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Bryan April 9-10 Camp at Austin’s Colony Park, at 2400 Austin’s Colony Parkway.

The event will include a family trail blazing game; dinner, a snack and breakfast; crafts, games, star gazing, campfire stories and a feature movie, “Open Season.”

Starts at 3 p.m. on April 9, and concludes at 9 the following morning.

Pre-registration: Kids ages 12 and under: $5, adults: $7. Day of registration: Kids 12 and under: $7, adults: $10. For more information, visit bryanparksandrecreation. com.

April 15-17 The Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra presents its annual Premiere Market, the only upscale juried market in the Brazos Valley area. Held at the Brazos County Expo Complex, at 5827 Leonard Road. The market features upscale merchants selling specialty items, home accessories, clothing, gourmet foods, jewelry and much more.

“Sneak Peek” preview from 5:30-8 p.m. on April 15 will kick off the event; it is

a shopping event featuring live entertainment and gourmet food. Also open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 16 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 17. For more information, visit bvso.org/events/ premiere-market.

April 16 10 a.m.-noon at the Bryan Regional Athletic Complex, 5440 N Texas Ave. Scotts Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run is a free event for boys and girls ages 7 to 14. Participants compete by showing off their skills for a chance to advance, possibly all the way to nationals, which is held on-field before the Major League Baseball All-Star Game.

Free to the public. For more information, visit bryanparksandrecreation. com.

May 7 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This is an opportunity to help spruce up the Bryan City Cemetery, 1109 North Texas Ave. Bring your own tools. Topsoil will be provided. Bring a covered dish to share at the chapel for lunch at noon. For more information, contact Bob Holmes at rholmes@ bryantx.gov or call 979-

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Pawpaloosa: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Dog Park at Morris Buzz Hamilton Park, 4890 Boonville Road. Event includes dog tricks, animal demonstrations, children’s activities, picture taking and animal educational vendors. The Bryan Animal Center will be at the park with animals for adoption. For more information, visit www. bryananimalcenter.com.

June 5 1-7 p.m. at Bryan Aquatic Center, 3100 Oak Ridge Drive. For all ages. Kick off the first weekend of summer at the pool, with classic summer music and food.

Fee: $2 for children 4-11 and $3 for adults and kids ages 12 and up. For more information, visit bryanparksandrecreation. com.

June 24 10-11 a.m. at Bryan Aquatic Center, 3100 Oak Ridge Drive. All ages. Free. Take part in the breaking of the world record for the world’s largest swim lesson and bringing awareness to the importance of

water safety. For more information, visit bryanparksandrecreation. com.

July 21 6:30-10:30 p.m. at Bryan Regional Athletic Complex, at 5440 N Texas Ave. Enjoy a drive-in movie experience with the showing of “The Incredibles.” Movie starts at dusk. Entrance: $5 per vehicle. Kids Water Splash Zone: $5 wristband for unlimited play. Vending concessions available. For more information, visit bryanparksandrecreation. com.

Aug. 18 7-10 p.m. at Bryan Aquatic Center, 3100 Oak Ridge Drive. All ages. Start the new school year with a splash. Door prizes will be given out throughout the event. Fee: $5 per person, except free for under 3. There will be a showing of the movie, “The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water.” For more information, visit bryanparksandrecreation. com.

College Station April 8 – Aug. 12 Bring blankets, chairs and coolers to Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater, at 1015 Colgate Drive, for the Movies in the Park series on a 32-foot inflatable high definition screen.

• April 8 – “Minions” – Gates open at 7 p.m.

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Movie starts at 8 p.m.

• May 27 - “Max”- Gates open at 7:30 p.m. Movie starts at 8:30 p.m.

• June 24 - “Jaws” – Gates open at 8 p.m.

Movie starts at 9 p.m.

•Aug. 12 - “Jurassic World”- Gates open at 7:30 p.m. Movie starts at 8:30 p.m.

Admission is free.

Coolers must be 48 quarts or smaller. Alcohol and glass containers are not allowed. Pets are welcome, too. For more information, visit cstx.gov/movies.

April 16 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ day of animal-related fun

incorporating the entire veterinary complex, coordinated by hundreds of vet students and undergrads for people from all over the state.

The vet school opens the doors to the college and both hospitals and lets the public see behind the scenes. There are tours through both the small and large animal hospitals, many different exhibits for rescues and organizations, several demonstrations by all kinds of animal groups (agility dogs, trick horses, etc.) and animal exhibits galore. There’s a petting zoo, a reptile room with hundreds of scaly friends and even fistulated cows.

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Bryan-College Station a Q&A panel with both vet students and the admissions committee so you know how to prepare for vet school if that’s in your future. For more information, visit vetmed. tamu.edu/openhouse.

April 16 – July 2 The City of College Station’s annual Starlight Music Series will be held at Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater, at 1015 Colgate Drive. Bring coolers, blankets and lawn chairs. Admission is free.

Gates open at 6 p.m., and the concerts start at 7 p.m.

Guests may bring their own refreshments, but glass containers are not allowed. Coolers must be 48 quarts or smaller.

Concessions available for purchase. Parking is available at Post Oak Mall, and handicap parking will be located off of Colgate Drive.

April 16 – Prophets and Outlaws, with guest Austin Jones Band May 7 – Satisfaction/ The International Rolling Stones Show, with guest Def Leggend May 28 – Two Tons of Steel, with guest Colton O’Neill & Chubby Knuckle Choir June 11 – Memphis Train Revue, with 4 | April 8, 2016

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guest Gabrielle Ayers and G.R.A.C.E. & Dysfunkshun Junkshun June 25 – Shane Smith & The Saints, with guest John Baumann & Katye Hamlin July 2 – Starlight Music Contest (Top 3) For more information, including music samples from each artist, visit cstx. gov/starlight.

April 23 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Wolf Pen Creek Park, at 1015 Colgate Drive. The annual event is held each April in recognition of the national Earth Day Celebration.

Features educational booths, environmental demonstrations, a kid’s zone and live entertainment. For more information, visit www. brazosvalleyearthday.com.

April 30 9 a.m.-noon at the Lincoln Recreation Center, 1000 Eleanor St. Learn and ask questions about youth summer camps, senior programs, special events, employment opportunities, aquatics, athletic leagues, library activities and more.

Light refreshments and onsite registration will be available. Early registration for youth camps and swim

lessons will also be offered.

For more information, visit cstx.gov/events or call 979-764-3486.

May 14 • The Texas Parks and Wildlife Kid Fish: 9 a.m.

-noon at the Stephen C. Beachy Central Park pond, at 1000 Krenek Tap Road. Free to all ages. Participants will learn angler education, fish types and species’ preferred habitats, as well as practice minifishing, which is perfect for tiny anglers-to-be.

Equipment will be provided while supplies last, but participants are encouraged bring their own rod and reel, fly rod, cane pole or gear to participate. Individuals over 17 years old will need a valid fishing license with a freshwater endorsement to fish during the event.

For more information, visit cstx.gov/events or call 979-764-3486.

May 28- July 27 Pool promotions Join College Station Aquatics for a little fun in the sun.

• May 28 – Back to Pools Day: Beach-themed party with games from 2-4 p.m. at Adamson Lagoon.

• June 1 – Aquatic Honor Roll: A/B CSISD

honor roll gets in free at all pools. Must bring report card.

• June 2 – Aug. 4: Family Swim Night - Thursday nights are Family Swim Night from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Adamson Lagoon.

Families receive half-price admission.

• June 8 – CSISD School T-shirt Day - Get half-price admission with CSISD shirt at Adamson Lagoon.

• June 19 – Happy Father’s Day - Dads get in free at all pools.

• June 22 – Shipwrecked

Lagoon - Dress like a pirate and get in free from 2-4 p.m. at Adamson Lagoon.

• June 29 – Treasure Hunt - Fun pirate games from 2-4 p.m. at Adamson Lagoon.

• July 4 – Independence Day Celebration - Games every hour, duck derby and noodle races from noon-6 p.m. at Adamson Lagoon.

• July 13 – Pirate Day - Dress like your favorite pirate character and get in free from 2-4 p.m. at Adamson Lagoon.

• July 20 – Two Can Swim - Bring in two canned goods to receive half-price admission from 2-4 p.m. at Adamson Lagoon. All food items will go to the Brazos Valley Food Bank.

• July 27 – Double Dip Day - Receive free ice cream with admission from 2-4 p.m. at Adamson Lagoon.

For more information on College Station Parks & Recreation events, visit cstx.gov/events.

Compiled by Shauna Lewis, The Eagle.

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Several fun arts and theatre camps available this summer

By Mackenzie Borman Special to The Eagle

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s school comes to an end, it’s time to start planning your child’s summer activities. Let them explore their creative side and discover new hobbies in one of the programs offered

by The Arts Council and its affiliates. All ages will enjoy new adventures and fun at one of the many camps offered this summer.

The Arts Council invites you to join it this summer for its new and exciting camps for children ages 6 to 12, held at The Arts Center, at 2275 Dartmouth St. in College Station. Camp rates range from $200 to $230, and include all needed materials, supplies and taxes. Lunch will not be provided, so please make sure to pack a sack lunch for your camper. Registration may be done at acbv.org.

Our summer kicks off with our Fiber Fun Camp June 13-17, held from 9 a.m. to noon. This camp introduces the techniques of weaving, spinning and embroidery to students interested in the art of fiber. Is your child a fan of Batman, Superman or Ironman? Our Comic Book Camp will immerse your child in all things superhero. Children will learn how to draw their favorite characters and even create their own original comic strips. This camp runs July 18-22 and again July 25-29 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Our Fine Arts Camp is

the perfect summer activity for the young artists who want to try it all. Students will explore new techniques and styles in painting, drawing, collages and more. Students will learn the history of famous artists and create original works modeled after their techniques. Three sessions are offered for this camp, which will take place June 20-24, July 11-15 and Aug. 1-5, with each class held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Registration details and more information can be found at acbv.org or by calling 979-696-2787.

The Theatre Company will be hosting a Summer

Children’s Workshop featuring the family favorite, “Walt Disney’s Aladdin Jr.�

The workshop will run from June 15 through June 24, with a special performance that Friday night. The Children’s Workshop is for kids who have completed third through eighth grades.

For more information on registration and events, visit theatrecompany.com or call 979-779-1302.

The Unity Theatre presents its Summer Drama Camps July 11-31. Grades 2-12 are welcome to register for an unforgettable theatre

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experience. The Summer Drama Camps inspire creativity, exercise the imagination and introduce your child to the magic of live theatre. For registration information and more details, visit unitybrenham.org or call 979-830-1430.

The Navasota Theatre Alliance continues the tradition of engaging the youth in theatre through its Summer Theatre Camps. The camps will immerse children in the complete theatre experience and teach them about acting, lighting, sound, costumes, set design and

more. In June kindergarteners through fifth graders will work on the Disney classic, “101 Dalmatians.� Teens will work in July on DreamWorks’ hilarious “Shrek Jr.� For registration information and more details regarding the camps, visit navasotatheatrealliance.com or call 936-825-3195.

Mackenzie Borman is a marketing intern with The Arts Council of the Brazos Valley. For any questions

regarding The Arts Council, visit www.acbv.org, call 979696-2787, email info@acbv. org, or come see us at 2275 Dartmouth St. in College Station. The Arts Council is dedicated to making the arts accessible to all residents and visitors of the Brazos Valley through funding, promotion, advocacy and partnership building.

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Bryan •June 6-Aug. 12: Neal Recreation Center Summer Camp (7:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m., weekdays): Daily activities include sports, educational programs, games, arts and crafts and field trips.

Breakfast and lunch are provided by Bryan ISD Summer Food Service Program. For ages 5-14.

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each additional child is $15.

Non-residents: Cost is $48 for one child, family of two is $72, each additional child is $18. Daily fee: residents - $5, non-residents - $7.

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For more information, visit www.bryantx.gov/parksand-recreation/youthprograms.

•June 6-Aug. 12: Camp H.E.R.O. (7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., weekdays): This camp promotes health

and self-esteem, while keeping children active through exciting games,

field trips and swim days.

A new theme will lay out the activities each week, as each child learns skills such as first-aid, leadership and fitness. With the help of experienced staff, Camp H.E.R.O. will show children how to be a hero now. For ages 5-12. Cost: $100 a week for the first child and $90 for each additional child or $25 a

day per child. Registration fee: $20 for one child or $30 for the family. Camp held at Sam Houston Elementary, at 4501 Canterbury Dr. Themes are: June 6-10: School’s Out for Summer; June 13-17: Roller Disco; June 20-24: Just Keep Swimming; June 27-July 1: Deep in the Heart of Texas; July 4-8: America the Beautiful;

July 11-15: Whiskers and Wags; July 18-22: Jump Around; July 2529: Christmas in July; Aug. 1-5: Critters and Creatures; and Aug. 8-12: Island Luau. Registration: March 1-Aug. 12 at the Bryan Parks and Recreation office from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on weekdays, at parks.bryantx. gov or on site during the camp.

•June 6- July 15: Summer Parks Program (noon-5 p.m.): Offers a place for children to come play, meet new friends and enjoy the outdoors.

Children will have the chance to enjoy a wide variety of fun outdoor activities, including field trips and swim days, kickball tournaments and arts and crafts. Free. Lunch will be provided. Camp will be held at the following parks: Bonham, Haswell, Henderson, Tanglewood and Villa West. For ages 5-12. Registration will take place on the first day of camp, at the park of choice.

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as youth athletic programs, visit www.bryantx.gov/ parks-and-recreation/ youth-programs/ or call 979- 209-5528.

College Station Registration begins May 2 at rectrac.cstx.gov, or visit Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Office, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.

All camps require advance registration. No residency restrictions.

Full-day camps Full-day camps offer ages 6-15 a variety of daily programmed activities at the Lincoln Recreation Center, including outdoor recreation, performing and creative arts, character and team building activities, and local and out-of-town field trips. Lunch is provided, but campers are asked to bring a morning and afternoon snack. Camps are held from 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. The cost is $50.

Each family will be asked to attend a parent orientation on May 3 or 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Recreation Center.

• Session 1: June 1-30 • Session II: July 6-Aug. 5 Mini Camps An array of Mini Camps are offered for a variety of ages. Prior to the camper’s first registered camp, each family will be asked to pickup a Mini Camp packet at Stephen C. Beachy Central Park during normal business hours.

Location abbreviations: LRC – Lincoln Recreation Center • SCC – Southwood Community Center • CP – Stephen C. Beachy Central Park • GR – Wolf Pen Creek Green Room • WPC – Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater • CCT – Carter Creek Training Facility • May 31-June 3: Portrait of a Masterpiece: $60, ages 6-10, 8 a.m.-noon , GR • June 1, 8, 15 and 22: Builders Using Lego® Duplo: $35, ages 3-5, 6-6:45 p.m., SCC • June 6-10, 13-17 and June 27-July 1: Summer Theater Musical Production: $100, ages 7-12, 8 a.m.-noon, WPC • June 6-10: Football/Agility Camp: $35, ages 4-5, 9-10:15 a.m., CP Jewelry Design: $40, ages 10-15, 9-11:30 a.m., LRC Fit 4 Life: $35, ages 8-15, 9 a.m.-noon, LRC Launching Your Blog (Monday through Wednesday): $30, ages 1318, 10 a.m.-noon, GR Football/Agility Camp: $35, ages 6-13, 10:30 a.m.12 noon, CP Web Design: $35, ages 10-15, 1-4 p.m., LRC Kitchen Chemistry: $75, ages 6-12, 1-5 p.m., SCC Mining & Crafting: Crafting Your World: $100, ages 6-13, 1-5 p.m., CCT • June 13-17: A Different Perspective Art Camp: $60, ages 9-13, 8 a.m.-noon, GR

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Football/Agility Camp: $35, ages 4-5, 9-10:15 a.m., CP Outdoor Wildness Survival Camp: $145, ages 6-13, 9 a.m.-noon, CP Football/Agility Camp: $35, ages 6-13, 10:30 a.m.12 p.m., CP Poetry (Monday to Thursday): $40, ages 8-12, 1-3 p.m., CCT Design & Build A Computer: $45 , ages 10-15, 1-4 p.m., LRC Treasure Hunters: $75, ages 6-12, 1-5 p.m., SCC Poetry (Monday to Thursday): $40, ages 13-18, 3-5 p.m., CCT • June 20-24: The Color of Life: $60, Ages 9-13, 8 a.m.-noon, GR Basketball/Agility Camp: $35, ages 4-5, 9-10:15 a.m., CP Cheer Camp: $35, ages 4-5, 9-10:15 a.m., LRC Basketball/Agility Camp: $35, ages 6-13, 10:30 a.m.-noon, CP Cheer Camp: $35, ages 6-13, 10:30 a.m.-noon, LRC Just Clowning Around Balloon Art Camp: $35, ages 8-15, 1-4 p.m., LRC Star Wars: $75, ages 6-12, 1-5 p.m., SCC • June 27-July 1: Drama Kids: Once Upon A Time: $75, ages 6-11, 8 a.m.-noon, GR Basketball/Agility Camp: $35, ages 4-5, 9-10:15 a.m., CP Basketball/Agility Camp: $35, ages 6-13, 10:30 a.m.-noon, CP Creating a Writing Life

(Monday to Thursday): $40, ages 8-12, 1-3 p.m., CCT Crazy Critter Camp: $75, ages 6-12, 1-5 p.m., SCC Creating a Writing Life (Monday to Thursday): $40, ages 13-18, 3-5 p.m., CCT • July 5-8, 11-15 and 18-22: Summer Theater Musical Production: $100, ages 7-12, 8 a.m.-noon, WPC • July 6-8: Sizzlin’ Science: $45, ages 6-12, 1-5 p.m., SCC • July 11-15: Cheer Camp: $35, ages 4-5, 9-10:15 a.m., LRC Just Add Hot Water: Instant Comedy: $35, ages 8-15, 9-11:30 a.m., LRC Outdoor Wildness

Survival Camp: $145, ages 6-13, 9 a.m.-noon, CP Cheer Camp: $35, ages 6-13, 10:30 a.m.-noon, LRC The Games of Theatre: $35, ages 10-15, 1-4 p.m., LRC Harry Potter Magic: $75, ages 6-12, 1-5 p.m., SCC Super Hero Academy: Justice Heroes: $100, ages 6-13, 1-5 p.m., CCT • July 13, 20, 27 and Aug. 3: Builders Using Lego® Duplo: $35, ages 3-5, 6-6:45 p.m., SCC • July 18-22: Drama Kids: Make Them Laugh: $75, ages 6-11, 8 a.m.-noon, GR Mime Praise Dance: $35, ages 6-11, 1-4 p.m., LRC Spy Kids Lego Adventure: $75, ages 6-12,

1-5 p.m., SCC Pocket Brick Monsters: $100, ages 6-13, 1-5 p.m., CCT •July 25-29: Drama Kids: Super Hero: $75, ages 6-11, 8 a.m.noon, GR Musical Mathematics: $35, ages 6-11, 1-4 p.m., LRC Abracadabra: $75, ages 6-12, 1-5 p.m., SCC For more information on summer camps, as well as athletic and swim programs, visit cstx.gov/camps.

Compiled by Shauna Lewis, The Eagle.

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How families can cut vacation costs

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amily vacations are the one time each year when all members of the family get to leave the daily grind behind to enjoy a little R&R together. Such excursions often strengthen family bonds and help to create lasting memories that parents and kids will cherish for years to come.

Families planning this summer’s annual getaway may already know that the cost of travel is on the rise.

While there are always deals to be had, budget-conscious parents may still find themselves looking for ways to cut their travel costs so more of their money can be spent on having fun instead of financing trips. The following are a handful of

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ways parents can trim their families’ travel costs without sacrificing the quality of their vacations.

• Stay closer to home. It may sound

simple, but vacationing closer to home is perhaps the best way for families to save a substantial amount of money on their vacations.

Airline tickets can take up a sizable portion of a family vacation budget, and once the plane touches down, families may need to add the additional expense of rental cars so they can get around their destination and enjoy all its sights and sounds.

But families who choose to vacation closer to home can take their own vehicles, paying only for gas instead of airline tickets, car rentals

(including rental insurance) and gas. Find a location close to home that still offers everyone an escape, but one that’s not far enough away that car travel will prove burdensome and exhausting.

• Plan to make some of your own meals.

Dining out is another considerable expense for families on vacation.

Depending on the size of their families, parents may find that their dining budgets will approach or even exceed the cost of air travel by the end of a single week. But parents can drastically reduce those costs by planning to make some their own meals while away of vacation. Bring along a couple of cereal boxes so breakfast is simple and

inexpensive, and try to book accommodations equipped with kitchens or outdoor areas where the family can fire up a grill a few times during the week to save on costly dinner tabs.

• Travel light. Families who must travel by air can trim some of the cost of flying by traveling light.

Many airlines now charge fees for bags that exceed preestablished weight limits and may charge for additional baggage as well.

Leave hefty jackets and extra footwear behind when traveling during the warmer months, as everyone can likely get by with just some

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lighter summer attire and less formal footwear. If traveling to a ski resort in the winter, consider renting bulky skiing attire, including boots, so baggage limits are not exceeded.

• Work with a travel agency that specializes in your locale. Many families

may feel they can now plan their own vacations and save money, but planning through a travel agency may still be a family’s best bet. When booking trips via a travel agency, families can often negotiate with a representative, who can work to tailor a vacation that

fits families’ budgets. Such negotiation is much more difficult when going it alone or working through a travel website. In addition, many travel agencies include tours and other attractions in the price of their packages, and that can be a great way to earn discounts to local sights and activities.

Travel is expensive, especially for parents traveling with kids in tow.

But cost-conscious moms and dads can still plan relaxing and enjoyable vacations without breaking the bank

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Summer fun that is close to home

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• Carnivals and fun

fairs: Open land or empty

parking lots can be transformed into bustling carnivals in a matter of days. Carnivals or fairs may be sponsored by private businesses or local religious organizations looking to raise funds. Some fairs are established by the county and attract participants from near and far. Carnivals often boast a wide array of entertainment, from amusement park-style rides to games of chance to music.

• Summer concerts series: Summer concerts series

typically begin when the weather warms up, and music may not stop playing until Labor Day. Concerts may range from more intimate affairs that attract a few dozen people to a town square

to larger events at beaches and boardwalks that draw thousands of visitors.

• Food festivals: Various towns close down their Main Streets from time to time to accommodate food festivals that feature a variety of cuisines.

Some food festivals may feature one ingredient, such as garlic or cheese, while others may delve deeper and offer broader menus.

Food festivals allow visitors to sample many different treats and may serve to advertise for neighborhood eating establishments.

• Street fairs: Street fairs also may close down thoroughfares in town. These events usually bring together a

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variety of vendors selling their wares in an open market setting.

You can make a day of touring all of the vendor booths and buying handmade items from local artisans.

• Outdoor movies: Local parks frequently host summer

movie nights when participants can view a movie on the big screen while under the stars. This can be an informal way to get the entire family together for a fun flick.

Films are typically family-friendly and schedules are available well in advance. Bring a blanket

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and some snacks and enjoy an inexpensive evening together.

Many people need not travel far for a little summertime fun, as many communities host fun events throughout the warmer months.

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ummer is prime vacation season when travelers take trips to every corner of the world. While faraway destinations abound, those looking for fun can also find enjoyable activities much closer to home.

Many communities come alive during the warmer weather, hosting an array of locally driven events. People looking for a day of entertainment or an evening of excitement may be able to find an event that’s just a short car ride away. Pick up a local newspaper or log on to your town’s official website to browse a listing of events in your community this summer. Here are a few events you’re bound to find.

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hat would summer be without days spent frolicking at the beach or afternoons spent splashing in the pool? Fun in the water makes hot days more enjoyable and bearable, and few summertime activities do not involve water play in one aspect or another.

Although time spent in the water can be refreshing and entertaining, water does present certain hazards, particularly for those who do not know how to swim.

Learning to swim, especially at a young age, is adviseable and a great way to remain safe around the water.

The World Health Organization says drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional injury death across the globe, accounting for 7 percent of all injury-related deaths.

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eral, children under 5 years of age have the highest drowning mortality rates in the world, though adult males in Canada and New Zealand drown at higher rates than children.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, parents should consider swimming lessons for most children between the ages of 1 and 4. New research has revealed that swimming instruction for children between the ages of 1 and 4 may decrease drowning risk. However, parents should be advised that swimming lessons do not remove all risk.

Children still need constant supervision when in and around water. Additionally, learning CPR can be a life-saving measure.

When enrolling children in swim lessons, parents should look for safety-certified instructors who have first aid and resuscitation training and certification. Many programs offered are sponsored by

the American Red Cross or the YMCA. Private swim clubs may have their own instructors.

Children between the ages of 1 and 3 typically do not have the motor coordination to swim effectively.

These children can benefit from swim lessons that emphasize getting used to the water, safety and learning some swimming readiness skills. Instruction may involve teaching children how to move their legs and arms and strengthen muscles used for swimming. Children between the ages of 4 and 5 may be more developmentally ready for swimming.

Such youngsters may move from watersafety lessons to actual swimming with or without support.

A study titled “Children’s readiness for learning front crawl swimming” published in The Australian Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport showed that whether kids “started lessons at two, three

or four years of age,” they learned to swim well at “approximately the same mean age of five and a half years.”

In addition to swimming lessons, parents and other adults can ensure water safety by taking the following precautionary measures: • Children should never be left unattended in the water.

It takes mere inches of water for a youngster to drown.

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• In the pool or another body of water, caregivers should be within touching distance of young swimmers to provide help if needed, even if the child is wearing a floatation device.

• Keep rescue equipment by the pool.

• Remove toys from the pool when it’s not in use. These toys can attract children who will go in after them.

• A fence around the

perimeter of the yard may be mandatory, but a fence around the pool itself is another safety barrier to consider. The fence should feature a self-latching gate.

• Even adults should be watched while swimming. It is always a safe idea to swim with a buddy, so that the other person can get help if something goes wrong.

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Begin planning kids’ summer recreation now

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any families spend winter figuring out how to chase away cabin fever and endure frigid temperatures until spring and summer mercifully return.

Parents thinking ahead to swimming pools and days lounging on the beach can put their daydreams to practical use by planning ahead for their youngsters’ summer vacations.

Youth recreational programs and summer camps can bridge the gap in care between the end of school and the day when classes resume. Due in part to high demand, parents who want to place their kids in summer rec programs or summer camps should being vetting such programs and camps well in advance of summer. The following are a handful of tips for moms and dads who want their kids to have fun and fulfilling summers.

• Ask for recommendations.

Speak with fellow parents and trusted friends about where they send their children. Personal

recommendations can be very helpful, providing firsthand insight into a particular camp or program.

Schedule appointments to visit camps that fall within your budget.

Take your son or daughter along so he or she can get a sense of what camp will be like.

• Explore all options.

Camps come in more flavors than ever before.

Certain camps may be faith-based ministries while others may focus on particular sports.

Band camps and art camps may appeal to creative kids. Also, there are plenty of general-interest camps that offer various activities without narrowing in on any particular one. Parents may need to choose between a sleepaway camp or day camps, depending on which camp experience they want for their children.

• Inquire about camp schedules. While many camps are flexible, day camps do not have the same level of flexibility as afterschool programs.

Arrangements will need to be made if care is required after regular

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camp hours. Speak with camp staff to see which types of after-hours programs, if any, are available.

• Determine your camp budget. As varied as program offerings may be, camps also can vary greatly with regard to cost. Governmentrun camps may be less expensive than those offered by private companies. Day camps typically cost less than those that provide room and board. Find out if a particular organization subsidizes a portion of camp costs.

Scouting programs often have a dedicated camp and may offer affordable options for scouts. Martial arts schools and dance centers frequently offer camp schedules.

If camp seems out of reach, look into local summer recreation programs at parks or schools. Such programs may not be as extensive as those offered by camps, but they can quell kids’ boredom and keep children occupied during the day.

In addition to camp, remember to plan for some free days so children can just enjoy

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By STACY CANTU Bryan-College Station libraries and museums offer summer programs for kids Special to The Eagle

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ummer is quickly approaching, and parents will be looking for ways to keep their children busy while school is out. Libraries and museums in the Bryan-College Station area have made it easy to keep kids occupied and their minds active by offering several fun and educational opportunities this summer.

Libraries

The Clara B. Mounce and Larry J. Ringer libraries will be offering many events throughout June and July for children and families.

“Literacy and reading achievement are crucial issues in our community shared by schools, local businesses and the Bryan + College Station Library System,” said Bobbee Pennington, librarian for the Bryan + College Station Library System. “Research shows that school-aged children who do not read throughout the summer will experience a serious loss in reading achievement,

resulting in an ever-widening achievement gap that broadens with every successive school year. In an effort to remedy this, the Bryan + College Station Library System offers the annual Summer Reading Program with events and game boards and fun. We want to keep kids reading all summer even when school is out.”

The Clara B. Mounce Library, at 201 E. 26th St. in Bryan, will offer the following themed programs: Big Rigs, Sports & Hometown Heroes on June 3 from 10 a.m. to noon; Motorcycle Madness on June 4 from 10 a.m. to noon; Animal Day on June 8 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Juneteenth Art & Elizabeth Kahura on June 15 from 10 a.m. to noon; Zoofari on June 22 from 10:30 a.m. to noon; Ice Cream from Neptune! on June 25 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Celebrate America! on June 29 from 10 a.m. to noon; Snakes Alive! on July 6 at 10:30 a.m.; Paradise Farm Animal Show on July 9 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.;

TAMU Chemistry Road Show on July 13 at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.; TAMU Physics Show on July 20 at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.; and Brett Roberts, Magician! on July 27 at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

“A fun new program we are trying at Mounce this year is Ice Cream from Neptune,” Pennington said. “Dr. Jim Pennington of the TAMU Chemistry Road Show will be on hand to help us create ice cream with liquid nitrogen.

This is an ice cream social that is ‘out of this world.’”

The Larry J. Ringer Library, at 1818 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South in College, will be offering the following events geared toward children and families: Big Rigs/Sports on June 4 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Epic Entertainment/Fun Action on June 7 at 10 a.m.; Safari with Elizabeth Kahura on June 14 at 10 a.m.; Animal Day on June 21 at 10 a.m.; Positive Repercussions/Music on June 28 at 10 a.m.; Chemistry

Road Show on July 5 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Jurassic Library/ Dinosaurs on July 12 at 10 a.m.; Be the Next Bill Nye/ Science on July 16 at 10 a.m.; Reptile Hospice on July 30 from 10 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

“Also, to encourage kids to read all summer, children are encouraged to join the Summer Reading Club by picking up a game board from the library and pledging to read for at least 30 days over the summer,” Pennington said.

“For each day any reading is done, the child colors in a space on their game board.

When all the spaces on the game board are filled in, the child brings the game board

to the library and receives a brand new prize book to keep for their very own. The Friends of the Library generously donate thousands of dollars to purchase these prize books.

There is also a midway prize related to education when the child fills in half of the spaces.

Food coupons generously donated from local restaurants are also given. We are proud of every child who participates in this enriching program.”

All summer programs offered through the library system are free to the public.

“All programs are absolutely free; however, the Friends of the Library underwrite all of these programs,” Pennington said. “Their mission is to

further literacy in this community and they work tirelessly doing book sales and other fundraising events to raise money for this vital Summer Reading Program.

The City of Bryan and the City of College Station also show great support. As a matter of fact, volunteers from all over our community volunteer in so many ways to make this vital literacy program possible.

Local restaurants provide food coupons to encourage kids to complete their summer reading club game board and read all summer, people give of their time and talent to help with events, etc.”

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Museums The George Bush Presidential Library,

at 1000 George Bush Drive West in College Station, will offer its Exploring History Summer Camp, “Transportation: Riding, Driving and Flying into the Future.” This educational program, for children ages 7 to 11, will be offered in weekly sessions from July 11 to Aug. 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

“The activities complement the ‘Driven to Drive’ temporary exhibit, said Monica Lerma, education specialist for the George Bush Presidential Library.

“The curriculum will focus on all types of transportation.

Activities include museum discovery, arts and crafts, an art class, a field trip to the Texas A&M Texas Transportation

Institute and much more.”

The cost of for this program is $150 per week, and children must bring their own lunch, snacks and drinks.

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The Children’s Museum of the Brazos Valley, at 4001 E. 29th St.,

Suite 80, in Bryan, will also be offering several camps this summer for children ages 4 to 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

“It is so important to keep your children engaged and learning over the summer; that is why our camps are a favorite for parents and kids your child will have fun, while learning at the same time,” said Ashley Kortis, marketing director for the museum.

Camps that will be offered are: Community Heroes Camp from June 6 to 10, where children will meet the people who make the city great and

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learn how to be a good citizen; Keep Brazos Beautiful Nature Camp, where children will study bats, bees, butterflies and more; Holiday Camp from June 27 to June 30, where children will participate in a different holiday celebration each day, including birthdays, Independence Day, Christmas and more; Top Chef Academy from July 11 to July 15, where children will learn about food and healthy choices; Inventors Workshop from July 18 to July 22, where children will learn about science and engineering through hands-on experiments; Time Travelers Camp from Aug. 1 to Aug. 5, where children will go back in time and learn about the days of the dinosaurs, the first steps on the moon, the Wild West and more; and Team KIDS Camp from Aug. 8 to Aug. 12, which will teach children about the world of sports.

Prices for these camps are

$30 per day or $140 per week for CMBV standing ovation members, and $40 per day or $190 per week for all others.

To register for camp, call the museum at 979-779-5437 or visit www.cmbv.org. If a child is registered by May 1, a 10 percent discount will be given.

The Museum of the American G.I., at 19124 Texas 6 South in College Station, will also offer two summer camps for children who have finished kindergarten through fourth grade. These camps will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and will cost $40 per day, with a $10 discount for a full-week registration.

Pre-registration is required, and registration forms will be available in May. The first camp, World War II for Kids, will be held July 25 to 29. Children will experience history as they explore the museum’s collections and learn about the “greatest generation”. They will learn about the great battles of war, as well as explore the daily life of the men and women of the U.S. Military in World War II. Campers will also learn about life on the home front, said Leisha Mullins, secretary and treasurer on the board of directors for the museum.

The second camp, Jr. G.I. Summer Day Camp, will be held from Aug. 8 to 12. During the summer camp, children will learn about life in the U.S. military as they explore each branch of service, Mullins said.

Campers will learn military speak, how to tell time military style and learn the special songs and stories of the U.S. Military.

For more information on these camps or the museum,

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The Brazos Valley

Museum of Natural History, at 3232 Briarcrest

Drive in Bryan, will host its Summer Nature Camp from June 6 to Aug. 19. Each camp session will last one week, and will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The themes will include: Microscopic Mayhem; Wild, Wild West; Buggin’ Out; If Rocks Could Talk; Young Naturalist; All About Anatomy; Fabulous Flyers; Dinosaur Detectives; Budding Gardeners; and Forces of Nature.

“This outstanding summer nature camp program spans over 50 years,” said Maria Lazo, education coordinator and camp director for the museum.

“Utilizing non-traditional teaching techniques, museum artifacts and art, and funfilled interactive activities, experienced teachers create customized plans for each day, corresponding to weekly themes.”

Camp fees are $155 per week for members and $175 per week for non-members.

A 50 percent deposit will save and confirm a place in the camp session, and there is a 5 percent processing fee for all registrants. Priority registration is now open for museum members. Open registration begins May 3, and is on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information on this camp, visit www. brazosvalleymuseum.org or call the museum at 776-2195.

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