immediately obvious—but an explanation can be found after a thorough investigation.

SIDS, on the other hand, is defined as the sudden

According to Dr. Davidson Freeman, a pediatrician at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia, sleep safety is definitely something expectant parents need to consider. “I almost wish they would ask more often and sooner,” he says. “They need to be thinking about it when they’re thinking about family planning…It really needs to start with the ob/gyn and the mother’s care and health during the entire pregnancy.”

To help reduce risk and maximize infant health,

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expectant mothers should take prenatal vitamins, follow the schedule of recommended prenatal visits and also avoid risky behaviors during pregnancy—including drug, alcohol and tobacco use. Following a healthy pregnancy, the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommendations to help prevent SIDS include: • Always place infants on their backs for sleep, every time. “(That’s) for every sleep encounter, whether that’s bedtime or naptime,” says Rene Hopkins, coordinator of Safe Kids Greater Augusta, led by Children’s Hospital of Georgia. In addition, make sure your infant’s daycare, babysitters and grandparents know and respect this rule.

• Use a firm sleep surface. While it may look a little bare, the best sleep surface for your baby is a nice, firm mattress, covered with a single fitted sheet.

Check your crib, too, for recalls at recalls.gov. For coverings, sleep sacks—zippered garments made out of blanket material in various weights and sizes—are a great choice. If you prefer a blanket or sheet, make sure babies are placed at the foot of the crib and that the sheet goes no higher than midchest and is firmly tucked in on all three sides.

• Resist the cute bumpers, sheepskins and other bed décor. These items are pretty, but they increase the risk of suffocation in infants younger than 1 year.

{ healthyfamily • Think co-sleep but not co-bed. It’s wonderful—and much more convenient—to have baby in your room for midnight feedings and changes, but place your baby in his or her own crib or bassinet, not your own bed.

• Breastfeed for as long as you can, and also offer a pacifier at naptime and bedtime. Both have been shown to help decrease the risk of SIDS. According to AskDrSears.com, breastfeeding (vs. bottlefeeding) reduces risk of allergens in the airways, improves breathing/swallowing coordination and reduces reflux. And use of a pacifier helps keeps the airway open, says Dr. Freeman.

• Protect your baby from secondhand and thirdhand smoke—during pregnancy and after birth.

While secondhand smoke is in the air, third-hand smoke is the particles from tobacco use that cling to clothing, inside cars and on other surfaces. Exposure to both can cause nicotine to bind to sites in your infant’s brain, affecting arousal, heart and breathing and control of movements.

• Don’t let your baby become overheated. Your best guide to keeping your baby at a comfortable tem-

perature is to consider your own comfort. “If you need a sweater, baby needs a sweater,” says Hopkins. “If you don’t, then baby doesn’t.”

Safe Sleep, Every Time According to Dr. Freeman, the Back to Sleep campaign in the ‘90s caused a huge drop in sleeprelated deaths, but has since plateaued. However, preventable, sleep-related deaths still occur.

Hopkins, who sits on the local child fatality review board, says that of the roughly 30 to 40 sleeprelated deaths that have occurred during the last five years, the board considered only one to be a true SIDS—one where no mitigating circumstances could be found.

(SIDS) affects families for generations,” says Hopkins. “It’s absolutely heart-wrenching…If somebody is going to do only one thing right, (make sure babies sleep) on their backs, with nothing else in the crib. It’s the most important thing they can do.”

For more on sleep safety, register for Cribs for Kids, a safe-sleep education program on the first Thursday of every month. Safe Kids Greater Augusta at 706-721-7606 for more information.

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Statistics on SIDS • 202 infant deaths occurred in Georgia in 2010, with 97 percent due to sleep position, 84 percent due to inappropriate bedding/sleep surfaces and 58 percent due to sharing a sleep surface. (There is often more than one risk factor involved.)

• 4,600 total deaths are attributed to SIDS and SUIDS annually.

• 20 percent of SIDS/SUIDS occur in child care settings—and 60 percent of children spend some time in child care.

• Infants who are put to sleep in soft bedding— even on their back—have a five times greater risk of SIDs. That risk increases to 19 times higher when the infant is placed on his or her tummy.

• Infants who normally sleep on their back have a 20 times greater risk for SIDS when someone other than parents places them in an unaccustomed sleeping position.

Sources: Georgia Data for SUID Case Registry, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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Summer Camp

Cool Camps Our Guide to Summer Programs Throughout the CSRA

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By Lucy Adams • Illustrations by Michael Rushbrook

veryone’s looking forward to the lazy days of summer, but all parents know it doesn’t take long for those lazy days to turn into the nothing-to-do summer blues. Fight the boredom by keeping the kids busy having fun. Summer camps and classes are a great way to feed a passion, hone a skill, find inspiration, explore new interests and make great friends. Organizations across the CSRA offer so many day camps, overnight camps and other summer programs that you are sure to find a perfect fit for your child. www.augustafamily.com

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A Child’s World 925 Stevens Creek Rd., Augusta, 706-863-9485.

4124 Madeline Dr., Augusta, 706-210-7000.

4204 Columbia Rd., Martinez, 706-860-0059.

4689 Hardy McManus Rd., Evans, 706-364-4216.

325 Old Wrightsboro Rd., Grovetown, 706-868-9966.

Summer Camp. Ages 4-12. May 20-August 9. Hours vary by location. Fun for all ages with weekly themes.

Water play, reading programs, field trips, dramatic play, art projects and more. School-age children also team with teachers to research different activities and planning for a group activity. Call for complete details.

Aiken County Parks, Recreation and Tourism www.aikencountysc.gov/tourism.

803-642-7559 or 803-663-6142. elangston@aikencountysc.gov.

Summer Adventure at Aiken County Recreation Center. Ages 6-12. Weekly, June 10-August 16. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $100 for two weeks or $55 for one week.

Each day your child will learn new skills that will lead them down exciting new paths. Camp will feature arts and crafts, outdoor play, aquatics, science exploration, International Journeys, team sports, game sessions, off-

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site field trips (for an additional cost) and more! Bring a sack lunch. Two snacks provided.

Aldersgate United Methodist Church 3185 Wheeler Rd. www.aldersgateum.com.

706-733-4416.

Themed Camps. K-5th grades. Call for details.

Artsy Me 4275-B Washington Rd., Evans. www.artsymestudio.com.

706-432-6396. iCreate Camp. Call or check website for details.

Augusta Ballet School 2941 Walton Way. www.augustaballetschool.com.

706-733-5511.

Augusta Ballet School will offer a variety of summer classes. Please call or visit their website for a schedule.

Nutcracker Dance Camps. Explore in-depth the choreography, music and specialties of this timeless holiday classic as presented each year by Dance Augusta. Learn a different section of Nutcracker choreography each

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day. Sessions end with a performance for friends and families. Instructor is Carlee Snyder.

Session 1: June 3-7, ages 3-5. 2:30-4:30 p.m. $100.

Session II: June 10-14, ages 3-5. 2:30-4:30 p.m. $100.

Session III: June 17-21, ages 6-8. 2:30-5 p.m. $110.

Augusta Cheer Academy 4150 Washington Rd., Suite 4, Evans. www.augustacheeracademy.com.

706-364-1138.

Please call or check their website for camp information.

Augusta Christian Schools 313 Baston Rd. Call 863-2905 ext. 136. www.augustachristian.org.

Enrichment Camps Musical Camp. Rising 4th-6th graders. June 10-14. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (performance Friday night). $175. Learn many valuable tools for performance, such as auditioning skills, proper singing, memorization skills, coordination for dancing, performance etiquette and much more. A fun-packed week learning these skills and applying them to the musical of choice! The musical chosen will be released (to those registered) several weeks

Cool Camps prior to the camp, so please register early! Bring sack lunch and snacks each day.

Worship Band Camp. Rising 9th-12th graders. June 17-22 (Monday-Saturday). $125. Learn to better serve the local body of Christ through music. Fine-tune your instrument/vocal skills with professional teachers/musicians through jam sessions and individualized instruction. Also, you will learn about technology and planning, as well as receive valuable Bible-based instruction about the roles of worship and music. Dinner served Saturday for camp attendees.

Camp Invention. Rising 1st-6th. June 17-21. 9 a.m.3:30 p.m. $220. A nationally acclaimed, week-long science and creativity day experience for elementary school children. Cultivate the ideas critical to science, technology, engineering and math by encouraging exploration and curiosity through exciting hands-on activities. The camp is directed by Mrs. Bonny Baxley, bonnybaxley@ augustachristian.org. For more information, or to register online, visit www.campinvention.org.

ASAP Summer Camp Program. Rising 1st-6th graders. May 28–August 8, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. $125 per week; 9 a.m.–3 p.m., $75 per week. There is a $50 non-refundable registration fee. The purpose of the ASAP Summer Program is to provide a safe, structured environment that brings fun to students. Children are involved in arts and crafts, sports, field trips, daily devotionals, children’s church and much more. Every Friday is Water Fun Day. Contact Gina London at ginalondon@augustachristian.org for more information.

Athletic Camps The Augusta Christian athletic department will be offering several camps this summer. Participants will be instructed in individual skill development and learn important team concepts. Additionally, ACS athletics seeks to build student-athletes in areas of spiritual growth, motivation and mental approaches to the game. Each camp is led by qualified coaches with many years of experience. For more information about a particular camp, please contact the coach listed. Unless otherwise noted, the cost for each camp is $80* for Augusta Christian students or $90 for non-Augusta Christian students.

Boys Baseball. Ages 6-15. June 17-20. 9 a.m.-noon.

Coach Tom Abdo, tomabdo@augustachristian.org.

Baseball Specialty. Ages 6-15. June 24-27. Pitchers/ Catchers, 9 a.m.-noon; Hitting, 2-5 p.m. Coach Tom Abdo, tomabdo@augustachristian.org

Boys Basketball. Rising 4th-8th grades. May 28-31. 9 a.m.-noon. Coach Marty Griffin, martygriffin@augustachristian.org.

Girls Basketball. Rising 4th-7th grades. June 3-6. 1-4 p.m. Coach Nick Isaac, nickisaac@augustachristian.org.

Girls Basketball. Rising 8th-12th grades. June 3-6. 9 a.m.-noon. Coach Nick Isaac, nickisaac@augustachristian.org.

Girls Cheerleading. Rising K-5th grades. June 24-26.

9 a.m.-3 p.m. Coach Jaime McKie, jaimemckie@augustachristian.org. *Co-Ed Basketball. Rising 2nd-3rd grades. June 1013. 9-11 a.m. $50. Coach Marty Griffin, martygriffin@ augustachristian.org. *Co-Ed Basketball. Rising 4th-8th grades. June 1013. 3-6 p.m. $50. Dr. David Piccolo, gailhooker@augustachristian.org.

Co-Ed Speed. Rising 6th-12th grades. July 15-18. 6-8 p.m.

Coach Keith Walton, keithwalton@augustachristian.org.

Football. Rising 4th-8th grades. June 10-13. 9 a.m.noon. Coach Keith Walton, keithwalton@augustachristian.org.

Football–Position Camps. Rising 4th-8th grades.

Quarterbacks/Receivers, July 8-11, 9 a.m.-noon. Kicking/Punting, July 8-11, 2-5 p.m. Lineman, July 15-18, 9 a.m.-noon. Linebackers/Defensive Backs, July 15-18, 2-5 p.m. Coach Nat Aydlett, nataydlett@augustachristian.org.

Softball Specialty. Rising 4th-8th grades. June 17-20.

Hitting, 9 a.m.-noon. Fielding, 2-5 p.m. Coach Nat Aydlett, nataydlett@augustachristian.org.

Volleyball Camp. Rising 5th-8th girls. July 15-18.

4:30-7:30 p.m. (Wednesday 3:00-6:00). chuckrenfro@ augustachristian.org AJCC—Augusta Jewish Community Center 898 Weinberger Way, Evans (off of Furys Ferry Road between Hardy McManus Road and Belair Road). www.augustajcc.org.

706-228-3636.

All camp staff is first-aid and CPR certified. All lifeguard staff is first-aid, CPR and WSI (Water Safety Instructor) certified. See website for discounts available.

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AJCC Day Camp. Ages 3-13. Eleven 1-week sessions from May 22-August 2. Monday through Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Early drop off and late stay available for an additional fee. $160 per week for regular 5-day camp; $100 May 22-24 (no camp May 20-21); $130 per week May 28-31 (no camp May 27) and July 1-5 (no camp July 4); $225 per week for specialty camps. Visit website for info on specialty camps to be offered. All campers, including specialty campers, will participate in swimming, tennis, archery, taekwondo and arts and crafts during the camp week.

AJCC Mini Camp. Ages 3-4. Eleven 1-week sessions from May 22-August 2. Monday through Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $125 per week for 5-day camp; $75 May 22-24 (no camp May 20-21); $100 per week May 28-31 (no camp May 27) and July 1-5 (no camp July 4). All mini campers will participate in swimming, arts and crafts and many other activities during the camp week. Mini camp takes place in The Bee Hive Preschool housed in the AJCC. Augusta Players www.augustaplayers.org.

706-826-4707. summercamp@augustaplayers.org or info@augustaplayers.org.

Theatre Camps. Ages 6-high school. June 17-28 at Wesley United Methodist on N. Belair Rd. in Evans.

July 8-19 at Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd on Walton Way. Cost $300-$350. Children are placed in age-appropriate groups and have structured activities focusing on the various aspects of musical theatre.

Master Class available for experienced teens.

Augusta Preparatory Day School 285 Flowing Wells Rd., Martinez. www.augustaprep.org.

706-863-1906.

Visit their website for the latest camp information and online registration. Contact Erin Price, program manager, at Erin.price@augustaprep.org for camp information.

Camp Cavalier Ants Camp. Ages 3-4. Weekly camps June 10-14, June 17-21, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26. Full day 9 a.m.3 p.m., $180 per week. Half-day 9 a.m.-noon, $100 per week. Campers explore a new theme each week through games and activities. A snack is provided. Bring a lunch each day.

Grasshoppers Camp. Ages 5-8. June 10-14, June 1721, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $180 per week. Campers explore a new theme each week

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through arts and crafts, music, movement, games and activities. Bring a lunch each day.

Creative Arts Camps Ballet. Ages 3-5. June 17-21. 9-11 a.m. $120. Taught by Julia (Morgan) Iseman, former principal dancer with the Augusta Ballet and Dance Augusta. Ballet Camp will consist of a creative movement/ballet class as well as a daily take-home craft. The students will learn ballet positions, movements and terminology through fun yet disciplined exercises. Ballet attire should be worn (any color leotard, tights and ballet slippers) and hair should be pinned away from the face.

Beginning Guitar. Ages 6-10, 11 a.m.-noon, June 10-14 or July 8-12. Ages 11 and up, 1-2 p.m. June 10-14 or July 8-12. $120 per week. Maximum of 10 students per class.

Ceramic Arts. Grades 5-12. July 8-21. 9-11 a.m. and noon-2 p.m. $200, includes art supplies. Children will learn hand-built and wheel-thrown pottery.

Drawing with Jay Jacobs. Ages 13 and up. July 22-26. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $120. Explore a variety of drawing materials and styles, from realism to animation, while participating in creative games and offthe-wall exercises.

Kick Start to Beginning Band! Grades 4-12. June 24-28.

9 a.m.-noon. $110. This camp is geared for students with minimal or no band experience who have an interest in joining band this fall. Students will explore different brass, woodwind and percussion instruments through “handson” activities, producing a tone on the instrument(s) of their choice, key and time signatures, note names and values and rhythm. Class fee includes t-shirt and beginning band book.

Mixed Media Sculpture. Ages 11-15. June 24-28.

12:30-3:30 p.m. $120. Make new friends and challenge your creative thinking while making “handson” sculptures in a friendly studio environment. This course is designed for teen artists who are interested in three-dimensional art. Students will learn a variety of new sculptural techniques and apply them using a diverse array of media including clay, plaster, wood, wire and tape.

Painting with Technique. Ages 11-15. June 24-28.

9 a.m.-noon. $120. This course explores brush handling techniques, palette arrangement and color mixing while using non-traditional painting supports.

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Students will master both realistic and abstract art while producing several works inspired by contemporary paintings. Projects will be created on wood, paper, canvas and found objects with an emphasis on the artistic fundamentals: pattern, balance, contrast and unity.

Sculpting. Ages 7-11. July 8-12 (Ages 7-9), July 15-19 (Ages 10-11). 9-11:45 a.m. $150. This course is designed for younger artists who are interested in three-dimensional art. Students will learn a variety of sculptural techniques and apply them using a diverse array of media including clay, found objects, wood and paper mache.

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Exploratory Camps Creative Writing. Grades 5-9. July 15-19. 10:30 a.m.noon. $130. Students who enroll in the camp develop their skills as emerging writers through differentiated writing instruction, one-on-one writing support and fun writing workshop sessions. With a focus on the creative process and personal expression, students write short stories, personal narratives, poems or song lyrics and work collaboratively to improve their writing craft. Each camp participant is invited to an author’s session during which they will share a piece of their personal writing and engage in a lively celebration of the art of expression.

Forensic Science. Ages 9-14. July 8-12. 9 a.m.-noon. $150. Explore the science behind crime investigation through mock crime scenes, gathering and processing evidence, analyzing data and attempting to link the evidence to the correct suspect.

Magic Tricks/Illusions. Ages 9-14. July 8-12. 12:303:30 p.m. $150. Learn to make coins vanish and appear at your fingertips, restore broken rubber bands, control any card in a deck, craft balloon animals and so much more. Students will receive information packets for the topics covered, a kit of tricks, a DVD of illusions and a certificate of completion.

Programming and Game Design. Ages 9-14. July 15-19. 12:30-3:30 p.m. $150. Use the Alice and Python programming languages to craft a variety of useful programs and amusing games. Apply what you learn about programming to build and manipulate a simple robot using LEGO NXT equipment. No experience required, but intermediate users are welcome. Students will receive information packets for the topics covered, a flash drive with all of the software used in class, and a certificate of completion.

Science in Action. Ages 9-14. July 15-19. 9 a.m.noon. $150. Explore a variety of fundamental laws and principles of science through experimentation. We will also examine how these discoveries have shaped our modern technologies and contemplate future possibilities. Focus will be on astronomy, biology, chemistry and physics.

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Spanish Immersion. Grades 7-9. July 15-19. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $300. A week of Spanish immersion is the equivalent of a month of instruction. Rapid improvement of conversational Spanish. Bring lunch each day.

Strategic Games. Check website for information.

World Art. July 8-12, ages 7-9. July 15-19, ages 10-11.

12:15-3 p.m. $150. Create several individual projects in sculpture, painting and folk art during the course and each project will emphasize art-making principles such as form, texture, balance, pattern and unity.

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Summer Academy Camps Algebra Prep. Grades 8 & 9. July 22-26 or July 29-August 2. 11-11:55 a.m. $125 per week. Brush up on math skills necessary for Algebra I. English Grammar Review. Rising 6th-8th graders.

July 22-26. 10-11:15 a.m. (Rising 6th graders), 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. (Rising 7th-8th graders). $135.

Organizational Skills. Rising 5th-8th graders. July 2226 or July 29-August 2. 8-8:55 a.m. $100 per week.

Study Skills. Rising 5th-8th graders. July 22-26 or July 29-August 2. 9-9:55 a.m. $100 per week.

Jump Start. Rising pre-school-1st. July 29-August 2.

9 a.m.-1 p.m. $200. Get a jump start on the upcoming school year and brush up on readiness skills for starting the next grade.

Math Test Strategies. Middle schoolers. July 22-26 or July 29-August 2. 10-10:55 a.m. $125 per week. This camp will help you develop strategies, organization and skills in preparing for assessments. Learn ways to retrieve Math information from your thoughts while learning and studying the material and while taking a test or an exam.

Middle School Pre-Algebra Prep. Rising 7th graders. July 22-26 or July 29-August 2. 9-9:55 a.m. $125 per week. For students who want to be well prepared in their

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math skills for entrance into middle school 7th grade Pre-Algebra.

PSAT/SAT Critical Reading/Writing. June 10-14, 1-2:30 p.m. or July 22-26, 10-11:30 a.m. $155 per week.

A review of skills, strategies and concepts to help students prepare for the Critical Reading and Writing sections of the PSAT/SAT. Students need to bring a copy of The College Board’s The Official SAT Study Guide: For the New SAT (newest edition) to use for the course.

PSAT/SAT Math. July 22-26. 1:30-3 p.m. $155. The course reviews the mathematical content covered on the PSAT and SAT standardized tests and addresses test-taking strategies that can be used when taking the multiple-choice and student-response sections of the test.

Tackling Math Word Problems. Grades 7-9. July 2226. Noon-1 p.m. $125. Come discover the mysteries of solving math word problems in all their glory! The camp is designed for students entering Pre-Algebra, Algebra or Geometry.

Chess and Game Builder Camps USA Chess Camp. Ages 5-15. June 10-14. Half day 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m., full day 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $255 half day ($280 if register after April 26), $405 full day ($430 if register after April 26). Beginner to advanced are all welcome! USA Chess is the largest and premier chess camp organizer for children in the United States. Their

staff is comprised of the finest children’s chess instructors in North America. Registration must take place directly with USA Chess and not through Augusta Preparatory School. www.chesscamp.com.

School. For more information please visit: http://www. gamebuildercamp.com/video.htm or call 888.652.4377.

Introductory Video Game Creation. Ages 8-15.

June 10-14. Half day 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m., Full day 9 a.m.-4 p.m. See website for pricing. Starting with basic commands, campers will be taught in a step-by-step progression how to build a game that they design. Camp begins with an introduction to Game Maker software including adding rooms, building walls, adding backgrounds, warping to new levels, music, sound effects and many other great techniques. Registration must take place directly with USA Chess and not through Augusta Preparatory School. For more information please visit: http://www.gamebuildercamp.com/video.htm or call 888-652-4377.

All Sports. Boys and girls grades 1-7. June 10-14.

M-Th, 8 a.m.-3 p.m, Friday 8 a.m.-noon. $160. Includes activities such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, flag football, baseball/softball, floor hockey, scooter hockey, kickball, catch-me-in, ultimate frisbee and many more recreational games.

Video Game Creation—The Sequel. Ages 8-15. June 10-14. . Half day 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m., Full day 9 a.m.-4 p.m. See website for pricing. In the spirit of Mario, Sonic, Samus and other legendary video-game stars comes this new camp class. Campers use Game Maker software to create a side-scrolling, platform game with running, jumping, falling, climbing, blasting and enemy stomping. Students will learn how to program real world physics of gravity and friction, as well as plotting out head scratching mazes for themselves and other avid gamers to solve. Registration must take place directly with USA Chess and not through Augusta Preparatory

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Sports Camps

Basketball. Boys and girls grades 4-8. July 15-18.

12:30-4:30 p.m. $100. A balance of skills and fundamentals with games, contests and fun. The basic skills of ball handling, passing, shooting and defense will be taught throughout the week of camp.

British Soccer. Ages 3-16. June 3-7 or June 17-21.

Please go to http://www.augustaprep.org/podium/ default.aspx?t=145336 and select British Soccer for registration and pricing information. British Soccer Camps provide young players with the rare opportunity to receive high-level soccer coaching from a team of international experts right in the heart of their own community.

Football. Cavalier Camp, rising 1st-5th. Cavalier Pride Camp, rising 6th-12th graders. June 24-27. 9 a.m.noon. $145 if registered by May 17, $165 if registered after. Designed to give players a head start on the 2013 football season.

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TetraBrazil Soccer Camp. Ages 6-16. July 22-26.

Please go to http://www.augustaprep.org/podium/default.aspx?t=145336 and select TetraBrazil Soccer for registration and pricing information. Camps provide American players with the opportunity to experience first-hand the kind of soccer training that has made Brazil the most successful soccer nation in the world.

Volleyball. Rising 5th-8th graders, 9 a.m.-noon. Rising 9th-12th graders, 1-4 p.m. June 17-20 or July 2225. $120 per week. Girls learn the fundamental skills of volleyball in a competitive and fun environment.

Includes a t-shirt.

Augusta Recreation, Parks and Facilities Department www.augustaga.gov/departments/recreation.

706-796-5025.

Day Camps. Ages 4-12. Eight weekly sessions: June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28, (No camp July 1-5), July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26 July 29-August 2. Time 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $42.50 per week. Games, sports, arts and crafts, field trips and swimming. Before- and after-care available at selected locations. Camps are held at seven recreation and parks locations in Augusta, Blythe and McBean areas. Please call for specific details.

Augusta Rowing Club The Boathouse, 101 Riverfront Dr. www.augustarowingclub.org.

706-432-0022. augustarows@gmail.com.

Rowing Camp. Call or check website for details.

Augusta Sailing Club Contact Jim Holder at 706-651-0587 or cv.jholder@ mainsheet.net. www.augustasailingclub.org.

Sailing Club Camp. Ages 8-14. Four weekly camps in June and three weekly camps in July. Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $250. $25 discount if register by April 30. Registration is limited and registration forms are available on the club’s website.

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Dance. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. First week $150, each additional week $100. Fun instruction in ballet, tap and jazz. Arts and crafts. End-of-the-week performance.

Beulah Grove Community Resource Center Beulah Grove Baptist Church Building of Opportunities, 1434 Poplar St. Jean Callaway, 706-722-4999.

Summer Explosion Day Camps. PreK-8th grade.

June 3-July 12. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $40 non-refundable registration fee, $90 per week. Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided. Program places students in their promoted grades to work on curriculum for the upcoming school year with certified teachers during the morning hours.

Afternoons include recreation, Spanish, drama, dance, art, music, computer science and field trips.

Boys and Girls Club of Augusta www.bgcaugusta.com.

706-504-4071.

Day Camp. Ages 6-14. Multiple locations throughout Augusta. Theme-oriented summer camp with a funfilled environment. Field trip, breakfast and lunch included. Camps are open to children already enrolled in Boys and Girls Club. Extended drop off available starting at 7:30 a.m. Late pick up until 5:30 p.m.

Bricks 4 Kidz www.Bricks4kidz.com/augusta. jgriffin@beicks4kidz.com.

Jeremiah Griffin, 706-513-5789.

Planes, Trains and Automobiles Mini-Camp. Ages 5 and up. May 22-24. Half-day $85. Full day $120. A great camp that’s all about engines. Everyone loves to build cars, trains and planes. Take it a step further and motorize them! Campers will take home a plane, train or car mini-model along with other gifts.

Augusta West Dance 262 Furys Ferry Rd. www.augustawestdance.com.

706-860-0998.

Mini-Figure Mania. Ages 5 and up. May 28-31. Halfday $110. Full day $145. All about the little guys that are a favorite LEGO component of every builder— mini-figures! Among other things, campers will learn how to customize the design of their mini-figures and accessories, and will take home a mini-figure for every day of the week.

Dance Camp. Ages 3-7. June 10-14: Angelina Ballerina. June 17-21, Cars. July 8-12, Princess Power, July 15-19, Happily Ever After. Ages 8-12. July 17-21, A Night at the Movies. July 8-12, So You Think You Can

Bricks for Girls. Ages 5 and up. May 28-31. 1-5 p.m. $110. Inspired by LEGO Friends, each day features a new friend that has a new LEGO build and cool crafts.

Activities are designed to build self-esteem, increase

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Ninjago Camp. Ages 5 and up. June 3-7 and August 5-9. Half-day $130. Full Day $170. New motorized models make spinjitzu more exciting than ever before.

At the end of camp, the ninjas will have a companion mini-figure, mini-build and their own pair of ninja nunchuks and ninja stars.

Star Wars Camp. Ages 5 and up. June 10-14 and July 22-26. Half-day $130. Full Day $170. 2013 Star Wars Camp features new technic Star Wars models, jedi building tricks and a new take-home for every camper!

Legends of China. Ages 5 and up. June 17-21 and August 12-16. Half-day $130. Full Day $170. Inspired by the new LEGO China line! This camp features builds and contests related to the popular new sets and show, and of course, ultra-cool take home gifts for every camper.

Superhero Academy. Ages 5 and up. June 24-28. Halfday $130. Full Day $170. Featuring builds of your favorite superheroes and their choice of battle arms.

Jr. Robotics. Ages 7 and up. July 1-5 (off on the 4th).

Half-day $140. Full Day $175. Robotics camp features a twist this year with individual contests and team challenges. All-new models and each camper takes home a motor, battery pack and mini-motorized model kit.

Mindstorms. Ages 9 and up. July 1-5 (off on the 4th).

1-5 p.m. $160. Features more advanced builds and programming for more experienced builders.

Movie-Making. Ages 7 and up. July 8-12. Half-day $135. Full Day $175. Campers will enjoy making their own stop-motion animation movies that will be unveiled to the parent audience at the end of the week at the Academy Awards! Each camper takes home a mini-figure, t-shirt, academy award and their movies on DVD! Mining and Crafting. Ages 5 and up. July 15-19. Halfday $130. Full Day $170. Based on the popular game sweeping the nation. Features awesome models, campers will enjoy building and creating their own additions.

Amusement Park. Ages 5 and up. July 29-August 2. Half-day $135. Full Day $175. Motorized amusement park ride builds, the carnival games and “inflatable days,” where campers step away from the fun of LEGOS for a bit and have a blast on water slides and bounce houses.

Camp Gravatt Gravatt Camp and Conference Center, Aiken. www.bishopgravatt.org.

Scott McNeely, 803-648-1817. camp@bishopgravatt.org.

Junior High Camp. Rising 7th-9th grade. June 24-July 4 and July 7-July 17. $675.

Elementary Camp. Rising 1st-6th grade. June 8-June 14, June 16-22 and July 19-25. $460.

Junior High and Elementary. July 27-August 2 for all ages. $460.

Family Camp. May 24-26, August 9-11. Parents and children. $180 for two family members. $60 each additional member. $300 family maximum.

Camp Invention Hosted at Blue Ridge Elementary School, 550 Blue Ridge Drive, Evans. www.campinvention.com.

706-868-3709, ext. 1820. pmcknight@ccboe.net.

Camp Invention Geo-Quest Program. Rising 1st6th. June 10-14. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $220. Cache Dash is a real-world challenge that inspires creativity and inventive thinking. Participants will navigate their way to treasure-filled caches containing global challenges from kids around the world.

Columbia County Ballet 639 Fury’s Ferry Rd. www.columbiacountyballet.com.

706-860-1852.

Princess Dance Camps. Ages 3-7. Weeks offered in June & July. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-noon. First camp $110, second camp $100. Featuring Cinderella and Sophia the 1st. Call for more Information.

Summer Intensive. Classical ballet and Pointe, ballet for boys only, partnering, hip hop and modern technique. Call or visit the website for more information.

Dotcom Learning Center 2040 Commercial Dr., North Augusta.

803-634-2393.

Weekly Camps. June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 1-5, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29-August 2, August 5-9, August 12-16. Ages 4 and up. Extended day available beginning at 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Field trips,

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lunch and afternoon snack included. Pick-up available in certain areas. Call for complete details.

Episcopal Day School 2248 Walton Way. www.edsaugusta.com.

Julie Kneuker, 706-733-1192. jkneuker@edsaugusta.com.

Enrichment Camps. Rising 1st-5th. June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $110-$125 per week. Traditional summer day camp.

Class choices include arts and crafts, sports, cooking, science, literature and more. Campers should bring a healthy snack or a sack lunch.

Preschool Camp. Rising 3s-K. June 17-21, June 2428, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $110-$125 per week. Weekly themed activities, such as Summer Fun, Bricks for Kidz, Digging for Dinosaurs, All About Me, Kids Café, etc. Campers should bring a healthy snack or a sack lunch.

EDS Sports Camps. Rising 1st-8th. June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26. Afternoons. $110-$125 per week. Basketball, soccer, dance, cheerleading, volleyball, disc golf and more.

Evans Piano Camp Carol Gage.

706-863-9550 or prgage@comcast.net 8-Week Piano Camp. Wednesdays, June 5-July 31. $160 for eight half-hour sessions. Have you always wanted to play the piano? Try piano lessons for you or your child before you invest in an expensive instrument. Private instruction by an experienced piano teacher and Music Ed. graduate. Lessons include classics, popular, theory, rhythm instruments, etc. Students must have access to a piano or electronic keyboard. All instruction materials included. References provided.

Family Music of Augusta www.familymusicofaugusta.com.

Kathleen Haley, 706-955-7819.

See website for details and new course offerings. Ask about sibling discounts. Also available: piano 1.5, beginning keyboard and flute lessons.

Twist and Turn. Ages 1-5. Nursery rhymes come to life for children and their parents. Lots of movement for the toddlers while challenging the 3-and-ups with language development.

Music Makers at the Seashore. Ages 4-6. Singing,

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playing instruments in ensemble, early music-reading, lots of movement, storytelling, listening, dancing and art activities.

Piano Review. Current students or those with some playing experience. Review of keyboard skills, plus theory games, drumming, dancing, etc.

Introduction to Piano. For beginning pianists. Uses singing and movement as well as keyboard activities to help children learn to play the piano. Strongly recommended for new students planning to enroll in Keyboard I in the fall. A second session may be added at the end of summer.

Family Y www. thefamilyy.org.

706-922-9622.

Financial assistance is available for all Family Y programs.

Camp Lakeside 706-922-9595 The following camps are held at Camp Lakeside— Eighty-eight acres on the banks of J. Strom Thurmond Lake in Lincolnton.

Boys/Girls Adventure Day Camp. Ages 7-12. Weekly May 27-August 9 (No camp Memorial Day). $125 per week member, $155 week non-member. A sampling of all age-appropriate camp activities including swimming, sports, hiking in the woods and on the shoreline, arts and crafts, boating, archery, GA-GA, Carpet-ball and more. Campers in this age group are given some choice during the week to help design their schedule of activities.

Kinder Day Camp. Ages 5-6. May 27-August 9 (No camp Memorial Day). $125 per week member, $155 week nonmember. A sampling of all age-appropriate camp activities including swimming, sports, hiking in the woods and on the shoreline, arts and crafts, boating, archery, GA-GA, Carpet-ball and more. This group also has a mid-day break for story time.

Specialty Day Camp—Ages 7-12. $125 per week for members, $155 non-members. These day camps will follow the same basic schedule as the Adventure Day Camp except most activity times will be spent in the specialty areas focusing on skill progression. Campers will be given the opportunity to swim (weather permitting) and rotate through other popular camp activities throughout the week.

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Specialty Day Camp—Basketball. July 8-12. Basketball skill progression through drills and games.

Skills will include: dribbling, passing, shooting, basic plays and defensive strategy.

Specialty Day Camp—Flag Football. June 17-21.

Football skill progression through drills and games.

Skills will include: kicking, passing, catching, basic plays and defensive strategy.

Specialty Day Camp—Soccer. June 3-7 and July 1519. Soccer skill progression through drills and games.

Skills will include: dribbling, passing, scoring, goal keeping and basic defense.

Specialty Day Camp—Sportsman. June 10-14 and July 29-August 2. Different skills of a sportsperson.

Group will rotate through activities of archery, fishing and boating as well as learning different types of wildlife tracks, how to build a fire, important items to have on hand and things to consider when hiking in the woods.

Specialty Day Camp—Fishing. June 24-28 and July 22-26. Skills of fishing including water safety, basic knot tying, fish identification and safe handling, casting and fishing techniques. Equipment not required to participate. Participants may bring their own equipment at their own risk.

Teen Leadership Day Camp. Ages 13-15. May 27-31 (no camp Memorial Day) and August 5-9. $125 per week for members, $155 non-members. This camp will foster independence and accountability while allowing opportunities to establish healthy habits and explore leadership opportunities. This group is expected to lead by example in their interactions with all campers and staff. Each week this group will be asked to do a project from conception to completion related to camp programming or facilities.

Campers will have opportunities to participate in the various camp program areas.

Leaders in Training (LIT) Day Camp. Ages 13-17.

June 3-7 and June 10-14. $125 per week members, $155 non-members. LIT teaches teenagers to become future leaders. During this program, participants will learn CPR/First Aid, basic fitness, character development and other skills to enhance personal development. This group is expected to assist counselors with different age groups following standards shared in training. LITs who successfully complete the two-week course are required to volunteer for 5 weeks of camp during the summer.

Overnight Camp—Trekkers (Co-ed). Ages 7-8. June 30-July 3. $199 for members, $225 for nonmembers.

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This starter program is the best for helping new overnight campers (and new overnight camp parents) get accustomed to a resident camp environment.

Overnight Camp—Pioneers Camp (Boys only).

Ages 9-11. June 16-21 or July 21-26. $275 for members, $325 for non-members.

Overnight Camp—Explorers (Boys only). Ages 1214. July 7-12. $275 for members, $325 for non-members.

Overnight Camp—Pioneers/Explorers (Girls only). Ages 9-14. June 23-28 or July 14-19. $274 for members, $325 for nonmembers.

Family Y Branch Day Camps Day camps are offered at the following Family Y branches. Call each branch or check the Family Y website for details.

Family Y Child Development Center. Age 4. Weekly, May 20-August 2. $90 per week members, $100 per week non-members. Breakfast, lunch and snack provided. Campers participate in education enrichment activities that teach confidence, encourage self-expression and enrich social development in a state-licensed facility. 1425 Walton Way, Augusta.

Camp Marshall. Ages 5-12. Weekly, May 22-August 2. $85 per week members, $110 per week non-members. Campers will enjoy arts and crafts, games and sports, devotion and character development activities.

Location: Wesley United Methodist Church, N. Belair Road, Evans.

Camp North Augusta. Ages 5-12. Weekly, June 10-August 12. $80 per week members, $110 per week nonmembers. Campers will enjoy arts and crafts, games and sports, field trips, devotions and character development activities. Mossy Creek Elementary School.

North Augusta Family Y Specialty Camps. Ages 5-12. $90 per week members, $120 per week non-members.

Dance Camp: June 17-21. Art Camp: June 24-28 and July 8-12. Sports Galore Camp: July 1-4 (No camp July 4). Drama Camp: July 8-12. Baking Camp: July 15-19. Construction Camp: TBD. Leaders in Training (LIT): Ages 13-17.

Weekly, June 10-August 12, $60 per week members, $75 per week non-members. LIT teaches teenagers to become future leaders. Participants will play games and acquire necessary skills for personal character development.

Mossy Creek Elementary School.

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Camp Augusta South. Ages 5-7. Weekly, May 27-August 9. $75 per week members, $95 per week non-members. Campers will enjoy arts and crafts, games, songs, interactive skits, character development activities and more. Transportation to and from Southside Tubman Branch each day. Augusta South Family Y. Camp Southside Tubman. Ages 8-14. May 27-August 9. $75 per week members, $95 per week non-members.

Campers will enjoy arts and crafts, games songs, interactive skits, character development activities and more.

Camp Aiken. Ages 5-12. Weekly, June 10-August 9. $110 per week members, $150 per week non-members. Aiken County Family Y. Campers will enjoy arts and crafts, games and sports, field trips, swimming, devotions and character development activities. Breakout Sessions: Sports Camp: June 17-21, July 1-5 (No camp July 4), July 15-19, July 29- August 2. Dance Camp: June 24-28 and July 22-26. Art Camp: June 10-14, June 24-28, July 8-12, July 22-26 and August 5-9. Waterworks Camp: Weekly, June 10-August 9. Swim Lessons: June 10-14, June 24-28, July 22-26 and August 5-9. $25 per week members. $40 per week non-members.

Camp Y130. Ages 5-12. Weekly, May 20-August 5. $75 per week members, $95 per week non-members.

Campers will enjoy arts and crafts, games, songs, field

trips and character development activities. Y130 Center in Thomson and Dearing Elementary School.

Y130 Center Specialty Camps. Gymnastics Camp: Ages 5-12. Teen Leadership Camp: Ages 6th-8th graders. Weekly, May 20-August 5. $65 members, $75 nonmembers.

Camp North Jefferson. Ages 5-14. Weekly, May 20July 22. $75 per week members, $95 per week nonmembers. Campers will enjoy arts and crafts, games, songs and character development activities.

Wilson Family Y Camp Wilson. Ages 7-12. May 20-August 5. $110 per week members, $150 per week non-members. Begin and end each day in a traditional camp setting where campers will have the opportunity to be challenged in one specialty breakout session weekly. Breakout Sessions: Acrobats: May 20-24, June 10-14, July 8-12 and August 5-9. Aqua-fun: Weekly, May 20-August 5. Arts & Crafts: Weekly, May 20-August 5. Baseball: June 3-7, June 24-28 and July 22-26. Basketball: July 1-5 (No camp July 4) and July 29-August 2. Cheerleading: June 3-7, June 24-28, July 15-19 and August 5-9. Dance: May 27-31, June 17-21, July 1-5 and July 29-August 2. Drama: Weekly May 27-July 29. Flag Football: May 20-24,

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June 10-14 and July 15-19. Science & Nature: Weekly May 27-August 5. Soccer: May 27-31, June 17-21, July 8-12 and August 5-9. Summer Olympics: Weekly May 20-August 5. Waterworks: Weekly May 20-August 5.

What a Girl Wants: Weekly May 20-August 5.

Little Tykes Mini Camp. Ages 3-4 (must be potty trained). Weekly, May 27-August 5. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $55 per week for members, $75 week non-members.

Arts and crafts, games, outside time and swimming.

Traditional Camp. Ages 5-6. Weekly, May 20-August 5. $110 week/members, $150 week/non-members. Arts and crafts, games, sports and swimming.

Teen Leadership Camp. Ages 13-17. Weekly, May 27-August 5. $110 per week members and $150 per week non-members. Have fun with the YMCA character values in mind: caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith. This camp will foster independence, accountability and leadership and provide activities to instill healthy habits.

Leaders in Training (LIT). Ages 13-17. June 3-7 and June 10-14. $110 per week members, $150 per week non-members. LIT teaches teenagers to become future leaders. During this program, participants will learn CPR/First Aid, teen fitness, character develop-

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ment and other skills to enhance personal development. Teens who successfully complete the program are required to volunteer for a minimum of five weeks during the summer.

First Baptist Church 3500 Walton Way Ext. www.fbcaugusta.org.

Patti Fowler, 706-731-5366.

Registration: Friday, April 5 in the Preschool Building hallway from 9-10 a.m. Camps are held for eight weeks from May 23-July 18, Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m.1:30 p.m.

Georgia Regents University Kitty Hernlen,706-721-3554. khernlen@gru.edu.

Augusta Area Asthma Day Camp. Ages 6-13. July 8-12. All day. Free. Limited to 60 campers. Hosted at Camp Tanglewood in Columbia County. Daily activities include swimming, hiking, games, sports and arts and crafts. The program includes one hour of daily asthma education to help children recognize their asthma symptoms. Lunch and snacks are provided. Transportation from the GRU campus and south Richmond County will be provided on a space-available basis.

Summer Playcation Days. Babies to age 4. $180.

Climber’s Club. Rising kindergartners and 1st graders. $225. Reinforces academic skills to prepare children for the coming year through small and large group experiences and individualized opportunities.

Georgia Regents University Music Conservatory Program www.gru.edu/conservatory 706-731-7971. consprog@gru.edu.

Music Camps

The First Tee 3165 Damascus Rd. www.thefirstteeaugusta.org.

706-364-4654.

Best Junior Golf Camp Ever. Ages 8-18. Camp I: June 3-7. Camp II: June 10-14. Camp III: June 1721. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $60 per week members, $135 per week non-members. All skill levels are welcome.

Campers grouped by skill level. Instruction will focus on golf skill development for various skill levels.

Camp will also include life skills and healthy habits components. Campers will have opportunities to play the course and enjoy fun competitions. Students can be dropped off as early as 8 a.m. and are welcome to stay and practice after camp is over. Each camper will receive a gift. A limited number of fee scholarships are available.

Tees and Tiaras Girls Golf Camp. Ages 8–18. June 24-28. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $60 per week members, $135 per week non-members. Tees and Tiaras Girls Golf Camp is designed to give young ladies an opportunity to improve interpersonal skills, communication, character, leadership skills, improve motivation and overall personal development. Campers will enjoy participating in FUN golf, life skills and personal development activities by age and skill level. The week will culminate with an exciting and unique “Golfer Girl” Pageant that the campers will help plan. No big hair or makeup required! Students can be dropped off as early as 8 a.m. and are welcome to stay and practice after camp is over.

Each camper will receive a gift. A limited number of fee scholarships are available.

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Chamber Music Institute. June 3-7. $60. Acceptance to this half-day (afternoon) camp is by audition only.

Up to 15 students. Coached chamber music sessions for advanced players. Auditions held Sunday, April 21, 4-6:30 p.m. Call 706-731-7971 or email consprog@gru. edu to schedule an audition.

Choir Camp. Rising middle school and high school students. June 10-14. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Mon-Thur), 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. (Fri). $180. Two concert choirs, show choir and musical theater, class voice instruction and electives. Tuition registration deadline: May 24. $200 late registration after May 24.

Orchestra Camp. Rising middle school and high school students. June 17-21. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (MonThurs), 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. (Fri). $180. This full-day camp is for rising middle school and high school string players with at least a full year of orchestra experience or private lessons. Two orchestras, chamber music ensembles and electives. Tuition registration deadline: May 31. $200 late registration after May 31.

Band Camp. Rising middle school students and high school students. June 24-28. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Mon-Thur), 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m. (Fri). $180. For students with at least a full year of school band experience or private lessons.

Two concert bands, jazz band and sectional ensembles and electives. Tuition registration deadline: June 7. $200 late registration after June 7.

My First Piano Adventure–Mini Music Camp. Rising 1st-2nd grades. July 15-19 or July 29–August 2. 10-

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11:30 a.m. $119. Give your child a fun introduction to the piano. This camp will introduce children to the piano, as well as to basic concepts related to music and playing the piano before they begin private lessons. Limited to 8 students per week.

Baby Bear Mini Music Camp. Ages 6 months-2 years. July 15-19. 9-9:45 a.m. $99. Grown-ups hold their babies as they sing, dance and move together.

Classes end with play time for the little ones. Each class lasts 45 minutes and is designed for a grownup and baby to attend together. Includes daily infant snacks and a CD of original songs created for the class. $10 supply cost paid to teacher at first class. Limited to 12 baby bears.

Silly Monkey Mini Music Camp. Ages 2-4. July 15-19. 10-10:45 a.m. $99. Campers play instruments, make instruments, learn musical terms, play music games and do LOTS of singing, dancing, jumping and wiggling. Each class is 45 minutes and designed for a grown-up to attend with the child. Includes crafts, snacks, and a CD of original songs created for the class. $20 supply cost paid to teacher at first class.

Limited to 12 silly monkeys.

Music Classes Register on-line at www.gru.edu/pace.

Class Piano for Kids. June 1-July 28. Saturdays, 1010:50 a.m. $99. Learn to play piano in a fun setting with other kids in a piano lab with eight keyboards and headsets. Students will learn beginning piano and notereading skills. Students will be required to purchase textbooks from the instructor for $8. Must have a piano or keyboard at home to practice. No previous experience required.

Georgia Regents University Division of Professional and Community Education www.gru.edu/pace.

706-721-2329. Call for walk-in registration locations and times. Multiple week discount. Download brochure and register at www.gru.edu/pace.

Kids University K-7 Kids University Rising 1st-2nd Grades Themed Camps. June 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28 and July 8-12, 1519. Half day 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $99. Full day 8:30 a.m.5 p.m., $170. In the Spotlight, Aero Flight, LEGO Engineering—Boats and Floats; LEGO Engineering—Let’s Visit Outer Space, Keyboarding, Frog Math, Gardening

Cool Camps for Kids plus 30 more courses exploring art, dance, music, cooking, literature and STEM—science, technology, engineering, math.

Kids University Rising 3rd-4th Grades Themed Camps. June 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28 and July 8-12, 15-19. Half day 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $99. Full day 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., $170. Superhero Science, LEGO Engineering—Measurement and Magnetism, LEGO Engineering—LEGOS in Space, Aero Flight, Spanish, Japanese, Photography plus 30 more courses exploring music, art, dance, cooking, gardening, writing, social studies, and STEM—science, technology, engineering, math.

Kids University Rising 5th-7th Grades Themed Camps. June 3-7, 10-14,1 7-21, 24-28 and July 8-12, 15-19. Half day 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $99. Full day 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., $170. Rocketry, Superhero Science, LEGO Engineering—Advanced Motorized, Machines, LEGO Engineering—LEGOS in Space, LEGOS Stop Motion Mania, Spanish, Japanese, Photography, Manga and Cartooning, Creative Problem Solving plus 30 more courses exploring music, art, dance, cooking, gardening, writing, social studies, and STEM—science, technology, engineering, math.

Kids University Teen Edition My Cool House. Rising 7th-9th grades. June 3-7. 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. $165. My Cool House & Physics Fun $245. Design your dream room and house and learn the basics of computer drawing and architectural design.

Physics Fun. Rising 7th-9th grades. June 3-7. 1:15-4:45 p.m. $165. My Cool House & Physics Fun $245. From the physics of roller coasters to baseball, eye-opening and exciting explorations in everyday physics.

Manga and Cartoons. Rising 7th-9th grades. June 10-14. 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. $165. Manga & Cartoons and Rocketry $245. Strengthen fine art and design basics needed for the sequential art forms in comics and storyboards. Instructor is local artist, Xavier Jones.

Rocketry. Rising 7th-9th grades. June 10-14. 1:154:45 p.m. $165. Manga and Cartoons & Rocketry $245.

Build your own rocket (not from a kit!), launch it and learn the principles of aeronautical engineering.

Photography and Photoshop. Rising 7th-9th grades.

June17-21. 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. $165. Photography and Photoshop & Cool Drawings with Pen and Ink $245.

Using digital cameras (provided) learn camera basics and how to compose a photo. Enjoy unique photo-

graphic assignments and practice editing your photos in the lab.

Cool Drawings with Pen and Ink. Rising 7th-9th grades. June 17-21. 1:15-4:45 p.m. $165. Photography and Photoshop & Cool Drawings with Pen and Ink $245. Using pen and ink and other media, work on detailed projects and learn color, line, structure, value and depth, cross-hatching and faces. Your instructor is local artist, Xavier Jones.

Mini-Med School: Science Basics. Rising 7th-9th grades. June 24-28. 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. $165. Both Mini-Med Schools $245. Conduct research and experiments in the basic health sciences relevant to your personal health. Discover how your body really works!

and more, with a consistent focus on personal growth, leadership and FUN! Summer resident camp opportunities are open to girls in 2nd–12th grades, whether or not they are Girl Scouts. Camp Open House, April 13, 1-4 p.m. Free.

S’mores Camp. Grades 2-12. May 31-June2. $40. Hawaiian theme.

BeaYOUtiful Camp. Grades 6-12. June 2-7. $250.

Art Week. Grades 2-5. June 2-7. $250.

Camping Through the Years. Grades 2-8. June 2-7. $250.

Night Owls. Grades 4-12. June 9-14. $275.

Mini-Med School: Xplorations. Rising 7th-9th grades. June 24-28, 1:15–4:45 p.m. $165. Both MiniMed Schools $245. Summerville and Health science campus explorations to simulation labs, research labs and interactions with local scientists and medical entrepreneurs.

Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art 506 Telfair St., Augusta. www.ghia.org. crice@ghia.org. 706-722-5495.

Morning Art Camp. Ages 5-12. June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26.

10 a.m.-noon. $65 per week members, $80 per week non-members. June camp sessions will be based on the theme “Appetizing Art,” while July campers will create work suggesting “Artful Abodes.” Classes will provide a wealth of creative learning opportunities designed to develop artistic skills and stretch young imaginations.

Curriculum choices will include both two- and threedimensional art forms and will introduce students to the elements of art and principles of design. All supplies will be provided.

Afternoon Art Camp. Ages 5-12. Afternoon sessions also available. Please call for additional information.

Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia Camp Tanglewood, 4687 Columbia Rd. www.gshg.org.

Kathleen Cullinan, 912-236-1571. kcullinan@gshg.org.

At Girl Scout camp, girls learn more about themselves and the world around them. Sessions with various themes include a choice of swimming, hiking, games, art

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Health and Fitness. Grades 2-12. $250.

Gymnastics Gold 124 Cedar Lane, Martinez. www.gymnasticsgold.com.

706-650-2111.

Camp Flip Flop. Ages 4-13. Begins May 22. 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. Early drop-off at 7:30 a.m. and late pick-up at 5:30 p.m. for no additional charge. Pay by the week or by the day. Weekly themes with exciting games, crafts, gymnastics, movies, water days and much, much more.

Friendly, energetic counselors provide a fun-filled day in a safe, structured environment. Please call for specific dates and pricing.

Half-Day Preschool Camp. Ages 3-5. Begins May 22.

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Please call for specific dates and pricing.

Summer Gymnastics Classes. Check website for dates and times.

Haydens Gymnastics Academy 4300 Evans To Locks Rd., Evans. www.haydensgym.com.

706-868-0608.

Camp Haydens. Ages 5 and up. Ten one-week sessions beginning May 20–July 29. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 3-day or 5-day option. Half-day available. $55 registration fee.

Each week explores a new theme through arts, crafts, games, movies, swimming and gymnastics. Camp cost varies due to days and pick-up time.

Junior Camp Haydens. Ages 2-5. Tuesday-Thursday,

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9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Seven one-week camps. $25 per day or $65 for week. Junior camps explore the same themes as older campers, but through an age-appropriate curriculum.

Holler Ministries 455 Huntley Rd., Fletcher, NC. 828-651-9827. www.hollerministries.com.

Hickory Hill 502 Hickory Hill Drive, Hickory Hill Historic House Museum, Thomson.

706-595-7777. www.hickory-hill.org.

Ms. Franke L. Smith, fsmith@hickory-hill.org.

Missions Camp. Ages 12-18. June 23-28. Free of charge. A simulated missionary training experience for youth and families. Situated in an authentic African village in western North Carolina. Refer to website for registration and additional information.

Dig History! Archeology Camp. Ages 11-17. July 8-12. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $60. Children will examine ancient hunting methods, learn what our garbage says about us and work with professional archaeologists to excavate the Jeffersonian Publishing Plant site.

James Brown Academy of Music Pupils www.jamesbrownfamilyfdn.org.

706-736-6216.

Eco-Adventures Camp. Ages 10-16. June 10-14 and June 24-28. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $60 per week. Children explore the outdoors and learn what it means to be green. Learn about organic gardening, water quality, composting, recycling, native animals, native plants and more!

H. Odell Weeks Center 1700 Whiskey Rd., Aiken. www.cityofaikensc.gov.

803-642-7631.

Summer Adventures Day Camp. Ages 5-12 at the start of the session. Weekly camps June 10-August 16. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Themed sessions with sports, swimming, games, special guests and arts and crafts.

Campers must bring a snack, drink and sack lunch daily. Extended camp from 3-5:30 p.m. available for additional fee. Register on-line or at the Weeks Center beginning April 1. 50 percent deposit per child at time of registration.

Hilltop Riding Stables North Range Road, Fort Gordon. www.fortgordon.com.

706-791-4864.

Horse Camps. Ages 7-13. May 28-31, June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29-August 2. 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $200 for active-duty military, Department of Defense employees and retired military. $225 for others. May 28-31 is $160 for active-duty military, Department of Defense employees and retired military. $180 for others. Learn horse grooming, saddling, bridling and bathing. Take part in arts and crafts, outdoor recreation, arena and trail riding, swimming.

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Out of Sight Summer Session. Grades PreK-12.

June 17-July 26. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Study music theory and learn how to read and compose music. Master multiple musical instruments and get experience with recording and production of music. Call for more information.

Juilliard in Aiken USC Aiken, 471 University Parkway, Aiken. www.juilliardinaiken.com/jazzworkshop.php.

Dee Crawford, 803-661-5299. jiajazzcamp@gmail.com.

Juilliard Jazz Workshop/Camp. Ages 13-18.

June 10-14. The program is designed to give young jazz musicians a taste of what a Juilliard Jazz student’s life is all about—refining technique, performance and broadening understanding of various jazz styles. Teachers include members of the Juilliard Jazz Studies faculty as well as Juilliard Jazz students. Instruments for the Juilliard Summer Jazz Residency include: Trumpet, Saxophone, Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Double Bass, Electric Bass and Drums.

Kane & Co 4321 Evans To Lock Rd., Evans. www.kanecodance.com.

706-447-9007.

Kelly@kanecodance.com.

Princess Power. Ages 3-5. June 17-21. $100. Dance your way into summer fun. Child must supply own snacks and sack lunch each day.

Glamour Girlz. Ages 6-9. June 23-27. $100 per week.

Dance your way into summer fun. Child must supply own snacks and sack lunch each day.

www.augustafamily.com

Kindermusik by Musical Impressions, Inc. Martinez United Methodist Church, Washington Rd. Nancy Cleveland, 706-228-4877 or musimp@bellsouth.net.

Summer Adventure Camps. June and July. Ages 18 months to 7 years. TBA. Call or email for details.

Kingdom Kids Development Center Beulah Grove Baptist Church Building of Opportunities.

1434 Poplar Street.

Sharon Meyers, 706-724-1086.

Kid Zone. Ages 4-12. July 15-Augustt 2. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $90 per week. A creative, fun-filled spiritual summer of activities that includes theme weeks and field trips.

Lucy Craft Laney Museum Black History 1005 Broad St. 706-724-3576.

Summer Camp 2013. Call for information.

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MACH Academy Fleming Tennis Center, 1850 Chester Ave. www.machacademy.com.

706-796-5046. mparks37@comcast.net.

Scholarships are available.

Summer Tennis Camp. Ages 6-18. June 3-July 26. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Early drop-off at 8:30 a.m. and late pick-up at 5:30 p.m. for no additional charge. $100 per week, includes lunch and supplies. Partial scholarships are available. Comprehensive tennis education to help develop a genuine love for the game and respect for the ideals of good sportsmanship.

Reach for the Stars Summer Camp. Ages 5-18. June 3-July 26. 9 a.m-5 p.m. Early drop-off at 8:30 a.m. and late pick-up at 5:30 p.m. for no additional charge. $100 per week, includes lunch and supplies. Partial scholarships available. Academic enrichment, technology, career exploration, college planning, nutrition, fitness, tennis instruction and more.

Musical Theatre Workshop 3817 Martinez Blvd., Martinez. www.onwiththeshow.biz.

Mickey Lubeck, 706-231-1759.

All camps include theatre games, acting improve, singing and dance classes. There’s a Friday evening dessert

Cool Camps theatre performance at the end of each week’s camp. $125 for first child, $100 for each additional sibling. Tuition due at registration. Limited space available.

Fables and Foibles Camp. Ages 7-9 and ages 10-12.

May 27-31. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Audition Prep for Acting, Voice and Dance. Ages 8-10, ages 11-13 and ages 14-17. June 10-14. 9:30 a.m.2:30 p.m.

Godspell Camp. Ages 9-12 and ages 13-17. July 22-26.

9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Learn songs and production numbers from the 2012 production.

Newman Tennis Center 3103 Wrightsboro Rd. 706-821-1600.

Summer Tennis Camp. May 27-31, June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26. 9 a.m.-4p.m. $180 per week. $20 discount if register by May 20. 10 percent for multiple weeks. All campers receive camp t-shirt.

Quick Start Summer Camp. Ages 4-6. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 9-10 a.m. $30 per week. 10 percent discount for multiple weeks.

Oxford/Grade Power Learning 4272 Washington Rd., Suite 2, Evans. www.oxfordlearning.com. evansga@ooxfordlearning.com.

706-650-2225.

Summer Brain Camp. Preschool-6th grade. May 29-August 2. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Skills improvement in language arts, math, art, music and science.

Petersburg Racquet Club 421 The Pass, Martinez. www.prctennis.com 706-860-9288. garyh@prctennis.com.

Pee Wees. Ages 4-5. Eight one-week sessions May 27-July 26. No camp July 1-5. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:15-9 a.m. Non-members $36 per week or $15 per day. Members $28 per week or $12 per day. Learn the basics of tennis in a fun atmosphere.

Play Program. Ages 6-18. Eight one-week sessions May 27-July 26. No camp July 1-5. 9 a.m.-noon. Non-

members $140 per week or $32 per day. Members $110 per week, $26 per day. Kids learn to play tennis in a team environment. Emphasis is placed on simplifying the game and instruction. Camp includes instruction, play and a swim break.

Performance Program. Ages 9-18. Eight one-week sessions May 27-July 26. No camp July 1-5. 9 a.m.noon. Non-members $140 per week or $32 per day.

Members $110 per week, $26 per day. For kids who are actively playing tournaments, on school teams and Junior Team Tennis. Camp includes instruction, play and a swim break.

High Performance. Ages 10-18. Eight one-week sessions May 27-July 26. No camp July 1-5. 9 a.m.-noon.

Non-members $140 per week or $32 per day. Members $110 per week, $26 per day. For ranked players who are competing in tournaments year round. Camp includes instruction, play and a swim break.

Portman’s Music Academy 4020 Washington Rd., Martinez.

706-738-1651.

Preschool Music Camp. Ages 4-6. June 24-28, 9:3011:30 a.m. $100. Spend a week exploring instrumental music through rhythm, melody, harmony, tone color and form.

Music Camp. Rising 2nd-5th grades. June 24-28.

Noon-2:30 p.m. $145. Spend a week exploring instrumental music through rhythm, melody, harmony, tone color and form. Also an introduction to playing the piano.

Guitar Camp. Rising 4th-6th grades, June 3-7, July 8-12. Rising 7th-9th grades, June 17-20, July 15-19.

9:30 a.m.-noon. $145 per week. Introduction to the most popular instrument in North America. Students will learn basic chording, tuning, changing strings and an introduction to reading music and lead playing.

Rock Camp. Ages 12-18. June 10-15. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $250 (includes lunch). For students who want to play in a rock band! Meet other players just like you while taking your playing to another level. Players must have at least one year musical experience.

Band Camp. Rising 7th graders, July 22-26, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Rising 8th graders, July 22-26, 12:30-2:30 p.m. $100. Spend a week reviewing music fundamentals while getting a jump start on District Honor Band by reviewing scales, etudes and sight reading.

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Robert Sapp Baseball Camps Sweetwater Park, Thomson. www.robertsappbaseballcamp.com Baseball Camp. Ages 7-14. June 24-June 28. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $130. Team rates available. Teaching the fundamentals correctly and emphasizing that baseball should be fun. Also emphasize improving work habits, discipline, sportsmanship and social skills.

Softball Camp. Girls ages 7-14. June 24-June 28. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $130. Team rates available. Top-notch instruction in all aspects of the game. Same format as their traditional baseball camp.

Ruth Patrick Science Education Center www.campinvention.org.

John Hutchens, 800-968-4332 or johnh@usca.edu. campinvention@invent.org.

Camp Invention. Rising 1st-6th graders. June 17-June 21. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $220 after. Register online to receive a $5 discount. The Camp Invention program is a weeklong adventure in creativity that immerses children in exciting, hands-on learning disguised as fun activities.

This summer, children will become expedition trainees, navigating their way to special treasure-filled caches and creating solutions to challenges posed by youth from around the world. They will be embarking on a global adventure, uncovering hidden messages from the Earth, investigating several extreme natural wonders of the world and building a device to launch international ducks back home. Bring lunch.

The Salvation Army Kroc Center 1833 Broad St., Augusta. www.krocaugusta.org.

706-364-KROC or info@krocaugusta.org Thirteen different themed camps for ages 5-12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Drop off as early as 7 a.m. Pick up as late as 6 p.m.

Members $100 per week, nonmembers $125 per week.

The same themes for ages 3-5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Members $40 per week, non-members $50 per week. Hot lunch included. Camp Kroc is ACA certified.

Passport Please. May 21-24. Grab your ticket and come aboard to travel across the world this week.

The Great Outdoors. May 27-31. Learn to appreciate all that nature has to offer. Enjoy a nature hike and other fun outdoor activities.

No Theme Week. June 3-7. Celebrate backward day, favorite team day, tacky day and twin day.

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Who Dun It? June 10-14. Campers will become super sleuths as each day they look for clues to solve an exciting mystery.

Animals Around Us. June 17-21. Animals are everywhere!

Play games, make crafts and participate in activities revolving around the exciting world of animals. Challenge Week.

June 24-28. Each day will bring its own challenges as campers compete against one another to win unique titles.

Water Works. July 1-5. Come splash around! Play water games, have water wars and enjoy a great time beating the summer heat.

Emergency Services. July 8-12. Learn about the men and women who dedicate themselves to keeping you and your family safe.

Time Travelers. July 15-19. This week the past, present and future will come alive as campers use their imaginations and explore what once was and venture a guess at what is still to come.

Doing the Most Good. July 22-26. Venture into The

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Salvation Army’s hands-on curriculum. Some activities campers may take part in include putting up a tent, planting seeds, making music, creating crafts, learning proper etiquette, caring for animals and cooking. The week will end with a badge ceremony to celebrate campers’ hard work.

Tons of Talent. July 29-August 2. It is time to show off your talent! Share and appreciate each other’s gifts and abilities.

Outer Space Exploration. August 5-9. Come to the Kroc Center for a cosmic journey and travel through outer space in search of the unknown.

Anything Goes. August 12-16. Be on the lookout; it’s the last week of Kroc camp so anything goes! Enjoy a different creative theme each day and take advantage of the final days of summer.

Specialty Camp Theatre Conservatory Camp: Hans Christian Anderson Boot Camp. June 10-14. 1-5 p.m. Members

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$100, non-members $125. Morning Camp (9 a.m.-1 p.m.) may be added for an additional $25, which will include a hot lunch. Bring your kids to this exciting half-day theatre camp at the Kroc Center, where they will explore the familiar and not so familiar tales of Hans Christian Anderson, one of the most beloved writers of the 19th Century. Beginning at 1 p.m., students will learn core theatre skills such as scene study, voice, movement and stage craft. This one week camp will culminate in a play demonstration for friends and family. For More information on this camp, please contact Enopion Theatre Company at 706-771-7777 or email carol@enopion.com.

St. John Choir Camp St. John United Methodist Church, Greene Street. www.stjohnaugusta.org.

Jamie Garvey, 706-724-9641.

Junior Choir Camp. Rising 1st-7th graders. July 15-21.

9 a.m.-1 p.m. With guest playwright and director Tom Long. Instruction in singing, movement and drama.

Culminating in Sunday service. Students will present Malice in the Palace by Tom Long.

Cool Camps Southern Tang Soo Do Martial Arts Studio 2007 Tobacco Rd., Augusta. www.stsdkarate.com.

706-793-6603.

Martial Arts Camp. Ages 7-17. June 10-14. 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (additional fee for early drop off and late pick up). $250. Register by May 24 (space is limited). There is a $25 non-refundable cancellation fee.

Cancellation after May 24 will result in a 50 percent refund. Martial arts techniques learned by the end of the week will be equivalent to the first belt rank in the art of Tang Soo Do. Participants will also enjoy team-building activities, competitions with prizes, self-defense techniques, games and crafts. Camp fee includes t-shirt and dobok pants and belt. Participants with prior experience are welcome. Bring a sack lunch and drink daily. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase. Registration forms are on the website, www.stsdkarate.com.

Stephanie’s Dancers 717 Industrial Park Dr., Evans. www.stephaniesdancers.com.

706-650-0366. stdancers@aol.com.

Call or visit website for camps and details.

Symphony Orchestra Augusta Sue Alexanderson, 706-738-7527.

Symphony Orchestra Augusta, 706-826-4705. walexanderson@comcast.net.

Collage Creative Arts Camp. Rising K-5. June 3-7.

9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Vineyard Church, 3126 Parrish Rd. June 10-14 and June 17-21. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Woodlawn UMC, 2220 Walton Way. $125 per week for first child, $100 per week for second child, $75 per week for each additional child. Scholarships available. Call the SOA to apply. Sponsored by Friends of the Symphony Orchestra Augusta. 2013 marks the 32nd year of summer camp. Winner of the Gold and Silver awards from the League of American Orchestras. Brass, woodwind, string and percussion instruments, plus drama, art, weaving, chorus, movement, puppetry, story-telling and creative writing. Six different “hands-on” classes each week.

University of South Carolina Aiken USCA Office of Continuing Education.

471 University Parkway. www.usca.edu/kidsincollege.

803-641-3563. lauraa@usca.edu. or maryanc@usca.edu.

Summer Day Camps. USCA offers a wide variety of half-day summer camps beginning June 10. Pre-registration is required. Camps include: Beginning Tennis, Battle Bots (LEGO Camp), Vehicle Engineering (LEGO Camp), Act Up!, Real World Solutions, Crazy Construction, Hoopla!, Young Writers, CSI Chemistry, Brush-up on Math, Brush-up on Reading (2nd and 3rd graders only) and Crafty Cards. Email LauraA@ usca.edu for the complete brochure which includes descriptions, dates, prices and ages accommodated.

School website will be updated with the complete brochure in April.

Valley Hill Farm Matthews, Ga. Barbara Lee, 706-829-0981.

Overnight Horse Camp. Ages 7 and up. Thursday mornings through lunch on Sundays during the month of June. $300 per session. Campers receive mounted and un-mounted instruction, as well as trail riding, games and other activities. Groups are kept small for a quality experience. Call for available dates.

Very Vera 3113 Washington Rd., Augusta.

706-860-3492. http://veryvera.com/school/ School of Good Taste Summer Cooking Camp.

Beginner, ages 8-10, June 3-7 or July 22-26, $225. Advanced Beginner, Ages 11-14 and never attended cooking camp, June 17-21 or June 24-28, $225. Intermediate, Ages 9-14 who have attended Beginner or Advanced Beginner Camp, July 8-12 or July 15-19, $225. Advanced, Ages 10-14 who have attended two years of camp, June 10-14, $250. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Campers receive kitchen instruction, a cookbook of their very own, a celebration banquet and etiquette lessons.

Westminster Schools of Augusta 3067 Wheeler Rd. Anna Glisson, 706-751-5260, ext. 2339. summerprograms@wsa.net.

Go to www.wsa.net for complete camp details.

Camp Wildcat. Rising grades PK-5. June 3-7: The Great Adventure. June 10-14: All Around the World June 17-21: Science Discovery Week. June 24-28: The Mystery of the Westminster Castle. July 8-12: We’ve Got Talents. July 15-19: Up, Up & Away. Full day 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., half day 9 a.m.-noon or 12:30-3:30 p.m. $200 full day, $115 half day. Camp Wildcat pro-

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vides a community-oriented environment specifically designed for students entering Pre-K through the 5th grade. With activities ranging from arts and crafts to outdoor adventure trips and games, Camp Wildcat’s programs are engaging for any age. Each session has a different theme to offer variety for veteran campers.

Academic and Enrichment Camps Drivers Education. Age 15 by June 15, 2013. May 29-June 1, plus 6 driving hours in June or July. $400.

For more information please visit wsa.net/summer under Courses.

Anyone Can Dance and Cook. Rising 1st-6th. July 16-18. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $90. Westminster Summer Programs and the Augusta Ballet join together to offer a dance and cooking class that everyone will love. Campers will dance the day away as they learn the basic steps of classical and contemporary ballet along with hip-hop and Latin dance. Lunch will be served in style as each camper will create their own healthy masterpiece. No previous dance experience is required. A recital will be held on the final day.

The Arts of Cooking. Rising 2nd-7th. June 25-27.

12:30-2:30 p.m. $65. An interactive cooking and crafts camp designed for chefs of all ages and skill levels. New chefs will get to be artists in the kitchen and the classroom as we explore both the joys of cooking and crafts.

Creating Choreography and Dance. Rising 4th8th. June 24-28. 12:30-3:30 p.m. $150. Learn how to create choreography and the basic skills of modern dance in an exhilarating, hands-on environment.

The camp will cover the fundamentals of movement, stretching and rhythm as the students learn the secrets behind creating choreography. The class will conclude with a mini-recital on the last day of the camp which will include four different styles of dance. No previous dance or choreography experience is required.

Online Publishing: Web Design and Blogging.

Rising 5th-12th. July 9-11. 9 a.m.-noon. $60. Each student will leave this camp with the basics of web design through creating their own blog and/or webpage.

Summer Ceramics and Sculpture. Rising 6th-12th.

June 3-14. 12:30-3:30 p.m. $325. Students will learn advanced techniques in 3D art making, create completed works of clay art and learn about the history of sculp-

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Cool Camps ture. Campers will create pottery by throwing on the kick wheel (reserved exclusively for the summer classes). Off-campus field trips will take students to meet with a local artist and explore local art. Price includes the materials fee.

You Can Act. Rising 3rd-7th. June 24-28. 9 a.m.noon. $150. Learn the basics of acting through theatre games, group activities, improvisation and pantomime. The week ends with a hilarious performance from the entire group.

Young Artists Camp. Rising 3rd-5th. June 3-14. 9 a.m.-noon. $325. Campers will learn basic techniques in clay building, creating mosaics and other artworks.

Price includes materials fee.

Crazy Science. Rising 4th-6th. July 8-12. 12:30-3:30 p.m. $175. A hands-on class that stimulates interest in science. Activities will involve concepts of life science, chemistry, physics and more. Cool demonstrations, edible activities and a few competitive challenges.

Junior LEGO Robotics Camp. Rising 1st-5th. June 17-21. 9 a.m.-noon. $150. Children will learn how motors work through building fun, motorized creations.

Campers will discover how to control their creations using infrared sensors and remote controls, along with the basics of programming their motorized models with computers.

Robotics Adventure Camp. Rising 5th-8th. June 10-14. 9 a.m.-noon. $175. In this NXT-based space adventure, campers will design, build and program their robots to work through light, touch, ultrasonic and sound sensors using the NXT line of LEGO Robotics.

Intensive Summer Reading. July 15-19. Rising 9th12th, 10 a.m.-noon. $125. Rising 6th-8th, 12:30-2:30 p.m. This program will help students explore their summer reading assignments while developing skills associated with reading comprehension, literary analysis and composition. Students must complete assigned summer reading prior to class.

Study Skills. Rising 6th-8th. July 22-26. 10 a.m.noon. $125. Focuses on organization, time-management, goal-setting, note-taking, testing, essay-writing and study skills.

Writer’s Workshop. Rising 7th-12th. July 8-19. 10 a.m.-noon. $300. Intensive writing instruction to equip

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students with tools of structure and style. This high-energy class improves the writing of all students.

a.m.-noon. $120. Camp focuses on individual instruction, technical training and small-sided games to improve each player’s abilities and confidence.

Athletic Camps Cheerleading: Lower School. Rising 1st-5th. June 3-7, June 10-14. 9 a.m.-noon. $150 per session. Join WSA cheerleading staff for this fun and challenging week of skill development and team building. Coaches will focus on motions, tumbling, stunting and jumping. These cheerleaders will spend a week learning material that will be showcased at an end-of-the-week performance.

Cheerleading: Middle School/JV. Rising 6th-9th.

June 3-7, June 10-14. 9 a.m.-noon. $150 per session.

Join WSA cheerleading staff for this fun and challenging week of skill development and team building. Coaches will focus on motions, tumbling, stunting and jumping. These cheerleaders will spend a week learning material that will be showcased at an end-of-the-week performance. Preparation for the fall cheer season.

Basketball Fun-damentals for Boys. Rising 1st-4th.

June 3-7. 9 a.m.-noon. $150. A week of skill development. Learn the fundamentals of shooting, dribbling, rebounding, passing and defense.

Basketball: Advanced Skills for Boys. Rising 5th8th. June 3-7. 9 a.m.-noon. $150. A five-day actionpacked camp that focuses on technical training and advanced game-play strategies through drills and fun competitions. Participants will be divided into small groups so that coaches can provide more personal instruction.

Football Fun-damentals. Rising 1st-4th. June 1014. 9 a.m.-noon. $150. Fundamentals of tackling, blocking, passing and catching. Individual positions, as well as team offence and defense concepts, will also be taught.

Football: Advanced Skills and Strategies. Rising 5th-8th. June 10-14. 9 a.m.-noon. $150. Join WSA Head Football Coach Andrew Bryan and staff for a week of fun, skill development and game play. Players will learn the fundamentals of blocking, tackling, positional play and team offensive/defensive concepts in a safe and fun environment.

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Soccer: Advanced Skills and Strategies. Rising 5th-8th. July 23-26. 9 a.m.-noon. $120. Camp focuses on individual instruction, technical training and small-sided games to improve each player’s abilities and confidence.

Tennis Camp. Rising 1st-5th. June 3-7. 9-10:30 a.m. $75. Tennis Camp provides both beginning and advanced players the opportunity to improve their tennis game in a fun, small-group environment. All campers will receive instruction on the fundamentals of tennis while developing their skills, learning ball control and stroke techniques.

Whole Life Ministries 2621 Washington Rd. www.wholelife.org.

706-737-4530.

Journey 2013 Youth Camp. Ages 13-18. July 1-6. $230. Overnight camp at Camp Longridge in Ridgeway, S.C. Transportation provided. Call for details.

KidRiffic Summer Program. June 3-28. Ages 5-12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $85 per week, early drop-off and late pickup available. Ages 1-4, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., $50 per week, no early drop-off or pick-up for this age group. Activities include water games, bowling, movies, gym games, Kid’s church and more. Call for details.

Vacation Bible School. Ages 5-12. July 29-August 2.

9 a.m.-noon. Free. Theme: World Tour.

A World of Hope Christian Learning Center New Hope Baptist Church of Harlem.

671 Robinson Ave., Grovetown.

706-868-8955.

Summer Enrichment Camp. Ages 4-12. Five weekly sessions May 27-July 26. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $95 per week.

Extended-day rates available. Academic adventures providing activities to maintain the academic progress your child has made during the school year, while taking advantage of fun summer activities. Indoor and outdoor adventures are planned. Call or visit for details.

Camp information is provided by the organizations listed and is subject to change.

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have just returned from Atlanta where I had the ultimate girls’ weekend attending one of my dearest friend’s surprise 40th birthday celebration. We experienced Pink in concert with girlfriends from all over the state of Georgia. We’re talking a mix of high school and college friends, all getting together to celebrate a milestone.

Needless to say, there were no quiet moments at all. Catching up, laughing at old times, making new memories, poking fun at each other, listening to great music, eating fine food, drinking good wine, sleeping in...what could be better?

You Don’t Need a Whole Weekend Girls’ weekends are fabulous, but sometimes hard to come by in our busy worlds. Even sneaking a night out with the girls is beneficial, quicker to plan and easier on the wallet.

The ever-present “mommy guilt” might make you shudder at the thought of sneaking away from your kids, partner and other responsibilities for a few hours to laugh and maybe enjoy a glass of wine your friends. However, taking a breather from the day-to-day can help you face Illustration by Michael Rushbrook your responsibilities refreshed and feeling a little more like yourself.

Agreeing with this thought, Carolyn Newsome, mother of three young children under age 8, says she Keeping It Real plans girls’ night out about every three or so months.

“At this stage in my kids’ lives, it’s just tough to juggle One of the benefits of a night out with pals inwork time, wife time and mom time with girl time,” she cludes a night of freedom from real life. This is your says. In between, she tries to plan at least a lunch, which time to just be yourself—not “mom” or “wife” or she refers to as a “working mothers girls’ night out.” “career person” or “volunteer.” You can vent and just When it’s been a while since the last outing and get your feelings out. Just make sure that the group she feels the need to recharge with a bottle of wine or understands one rule: Confidentiality. You know the a six pack of beer along with giggles and silliness you saying, “Whatever happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.” can only get from your best girls, she starts planning. This quote works for times with your girlfriends as Girls’ nights out also are not limited to age. Al- well but can be altered to mean, “Whatever is said in though a young-at-heart new grandmother, Dixie this group stays in this group.”

Thigpen and her girlfriends haven’t forgotten the need When planning a girls night out, know your for girl time. And why? There are no young children group. You want ladies you are comfortable with, to raise—the stresses of life in that regard have ended. trust and who are non-judgmental. This is not the “Because no matter how old we are, getting together is time to watch your Ps and Qs. The goal is spending a blast and we all come home to our families happily an evening with a group you can lay it out there with rejuvenated to say the least,” says Thigpen. She and her and know that they will listen and try to help you if friends have monthly scrabble competitions, bunko you have a problem that needs fixing. nights, and occasional weekend getaways.

Although husbands are great at listening to our

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day-to-day frustrations, we girls “get it.” Newsome says she has a great husband who is her best friend. They laugh and have fun together. “That being said, his eyes roll in his head when I try to discuss whether the girl we just walked by is or is not my butt doppelgänger or try to count down the days until this skinny-jean trend dies the miserable death I am hoping for (I mean asking for a size 14 skinny jean is just embarrassing and truthfully probably should not be made),” she says.

Women have a way of sharing their deepest fears, largest hurts and biggest hopes, all in addition to wondering why the Pottery Barn catalogs all have CME as their monogram or whether they prefer Sarah Jessica Parker with or without her mole.

Thigpen says she and her friends like to escape for a few days to the mountains, beach or lake to get away. As for an agenda, she says it all depends where they are going and flexibility in their plans is part of the fun. “Tennis might be a priority and often is, definitely a little shopping, walking or swimming and of course, a lot of talking!” she adds.

The major benefit, no matter what you do or how often you do go out with the girls, is that you come home with a smile on your face.

Re-entry from a weekend back into the real world is never easy, but recollecting something someone did or said the night before can make you laugh to yourself in the midst of helping with homework or trying to intervene in a fight between your children.

Cammie Jones is an Augusta Freellance writer and mother of three.

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The EPIC Girls’ Night Out

Carolyn Newsome & Friends: Hired a driver to be safe.

Wore sassy dresses and did their hair andmakeup together.

Had a photographer friend take pictures at RiverWalk.

Arranged free club entry ahead of time at various bars.

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The Tri My Best Triathlon Pushing Limits and Excelling Beyond Expectations

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round the pool and out on the track, cheers from the eager crowd reverberate.

Family and friends and event volunteers clap, wave and encourage young athletes as they swim, bike and run in the Tri My Best Triathlon. A smile lights up the face of each competitor as he or she crosses the finish line and receives a medal. Tears of joy trickle down parents’ cheeks. These athletes have not only conquered the course, they have overcome physical and/or cognitive limitations to do so.

Competing in a triathlon takes heart. It requires courage. It demands dedication. Give it everything and it will deliver self-confidence, sportsmanship and pride.

Most athletes who participate in triathlons will likely say that it is less about winning the overall race and more about personal achievement. Their ability to swim, bike and run is put to the test and their goal is to clock a personal best time. They thrill over the preparation and anticipation. They submit to the challenge.

They celebrate accomplishment at the finish.

It’s human nature to want to push limits, to crack barriers, to stretch beyond expectations. For people with disabilities, that desire is no different.

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“Everybody needs to move. Everybody needs to accomplish,” says Jan Lescantz, a physical therapist with NDT Programs and the organizer of the Tri My Best Triathlon. In the Tri My Best Triathlon, special needs athletes from age 5 to young adults get their chance to leave it all on the field, so to speak.

An Opportunity for Competition When she first conceptualized the Tri My Best Triathlon, Lescantz wanted to give young people with developmental disabilities a venue to exercise their competitive spirit. “Those with disabilities have a hard time finding opportunities for fitness for fun.

That was the impetus for the event,” says Lescantz.

She herself has participated in several half-triathlons that require a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike ride and 13.1-mile run. Some had kids’ triathlons with reduced distances associated with them. None, however, were designed to accommodate children with disabilities. She began mulling over what she could do to get her clients involved in this type of event. She would need the proper site, and she would need manpower.

One afternoon as she was leaving the Kathryn

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M. York Adapted Aquatics Center, also known as Katie’s Pool, at the Wilson Family Y, it dawned on her that she was standing in the ideal place. The pool was perfect and the vast parking lot could be converted to bike and running tracks. It was time to propose the idea, out loud to someone else.

Lescantz presented it to her boss, Judy Bierman, at NDT Programs, who immediately said, “Do it.”

Still, Lescantz wasn’t positive that she could pull it off.

Nonetheless, she kept moving forward. Lescantz and Bierman took the concept to Claudia Collins, Wilson Family Y Adaptive Aquatics Director. All three sat and talked and brainstormed. Out of that meeting, the Tri My Best Triathlon was born. On May 15, 2011, 24 athletes swam, biked and ran their way to the finish line supported by 70 volunteers. They may not have completed each leg in conventional ways, but they did all complete the entire race.

“I say run,” explains Lescantz, “but it could be roll, run, walk or drive a power wheelchair, if that’s what you do.” Athletes may need to use a flotation device or an adapted bike. Wheelchairs and walkers or other ambulatory devices are acceptable. Certified lifeguards assist in the pool, while each athlete

{ inspirationstation is assigned a ‘buddy’ to accompany him or her from beginning to end. It’s tough for these athletes, but nobody quits. “That’s part of the challenge,” says Lescantz, “getting yourself to the finish line, even if a buddy helps.”

Acknowledging a range of mobility among special needs athletes, Lescantz and her collaborators designed the triathlon with three different lengths to which athletes are assigned. Younger participants and those with the greatest limitations do a 25-yard swim, quarter-mile bike and 200-yard run. The middle distance incorporates a 50-yard swim, half-mile bike and quarter-mile run. Athletes with the least impairment qualify to compete at the longest distance: 100-yard swim, one-mile bike and half-mile run. This year Lescantz hopes to assign two or three athletes whom she believes capable of it to compete at a slightly greater distance.

Fifty athletes entered last year’s Tri My Best Triathlon, and Lescantz expects that same number again this year. Some competitors will be making their third appearance. For others, it will be their debut. They will all be nervous. They will all be hopeful.

Whatever the results, they will all be winners.

Making It Happen Annual success of the endeavor depends solely on monetary donations from community members and corporations plus the generous gift of time from close to 150 volunteers. The staff at NDT Programs and their families have remained actively involved since the triathlon’s inception, and many other physicians and therapists have joined forces. It takes an army of people both behind the scenes and frontand-center on the day of to run the event smoothly.

“You have to see it to believe it,” says Lescantz, who still marvels over the way it has all come together, the way it brings out the best in the athletes, who cheer each other on from the sidelines, the way it bonds families, and the way it spreads the message that what these athletes can do is more important that what they cannot. “This is God’s thing,” she humbly affirms. “God made this happen.”

When Lescantz initially dreamed up the Tri My Best Triathlon, she went in search of a model to follow. Her quest turned up nothing. Undaunted, she invented her own wheel. Since then, other Ys have shown interest in initiating Tri My Best Triathlons at

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their facilities. In response, she and other organizers have been developing a manual that will help organizations run the event in their own communities.

Hopefully, Tri My Best Triathlons will begin popping up all over the country.

“Anybody can be a triathlete,” believes Lescantz.

“You just have to want it bad enough.” As each athlete crosses the finish line, he or she receives a medal and his or her personal score card listing times for the legs of the race. Excitement and exhaustion collide, lighting the faces of weary, but pleased, athletes. Many save their scorecards, planning to return the next year and do even better. Many bask in the fulfillment of a goal.

More than that, all are accomplished athletes who want the same things every competitor wants: to test personal limits and excel beyond expectations.

This year’s Tri My Best Triathlon is scheduled for Sunday, April 28th. Email trimybesttriathlon@gmail. com for registration information or to volunteer.

Lucy Adams is a freelance writer and the author of Tuck Your Skirt in Your Panties and Run. She lives in Thomson, GA with her husband and their four children. Contact Lucy at lucybgoosey@aol.com.

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Cirque Du Soleil Presents Quidam, a spectacular show that follows the story of young Zoe, who

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is bored and ignored by her distant and apathetic parents. Her life has lost all meaning. Seeking to fill the void of her existence, she slides into an imaginary world—the world of Quidam—where she meets characters who encourage her to free her soul. Featuring an international cast of 52 world-class acrobats, musicians and singers. April 30, 7:30 p.m. May 1, 7:30 p.m. James Brown Arena. For tickets, www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com.

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Masters Week Camps April 8-11. Ruth Patrick Science Education Center at USC Aiken. Five Spring Break Adventure Camps.

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Little Scientists, April 8, grades K-2.

Engineer It, April 8, grades 3-5. Science is FUNtastic! April 9, grades K-2. The Artistic Scientist, April 9, grades 3-5. Coastal Adventurers, April 10, grades 3-5. Junior Explorers, April 11, grades 3-5. Registration forms are available at rpsec.usca.edu or call 803-641-3313.

April 8-12. Family Y Masters Week Camps. Camps for children ages 5-12 at the following locations: Family Y of Augusta South, Marshall Family Y, Family Y’s Camp Lakeside (with pick-up locations offered in Richmond and Columbia counties), Family Y of Aiken County and Family Y of North Augusta. Early drop off at 7 a.m. and late pick-up at 6 p.m. available at no cost. A discount will be provided for additional siblings. Camp registration is required by visiting any Family Y location or you can apply online at www. thefamilyy.org. Financial assistance is available.

April 8-12. Salvation Army Kroc Center Kroc Camp.

Play games, swim, do arts and crafts and have fun.

Ages 5-12. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 706-364-5762 to register.

April 8-12. MACH Academy “Exercise Your Body and Mind” Masters Week Camp. Hands-on science, math, creative writing, reading, CRCT Prep, computer, fitness, nutrition, tennis instruction and lots of fun. Ages 4-16. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. with early dropoff at 8:30 a.m. and late pick-up at 5:30 p.m. at no additional charge. Flemming Tennis Center, 1850 Chester Ave. Call to register and inquire about fees.

706-796-5046 or e-mail mparks37@comcast.net. www.machacademy.com.

Special Events April 4, 11, 18, and 25. Evans Towne Farmers Market. On the grounds of the Columbia County Library. www.evanstownefarmersmarket.com.

April 7. Mother-Daughter Tea. For children ages 4-18 and their mothers. 3-5 p.m. at Diamond Lakes Community Center, 103 Diamond Lakes Way, Hephzibah. 706-772-2148.

April 10. Par 3 Party. Dance performances and live musical entertainment with featured music groups Finesse and South Atlantic Live Entertainment Band.

Presented by the Greater Augusta Arts Council. 6 p.m. Augusta Common. 706-826-4702.

April 10. Annual Spring Time’s Lunch and a Play.

Features an outdoor puppet show spotlighting a variety of energetic, interesting characters and acts. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic lunch. 11 a.m.noon. Hopelands Gardens. Aiken. 803-642-7631.

April 10-12. Columbia County Championship Festival. Family fun day, April 10, and a benefit concert for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, April 11.

The festival culminates with a concert performance

by Southern rock legend Lynyrd Skynyrd on April 12.

Doors open at 6 p.m. each day. Opening acts, 7 p.m.

Headliners, 8:30 p.m. Evans Towne Center Park. www.columbiacountychampionshipfestival.com.

tions.” 6 p.m., Evans Government Center Auditorium, Building A, 630 Ronald Reagan Dr. Go to www. augustafoodallergy.org for more information.

April 11. Horses & Courses. This free event features decorated golf cart and horse parade, visual artists displaying and selling their works, and live music.

5:30-9 p.m. www.aikenis.com.

April 26-28. Sacred Heart Garden Festival. Historic Sacred Heart Cultural Center focuses on classic Southern gardening during its 20th annual garden festival. A tour of private area gardens, entertainment and food round out a fun-filled three days. Sacred Heart Cultural Center. 706-826-4700.

April 18. Undercover Artists Show. An annual art show spotlighting the talent of well-known artists and community members to raise money for Walton Foundation’s Camp To Be Free at no charge to the students or their families. 7 p.m. Julian Smith Casino. 706-826-5809.

April 19-21. Artisans’ Fair. A wide array of fine artists and skilled artisans sell their pieces. Several sites throughout the park will have craftsmen demonstrating their skills. April 19, preview gala. North Augusta Living History Park. 803-279-7560.

April 20 and 27. Blues, Brews and BBQ. Enjoy great blues music, beer and BBQ from local businesses. 7 p.m. Columbia County Amphitheater. 706-312-7192.

April 20. CSRA Transition Resource Fair. Free event for idividuals and families of individuals with disabilities. Vendors, community resources and transition services, workshop and more. 9 a.m.-noon at Evans High School. Email Dr. Kathy Ellis at EllisKa@BOE. Richmond.k12.ga.us for more information.

April 20. Aiken Kite Festival. Celebrate National Kite Month with the city of Aiken during the annual Aiken Kite Festival. Kite flying demonstrations, food vendors and inflatables for the kids. Free admission. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Citizens Park III. 803-642-7634.

April 20. Spring Carnival. Games, prizes, food and fun for all. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at My Place Learning Center, 6467 Natures Way, Appling. Email katrickamoore@yahoo.com for information.

April 20. 2nd Annual Augusta Living Green Day. This family friendly event will showcase and celebrate the opportunities that we have in Augusta to be good stewards of our environment. Recycling, conservation education, sign-ups for various green activities that can benefit our city and much more. Live music on stage. Free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Augusta Common.

April 20. CSRA Earth Day 2013. Explore and celebrate our planet with Phinizy Swamp Nature Park.

A day of fun, education and adventure for the whole family. 706-828-2109.

April 23. The Sand Hills Garden Club Flower Show.

A member of the Garden Club of America, the Sand Hills Garden Club is having a zone meeting in Augusta this month. There will be an intimate yet spectacular flower show open to the public on April 23. Free admission. 2-5 p.m. Augusta Marriott Hotel and Suites.

April 23. Food Allergy Speaker. Dr. Dale Peeples, M.D., pediatric psychiatrist at Georgia Regents University, will speak on the topic of “Social and emotional effects of food allergy and dietary restric-

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April 27. Mom Knows Best and Dr. Mom Knows Even Better. This event for moms and moms-tobe features pediatrician and best-selling author Dr. Marianne Neifert, aka Dr. Mom. She will discuss work-life balance, positive parenting, breastfeeding and how to get your spiritual health in order. Panel discussion with new moms, free gift for the first 150 guests, vendor booths and giveaways, refreshments and more. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Doctors Hospital.

April 27. Summer Camp Expo. Come get information about the many summer day camps, classes and activities your children can participate in this summer. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Augusta Preparatory Day School, Flowing Wells Rd., Martinez. 706-823-3702.

April 27. Earth Day Celebration. A variety of events for the whole family. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Brick Pond Park.

North Augusta. 803-441-4380.

Museum and Science Events April 6 or 7. Augusta Canal Discovery Walks: The Power of Water—Hydroelectricity at Sibley Mill.

Dean Gustafson, an electrical engineer, will lead this behind-the-scenes look at this vintage, but still operating, power plant that uses canal water to make electricity. 10 a.m. on the 6th, 3 p.m. on the 7th.

Meet at Sibley Mill parking lot, west side, 1717 Goodrich St. April 17. Sports: Talent and Technology. A talk

by Randy Duteau, former executive director of the Greater Augusta Sports Council. Part of the Augusta Museum of History’s Brown Bag History Lecture Series. Bring a lunch and the museum will provide beverages. Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Lecture, 12:30-1 p.m.

Augusta Museum of History. 706-722-8454.

The Arts, Music and More April 1. Swan Lake. Performed by the Russian National Ballet Theatre. 8 p.m. Newberry Opera House.

803-276-6264.

April 1-21. Impressionism From Monet to Matisse.

Paintings by the masters of French Impressionism, America’s most noted Impressionist painters and modern painters. Columbia Museum of Art. Columbia, S.C. 803-799-2810.

April 1-May 17. Mahera Khaleque: Restoration. Adjunct instructor of art at Georgia Regents University, Mahera Khaleque’s paintings are inspired by survivors of the acid attacks perpetrated against women in Asia and the Middle East. Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art. 706-722-5495.

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calendar April 1-May 31. The History of African American Golf With a Focus on Caddies. A multimedia exhibition of historical photographs, memorabilia, publications and documents illustrating the impact and contributions that African Americans have made to the sport of golf. This work focuses primarily on the historical experience of caddies in Augusta. Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History. 706-724-3576.

April 2-6. Sleeping Beauty. An original musical by Storyland Theatre. April 2-5, 9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. April 6, 3 p.m. matinee. Reservations required. Imperial Theatre. 706-736-3455.

Over Knives. Free. 6-8 p.m. Diamond Lakes Branch Library. 706-772-2432.

April 26. Kicks 99 Hooked on Country Concert.

Featuring Justin Moore with special guests Parmalee and Charlie Worsham. 7 p.m. Bell Auditorium. www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com.

April 26. Columbia County Choral Society Presents Arthur Honegger’s King David—A Symphonic Poem. First Baptist Church of Evans. 7:30 p.m. Call 706-868-7294 or go to www.ccchoralsociety.org for ticket information.

April 5-7, 12-13. Fox on the Fairway. A charmingly madcap adventure about love, life and man’s eternal love affair with golf. 8 p.m. April 7, 3 p.m. only. Aiken Community Playhouse. 803-648-1438.

April 26-28, May 4-5, 10-11. The Nerd. A classic American comedy about an annoying, bumbling oaf with little intelligence and even less tact. 8 p.m. April 28 and May 5, 3 p.m. only. Aiken Community Playhouse. 803-648-1438

April 5-May 17. Rebecca Clark Exhibit. Drawings that offer glimpses into the natural world. Exhibition opening, April 5, 6-8 p.m. Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art. 706-722-5495.

April 27. Georgia Health Sciences Symphony Series: Enduring Harmony. Featuring French pianist Pascal Godart with Symphony Orchestra Augusta.

7:30 p.m. First Baptist of Augusta. 706-826-4705.

April 9. Drive for Show, Rock Fore! Dough. The annual benefit concert for First Tee of Augusta features headliners NEEDTOBREATHE and Grace Potter. 7 p.m. Lady Antebellum Pavilion in Evans Towne Center Park. 706-495-6885 or visit www. thefirstteeaugusta.org.

Morris Museum of Art 1 Tenth St. 706-724-7501 or www.themorris.org.

April 4. What’s in the Box? Splendid Still Lifes.

View a variety of still-life paintings and create your own magical fruit bowl with a surprise from the box.

Registration required. 10-11 a.m.

April 9-10 and 12-14. Two Rooms. Presented by the USC Aiken University Theatre Players. April 9, 10, 12, and 13 at 7:30 p.m. Matinees April 13 and 14 at 2 p.m. O’Connell Experimental Theatre at the USC Aiken Etherredge Center. 803-641-3305.

April 21. Music at the Morris: Music of the 19th and 20th Centuries. A concert presented by Georgia Regents University music faculty and colleagues. Free. 2 p.m.

April 11. Spring Fling. Maestro Donald Portnoy brings the Orchestra of the Midlands to Aiken for a return engagement. Spring Fling, a musical tribute to the season of fun, frolic and fantasy, will feature selections that complement this lighthearted and blooming time of year. Presented by the Aiken Performing Arts Group. 7:30-10 p.m. 803-643-4774.

April 27. Saturday Special: Social Canvas. Listen to Americana tunes by Athens-based band Corduroy Road, jam with JAMP, the JB Academy of Musik Pupils and the electronic beats by Sure Eel. Local artists create original paintings inspired by the music. Join the art-making at creativity stations or just sit back and enjoy the sights and sounds. Free. Noon-4 p.m.

April 16. Jazz for Kids—Sing, Clap, Wiggle, Shake! For children ages 5-10. 10 a.m. at Friedman Branch Library.

Musical Theatre Workshops 3817 Martinez Blvd., Suite D, Martinez.

Contact Mickey Lubeck, director, at 706-231-1759, musicaltheatredirector@gmail.com. www.onwiththeshow.biz.

Ongoing. Theatre arts classes including acting, voice, dance and musical theatre production for children ages 5 and up. Visit their Web site for current class offerings.

April 19. Carrie Underwood: The Blown Away Tour.

Tour will support Red Cross disaster relief. 7:30 p.m.

James Brown Arena. www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com.

April 20. Give It to God. A mixture of comedy, drama, praise and song, Give it to God is a stage play that tells the story of two modern-day urban women trying to deal with the struggles of everyday life while being the foundation that holds their families together. 7 p.m. Imperial Theatre. 706-722-8341.

April 20. Augusta Choral Society Concert. 7:30 p.m. Sacred Heart Cultural Center. 706-826-4700.

April 20. Masterworks VI: Musical Bridges III. The Columbia County Orchestra presents Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 and Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 1, featuring Sophia Ryoo. Free admission with donations accepted. 6-9 p.m. Jabez S. Hardin Performing Arts Center. 706-755-5849.

April 24. CSRA Vegetarian Society Presents Forks

Sports April 21. 10th Annual Best Dam Ride. For cyclists of all ages and abilities, this bicycle event consists of 25, 60, 80 and 100-mile century options. There will be 5-, 20-, 36- and 50-mile mountain bike courses on the historic Bartram Trail. Begins at J. Strom Thurmond Lake at Clarks Hill Dam. Registration begins at 7 a.m; ride begins at 8:30 a.m. To register, visit Chain Reaction Bicycles in Evans or go to www.active.com and search “10th Annual Best Dam Ride 2013.” Benefits the Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation.

Augusta GreenJackets 2010 Home Game Schedule Lake Olmstead Stadium For tickets 706-736-7889

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calendar www.greenjacketsbaseball.com April 4-7 vs Lexington April 15-17 vs Lexington April 18-21 vs Kansas City Augusta-Richmond County Recreation, Parks and Facilities East Augusta—May Park, 622 4th St., 706-724-0505.

South Augusta—Fleming Athletic Office. Daniel St., 706-796-5047. West Augusta—Eisenhower Athletic Office, 488 Eisenhower Dr., 706-821-2801.

April 1-30. Adult Summer Softball Athletic Registration. Open co-ed and men’s open, men’s and women’s church, open/co-ed church and open/men’s industrial.

Diamond Lakes Regional Park—Adult Complex, 108 Diamond Lakes Way, Hephzibah. 706-771-2980.

CSRA Defensive Arts 803-221-0330 or csraDefensiveArts.com.

Martial Arts Classes. Ages 8-adult. Goshinjitsu, Kindai Karate and Kobojutsu. Call for information.

The Family Y Financial assistance is available for all Family Y programs. Register at any branch or online at www.thefamilyy.org or call 706-922-9622.

Through April 20. Miracle League Baseball. Spots are still available for the spring season which runs from April 20-June 15. League is designed for youth and adults with physical and developmental disabili-

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ties and games are played on a rubberized surface located behind the Uptown Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center on Wrightsboro Road. Ages 4 and up.

Through April 21. Lacrosse Registration at Marshall Family Y. For boys and girls ages 7-15.

Through April 22. T-Ball Registration at Marshall Family Y. Ages 3-4.

Through April 28. Baseball Registration at Wilson Family Y and Family Y Augusta South. Recreational baseball for boys and girls ages 6-12.

April 1-May 2. Youth Swim at the Wilson Family Y. Kick your way to confidence with lessons for ages 3-12. No classes spring break week. Open to members and non-members.

April 13. Parent’s Night Out at Family Y of North Augusta. A fun night at the Y for ages 2-12. Preregistration required. Pizza provided. 6-9:30 p.m.

April 13 & 27. Parent’s Night Out at the Marshall Family Y. Kids enjoy activities, games, crafts and fun from 6-9:30 p.m. while parents enjoy a night out.

Food provided by Chick-Fil-A or Papa Johns Pizza.

Space is limited and pre-registration is suggested.

April 12. Freedom Friday at Family Y of Augusta South. It’s hard to find time for yourself when your spouse is overseas. Let your kids, ages 8 weeks to

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12 years, have a fun evening at the Y from 6-9:30 p.m. Free for active duty military families.

April 20. Parent’s Night Out at Family Y of Aiken County. Open to children ages 2-12 with care from 5:30-9 p.m. Kids enjoy activities and fun while parents enjoy a night out.

April 27. Parent’s Night Out at Wilson Family Y and Family Y of Augusta South. Fun, entertaining night from 6-9:30 p.m. for children ages 4-12 at the Wilson Family Y and 8 weeks to 12 years at the Family Y of Augusta South.

April 27. Parent’s Night Out for Children of Deployed Soldiers at the Marshall Family Y. Fun, entertaining night for children ages 2-12. 6-9:30 p.m.

The Salvation Army Kroc Center 1833 Broad Street, Augusta. www.krocaugusta.org.

706-364-KROC or nfo@krocaugusta.org.

Ongoing. Home School P.E. Monday-Friday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. for ages 5-12. Call to register.

April 5. Kid’s Night Out. Kids’ Night Out activities may include swimming, gym play, inflatable and crafts. Dinner included. Ages 2-12. 6-10 p.m.

April 3, 8-12. Kroc Camps. When school is out, your child (ages 5-12) can enjoy a day at the Kroc Center, play-

calendar ing games, swimming, doing arts and crafts and more.

Register early because spots fill quickly. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

April 5, 12, 19 & 26. Kroc Tots Activity Hour. Ages 18 months to 5 years. 9:30 a.m.

April 6. Hip Hop Bunny Drop. Bring your family and celebrate Easter with games, crafts and an Easter egg hunt for ages 12 and under.

April 13. Babysitting Course. Children ages 11 and up.

9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Bring money to enjoy lunch at the Kroc Cafe.

April 26. Family Movie Night. Free movie. Reservations are suggested. Refreshments will be available for purchase and children must be accompanied by an adult. 6 p.m.

HOSPITAL PROGRAMS Doctors Hospital Call 706-651-BABY (2229) or go to doctors-hospital. net for registration and class location. Pre-registration required for most programs.

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April 23, 30 & May 7. Ready and Able. Recommended for late pregnancy. 7-9:30 p.m.

April 25. Babies, Bumps and Bruises. 7-9 p.m.

Georgia Regents Medical Center Register online at gru.edu.

Ongoing. Summer Volunteers Needed. High school students between 15 and 18 can apply for this sixweek program for an educational, hands-on experience in the academic health center environment.

June 3-July 12. Visit grhealth.org/volunteer to apply or call Volunteer Services at 706-721-3596.

Ongoing. Support Group for Families Who Have Lost a Baby During Pregnancy, Childbirth or Early Infancy. Call 706-721-8299 or visit their website.

April 15. Pickles and Ice Cream. Nutrition, exercise, fetal development and body changes are discussed.

7-9:30 p.m.

April 2. Autism Spectrum Disorder Support and Resource Group (The “A-Team”). Provides support for families, caregivers and friends of children with autism spectrum disorders including autism, Asperger’s and PDD NOS. 6-7 p.m. Children’s Hospital of Georgia, First Floor, Family Resource Library, Room 1801.

Call Family Services Development at 706-721-5160 for more information.

April 20 & 21. Short and Sweet. A weekend childbirth class. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Saturday, 1-5 p.m.

April 4 or 17. Cribs for Kids. Safe Kids Greater Augusta, led by Children’s Hospital of Georgia, teaches

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caregivers how to provide a safe sleep environment.

Families who demonstrate a financial need will receive a portable crib, fitted sheet, sleep sac and pacifier for a small fee. 5:45-8 p.m. on the 4th, 9:45 a.m.-noon on the 17th. Safe Kids Office, Building 1010C, 1225 Walton Way. Call Rene Hopkins, RN, at 706-721-7606 or go to gru.edu/safekids.

April 5. Safe Kids Greater Augusta Safety Seat Inspection. Call Rene Hopkins, RN, at 706-721-7606.

Building 1010C, 1225 Walton Way. April 10. Your Amazing Baby. Class includes topics such as baby’s first hours, diapering and bathing, sleep and crying patterns and infant safety. 6:309:30 p.m. at Georgia Regents Medical Center, 7th Floor West, Room 7011.

April 10. Child Safety Seat Inspections. Call 706541-3970 to make an appointment or visit www. grhealth.org/safekids. Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Substation, 650 Ronald Reagan Dr., Evans.

April 11. Car Seat Class. Call 706-721-7606 to register. Safe kids Office, Building 1010C, 1225 Walton Way. Visit www.grhealth.org/safekids.

April 18. Free Oral Cancer Screenings. Call the GRU Cancer Center at 706-721-6744 to reserve a time.

April 24. Infant CPR Training. Registration required by calling 706-721-9351 or visiting gru.edu/classes.

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calendar April 27. Safe Sitter Program. Ages 11 to 13. Call 706-721-7606 to register. Safe Kids Office, Backside of Building 1010C, 1225 Walton Way. April 30. Breastfeeding Class. Georgia Regents Medical Center, West Entrance, First Floor, Patient and Family Resource Library. To register, call 706721-9351 or go to www.gru.edu/classes.

Trinity Hospital of Augusta Call Women’s Health Services at 706-481-7727 or visit trinityofaugusta.com for information and registration.

April 9. Childbirth Education 101. 6-8:30 p.m.

April 13. Baby Care Basics and Breastfeeding. 9 a.m.-noon.

April 15. HUG Your Baby. This class provides Help, Understanding and Guidance for young families as they prepare for the birth of their infant. 4-5 p.m.

April 16. Infant CPR. 6-8 p.m.

April 20 Saturday Express Lamaze Childbirth Education. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

April 20. Growing Boys. Boys ages 9-12, with their father, male relative or friend, will find helpful information on what to expect in the pre-adolescent years. 9:30 a.m.-noon.

University Health Care System Call 706-774-2825 or logon at www.universityhealth.org/calendar for information. Registration is required for most programs.

Support Group. For parents, families and friends who have lost infants through miscarriage, death, ectopic pregnancy or stillbirth. Meets the first Monday of each month.

Young Women with Breast Cancer. Meets the third Friday each month. A support group for women in their 20s through 30s dealing with breast cancer.

12:20 p.m. at the University Hospital Breast Health Center, Professional Center 2, Suite 205, 818 St. Sebastian Way. April 1, 15, 22 & 29 (Mondays), April 3, 17, 22 & 29 (Wednesdays) or April 16, 23, & 30 (Tuesdays). Prenatal Education. 7-9 p.m. in the Women’s Center Third Floor Classroom.

Registration required.

April 5 & 6 or 19 & 20. Weekender Childbirth Preparation Class. Friday from 6:30-9:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

April 18. Breastfeeding. 7-9 p.m. at Babies R Us, 4225 Washington Rd., Evans.

April 25. Introduction to Infant CPR. 7-8:30 p.m.

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Submit calendar entries to Karin Calloway at karin. calloway@augustafamily.com or enter your event online at www.augustafamily.com.

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Talkin’ About My Generation

Three residents representing three age groups share their reflections on family, life and fun.

by Grace Belangia photos by John Harpring

Annelle Brunson,

16, of Evans, is the daughter of Tony and Susan Brunson.

She has one brother, Anthony, and a Kerry Beagle named Sandi.

Likes To: Lead the introductory golf class at The First Tee of Augusta.

Golf—Love It or Hate It? Every time I play both emotions seem to be involved.

Favorite Thing About Masters Week: Watching the tournament.

Least Favorite Thing About Masters Week: The change in prices and increase of traffic, especially on the main roads.

Biggest Fear: I’m crazy scared of snakes.

Message in a Bottle: Make the most of every moment because tomorrow isn’t promised.

Reed Gary,

57, lives on “The Hill” with his wife Jan and works as a high-tech recruiter.

Likes To: Hear sea gulls crying and tidal waves rolling in.

Favorite Possession: Anything with Clemson Tiger paws.

Friends Say He’s: Gregarious.

Golf—Love It or Hate It? Back in high school, when Dad told me grades needed improvement—I picked dating and fishing over golf.

Favorite Thing About the Masters: I enjoy the festive atmosphere without taking it all too seriously.

Least Favorite Thing About Masters Week: Pollen.

Favorite Indulgence: Peanut butter chip brownies. We do not make them often, but when we do, they don’t last long!

Can’t Live Without: Whining.

Greatest Hope: To attend Harvard Law School.

Favorite Indulgence: Friends, laughing and grilling anything.

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Words He Lives By: Pay It Forward.

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Amanda Walters, 29, teaches Math at Silver Bluff High School in Aiken.

She lives in Graniteville, S.C., and has a Siberian Husky named Nikki.

Likes To: Spend time with family and friends. I enjoy spending time at theClubhou.se teaching others some of the things I’ve learned so far in life.

Golf—Love It or Hate It? I play miniature golf!

Favorite Thing About the Masters: I’m a teacher, so my favorite thing about it is probably Spring Break!.

Least Favorite Thing About Masters Week: Traffic.

Friends Say She’s: “Geeky.”

Can’t Live Without: My camera! Pretty much every event I’m involved in results in about a million pictures that subsequently get posted on Facebook! I am photo-documenting my life!

Biggest Fear: Spiders.