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CONTENTS FEBRUARY 2019

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OUR 2019 CAMP ISSUE i04 LEADING THE WAY Discover how summer camp can help your child become a leader

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LIFE-PROOF YOUR TEEN Six skills every young adult should master before graduating from high school

i09 CAMP DIRECTORY LISTINGS Explore the many options across the Triangle and beyond

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TRACKING TEENS When, why and how parents should keep tabs on their kids

i27 THE MAGIC OF FAMILY CAMP Tune out the rest of the world and into what really matters

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IS YOUR DAUGHTER READY TO WEAR MAKEUP? Tips for determining when you’ll know, and how she can start

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LACKING THE DRIVE? Why teens are waiting to get behind the wheel

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Editor’s Note

20 Growing Up

27 Our Picks

32 Faces and Places

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FYI

22 Understanding Kids

28 Family Dances 29 Daily

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Community

23 Father Figuring

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Education

24 Tech Talk

10 Health 11

Style

28 Performances

25 College Transitions 26 Excursion

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Camp Fair, Life Skills and Driving Dilemmas

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ebruary marks the beginning of camp registration month. To help you navigate the many camp options across the Triangle and beyond, we’re hosting our annual Summer, Track-Out and Residential Camp Fair Feb. 17, noon-4 p.m., at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in Durham.

Mark it on your calendar and prepare for a fun and informational afternoon. By the way, we’ll also be giving away great prizes!

Besides providing fresh air, recreational fun and new friendships, camps also offer multiple opportunities for attendees to hone their leadership skills. Find out how in our camp special section, which starts after page 16.

You’ll also learn about North Carolina camps offering family camp experiences, which provide an opportunity for you and your kids to bond in a summer camp environment.

(These camps fill up quickly so you’ll want to register soon!)

Our camp listings begin on page 9 of our special section. Browse hundreds of camps across the Triangle — and beyond — that cover educational, recreational and subjectspecific themes. Many also offer half- or full-day options.

We cover a secondary theme this month as well: teens. Being a teenager in today’s social media-infused world makes for a very different adolescent experience from that of previous generation’s, but some things stay the same.

Caitlin Wheeler writes about six skills all teens should master before graduating from high school in “Life-Proof Your Teen” on page 12.

One other difference from today’s generation and yours, perhaps, is the fact that fewer young drivers are getting behind the wheel to take driver’s education in time to get their license at age 16. According to a University of Michigan study published in January 2016, the percentage of high school

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seniors with a license dropped from 85 percent to 71 percent between 1996 and 2015. Kurt Dusterberg focuses on the reasons behind this decline in “Lacking the Drive?” on page 18.

Once your teen does start driving, you’ll inevitably face the dilemma of whether or not to keep tabs on her location. In “Tracking Teens” on page 15, Robyn Mooring asks local experts if this is something parents should do — and, if so, when and how they should do it. Local parents also weigh in on why they decided to track their teens.

Has your daughter shown an interest in wearing makeup? Maybe she’s ready, but you’re not. On page 17, Myra Wright offers tips from family counselor and mom of three Kate Paquin to help you know when the time is right.

Our columns this month cover what to do when your baby hates “tummy time” (page 21), how to encourage children to be patient (page 22), “huddling with” — instead of “helicoptering over” — your kid when it comes to technology (page 24) and five tough questions to ask prospective colleges (page 25). Our Excursion column offers suggestions for how to spend three days in Carolina Beach during the calmer, off-season months (page 26).

Check our calendar section for ideas on how to entertain the kids — indoors and out — as well as performances and family dances taking place around the Triangle this month.

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BY JANICE LEWINE

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Local Teens Collect Nearly 4,000 Pounds of Food for Western Wake Crisis Ministry Front Porch Leaders, a student-led nonprofit organization, helped organize a food relief effort in Wake County that acquired nearly 4,000 pounds of food for Western Wake Crisis Ministry in December. The effort helped feed hundreds of Apex residents going through a

residents describing the effort and delivered

adults living on a fixed income and others

crisis situation during the holiday season.

it to each home. They also secured paper bag

who need a little help to get by,” says Beth

Front Porch Leaders was founded in 2016

donations from Harris Teeter and distributed

Bordeaux, executive director of the Western

by Wake County teen Emily Kustka. She and

them throughout the neighborhoods before

Wake Crisis Ministry. “Emily’s vision is for

nine other Wake County students conducted

Thanksgiving. Residents then generously

helping but also for creating leadership among

the food drive over a period of two weeks

dropped off their food donations at Western

other students. Together they are changing

in three Cary neighborhoods: Highcroft, The

Wake Crisis Ministry on Dec. 8.

the world by seeing a need, caring enough

Reserve and Cary Park. To gather awareness, the group wrote a letter to the neighborhoods’

“This food will impact hundreds of individuals, families with children, elderly

and then doing something about it.”

Learn more at wwcm.org.

The Capital Bank Foundation recently awarded

received grants totaling $230,000 as part of

Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh a $75,000

the foundation’s community investment to

grant to support expanded offerings in Aunt

promote prosperity in its primary markets.

Polly’s Pet Shop, a play-based activity in the

The Capital Bank Foundation was introduced

museum’s renowned financial literacy exhibit

earlier this year as part of the First Horizon

“Moneypalooza” that invites children to explore

Foundation. Over its 25-year history, the

smart ways to earn, save and spend money.

foundation has donated more than $80 million

Five other North Carolina nonprofits in Charlotte, Greensboro and Winston-Salem

to help meet community needs. Learn more at capitalbankfoundation.com.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Delivers 1 Millionth Book

LITERACY FACTS

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and Smart

Of the children who are regularly

Start recently delivered their 1 millionth book

books to children in the Durham community.

“What an incredible milestone,” says Cindy

to families in North Carolina. Created to foster a

Watkins, president of the North Carolina

love of reading in children up to age 5, the library

Partnership for Children. “I am grateful

offers specially selected, age-appropriate books

to our state leadership for recognizing

personalized with the recipients’ names, then

how important it is to get books into the

delivers them to recipients’ homes every month.

hands of our youngest children. With this

Durham’s Partnership for Children, which

funding, the Smart Start network was able

oversees the Smart Start network, has helped

to get Imagination Library directly to our

contribute to the book distribution since

communities very quickly.”

March 2018 by sending more than 33,000

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read to at home:

60% 54% 77% can count to 20.

can write their own names.

read or pretend to read.

SOURCE: National Education Association nea.org/grants/facts-about-childrens-literacy.html

Photo courtesy of Marbles Kids Museum

Capital Bank Foundation Supports Play-Based Financial Literacy at Marbles Kids Museum

FYI

BY KAREN SHORE

EDUCATION

Educators and Businesses Collaborate to Create Skilled Trades Pathway

Carolina Charter Academy Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony A groundbreaking ceremony was held Dec. 4 for Carolina Charter Academy, a new charter school located in southern Wake County that will open in fall 2019 for students in kindergarten through sixth grade, with expansion through eighth grade by 2021.

“We are so excited to be moving forward with construction of our school,” says Jaime Stoops, founder and director of the school. “Carolina Charter Academy will provide southern Wake, Johnston and Harnett county residents with a school that embraces community while offering a challenging curriculum and encouraging students to be informed, involved citizens.

Today brings us one step closer to welcoming our first students through the doors next fall.”

A Challenge Foundation Academy, Carolina Charter Academy will be located at 8529 N.C. Highway 55 in Angier.

ABOVE: Carolina Charter Academy breaks ground on its new facility, located in Angier.

Photo courtesy of Carolina Charter Academy

Durham Public Schools and Durham Technical Community College are collaborating with local businesses to fulfill the need for skilled trade workers in the area. The WayMakers: Durham’s Skilled Trades Pathway is funded through grants from the AJ Fletcher Foundation.

“Durham Tech and Durham Public Schools recognize the

need for skilled trade employees in Durham and the rest of the Triangle,” says Durham Technical Community College President William Ingram. “We are proud to partner with Durham Public Schools and area businesses to meet this community need by training high school and adult students to qualify for in-demand positions with livable wages.”

Durham Public Schools will use the grant funds to establish a Skilled Trades Academy at Southern School of Energy and Sustainability, which will open in fall 2019 and serve juniors and seniors in the Durham Public Schools system. It offer courses in construction, electrical, HVAC, power line maintenance, leadership and entrepreneurship.

Durham Technical Community College will provide the pathway by doubling the number of instructional offerings in its Core Construction Fundamentals Course, establishing new apprenticeship opportunities and expanding shared programming with Durham Public Schools.

ABOVE: Students work together during a Durham Technical Community College HVAC class.

Photo courtesy of Durham Technical Community College

Largest Gift in the History of NCSSM to Fund AI Program The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics recently announced the launch of The Ryden Program for Innovation and Leadership in Artificial Intelligence. This new program was made possible by a $2 million gift from school alumnus Carl Ryden, cofounder and CEO of PrecisionLender.

The Ryden Program’s goal is to educate future leaders about artificial intelligence so they understand the merits and ethical considerations related to it. The Ryden Program will place a strong emphasis on ensuring that students understand how to merge humanity with machine learning, and how to use artificial intelligence to solve

complex, macro problems affecting society.

Carl Ryden, a 1989 graduate of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, credits the school with changing the trajectory of his life and views it as an “equity partner in his future.”

LEFT TO RIGHT: Thomas F. Looney, Chair of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics Board of Trustees; Karen LeVert, chair of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics Foundation; Carl Ryden with wife Ashley Ryden; Todd Roberts, North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics chancellor; and Margaret Spellings, president of the UNC System.

Photo courtesy of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics

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FYI HEALTH

BY KATHERINE KOPP

Expressing Negative Emotions Can Be Beneficial Recent research from Washington State

and some were randomly told to suppress their

State University-Vancouver’s department of human

University-Vancouver reveals that it may be better

emotions. The others were told to act naturally.

development.. “They offered less guidance, but it

The activity was the same for all pairs: working

healthy way in front of their children, instead of

together to assemble a Lego project. However,

were less responsive and positive to their parents.

“tamping them down.”

the kids, ages 7-11, received paper instructions, but

It’s almost like the parents were transmitting

The study, published in the academic journal

weren’t allowed to touch the Legos. The parents

those emotions … Kids are good at picking up

Emotion, was conducted on 109 San Francisco

had to assemble the project, but couldn’t look at

subtle cues from emotions. If they feel something

mothers or fathers with their children. The sample

the instructions. This forced them to work together

negative has happened, and the parents are acting

was split almost evenly between mothers and

closely to succeed.

normal and not addressing it, that’s confusing for

fathers, because scientists wanted to see if any differences existed in the results between genders.

First, researchers gave each parent a stressful

Parents and children were hooked up to a variety of sensors to measure heart rate, stress levels, etc.

them. Those are two conflicting messages being sent.”

Rather than suppressing emotions in front of

task: public speaking with negative feedback

“The act of trying to suppress their stress made

your children, Waters suggests the best course of

provided by the audience. Then, parents were

parents less positive partners during the Lego task,”

action is to let kids see a healthy conflict, from start

given an activity to complete with their children,

says Sara Waters, assistant professor in Washington

to resolution.

Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Prevention Tips

Get the Facts About Fruit Juice According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the average American drinks 6.6 gallons of

Did you know cardiovascular disease and

juice each year and more than half of preschool

stroke cause one in three women’s deaths

children ages 2-5 drink juice regularly, consuming

each year? Approximately one woman

an average of 10 ounces per day. That is more

dies every 80 seconds from cardiovascular

than twice the amount of juice recommended by

disease, which affects an estimated 44

the American Academy of Pediatrics.

million women in the U.S., according to the

Over-consumption of juices can lead to

American Heart Association.

obesity, which now affects 40 percent of adults and 19 percent of children in the U.S. Children

drink a lot of juice tend to drink more sugary

ages 2-18 consume more than half of their fruit

beverages, such as soft drinks, later on in life.

intake in the form of juice. Children and adults Photo courtesy of Africa Studio/ Shutterstock.com

wasn’t just the parents who responded. Those kids

The amount of juice children are drinking has

who drink juice feel less full than if they consume

declined some in recent years, as more beverages

whole fruit, which can lead to an overall increase

such as flavored water gain popularity. The

in food consumption.

American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that

Also, many fruit juices contain a significant amount of sugar. For example, a 12-ounce glass of orange juice contains 10 teaspoons of sugar, about the same as a can of Coca-Cola. Kids who

parents and caregivers offer children whole fruits every day, instead of relying on fruit juices.

SOURCE: pediatrics.aappublications.org/ content/139/6/e20170967

BY THE NUMBERS:

90%

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Women actually have a higher lifetime risk for stroke than men, and fewer women than men survive their first heart attack. Symptoms of a heart attack in women can be different than what men, experience potentially leading to a delay or an incorrect diagnosis.

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for both African-American and Hispanic women in the U.S. The good news is that 80 percent of cardiovascular events and strokes can be prevented by making lifestyle changes and by increasing education about

The number of American women who have one or more risk factors for heart disease.

cardiovascular disease.

SOURCE: American Heart Association

Katherine Kopp is a freelance writer in Chapel Hill.

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Learn more at goredforwomen.org.

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for parents to express negative emotions in a

FYI

Hearts Aflutter

STYLE

BY HELEN BANZET WALLACE

Celebrate the month of love with heart-adorned styles and accessories. All of these picks are available for purchase at shopbop.com.

LIZZIE FORTUNATO GEMINI NECKLACE Statement pieces created by Duke University graduates and twin sisters, Lizzie and Kathryn Fortunato (such as this Gemini necklace), have been featured in Vogue, WWD, Harper’s Bazaar, The New York Times and other notable publications. $195.

PLUSH HEART FLEECE SOCKS What’s not to love about this pair of intarsia printed heart socks? $16.

NAMJOSH VELVET BOW PONY HOLDER Wear this sweet accessory all year long.

Also available in black. $25.

ROLLER RABBIT HEARTS PJ SET Dream away in Roller Rabbit’s iconic 100 percent Pima cotton pajamas.

Hand blocked in India. Available in

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sizes for the entire family. $115.

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Life-Proof Your Teen 6 skills every young adult should master before graduating from high school

BY CAITLIN WHEELER

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other birds trust instincts and nature when they push their babies out of the nest. Human parents typically do not. The 18-year lead-up to a child’s departure is filled with careful lessons — from shoe-tying to driving a car. Before your teen graduates from high school, consider whether the following skills could be left to instinct, or warrant a lesson or two.

STAYING HEALTHY Even adults crave a little hand-holding when they get the flu or a sore throat. Here’s what you can do to help your teen cope with his first illness away from home.

• Teach prevention. Strive for three balanced meals (meal-skipping and latenight snacking can interfere with sleep); stay hydrated; sleep, brush and floss teeth; wash hands; don’t share drinks or personal items with friends; and exercise.

• Teach your child health care and first aid basics. Provide him with a medical kit, thermometer, Band-Aids and cough drops. Make sure he has had a CPR and first aid class, and that he can recognize

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common ailments like the flu, strep throat and mono. Help him figure out where to go or whom to call when he is really sick.

• Help your child learn how to avoid anxiety. Stave off concerns by explaining to your teen how different college life will be. “They can be taken aback by how unstructured it is,” says Franca Alphin, director of Nutrition Services at Duke University Student Health. “They have to think about what to eat, when to eat, how to study, when to study. It’s the first time they’ve had to manage their own time and some find it overwhelming.” Alphin, who has worked at Duke University Student Health for 30 years, says it’s vital for students to find an activity that eases stress, whether that is exercise, meditation, playing an instrument or simply taking a warm bath.

• Encourage healthy sleeping habits.

“The sleep piece is enormous,” Alphin says. “If your teen is struggling with sleep at home, they will struggle with it in college.” If it is an issue, she suggests talking about it with your teen, pediatrician and a counselor before your

teen leaves home.

• Remind your teen to ask for help when she needs it. There are lots of resources for a student on a college campus — but “they are adults,” Alphin says. “We are not going to force them to come and see us.”

MAINTAINING A CLEAN AND ORDERED LIVING SPACE Jocelyn Reckford, a graduate of East Chapel Hill High School and junior at Princeton University, describes her personal style as “organized clutter,” but adds that having her parents constantly remind her to keep her room tidy in high school has helped her in college. She keeps her dorm room clean and organized because she says it helps her “make sure [she] has things under control.”

A tidy dorm room also makes for a happier roommate and a healthier environment. A sloppy, chaotic room can lead to lost keys and assignments, forgotten bits of food and spilled drinks that attract insects like ants and roaches, and piles of dirty towels and clothes that increase the spread of germs.

How do you teach these skills to a

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distracted child? Start young and set an example, says Lynda Rothman, owner of Sane Jane, a professional organizing service in Raleigh.

“Children should definitely have responsibilities, but make it easy,” she says.

“You want to set your child up for success.”

Rothman offers the example of getting her son a laundry basket with a lid for his closet. He never used it. She took it out of the closet and put it in the corner of his room. He threw things in the general vicinity. “I finally just removed the lid and his clothes actually made it into the basket.

Now it’s a habit,” she says.

Requiring that your child make her bed every morning is an easy place to start. It’s a quick and satisfying fix that immediately changes the feel of a room. The same goes for vacuuming and dusting.

From there, move to basic laundry skills.

Teach your child to separate whites from colors, run the washer and dryer, strip beds, and wash sheets and towels.

Next up: bathroom cleaning. Show her what cleaning supplies to use, how to scrub grout, and how to clean and plunge a toilet.

Last, do not take your child’s household knowledge for granted. Have her practice replacing a lightbulb and changing the batteries in a flashlight.

COOKING Caroline Bretherton, an international cookbook author and instructor at Duke University, recommends that parents involve children in cooking at the list-making stage.

“Make a meal plan with your child and take him to the grocery store with you,” she says, pointing out that having a list saves money and results in fewer trips to the store and less unhealthy impulse buying.

Bretherton believes teens should learn how to read unit prices listed on grocery shelves so they can compare deals, as well as learn how to buy staple supplies in bulk.

Encourage the creation of a “minimum pantry,” Bretherton says, which might include rice, pasta, three kinds of oil (vegetable oil, olive oil and sesame oil for stir-fry meals), flour, sugar, baking powder and a few good

spices (she loves smoked paprika).

“A packet of taco seasoning can take the place of four different spices,” she says.

When it comes to teaching teens to cook, “teach them to make what they like to eat,” Bretherton recommends. They are more likely to cook if they know how to make favorite meals. Bretherton plans to create a cookbook of favorites for her two sons to take to college.

In the cooking classes Bretherton teaches at Duke University, she finds that many students have never cut up a vegetable, let alone a piece of raw chicken. So she starts with basic knife skills. From there, she teaches them how to make easy sauces (bechamel for macaroni and cheese, and marinara for pasta), followed by simple baking skills.

“The real trouble,” she says, “is when parents don’t cook and kids have no exposure.”

While teaching students to make hummus, she noticed a boy struggling to open a can of chickpeas. She waited five or ten minutes and then showed him how to use the can opener. He turned bright red when she asked, “Aren’t you a mechanical engineering major?”

Let’s face it — most of our kids will not be making mille-feuilles every night. There will be a lot of ordering out, frozen entrees and reheating. Therefore, make sure your child knows what materials can go in an oven (not paper or plastic), on a stove (not a glass bowl), or in a microwave (not aluminum foil, metal, plastic or paper) — and how long food safely lasts in the refrigerator.

GETTING A JOB Kristin Heimstra, a college counselor, career coach and owner of The Art of Potential, a consulting group, says high school is a great time for teens to start thinking about longterm goals and how to reach them. There are several concepts teens should work on.

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how long her skirt needs to be, if the occasion calls for formal or semi-formal attire.

Etiquette. Your teen should be comfortable greeting an adult with a firm handshake and eye contact. He should know how to send a polite email to a professor or school administrator, and how to thank people for gifts or favors.

Conversation. Encourage your teen to be comfortable in conversation. “Parents should avoid speaking for their child in meetings at school or elsewhere,” Heimstra advises. In addition to having basic conversational skills, teens need to be able to talk about their strengths and experience, and to advocate for themselves. Heimstra suggests having teens practice with a grandparent.

Receiving feedback. Hiemstra says resiliency is a vital skill to learn in high school, while a teen still has parent support at home. Teach this skill by encouraging your teen to deal positively with constructive criticism. “Kids mature when they understand what is expected and see how their own performance is matching up,” she says.

Explore areas of interest. Think about what gives your teen joy and then try to give him opportunities to explore that interest. If he likes music, for example, allow him to investigate that field. “There are a million jobs in music, and letting him explore the options develops good job research skills and builds confidence.”

Encourage teens to be nice to themselves. Heimstra encourages teens to talk to themselves the way they would talk to a friend. “With friends, teens are so encouraging,” she says. “They don’t see a friend’s disappointment as failure, they see it as the possibility of something else. They should treat themselves the same way.”

UNDERSTANDING MONEY “Understanding the value of money is important to people of all ages,” says Clark Troy, a financial advisor with Red Reef Advisors in Durham. “The sooner your carolinaparent.com | FEBRUARY 2019

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child starts understanding what money is and what it’s good for, the better.”

Troy says entrusting your child with money and empowering her to make decisions is the first step in developing a mindful attitude toward financial management.

“If you’re buying everything for your kids, then money and possessions seem to be falling from the sky,” he says. “If they have their own budget, then they have to decide whether to see a few movies or to buy more expensive sneakers. They have to forego certain things, and that’s how they learn — with real-world trade-offs.”

Equally important, he adds, is teaching kids to save. Some parents use the “Bank of Mom and Dad” approach, through which they give their young child a small monthly allowance and pay 25 percent compound interest for any money their child puts into “savings” so he can watch his money grow.

“Compound interest is the embodiment of deferred gratification,” Troy says. “It’s a great lesson.”

Another strategy is to be open about “real-life” expenses. Show children how much money is coming into the household and how much goes out to pay bills and living expenses. But, Troy cautions, “be

sensitive about making a child feel guilty, inculcating a notion of burden — this is how much you’re costing us — as opposed to simply providing a teaching moment.”

With older kids, talk about the difference between credit and debit and the potential danger of credit card debt. Discuss the concept of insurance — particularly how car insurance works — and what to do if your teen is involved in a fenderbender.

Troy is quick to add that he does not implement all of these things in his own house. “People communicate their values to their kids in their behavior,” he says. “Figure out what your children have naturally picked up from you, and then tailor your lessons to suit your child. I have to actually encourage my daughter to spend money.”

SELF-DEFENSE The first thing Darren Phillips, owner of Carolina Self-Defense & Krav Maga in Raleigh, teaches in his self-defense classes is how to recognize and avoid conflict.

Situational awareness is a great lesson for all teens, whether they are starting college, traveling in Europe or heading to a concert.

“You have to learn to judge character,” Phillips says. “Whenever possible, you want to de-escalate a situation and avoid conflict.”

Phillips and his wife have six kids. They decided to take self-defense classes as a family when his oldest was just starting college. They chose Krav Maga, a defense method developed by the Israeli national forces in the 1940s. All of them loved it.

“It is extremely practical, not a lot of style or fancy moves,” Phillips says. “It’s all about getting home safe, which sometimes means just turning around and running.”

Phillips says it can be difficult for teens to decide if a situation is going to lead to conflict.

“You have to learn to see conflicts before they occur,” he says. “Trust your intuition. If you don’t feel comfortable around someone, don’t allow them to get into your space. Move away.

Make noise.” This kind of training can be great for self-confidence, he adds.

And when bad stuff happens?

“You need to flick the ‘on-switch’,” he says. “Cats weigh a fraction of their owner’s weight, but if a cat decides it does not want a bath, then it’s impossible for anyone to wrangle it into the water. You just have to be like that cat and say ‘this is not going to happen.’”

Caitlin Wheeler is a Parenting Media Association award-winning freelance writer who in Durham.

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Tracking Teens When — and how — parents should do it

BY ROBYN MOORING

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ith all of the technology at their fingertips parents should, in theory, be able to track much of what their teens are doing online and through social media — as well as where they are, where they’ve been and even how fast they are traveling to get there. But is this a good thing, or can it ultimately do more harm than good?

We asked local experts if parents should even track their teens — and, if they do, what they should keep in mind. Local parents also weigh in on why they decided to track their teens.

WHY DO PARENTS TRACK THEIR TEENS? Parents decide to keep tabs on their teen's location for various reasons. Two local experts — Kristen Wynns, a child

psychologist who founded and owns Wynns Family Psychology in Cary and is the author of “The No Wimpy Parenting Handbook”; and Laura Tierney, founder and president of The Social Institute in Durham — say two of the most common reasons parents track their teens are related to their safety and behavior.

Regarding behavior, Tierney says parents not only want to keep tabs on their own teen, but on that of their teen’s friends — especially when it comes to social media.

Because social media — and even texting — are so permanent and public, Wynns believes tracking is part of a parent’s responsibility. Since a child’s brain isn’t finished developing until age 25, she says, “their ability to make sound decisions and anticipate consequences for

their actions” isn’t finished until that point.

For that reason, and because teens can’t control what happens to the content they put “out there,” Wynns says parents have to “ensure that their kids and teens are being responsible and appropriate with what they send out.”

Wake County mom Jane* uses the Circle app to track and control the online content her daughters see, the social media apps they use and the amount of time they spend online. She and her husband decided to use Circle because it became clear that their daughters needed “a little more balance in their world.” Like many teens, they “were having a tough time disciplining themselves, putting their devices down and getting done things that needed to be done,” Jane* says. While she still tracks carolinaparent.com | FEBRUARY 2019

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their content, she no longer has to be “the tech monitoring police.”

Durham mom Kelly Budzinski tracks the location of her two teenage boys using the Life360 app. Her family started using it when her oldest son got his driver’s license, a point at which many parents start to use a location tracker.

Wynns says in the case of new drivers, “It’s really reassuring to parents to have the technology to get a notification that the teen arrived safely to school or safely home after practice. It basically cuts out the oldschool way of having the teen call in some way to say they got there safe.”

Budzinski says that while her son is supposed to let her know if he’s running late whenever possible, being able to see his location also prevents him from having to text or call her while he’s driving — something she considers to be another safety bonus offered by the Life360 app.

THE DOWNSIDE OF TRACKING Having the ability to track a teen’s online activities, as well as his or her location, can be a blessing and a curse. Tierney says a primary downside to consider is the fact that a parent who tracks his or her teen’s location or online activity may lose the child’s trust.

This is because the teen may see this act as an invasion of his or her privacy.

Wynns says while that reaction can be amplified if the tracking starts after a teen has had a digital device or driver’s license for a while, the bottom line is: “Parents need to be parents, despite a kid being upset.”

On the flip side, Tierney cautions that while parents usually know best, they should never assume they are savvier than their teens. Some parents who track their teens falsely assume they are staying ahead of their kids, she says, and erroneously replace discussions about guidelines and concerns with silence.

“Rest assured, kids will always be ahead of the game,” she says, adding that it’s important that when a teen does figure out how to “backdoor the app,” he or she still understands the parent’s rules and values, which are what will ultimately guide the teen’s choices.

TRACKING TIPS Wynns and Tierney agree that the No. 1 rule parents should follow if they decide to track their teens is to tell them they’re doing it. Yes, the teen probably won’t like it, but if a parent has a good reason for doing it, he or she should explain that to the teen. The parent can say, “Here’s what I can see, and here’s what I’ll be looking at,” Tierney says.

When Budzinski and her husband told their son they would be using a location tracker, they made it a part of their overall discussion with him on driving and safety. They told him, “Using our car is a privilege, and if you’re going to use it, this is the way it’s going to be,” Budzinski says.

Experts caution that parents shouldn’t get carried away with tracking teens to the point of wanting to know everything their teen is doing every second of the day. These young adults still need room to make mistakes and learn how to fix them on their own.

But, at times, tracking gives parents more than knowledge and reassurance.

Jane* took tracking her daughters’ online time one step further. She uses the app to limit the amount of time she spends on her own digital device as well.

“I’m trying to model for them how to strike a balance with technology, and to show them that, ‘Hey, even adults sometimes have trouble shutting it down.’

So this is just a good reminder for me, too,” she says. *This name has been changed.

Robyn Kinsey Mooring is a Durham-based writer and mother of two boys.

Here are some additional resources recommended by Laura Tierney, founder and president of The Social Institute in Durham. Many of the parents she works with use the following apps and tools for tracking their teens:

Images courtesy of OurPact and Circle

• Apple’s Ask to Buy and Screen Time features • OurPact

• Bark • Life360 • Circle

Parents can also download The Social Institute’s Family Social Standards Agreement, which they can use to discuss with their kids what is and isn’t acceptable when it comes to social media.

Visit thesocialinstitute.com/downloads/family-socialstandards-agreement to download the agreement.

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Is Your Daughter Ready to Wear Makeup?

Tips for determining when you’ll know, and how she can start

BY MYRA WRIGHT

Photo courtesy of Irina Bg/Shutterstock.com

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t happens in the blink of an eye. One day, your daughter is asking you to read another bedtime story in her footed pajamas. The next, she’s experimenting with eye shadow and trying to find the perfect shade of lipstick — and you are left wondering how it all happened so quickly. It’s not an easy transition, but Kate Paquin, a family coach based in Apex, offers advice for navigating this coming-of-age milestone.

her feel her best. How do you find this middle ground? “Make a scenario game,” Paquin says. “What would you do if you were going to a party? What about just a school day? Look at magazines and makeup she likes and [talk about] why. That will give you the stepping off part. The maturing young woman will sometimes go back to dressup like she was when she was little, so you must teach her balance.”

MATURITY AND MAKEUP At what age is your daughter ready to wear makeup? “It’s not really about age,” Paquin says. “A young girl is ready for makeup if she is responsible with her things, as makeup is expensive,” Paquin says. This usually happens around middle school. Does your daughter practice good hygiene such as regular face-washing without being prompted? That’s also a good indication that she’s responsible enough to manage makeup.

CHOOSING COLORS What if your daughter wears bold colors that don’t necessarily match her skin tone? Having a beauty expert determine the best color scheme is one option, but Paquin cautions parents to avoid being overly critical. “Is she happy? If the answer is yes, then let it go. Peers will fix it as will maturity.” Your daughter should be given the freedom to experiment with what works best for her.

ENHANCING INSTEAD OF CORRECTING Paquin also says that before teaching your daughter makeup basics, have a conversation about why she wants to wear it, and ensure that she wants to enhance her natural features rather than correct perceived imperfections.

“I asked my middle-school daughters what they really loved about their face,” Paquin says. “My oldest said eyes, so we started with mascara. It added a little something to a part of her she already loved rather than trying to change or fix [it]. If you start with something you need to ‘fix,’ then you will use too much, and makeup will become a mask, not an enhancement.”

STRIKING A BALANCE Less is best when it comes to makeup, but you should also give your daughter the freedom to experiment to discover what makes

ONLINE TUTORIALS If your daughter needs help with blending or tips for correctly covering acne, turn to YouTube channels, where there are plenty of online resources. “That is their language,” Paquin says. “They can watch it repeatedly at their pace and even watch while applying.”

Paquin recommends Chloe Szep and NikkieTutorials channels on YouTube.

Paquin advises parents against overly encouraging the use of makeup before a teen is ready. “If she is feeling good about herself, then by all means, let her thrive,” Paquin says. Don’t make your issue her issue. When she mentions it [makeup], make it a positive only.”

Find more of Paquin’s advice at afamilycoach.com.

Myra Wright is a freelance writer and mom of three, including a 15-year-old daughter who prefers not to wear makeup.

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Lacking the Drive?

Busy lives and licensing requirements are among the reasons teens wait to get behind the wheel

BY KURT DUSTERBERG

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eventeen-year-old Rahul Bhatia keeps a busy schedule at Triangle Math and Science Academy in Cary. His junior year is filled with the usual academic work, as well as several clubs that require his time and attendance.

His increased school involvement comes at an age when teenagers are typically eager to get behind the wheel of a car, where they can exercise some freedom and demonstrate their responsibility.

But Bhatia has steered clear of getting his driver’s license.

“The main reason is I don’t need a car,” Bhatia says. “If I do need to be driven, I can always have one of my friends drive me, or my parents take me if I need to go anywhere.”

He’s not alone. Once viewed as a rite of passage, a driver’s license isn’t necessarily a hot ticket today. Parents and teens cite a variety of reasons for this, but the decline is clear. According to a University of Michigan study published in January 2016, the percentage of high school seniors with a driver's license dropped from 85 percent to 71 percent between 1996 and 2015.

The trend toward delaying licensing causes concern among safety experts, who worry that young drivers are missing the benefits of graduated drivers' licensing programs.

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“If teens wait, you get a little bit of a benefit because they’re a little bit older, a little more mature,” says Arthur Goodwin, a senior research associate at the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center. “But in the long run, they miss out on the GDL (graduated driver’s license) and the benefits of the extended parent supervision.”

WHY TEENS WAIT Graduated drivers' licensing program laws vary by state, but North Carolina’s program requires teen drivers who are at least age 15 and under age 18 to earn a limited learner’s permit, limited provisional license and full provisional license — in that order — before earning a full driver’s license at age 18. The state also requires 60 hours of parent-supervised driving (10 of which must be at night).

All of the stages and the two-year procedure seem to discourage some would-be drivers. In the University of Michigan study, 37 percent of eligible teens said they were “too busy” to put in the required time.

But some parents see a benefit to waiting. Carla Tiller of Apex recognized that when her daughter, Emily, was in high school, she was in no hurry to get her license. Now a sophomore at North Carolina State

University, Emily set a goal of driving to school for her final year of high school. Knowing she would have to commute from Apex to her school in Raleigh every morning during rush hour on Interstate 440, the Tillers took some precautions. After lots of test drives with Mom in the car, Emily was on her way.

“It was one of the smartest decisions we made,” Tiller says.

“They’re more mature because they’re 17. You retain the knowledge and control of where they are and your insurance doesn’t go up for another year.”

Those weren’t the only advantages.

“Another benefit to having that extra year to drive your kids is you have that time alone in the car,” she says. “That’s when they talk to you the most — more of that one-on-one time. It allows you to remain involved an extra year, to have conversations and to guide them on issues.”

The second most-cited reason for waiting was the cost. In 2015, the average car insurance rate in the U.S. for a 16-year-old with state minimum liability limits was $2,593 per year, according to the University of Michigan study.

“Driving is already out of reach for many teens, between paying for a vehicle, insurance, gas, taking driver’s ed …” Goodwin says.

‘Unfortunately, it’s becoming something that is more often only available to well-off families.”

Another likely factor that limits teen interest in driving pertains to the digital world in which they live. While difficult to quantify through statistics, experts believe there is a correlation.

“Much of the social contact between teens happens online with text messaging, social media and multiplayer games,” Goodwin says. “So people don’t necessarily need to be together, which reduces the need for driving.”

There is little doubt, however, that busy lifestyles do play a role.

Teens are often spread thin among year-round sports, jobs and community service.

Wakefield High School junior Sarah Wilson of Raleigh knows all about being too busy. She could have taken the driver’s education classroom course in the fall of her freshman year, but she would have missed a substantial part of her school volleyball season. She finally got her learner’s permit last July at age 17. Once she had that, Sarah’s mother quickly saw the value of the graduated driver’s licensing program.

“Having driven with her, I understand from just driving in our area why it takes so long,” Mary Beth Wilson says. “I really think it’s a good thing. There are so many constraints on them, and the traffic is infinitely worse than when I learned to drive in 1984.”

Experts warn, however, that skipping those learning stages might not be a good idea.

“Just because your brain is 18 doesn’t mean your experience, ability and behavior behind the wheel is that of (an experienced) 18-year-old,” says Tiffany Wright, a public relations manager at AAA Carolinas. “The earlier you start, the better.”

Wright's advice to parents sounds like a warning.

“You’re not only putting your teenager at risk, you’re putting the lives of the driving public at risk when you don’t emphasize that they need experience,” she points out.

Bhatia has considered that bit of wisdom. “That is something I question sometimes,” he says. “I might not just be putting just myself in danger, but also others who are on the road or in the car with me.”

He also admits that, if he had it to do over again, he might take a different approach.

“Yes, I do have some regrets about not taking driver’s ed at all,” Bhatia says. “But I wouldn’t say it’s a bad decision.”

Learn more about North Carolina’s graduated driver’s licensing program at ncdot.gov/dmv/license-id/driver-licenses/new-drivers.

Kurt Dusterberg of Apex is a father of two teens and covers the Carolina Hurricanes for NHL.com. He’s also the author of “Journeymen: 24 Bittersweet Tales of Short Major League Sports Careers.”

WHAT TEENS MISS OUT ON Beyond busy schedules, expenses and changing social landscapes, it appears that some teens wait until they turn 18 just to avoid the requirements of the graduated drivers' licensing program. In addition to the 60 hours of supervised driving, there are nighttime curfews and restrictions on how many passengers they can have in their car.

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GROWING UP

Stepping Stones Guiding children toward independence

BY MALIA JACOBSON

Image courtesy of Lorelyn Medina/Shutterstock.com

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rom birth onward, children are busy building a vast array of skills to help them move toward a healthy, independent adulthood.

According to child psychiatrist Dr. Vinay Saranga, M.D., founder of Saranga Comprehensive Psychiatry, parents and caregivers play a key role in supporting budding independence, but there is such a thing as too much support.

“As parents, you want to help your kids as much as you can without micromanaging them. One of the best ways to help build independence is to help when you have to, but mostly let them figure things out for themselves,” Saranga says.

Easier said than done, right? Here’s some advice for learning when to step in and when to let go, from infancy through adolescence.

EARLY YEARS Symbol Savvy In the first years of life, children use their senses to learn about the world. Very young children can’t yet view themselves as separate from others, and assume others share their thoughts. Helping children develop their ability to think symbolically — that is, understand that

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an object, word or symbol can represent something else — helps build children’s growing sense of self and lays the groundwork for more complex thought processes.

“Symbolic thought is critical in accessing one’s world and imbuing it with meaning.

One thing to be on the lookout for is what’s called the ‘Naming Explosion,’ which starts around the 18-month mark and involves naming everything in sight. This process accelerates language accumulation,” says Kevin Metz, a licensed therapist at Lepage Associates Solution-Based Psychological & Psychiatric Services in Chapel Hill.

Caregivers can support this stage by asking children to label what they see, and offer encouragement when needed, he says.

ELEMENTARY YEARS School Rules Grade school provides plenty of chances to build independence, but children often still need parents to support and even assist them with homework and school projects.

For parents, the challenge becomes striking a balance between helping and hovering.

Don’t jump in and take over kids’ academic responsibilities, recommends licensed therapist Caryl Barga, also of Lepage

Associates Solution-Based Psychological & Psychiatric Services.

“Think of yourself as a coach, listen to them, observe their social interactions, their behavior and emotional responses. Children develop autonomy as parents learn when to step in to intervene, and when to let go,” she says.

When it comes to homework, this means setting up structure and providing kids with the resources they need to complete their work, like a dedicated homework spot and a daily routine with adequate time for studying. When kids get stuck on a difficult problem or chapter, don’t swoop in to figure it out yourself. Instead, ask kids where they might search for the answer or find information needed to solve the problem.

Helping point them to resources, instead of finding the information for them, builds the skills they’ll need to tackle more complex schoolwork in high school.

TEEN YEARS Safe Space As teens move through adolescence, they spend less time under a parent or caregiver’s watchful gaze and more time with peers.

This crucial step toward independence is normal and healthy, but it can bring up some safety concerns about smart choices.

“Safety issues should always be a consideration, but I think teens should be allowed freedom to demonstrate responsibility,” Barga says. “I suggest that parents monitor their teens from a distance. If situations get complicated, parents can decide whether to allow children to learn from natural consequences or intervene on their behalf.”

Agreeing on family rules related to weeknight and weekend curfews; driving themselves and passengers; avoiding the consumption of alcohol, smoking and other substances; and checking in about those rules regularly helps communicate your values and expectations. Apps that track children’s locations (gpstrackingjournal.com) or media use (check commonsensemedia.org for suggestions) offer safeguards that allow them to spread their wings while providing parents some peace of mind.

Malia Jacobson is a health and family journalist and mom of three.

OH, BABY! those minutes add up. Take advantage of using the things you are already doing to incorporate tummy time throughout the day. Time to burp? Lay your baby on his tummy over your lap to pat out that burp. Need to carry baby to the next room with you? Carry her in a tummy down carrying position. Changing baby’s diaper or dressing him? Roll him over afterwards to get in some tummy time. Going somewhere? Take a blanket so you can lay her down on her tummy for a play break once you get to your destination.

What to Do When Your Baby Hates Tummy Time

BY REBECCA QUINONES AND RACHEL GANDY

Photo courtesy of JC_Silver/Shutterstock.com

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he American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that you put your baby on her tummy to play during supervised awake time to strengthen her muscles. Tummy time helps your baby strengthen the muscles in her neck, shoulders, back and hips. She uses these muscles to achieve developmental milestones on time including rolling, crawling, sitting, standing and walking. It can also help in the prevention of flat head syndrome, or plagiocephaly.

“Back to sleep, tummy to play” sounds easy enough, but not all babies enjoy tummy time. What can you do if your baby is not a fan?

1. START TUMMY TIME EARLY. Babies can, and should, have some tummy time from day one. In fact, most babies do get tummy time on day one, by laying skin

to skin on mom’s chest right after birth.

That’s a great position for tummy time in the early days when your baby wants to be close. Many babies are comforted by snuggling up, chest-to-chest, with a loved one. The American Academy of Pediatrics encourages parents to plan some tummy time with their baby beginning the first day they arrive home from the hospital.

Babies who start tummy time during their first days of life are more likely to tolerate and enjoy being in this position. That being said, it’s never too late to start!

2. PROVIDE MANY OPPORTUNITIES FOR TUMMY TIME THROUGHOUT THE DAY. In the beginning, it’s not important to give your baby one long tummy time session every day. Tummy time should happen numerous times throughout the day, even if it’s only for a minute at a time. All of

3. MAKE TUMMY TIME INTERESTING. Get down on your baby’s level to see what he can see from that perspective. Put an interesting book or toy at his eye level so he has something fun to look at. If you are down on your baby’s level, your face will motivate him to pick up his head. Don’t overdo it with too many things to look at, as this could be overwhelming. Sing songs and talk to your baby to make it fun. Use a baby mirror so he can lift his head to see the most fun person of all — himself!

4. MAKE TUMMY TIME EASIER. If your baby is having a hard time lifting up her head when she is on her tummy, you can help make it easier by putting a small, rolled-up towel or blanket under her chest.

You can also use tummy-down carrying positions to help her practice lifting up her head and to help strengthen her muscles to make it easier when she is down on the floor on her tummy.

Tummy time should be a fun way to play with your baby and help her strengthen her muscles for additional milestones to come.

With a little practice, your baby will learn to love tummy time.

Rebecca Quinones and Rachel Gandy are founders of Babies On The MOVE, a Cary-based organization committed to helping children excel in motor development with in-home pediatric physical therapy and communitybased infant movement classes for children of all abilities. Learn more at babiesonthemoverdu.com.

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UNDERSTANDING KIDS

Developing a Capacity to Wait

BY LUCY DANIELS CENTER STAFF

Image courtesy of Niwat Singsamarn/Shutterstock.com

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he availability of mobile devices makes downtime and periods of waiting idly a thing of the past for many adults and children alike. What does this mean for the developing minds of young children?

Technology has undoubtedly changed our lives and has made accessing information much easier and more convenient. Information comes in many forms. We can view photos on a digital camera or phone immediately after taking them, search browsers for images of just about anything in seconds, and verify facts and data after a quick look online. Having instant access to information in this way eliminates many opportunities for children and adults to imagine, ponder, wonder and simply wait.

WAITING AND THE CAPACITY TO IMAGINE By removing the gap of waiting (or wondering) time, children’s minds don’t have the opportunity to imagine. Years ago, when we couldn’t see photographs right after taking them, for example, our minds had to create the images themselves as

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we imagined how our pictures would turn out. Similarly, regarding data, without the means to access answers instantaneously, we were left with a period of time in which our minds could imagine the possibilities.

These small exercises of waiting and imagining strengthen the mind and aid in the development of skills needed for higher thinking, reasoning and problem-solving.

Without these experiences, children’s capacities to imagine and their ability to cope with delayed gratification are impacted.

This makes waiting in general a more challenging task, which can lead to a lower frustration tolerance.

WHAT CAN YOU DO? While the internet is a great tool for accessing data, you can place limits on children’s use of it as a resource for finding answers. Help your child ponder the possibilities and potential answers, then seek answers together by taking your time to look through a book or visit a library. Doing so will help your child become a more active thinker, develop reasoning and problem-solving skills and

cope with “waiting” feelings — all necessary skills for tackling problems and finding solutions.

Take, for instance, a child’s question about the speed of the fastest land animal — the cheetah. A quick internet search will give you the answer to the question, “What is the world’s fastest land animal?” in about a tenth of a second, giving little room for wondering or asking other pertinent questions. Seeking the answer in a book by flipping through the pages to find the desired information, however, can lead to other related facts and information. “Where do cheetahs live?”

“Why are they so fast?” “What is the world’s second- fastest land animal?”

Other steps you can take to delay gratification include waiting after taking pictures during an outing until later in the day or, on a different day, going through them together and reflecting on the experience. This can help your child stay in the moment of the experience and use his or her memory to relive it at a later time.

Comments that can help activate your child’s memories, open up conversations and encourage meaningful reflective experiences could be, for example, “Let’s look at our museum pictures from last week. Do you remember what your favorite part was?” or “Remember our picnic at the park? We had so much fun. Let’s look at the pictures together.”

These and other experiences that encourage waiting will build up your child’s capacity to imagine and cope with frustration when he or she can’t immediately find an answer. In the process, you and your child will likely enjoy rewarding experiences of coming across new related information that you wouldn’t have known was of interest to your child until you stumbled upon it together.

The Lucy Daniels Center is a nonprofit agency in Cary that promotes the emotional health and well-being of children and families.

Visit lucydanielscenter.org to learn more.

FATHER FIGURING

Safe at Home

BY PATRICK HEMPFING

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essie is a blessed girl. She has already had many wonderful experiences in her young life. She has been to the beach, the zoo and even Walt Disney World.

She takes dance classes and plays a musical instrument. She has many friends and spends quality time with her grandparents, uncle, aunt and favorite 4-year-old cousin.

She even gets to use more than her fair share of hot water to take the long showers she finds so relaxing and conducive for singing.

Jessie is a lucky girl indeed.

However, Jessie makes one request that her mom, Mattie, and I have repeatedly denied. Jessie would like to go to sleepovers at friends’ houses.

My guess is that many parents, and all of Jessie’s friends, will side with her tween perspective. Would it hurt for Jessie to have a sleepover with friends?

With a 99 percent degree of certainty, I predict she would have a wonderful time, maybe not get enough sleep, but have a positive experience. However, as a cautious father, there’s that 1 percent chance of trouble. Therefore, Jessie sleeps at home in her own cozy bed, with her 22-pound guard dog. As a result, I sleep well, too.

I remember a discussion between Mattie and her mother that occurred the year after we got married. Mattie noticed that her dad took long naps each time we visited. Mattie’s dad has always worked hard and deserves a nap any chance he gets.

However, it hurt Mattie’s feelings that her dad repeatedly slept when she had driven 45 minutes to see him. So, during one visit while Mattie’s dad dozed, she spoke with her mom.

“Mom, it seems like every time I come over, Dad goes to sleep.”

Mattie’s mom responded, “He hasn’t slept well since you left home. When you are here, he knows his girl is home safe and sound, so he can rest.”

Until recently, I hadn’t given their conversation much thought. Now that I’m a father, it makes sense.

Will Mattie and I ever change our minds on sleepovers? Possibly. And it’s not like Jessie hasn’t experienced sleeping away from home. On occasion, she spends the night with her grandparents. A few times, she has even stayed overnight with her cousin. It’s the sleepover “with friends” that she has missed out on.

Obviously, Mattie and I can’t shield Jessie from all of life’s dangers. Trouble lurks in places we don’t always suspect.

Jessie is independent, which is a good thing. Mattie and I want her to enjoy life, not shy away from it. Like all responsible parents, we want to put our child in places and situations where she’ll have a chance to grow, but not be in harm’s way. The right thing to do isn’t always clear, and many parenting decisions aren’t easy.

But whether Jessie is resting in her bed at home or in a sleeping bag at a friend’s house, one thing is certain: Should Jessie ever sleep over at a friend’s house, I’ll likely take a long nap when she returns home the next day.

Patrick Hempfing had a 20-year professional career in banking, accounting, and auditing before he became a father at age 44. He is now a full-time husband, stay-at-home dad and author of “MoMENts: A Dad Holds On,” available on Amazon. Learn more about him at patrickhempfing.com.

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TECH TALK

Huddle — Don’t Helicopter When it comes to teens and technology, take a conversational approach

BY LAURA TIERNEY

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HOW TO HUDDLE 1. Don’t overreact. If your teen opens up about something, or if you find a post or other information you’re not happy about, keep your cool. This is hugely important. A 2017 study published by Penn State University found that teens want parental help with

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online risks, but don’t end up talking to their parents about these risks because they fear “parental freak outs.” You can still hold them accountable, but do so in a calm, controlled manner.

2. Adopt a “Botox Brow.” I love this teen communication tip from Michelle Icard, author of “Middle School Makeover: Improving the Way You and Your Child Experience the Middle School Years.”

Keep your facial expression neutral, no matter how badly you want to react with a shocked or disapproving look. Then refer back to tip No. 1.

3. Ask questions and empathize. Understand that social media and “being social” are one and the same — it’s just how teens socialize today.

Unlike helicoptering, when you proactively huddle with your child, you build trust and equip him with a foundation to make thoughtful, real-time decisions in the future. That’s the ultimate win-win — and wins only come from huddling often.

Laura Tierney, a digital native who got her first phone at age 13, is founder and president of The Social Institute, which offers students positive ways to handle one of the biggest drivers of their social development: social media. She also recently became a mom. Learn more at thesocialinstitute.com.

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n sports, a huddle is when a team gathers together, usually in a tight circle, to strategize, celebrate or motivate each other.

As a former college athlete, I know a lot about huddles on the field and in the locker room. As a teen growing up with technology, I also know plenty about huddling with my parents while navigating social media. Now, as a social media coach to tens of thousands of teens, I have learned that when it comes to providing instruction on the safe and thoughtful use of technology, huddling with teens beats “helicoptering” over them.

Our team at The Social Institute considers huddles to be short, informal conversations about common social media scenarios. They can happen anytime and anywhere.

When I got a phone and social media accounts around age 13, I remember my dad “huddling” with me during the car ride to school.

He would describe a tough situation I might encounter and follow up by asking, “What would you do?” Those hypothetical scenarios proactively helped me think through how I could navigate tricky situations before I actually experienced them.

Helicoptering, by contrast, is a short-term hovering approach that could be easily foiled by tech-savvy teens. Let’s face it — try as we might, our kids will always be one step ahead of us when it comes to technology and social media use. Sure, monitoring tools can be helpful to parents who want to set boundaries — but what happens when your teen figures out how to disable her VPN so it no longer tracks her online activity? And yes, following your child’s every move on Instagram may protect her short-term, until she secretly creates a Finsta (or “fake”/“friends-only” Instagram account), that you are unable to track down. Trying to keep up is like playing a game of whacka-mole. Just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, another challenge (or app) pops up.

So, what should a concerned parent do? Continue to use the aforementioned monitoring techniques if you find them helpful, but just like any great coach, also get into the habit of huddling with your team — your family. Huddle often and early.

COLLEGE TRANSITIONS

5 Tough Questions to Ask Prospective Colleges

BY DAVE BERGMAN, ED.D.

1. How does your college help students secure employment?

Essentially, you are asking for real data regarding career services.

Ask the college representatives to provide information on job fairs, networking events and corporate recruiting efforts on campus. Which and how many companies attend the school’s job fairs? Do they track the number of on-campus interviews per year, and what percentage of students find employment directly through the efforts of the career services staff? Does the college have any formal corporate partners?

What percentage of students are employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation?

2. What percentage of students obtain internships? How do they find them? What kind of opportunities are available?

When it’s all said and done, many college graduates cite their internship experiences as the most impactful part of their undergraduate education. While procuring an internship is ultimately the responsibility of the students themselves, some universities do a much better job than others at facilitating the process and connecting undergrads to meaningful opportunities for experiential learning. Certain schools (not only the most selective ones) regularly place interns at top technology, financial, engineering and consulting companies, while other colleges generate very few opportunities for their students. Finding out which category your prospective school falls into is of the utmost value.

3. What undergraduate research opportunities are available?

Working alongside faculty as they conduct research and/or participate in a faculty-supervised independent research project can be the highlight of many students’ undergraduate educations. Yet, at some

schools, such opportunities are primarily reserved for graduate students or hardly exist at all. Ask an admissions representative for data on undergraduate research at his or her school, as it varies greatly from institution to institution.

4. Where do graduates continue their education?

For those students who are aiming to eventually attend law or medical school, ask how successful the schools’ graduates have been at gaining admission to such programs. Many schools track data such as: the average LSAT and MCAT scores obtained by their graduates, the overall law and medical school admissions rates for their institution’s graduates versus the national average, and the number of recent alumni who have been accepted to the top law/medical schools in the country.

Comparable information should also be available for those pursuing other graduate degrees, such as doctorates. How does a school of interest fare at getting students into doctoral programs in various disciplines? Across all graduate/professional programs, which schools take the largest number of recent graduates? Have recent graduates had success gaining acceptance into elite programs in their field?

5. How does your college differ from other comparable colleges?

This is a more general question than some of the previous ones on our list, but still one worth asking. If you are looking at Southern universities, you’ll want to know why Elon University, for example, might be a better fit for you than James Madison University, Furman University or High Point University. Tell the admissions representative about your unique interests, passions and talents to find out how this school might be a fit for your academic and outside-of-class pursuits.

In addition to uncovering key pieces of information about prospective colleges, asking incisive questions will likely impress the admissions representative, demonstrating not only your attention to detail, but the depth of your interest in his or her institution.

Dave Bergman, Ed.D., is a co-founder of College Transitions, a team of college planning experts committed to guiding families through the college admissions process. He is also co-author of “The Enlightened College Applicant: A New Approach to the Search and Admissions Process.” Learn more at collegetransitions.com.

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aught up in the throes of the college search process, many teens are far more worried about what prospective colleges might ask them in an admissions interview than what they, as prospective students, should be asking the school’s representatives. We encourage students to flip this mindset 180 degrees and shine the interrogation light squarely in the eyes of the admissions representative.

Share this column with your college-bound child. What follows are examples of the types of tough questions we recommend he or she pose to representatives at college fairs, information sessions, during formal admissions interviews or via email.

EXCURSION

3 Days at Carolina Beach Plan an off-season visit to this iconic North Carolina town

BY BETH SHUGG

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ant to experience the Carolina coast before the summer crowds arrive — and while hotel and bed-and-breakfast rates are lower?

Plan a visit between March and May — just before what Heather Hawkins, co-owner of the Beacon House Inn Bed & Breakfast in Carolina Beach, calls “the calm before the storm — before the kids get out of school and everything gets crazy.”

Hawkins co-owns the six-room bed-andbreakfast, located at 715 Carolina Beach Ave., with her husband Mike Truffa, a chef and craftsman. Originally built in the 1940s as a boarding house, the Beacon House Bed & Breakfast also offers clean, cozy and dog-friendly beach vacation cottages on the property. Recently, my husband, son, daughter and daughter’s friend stayed in one of the cottages, and it provided the perfect place to kick up our feet after each adventurous day.

Here’s how you can spend three fun-filled days during the off-season in Carolina Beach, an iconic oceanfront town offering yearround attractions and entertainment.

DAY 1 Upon arriving at the Beacon House Inn Bed & Breakfast, we tossed our luggage into the bedrooms and headed across the street to the Oystershell Lane public beach access point. Pristine sand dunes opened up to an expansive view of the sparsely populated beach. We took a relaxing walk toward the Carolina Beach Fishing Pier, located a mile away.

We had dinner at Havana’s, an islandthemed restaurant located at 1 North Lake Park Blvd. I had the Scallops Casino. Pickier

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members of our party ordered the Pasta Carbonara and BT’s Chicken.

We spent the rest of the evening shopping along Lake Park Boulevard. One of our favorite stores, The Mermaid Castle, offers an eclectic collection of mermaid and fairy figurines, jewelry, clothing, crystals and more.

DAY 2 The next day, we headed to the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, where we gazed upon vibrant tanks filled with sharks, jellyfish, tropical fish, sea urchins, coral and more. If you want to see more, book a behind-the-scenes tour of the aquarium.

Our next stop was Fort Fisher, of which only 10 percent remains today. This famous fort kept North Carolina’s Port of Wilmington open to blockade-runners during most of the Civil War so they could supply the Confederate Army with war necessities. Fort Fisher fell Jan. 15, 1865, after undergoing a massive federal amphibious assault.

Fort Fisher’s trail meanders through beautiful, gnarled live oaks to grass-covered mounds that envelope what’s left of the structure. Shepherd’s Battery features a reconstructed, fully operational seacoast cannon. Exhibits in the welcome center include a fiber-optic battle map, salvaged weapons and various items recovered from the sunken blockade-runner “Modern Greece.”

For dinner, we drove .5 miles from Fort Fisher to Jack Mackerel’s Island Grill in nearby Kure Beach at 113 K Ave., where we ordered Seafood Penne, Cajun Chicken Alfredo, Shrimp Scampi, Island Jerk Chicken, and Rum and Plantain Chicken. We managed to save room for dessert and drove 3 miles

Explore Carolina Beach between March and May, before the summer crowds arrive.

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north toward Carolina Beach to experience Britts Donut Shop, located at 13 Carolina Beach Ave. on the boardwalk. We had been told — and now understand why — that no visit to Carolina Beach is complete without trying a fresh, hot Britts donut. Eat them as soon as they hand you that glorious, steaming, brown paper bag. Best. Donuts. Ever.

The girls rode the Ferris wheel and swings at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park before we headed back to our cottage and took an evening stroll along the beach.

DAY 3 We said goodbye to our kind hosts and prepared to embark on one last adventure: a kayak tour of the Cape Fear River. We met up with our Paddle NC guide at Carolina Beach State Park, located at 1010 State Park Rd., put on life jackets and listened as our guide covered safety tips and operational instructions. Then we hopped into three two-person kayaks and coasted away to explore the Cape Fear River.

It’s amazing how much you can pack into three days at Carolina Beach. Don’t take my word for it, though. Visit the Official Tourism Development Authority for New Hanover County Wilmington and Beaches CVB website at gowilmingtonandbeaches.com to plan your own off-season excursion.

Beth Shugg is the editor of Carolina Parent.

CALENDAR

BY JANICE LEWINE

FEBRUARY 2019

OUR PICKS Cirque du Soleil’s “Corteo” | Feb. 7-10 Don’t miss Cirque du Soleil’s newest production, “Corteo,” at PNC Arena in Raleigh. A clown imagines a festive parade that plunges the audience into a theatrical world of fun, comedy and spontaneity. “Corteo” features 51 acrobats, musicians and singers from around the globe. Visit ticketmaster.com for show times

Photos courtesy of CINCH World’s Toughest Rodeo

and to purchase tickets, $55-$139. cirquedusoleil.com/corteo.

CINCH World’s Toughest Rodeo | Feb. 23 Get a taste of the Old West at PNC Arena in Raleigh as the best cowboys and livestock compete to be the “Toughest in the World.” The rodeo features three fan-favorite events: bareback riding, saddle bronc riding and bull riding. Twelve contestants will compete for the chance to return for a second ride in the Photos courtesy of Cirque du Soleil

thrilling “Winner Takes All Showdown Round.” The rodeo also includes women’s barrel racing. Arrive early for a free preshow event on the dirt featuring pony rides, meet and greets with cowboys and entertainers, and photo opportunities atop Sonny and Silver Dollar, the live bulls in the bucking chutes. The rodeo begins at 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m. Purchase tickets, $20-$77, at ticketmaster.com. worldstoughestrodeo.com.

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Triangle Russian Festival | Feb. 9 Celebrate Russian culture with authentic cuisine, live folk dancing, Georgian folk games and a marketplace at the Halle Cultural Arts Center in Apex, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. The Golden Gates folk dance group and the Moscow Nights Trio deliver two performances at noon and 5 p.m. Admission is free for the festival; the Golden Gates Folk Show charges $10 for adults and $8 for ages 16 and younger for tickets at etix.com. apexnc.org/1097/triangle-russian-festival.

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CALENDAR FEBRUARY 2019

BY JANICE LEWINE

PERFORMANCES CIRQUE DU SOLEIL’S “CORTEO” FEB. 7-10 – PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh. See the website for show times and to purchase tickets. $55-$139/person. Travel in a festive parade as imagined by a clown in Cirque du Soleil’s newest production. “Corteo” features 51 acrobats, musicians and singers from around the globe. cirquedusoleil.com/corteo and ticketmaster.com.

“DISNEY’S DCAPPELLA”

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FEB. 9 – Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St., Durham. 7:30 p.m. $39.50$59.50. Purchase tickets online. Disney Music Group presents a new DCappella, which features seven world-class vocalists who entertain audiences with their modern a cappella versions of Disney hits. dcappellalive.com and ticketmaster.com.

NC THEATRE PRESENTS “MAMMA MIA!” FEB. 12-17 – Memorial Auditorium, 2 E. South St., Raleigh. See the website for show times and to purchase tickets. $25-$94. ABBA’s greatest hits, including “Dancing Queen,”“Gimme! Gimme!

Gimme!,”“Take a Chance on Me” and others, help tell the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. nctheatre.com/shows/ mamma-mia and ticketmaster.com.

“RONALD DAHL’S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY: THE NEW MUSICAL” FEB. 12-17 – Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St., Durham. See the website for show times and to purchase tickets. $31 and up. Step inside a fantastical world with Charlie Bucket, Willie Wonka and Oompa-Loompas in this stage musical featuring songs from the original film, including “Pure Imagination,” “The Candy Man”

and “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket.” ticketmaster.com and charlieonbroadway.com.

“JUNIE B. JONES, THE MUSICAL” FEB. 15-24 – Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue St., Raleigh. See the website for show times and to purchase tickets. $18 for adults, $12 for ages 12 and younger. Enjoy a musical adaptation of Barbara Park’s best-selling books. On Junie B. Jone’s first day of first grade, things have changed: Junie’s friend, Lucille, doesn’t want to be her best friend anymore. Junie has trouble reading the blackboard and might need glasses. Discover how the outspoken and lovable Junie can be as she deals with life’s difficulties. raleighlittletheatre.org/ shows/junie-b-jones-the-musical.

JEFF BOYER PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS “BUBBLE TROUBLE” FEB. 16 – Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave., Cary. 3 p.m. $8/person. Purchase tickets online. Watch as Jeff Boyer juggles, sculpts and builds with bubbles, makes fog-filled bubbles and mixes comedy with bubble magic. jeffboyer.com/bubble-trouble and etix.com.

CLAYTON YOUTH THEATER PRESENTS “THE DIVINERS” FEB. 21-23 – The Clayton Center, 111 E. 2nd St., Clayton. 7 p.m. $12/adult, $6/student.

Winner of the American College Theatre Festival, “The Diviners” tells the story of a mentally challenged boy and his friendship with a disenchanted preacher in an Indiana town

"Mamma Mia!" runs Feb. 12-17 in Raleigh.

during the Great Depression. This production is rated PG. claytonyouththeater.com/shows.html.

APPLAUSE! CARY YOUTH THEATRE PRESENTS “CHARLOTTE’S WEB” FEB. 22-24 – Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave., Cary. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22-23; 3 p.m. Feb. 24.

Purchase tickets online. Enjoy the story about a pig named Wilbur, his friendship with a little girl called Fern and a spider named Charlotte. etix.com.

“CINCH WORLD TOUGHEST RODEO” FEB. 23 – PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh. 7:30 p.m. $20-$77/person. Purchase tickets online. See cowboys and livestock battle it out to be named “Toughest in the World” in bareback riding, saddle bronc riding and bull riding. worldstoughestrodeo.com and ticketmaster.com.

“WILD KRATTS LIVE 2.0: ACTIVATE CREATURE POWER!” FEB. 24 – Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St., Durham. 1 and 4:30 p.m. Purchase tickets online. $22 and up. Dive into another classic Wild Kratts adventure with the Kratt brothers as they combine live action and animation, with Martin and Chris LIVE on stage and the rest of the Wild Kratts team on screen, at the Tortuga Headquarters. wildkrattslive.com and ticketmaster.com.

FAMILY DANCES DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE FEB. 8 – Laurel Hills Community Center, 3808 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $15/ resident, $30/nonresident. Hors d’oeuvres, door prizes, a photo area and flower for each daughter highlight this annual event.

Registration required. reclink.raleighnc.gov

CELEBRATE FAMILY DADDY-DAUGHTER AND MOTHER-SON DANCE FEB. 9 – Sheraton Raleigh Hotel, 421 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh. 5-9 p.m. $30-$65. Fathers and daughters and mothers and sons enjoy dinner, dessert, a complimentary photo and

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entertainment. Ages 2 and older. Purchase tickets online. Search for “Celebrate Family” on eventbrite.com.

DADDY DAUGHTER DINNER AND DANCE FEB. 9 – Durham Armory, 212 Foster St., Durham. 5-7:30 p.m. $16.50 residents, $40.50 nonresidents. Dads and daughters enjoy a night of dancing and fun. Music and refreshments will be served. Uncles, grandfathers and family friends may also accompany young ladies. Ages 2 and older. Register online. dprplaymore.org..

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MARBLES FAMILY HEART HOP FEB. 9 – Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. 6-8:30 p.m. $15/member, $20/ nonmember. Dance the night away in your festive best at the museum’s Valentine’s Day party. Practice new dance steps, make special cards and your own corsage, test your fitness level, enjoy sweet treats and drinks, and play in the exhibits. Purchase tickets online. marbleskidsmuseum.org/familyhearthop.

SMITHFIELD DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE FEB. 9 – Smithfield Recreation and Aquatic Center, 600 Booker Dairy Rd., Smithfield.

7:30-10 p.m. $45/resident couple, $30/ nonresident couple. Fathers and daughters enjoy dancing, photos and appetizers. This year’s theme is “Hollywood Glamour.” Ages 3 and older. Register online by Feb. 2. smithfieldparks. recdesk.com/community/home.

DURHAM MOTHER-SON DANCE FEB. 13 – Holton Career and Resource Center, 401 N. Driver St., Durham. 6-8 p.m. FREE. Mothers and sons ages 7 and older enjoy a night of music, dancing, refreshments, a keepsake photo and a special gift. dprplaymore.org.

CALENDAR FEBRUARY 2019

DAILY 1 FRIDAY Discovery Table: Wizened Woodchucks and Weather Predictors. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Discover at-home weather equipment you can make with recycled and natural materials, and put colonial weather proverbs to the test. Drop-in program. All ages. Registration not required. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill.

Meteorology Masters: Weather Instruments.

Wilkerson Nature Preserve, 5229 Awls Haven Dr., Raleigh. 2-3:30 p.m. $4/child. Ages 9-13 learn how scientists predict the weather and measure the atmosphere with an anemometer, hygrometer, barometer and sling psychrometer.

Make a weather instrument to take home.

Register online. Choose course code #232013. reclink.raleighnc.gov.

2 SATURDAY Discovery Table: Wizened Woodchucks and Weather Predictors. See Feb. 1.

Garner Groundhog Day Celebration.

White Deer Park, 2400 Aversboro Rd., Garner.

10 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. FREE. Enjoy crafts, games, live animals and Snerd the Groundhog’s official weather prediction for spring. Take your camera for pictures with Snerd, McGruff the Crime Dog and other mascots. garnernc.gov.

MLK/Black History Month Parade. Begins at W.G. Pearson Magnet Elementary School, 3501 Fayetteville Rd., Durham. Noon-2 p.m.

FREE. Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and Black History Month with a festive parade through downtown Durham. facebook.com/events/251458538861564.

Raleigh Groundhog Day Celebration.

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W. Jones St., Raleigh. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE. Meet Sir Walter Wally and get his weather prediction for the next six weeks. The shadow ceremony takes place at noon on Bicentennial Plaza in front of the museum. naturalsciences. org/calendar/event/groundhog-day-2019.

Volunteer Craft Prep Workday. Blue Jay Point County Park, 3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd., Raleigh. 2-4 p.m. FREE. Help prepare crafts and materials for summer camps, family festivals and educational programs. Ages 13 and older. Registration required. All volunteers must bring a completed and signed volunteer service agreement and release form, and school community service credit documentation form. wakegov.com/parks/bluejay.

ZAPS ACT Test-Prep Workshop.

Wake Technical Community College Southern Campus, 9101 Fayetteville Rd., Raleigh.

9 a.m. $129.99/person. Ages 14-18 learn tips to improve ACT scores. Register online. doorwaytocollege.com/raleigh.

3 SUNDAY Discovery Table: Wizened Woodchucks and Weather Predictors. See Feb. 1.

Young Ecologists: Winter Wetlands.

Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Raleigh. 2-4 p.m. $8/resident, $10/nonresident. Search for crayfish, salamanders and more. Equipment provided. Ages 10-13. Register online. Choose course #121621. classweb.townofcary.org.

4 MONDAY Parent/Child Clay Workshops: Light Switch Covers. Durham Arts Council Clay Studio, 1058 W. Club Blvd., Durham. 10-11:30 a.m., 4-5:30 p.m. $15/child. Parent and child use slab construction to build a light switch cover.

Register online. durhamarts.org.

5 TUESDAY Nature Peekers: Busy Beavers. Blue Jay Point County Park, 3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd., Raleigh. 10:30-11 a.m. FREE. Read “Busy Beavers” by Lydia Dabcovich.

Learn about beavers and examine their fur, gnawed bark and more. Register online. apm.activecommunities.com/wakeparks/ activity_search/3664.

Parent/Child Clay Workshops: Light Switch Covers. See Feb. 4. 4-5:30 p.m.

Squirrelly Squirrels. Crowder County Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex. 11 a.m.-noon. FREE. Learn about squirrels with a craft, story and squirrelsighting activity. All ages with adult. Registration required online for all family members. Meet at the upper pavilion. wakegov.com/parks/crowder.

6 WEDNESDAY Black History Month Celebration. Garner Senior Center, 205 E. Garner Rd., Garner. 1011 a.m. FREE. Hear a proclamation from Mayor Ronnie Williams and enjoy live entertainment by the Branchettes. Visit an African art collection created by Rebecca J. Brown. garnernc.gov.

Nutty Squirrels. Crowder County Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex. 11 a.m.-noon. FREE. Learn about squirrels, play a game and make a craft. Watch live squirrels as they search for the perfect nut. Ages

3-5 with adult. Registration required. Meet at the upper pavilion. wakegov.com/parks/crowder.

7 THURSDAY Open Bounce. BounceU, 3419 Apex Peakway, Apex. Noon-2, 2-4 p.m. $8/child. All ages enjoy bouncing on large inflatables. Take socks.

Register online. bounceu.com.

What Are You Reading: A Book Club for Kids. Orange County Public Library, 137 W. Margaret Ln., Hillsborough. 6-7 p.m.

FREE. Talk about books and eat pizza. No assigned book reading is required for the meeting. Register by calling 919-245-2532. orangecountylibrary.org.

8 FRIDAY JCRA Garden Buds: Garden Colors. JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh. 10:30 a.m.noon. $5/child member, $7/child nonmember.

Parent and child sort vegetables, read a story and enjoy a scavenger hunt to learn about the garden’s colors. Ages 3-5. Registration required online. jcra.ncsu.edu/events/details.php?ID=1897.

Kids EveryWear Consignment Sale.

Cary Towne Center, 1105 Walnut St., Cary.

10 a.m.-8 p.m. FREE. Shop for housewares, toys, equipment, cribs, highchairs and more. kidseverywear.com.

Kids Night Out. Durham Arts Council Clay Studio, 1058 W. Club Blvd., Durham. 6:30-8 p.m. $18/ child. Kids make clay crafts while parents enjoy a night out. Age 5-11. Register online. durhamarts.org.

9 SATURDAY Birds of Prey. Crowder County Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex. 1-3 p.m. FREE. Learn about birds of prey at the display table located in the upper playground. Registration not required. wakegov.com/parks/crowder.

Guest Artist Workshop: Screen Printing.

Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St., Durham.

1-3 p.m. $2O/person plus $10 materials fee.

Learn the basics of screen printing and print a poster using a variety of fun designs. Register online. durhamarts.org.

Junior Naturalist: Super Salamanders.

Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 2-3 p.m. $8/resident, $10/nonresident. Participants develop their naturalist skills and understanding of local nature. Ages 5-8 with caregiver. Register online with course code #121674. classweb.townofcary.org.

Kids EveryWear Consignment Sale.

See Feb. 8. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Legends of Saint Valentine. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 11 a.m.-noon. FREE. Learn about Saint Valentine and the many varied customs of Valentine’s Day. Create a Valentine’s Day card to give to a special someone. All ages with parent.

Registration required online for all family members. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill.

Marbles Family Heart Hop. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. 6-8:30 p.m. Dance the night away in your festive best at the museum’s Valentine’s Day Party.

Activities include practicing new dance steps, making your own corsage, testing your fitness level, crafting special cards, enjoying sweet treats and drinks, and playing in the exhibits. marbleskidsmuseum.org/familyhearthop.

Tots on Trails: On the Ground. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 10-11 a.m. $8/resident, $10/ nonresident. Ages 1-5 and caregiver delight in the discoveries of nature. Register online with course code #121604. classweb.townofcary.org.

Twilight Walk. Wilkerson Nature Preserve, 5229 Awls Haven Dr., Raleigh. 5-6:30 p.m. $2 for ages 4 and older; free for ages 3 and younger. Take a walk with a park naturalist to explore the woods and fields at twilight.

Register online with course code #232021. reclink.raleighnc.gov.

Walk in the Woods. Crowder County Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex. 10-11 a.m. FREE. Take a walk in the woods to discover the animals and plants that call the park home. Help collect data for the Natural Resource Inventory Database and other citizen science projects. All experience levels welcome. Ages 14 and older.

Registration not required. Meet at the park office. wakegov.com/parks/crowder.

“Willa the Bear” Book Reading and Signing. Read With Me Children’s Book and Art Shop, 111 E. Hargett St., #110, Raleigh.

10:30-11:30 a.m. FREE. Celebrate Willow the Water Bear’s official selection for “Storytime from space” in early 2019 on the International Space Station with a reading and book signing by the book’s author, Houston T. Kidd.

Suggested for ages 5 and older. readwithme. us/calendar/2019/1/19/willow-the-waterbear-book-reading-event.

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CALENDAR FEBRUARY 2019 10 SUNDAY Curiosity Club: Raccoons and Deer. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 2-4 p.m. $8/resident, $10/ nonresident. Ages 5-8 embrace science and nature while developing skills and knowledge about the natural world. Register online with course code #121606. classweb.townofcary.org.

Happy Valentine’s Day, Mother Nature.

Crowder County Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex. 2-3 p.m. FREE. Make valentine gifts, including a nesting ball and a bird feeder, for feathered friends. Create a Valentine’s Day card from natural objects to give to special someone while enjoying a snack. All ages with adult. Registration required online for all family members. Meet at the upper pavilion. wakegov.com/parks/crowder.

Kids EveryWear Consignment Sale.

See Feb. 8. 1-6 p.m.

11 MONDAY Kids EveryWear Consignment Sale.

See Feb. 8. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

12 TUESDAY Colorful Valentines. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 8:30 a.m.5 p.m. FREE. Create valentines for friends and take home a valentine tree. Drop-in program.

All ages with adult. Registration not required. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill.com.

“Goldi and the Three Bears Cottage” Puppet Show. Orange County Public Library, 137 W. Margaret Ln., Hillsborough. 2-3 p.m.

FREE. Puppet Show Inc. presents a re-telling of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.” Enjoy a makeand-take craft following the show. Registration not required. orangecountylibrary.org.

Hora de Espanol. Orange County Public Library, 137 W. Margaret Ln., Hillsborough. 5:30-6:30 p.m. FREE. Enjoy storytime in Spanish. orangecountylibrary.org.

13 WEDNESDAY Colorful Valentines. See Feb. 12.

Foxes and Coyotes. Wilkerson Nature Preserve, 5229 Awls Haven Dr., Raleigh. 12:45-2:15 p.m. $3/child. Discover how foxes and coyotes are similar to and different from dogs. Meet Red the Fox and Carrie the Coyote, search for real tracks and dens, make a cast of a fox track and enjoy a craft. Ages 3-5. Register online with course code #231340. reclink.raleighnc.gov.

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Nature Nerds. Lake Crabtree County Park, 1400 Aviation Pkwy., Morrisville. Noon-1 p.m.

FREE. Join park staff to search for amphibians, birds, insects, spiders and more. Help collect data for the Natural Resource Inventory Database while increasing your own identification skills.

Ages 9 and older. Registration required. wakegov.com/parks/lakecrabtree.

Night Out in Nature. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Raleigh. 6-9 p.m. $15/resident, $19/ nonresident. Kids make memories and new friends in an old-fashioned, camp-style program. Ages 8-12. Register online with course code #121592. classweb.townofcary.org.

14 THURSDAY Colorful Valentines. See Feb. 12.

“Slugs in Love.” Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 11 a.m.-noon.

FREE. Read the story by Mary Lou Carney and make a valentine. All ages with adult.

Registration required online for all family members. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill.

Spa Science. Orange County Public Library, 137 W. Margaret Ln., Hillsborough. 4-5 p.m. FREE. Kids mix their way to some sweet-smelling, at-home treatments while learning the science behind the fizz. orangecountylibrary.org.

Tots on Trails: On the Ground. Jack Smith Park, 9725 Penny Rd., Raleigh. 10-11 a.m. $8/resident, $10/nonresident. Ages 1-5 and caregiver delight in the discoveries of nature.

Register online with course code #121597. classweb.townofcary.org.

15 FRIDAY Great Backyard Bird Count: Bird Walk.

Lake Crabtree County Park, 1400 Aviation Pkwy., Morrisville. 8:30-10 a.m. FREE. Join park staff in collecting data for the 22nd annual Great Backyard Bird Count. Look and listen for birds in a variety of habitats and keep track of how many you find. New and experienced birders of all ages are welcome.

Enjoy hot beverages and a review of bird sightings after the walk. Registration required. wakegov.com/parks/lakecrabtree.

A Year of Birding at Yates Mill Pond. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Enjoy a slideshow of birds and mammals that live around Yates Mill Pond. Drop-in program. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill.

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16 SATURDAY Afternoon Backyard Bird Count.

Crowder County Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex.

3:30-4:30 p.m. FREE. Join a park naturalist for a 1-mile hike around Crowder Pond and help identify and count the birds for the Great Backyard Bird Count. Learn how to identify birds by sight, sound and other signs. All ages with adult. Meet at the park office. wakegov.com/parks/crowder.

Breakfast With the Birds. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh.

9-10:30 a.m. FREE. Enjoy doughnuts with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate before taking a walk with a park naturalist to identify and count birds. Take a reusable mug for each member of your family. All ages with adult.

Registration required online for all participants. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill.

Foxes and Coyotes. Wilkerson Nature Preserve, 5229 Awls Haven Dr., Raleigh. See Feb. 13.

Register online with course code #231341. reclink.raleighnc.gov.

Kids Together Bird Count. Marla Dorrel Park, Kids Together, 111 Thurston Dr., Cary. 10-11 a.m. FREE. All ages and abilities count birds for the Great Backyard Bird Count. Enjoy refreshments when the results are being tallied. kidstogethercary.org.

Tales and Trails: Stories Around the Campfire. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 5:30-7 p.m. $18/resident, $24/nonresident. Listen to stories around a campfire as the sun sets. All ages with adult. Register online with course code #121590. classweb.townofcary.org.

Tica Cat Show. North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Holshouser Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $5/adult, discounts offered for children and families. Learn about different cat breeds, cheer on favorite cats in competitions, meet cat breeders, enjoy raffles and vendors, and adopt cats and kittens from local shelters. itsticatime.com/showinfo.html.

Wakanda Day. Orange County Public Library, 137 W. Margaret Ln., Hillsborough. 1-3 p.m.

FREE. Take part in a celebration of African culture with stories, crafts, prizes and more. orangecountylibrary.org.

Winter Backyard Birds. North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Old Mason Farm Rd., Chapel Hill. 10-11:30 a.m. $10/member child, $12/ nonmember child. Learn to identify common winter birds by sight and sound. Visit a birdfeeding station, learn how to be a citizen

scientist, and take home a bird feeder and chart to identify local birds. Register online. ncbg.unc.edu/youth-family.

A Year of Birding at Yates Mill Pond.

See Feb. 15.

17 SUNDAY Afternoon Backyard Bird Count. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 2:30-3:30 p.m. FREE. Join a park naturalist for a 1-mile hike around Yates Mill Pond to help identify and count the birds for the Great Backyard Bird Count. Learn how to identify backyard birds by sight, sound and other signs. All ages with adult. Register online. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill.

Babies On The MOVE: Master Movers.

Open Arts, 1222 Copeland Oaks Dr., Morrisville.

11 a.m. $24. Learn individualized ways to foster motor development for ages 7 months-walking.

Discover the best carrying positions and how to help an infant learn to crawl and walk. Register online. babiesonthemoverdu.com.

Babies On The MOVE: Mini Movers. Open Arts, 1222 Copeland Oaks Dr., Morrisville. 10-10:45 a.m. $24. Learn individualized ways to foster motor development for a baby up to six months of age. Discuss tummy time alternatives, best positions for an infant and more. Register online. babiesonthemoverdu.com.

Great Backyard Bird Count: The Eagles Have Landed. Lake Crabtree County Park, 1400 Aviation Pkwy., Morrisville. 1-3 p.m. FREE. Learn about the park’s newly discovered eagle nest and search for eagles and other birds that frequent the mudflat area of the lake. Registration required. wakegov.com/parks/lakecrabtree.

Family Programs: Finding Animal Homes.

Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 2-3:30 p.m. $12/resident, $16/nonresident. Search for salamanders, birds, deer and more. All ages with adult. Register online with course code #121683. classweb.townofcary.org.

Tica Cat Show. See Feb. 16.

18 MONDAY Bird Bonanza. Crowder County Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex. 11 a.m.-noon. FREE. Take your imagination to create a bird craft with materials provided by the park. All ages with adult.

Registration not required. Meet at the Cardinal Shelter. wakegov.com/parks/crowder.

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Build a Bluebird House. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh.

2-4 p.m. FREE. Learn about the history of the Eastern Bluebird. Hike along a trail to check the park’s bird boxes and prepare them for the coming season. Make your own nest box to take home. Boxes are available on a firstcome, first-served basis. All ages with adult.

Registration required online for one family member. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill.

Discovery Table: National Birds.

Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

FREE. Celebrate Presidents Day and the Great Backyard Bird Count by learning about birds in national symbols. Make a bird-themed Great Seal to take home. Drop-in program. All ages. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill.

Early Birders. Crowder County Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex. 9-10 a.m. FREE. Search for common birds of the park and count them along the way.

Learn how to identify these animals by shape and color. Ages 4-10 with adult. Registration required online for all family members. Meet at the upper pavilion. wakegov.com/parks/crowder.

Family Wildlife Series: Counting is for the Birds. Blue Jay Point County Park, 3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd., Raleigh. 10-11 a.m. FREE. Enjoy a bird story and bird-themed activity. Count how many different kinds of birds you can see from the park’s front porch. Older kids can take a hike to increase bird count numbers while younger children can make bird treats to take home. Ages 5 and older. Registration required online. apm.activecommunities.com/wakeparks/ activity_search/3673.

Great Backyard Bird Count: Homeschool/ Track Out Series: Adventures in Birdwatching. Lake Crabtree County Park, 1400 Aviation Pkwy., Morrisville. 1-3 p.m. FREE. Spend the afternoon learning about birds. Go on a bird behavior scavenger hunt, play the migration game, and learn how to identify common species on the lake and at the feeder. Ages 6-12. Meet at the Beech Shelter. Registration required. wakegov.com/parks/lakecrabtree.

A Year of Birding at Yates Mill Pond.

See Feb. 15.

19 TUESDAY African-American Poetry Past and Present.

Orange County Public Library, 137 W. Margaret Ln., Hillsborough. 6-7:30 p.m. FREE. Celebrate

Discovery Table: National Birds. See Feb. 18.

Children’s Winter Walk. JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh. 10:30-11:30 a.m. $5/member, $7/nonmember. Chase away the winter blues by taking a hike through the winter garden to discover evergreens, winter flowers and more. Enjoy a story and winter craft to take home. Dress for the weather. Ages 3-12 with adult. Registration required online. jcra.ncsu.edu/events/details.php?ID=1899.

Night Birds. Crowder County Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex. 5-6 p.m. FREE. Take a hike to learn about owls and other birds that are active at night. Dress for the weather. All ages with adult. Registration required. Meet at the upper pavilion. wakegov.com/parks/crowder.

Wee Kings and Queens Dance. Orange County Public Library, 137 W. Margaret Ln., Hillsborough. 4:30-5:30 p.m. FREE. Don your crowns, dance the night away and enjoy other royal activities fit for tiny kings and queens. orangecountylibrary.org.

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Project Enlightenment Workshop: Understanding What Makes Toddlers Tick. Project Enlightenment, 501 S. Boylan Ave., Raleigh. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $22/person, $33/couple.

Learn ways to discipline and communicate with a toddler to increase cooperation and reduce power struggles. For families with children ages 15 months-age 3. Register online. projectenlightenment.wcpss.net.

Spice It Up! A Cooking Class for Young Chefs. Orange County Public Library, 137 W. Margaret Ln., Hillsborough. 4-5 p.m.

FREE. Sharpen your culinary skills and learn some new ones during this cooking class for would-be chefs. Registration required by calling 919-245-2532. orangecountylibrary.org.

Wee Wetland Walkers. Walnut Creek Wetland Park, 950 Peterson St., Raleigh. 11 a.m.-noon.

FREE. Join others for an easy-paced hike around the greenway accompanied by a naturalist. All ages. Register online with course code #230343. reclink.raleighnc.gov.

Animals in Winter. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 2-3 p.m. FREE. Discover how animals prepare for cold weather and learn which ones hibernate during the winter months. Play games and take a short hike around the pond to look for signs of wintering animals. All ages with adult.

Registration required online for all family members. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill.

Eco-Explorers: Salamanders. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 1-3 p.m. $8/resident, $10/nonresident.

Children make treasured memories while increasing their knowledge of plants and animals. Ages 7-10. Register online with course code #121613. classweb.townofcary.org.

Black History Month with a poetry reading featuring Ashley Harris, Fred Joiner and members of the local youth and teen poet community. Ashley Harris is a former youthslam competitor and the author of “If the Hero of Time Was Black.” Fred Joiner is a two-time winner of the Larry Neal Award for Poetry and a 2014 Artist Fellowship Winner as awarded by the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities. orangecountylibrary.org.

Discovery Table: National Birds. See Feb. 18.

Preschool Swamp Romp: Beavers. Walnut Creek Wetland Park, 950 Peterson St., Raleigh.

11 a.m.-noon. $2/person. Learn about the beavers that call the park home. Enjoy a craft, engaging activity or story, and a guided walk through the wetland. Ages 2-6. Register online with course code #230328. reclink.raleighnc.gov.

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22 FRIDAY Astronomy Night. Wilkerson Nature Preserve, 5229 Awls Haven Dr., Raleigh. 6-7:30 p.m. $3/ person. Enjoy an indoor presentation before viewing the moon, stars and more with the preserve’s telescope. Ages 5 and older with adult. Register online using barcode #232019. reclink.raleighnc.gov.

24 SUNDAY Animal Puppets and Ventriloquism.

Wilkerson Nature Preserve, 5229 Awls Haven Dr., Raleigh. 2-4 p.m. $4/person. Ages 6-9 create an animal puppet from a sock and learn simple ventriloquism techniques to make it talk. Register online with course code #231342. reclink.raleighnc.gov.

JCRA’s Family Winter Discovery.

JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh. 2:30-4 p.m. $15/member family, $20/nonmember family. Chase away the winter blues with a scavenger hunt in the garden and winter activities in the yurt. Dress for the

weather. Registration required online. jcra.ncsu.edu/events/details.php?ID=1900.

Tree Bark and Buds. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 1:303 p.m. FREE. Hike in the woods and identify trees by their winter characteristics. Handouts provided. Ages 14 and older. Registration required. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill.

25 MONDAY Open Bounce. See Feb. 7.

26 TUESDAY Animal Adaptations. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh.

10:30 a.m.-noon. FREE. Examine animal mounts, skulls, tracks and scat, and observe animals in action on a hike around the lake.

Ages 7-14. Registration required. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill.

27 WEDNESDAY Lil Cooks in the Kitchen: “Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast.” Herbert C. Young Community Center, 101 Wilkinson Ave., Cary. 4-5:30 p.m. $23/resident, $30/ nonresident. Discover the joy of cooking with storybook characters. Ages 3-5 with parent.

Register online with course code #120081. classweb.townofcary.org.

28 THURSDAY Specialized Recreation: A Night of Giving and Service. Cary Senior Center, 120 Maury O’Dell Place, Cary. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $2/resident, $3/nonresident. Ages 11 and older support Read and Feed by donating gently used books for children in grades K-8. Make cards for the children who benefit from the Read and Feed program. Register online with course code #121158. classweb.townofcary.org.

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FACES & PLACES

Cora (age 1½) and her mom, Elizabeth Poindexter, explore their historic hometown of Hillsborough.

Poindexter is a descendant of William Hooper, who signed the Declaration of Independence.

Submit high-resolution photos of your kids having fun in the Triangle and beyond at carolinaparent.com/facesandplaces.

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04 Leading the Way How summer camp can help your child become a leader

09 Day Camp Listings

22 Residential Camp Listings

21 Track-Out Camp Listings

27 The Magic of Family Camps Tune into what really matters

NOTE: Our camp directory identifies advertisers and camp fair vendors who had contracted with us as of press time for our February issue. A full and updated list of vendors will be available at the camp fair, which is on Feb. 17, 2019, noon-4 p.m., at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in Durham.

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Leading the Way How summer camp can help your child become a leader

BY COURTNEY MCLAUGHLIN

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hen a child meets new people and explores outside of his comfort zone at summer camp, he’ll return home with more than dirty clothes, lifelong friends and wonderful memories. Summer camp can also serve as the catalyst for developing his leadership skills — a benefit that will come in handy long after those camp days are over. Many summer camps intentionally put leadership opportunities at the forefront of each camper’s experience.

A PLACE TO SORT THINGS OUT Michelle Icard has spent a good portion of her career helping parents and middle schoolers survive and thrive during the preteen years. Athena’s Path (for girls) and

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Hero’s Pursuit (for boys) camps, which Icard developed, are replicated throughout the country and teach the importance of social leadership through games, discussion and role-playing activities.

Creating a leadership philosophy is one of the goals campers work toward during their time at Athena’s Path or Hero’s Pursuit. Whether at camp or engaging in new experiences outside the home, the first step in helping kids develop leadership smarts is giving them space to figure things out, Icard says.

“Kids learn best when they have the opportunity to take risks and step outside their comfort zone. At home parents can foster leadership skills by letting their kids make mistakes. Kids need the opportunity

to try new things, mess up, be resilient and try again,” Icard says.

During the week of Athena's Path or Hero's Pursuit camps, participants explore topics such as redefining leadership, responding to criticism, exiting toxic friendships and responding to media influence.

“Social leadership means knowing how to handle the challenges middle schoolers face using confidence, critical thinking, problem-solving and empathy,” Icard says. “At my camps we ask kids to redefine leadership. [Campers] come in thinking leaders are the few people who occupy limited roles — captain of the team, smartest kid in class — they leave understanding a leader is a person who thinks for themself and chooses their

own path instead of blindly following someone else.”

Lydia Crenshaw, 12, attended Athena’s Path for two summers. This summer she is taking it to the next level, serving as an intern and mentor for girls in middle school, and she can easily articulate what it means to be a leader.

“To be a leader you have to stand out to do good and encourage others to do good,” she says.

As an Athena’s Path intern, Crenshaw will help organize games and activities, assist other counselors, and share her insights and personal experiences. She is excited for the challenge.

“For an intern, showing leadership is if somebody is doing something bad, you might show them a correct way to do it,” she says. “You can be a leader to them by doing the right thing and not the wrong thing.”

ADVOCACY LEADERSHIP For tweens and teens who have a passion for a certain subject, summer camp can be a great opportunity to develop skills and become a leader in their field of interest.

MarineQuest in Wilmington, North Carolina, is a dream come true for students who have a passion for working with marine life and the environment, or who want to pursue marine science as a career.

Over the course of the program, students receive a hands-on education that includes tours of North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center, collecting water samples, identifying fish species, participating in research cruises and working side by side with a marine scientist.

MarineQuest also offers an opportunity for like-minded kids to come together.

“Being surrounded by peers with their same interests and goals provides them with a safe, social environment to express their enthusiasm for marine science and make friends,” says Deirdre Scanlon, a registration, marketing and communications associate for MarineQuest.

At the end of the program, students give presentations about their MarineQuest experiences, an exercise that goes beyond just giving a report.

“We encourage public speaking so students can develop their voice in

advocacy for the environment,” Scanlon says. “This is a lesson they can take back to their home communities to share.”

In the Oceans of Change program, students examine environmental policies, then reach out to local and state representatives about the issues most important to them.

Students are also given access to videorecording equipment and the opportunity to make public service announcements.

“MarineQuest offers students a space to become empowered, Scanlon says. “They know their voice matters and that they have the ability to take action,” she says.

GROUP LEADERSHIP Imagine being a preschooler and getting up in front of an audience to introduce yourself and answer questions. For many adults, the idea is enough to make them break into a cold sweat, but that is one of the activities preschool-age children are challenged with at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s summer camps.

Becoming self-confident and performing with ease in front of a group of people are just a few of the skills that attending a performance-based camp brings out in the campers, who rotate through a half or full day of art, drama, music and dance classes.

“Our acting and musical theater classes and camps focus on leadership through activities and games, and builds on skills related to music, movement, drama and storytelling,” says Tommy Prudenti, educational programs coordinator for the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte.

At the end of the week the class comes together for group performance. These showcases are successful only when participants commit to learning their parts and want the group to succeed as a whole.

“These social-emotional theater skills are not only important for the stage, they are valuable life skills as well,” Prudenti says.

SELF-GUIDED LEADERSHIP Spending the day outside exploring and playing in the forest, creeks and rivers, and interacting with living plants and animals lends itself to a less structured, highly creative environment. These natural settings can provide opportunities for campers to take initiative and see the consequences of their actions in real time.

Two types of campers come to Schoolhouse of Wonder, which offers outdoor field trips and camp experiences to develop kind, curious and confident kids through nature-based, outdoor adventures in Durham, Orange and Wake counties.

These programs are for “those who already love nature and being outdoors, and those who are nervous about it,” says Wendy Tonker, executive director of Schoolhouse of Wonder. “The magical thing about our program is that typically, by the end of the week, we can no longer tell the difference.”

As campers spend the day building forts, jumping into creeks, playing in the mud and going on hikes, everyone meets each other right where they are. “One of our values is we celebrate individuality — different is just different,” Tonker says.

At YMCA Camp Thunderbird in Lake Wylie, South Carolina, the bandana skillbased recognition program awards campers for mastering specific skills in individual OPPOSITE PAGE: MarineQuest in Wilmington is perfect for campers who want to explore marine science as a career.

Photo courtesy of MarineQuest ABOVE: Campers learn how to perform in front of an audience at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s summer camps.

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land and water sports. Each camper receives a handbook that includes a list of activities, the skill or task to be mastered and the corresponding point value for each skill. At the end of the session points are tallied and the camper is awarded a red, blue, silver, gold or double gold bandana. Returning campers continue attaining points each year with the ultimate goal of earning the highest honor — the double gold bandana.

Receiving the double gold bandana is a big deal and parents are invited to the ceremony in celebration of this top achievement.

This and other leadership programs are very intentional, says Laurel Zitney, associate executive director of youth development at Camp Thunderbird. “We want campers to discover their best self while they are here. It’s a safe space for them to speak their minds, express their feelings and grow to appreciate the larger world via relationships with campers and staff from across the world.”

For 13- to 15-year-olds, Camp Thunderbird offers the Achievement Through Leadership and Service (A.T.L.A.S)

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program, which focuses on sharpening participant’s leadership skills so they can readily apply them to their community, school and camp environments.

COUNSELORS-IN-TRAINING PROGRAMS Many camps, including Schoolhouse of Wonder, offer enhanced leadership programs through a counselor-in-training program.

“Part of our goal in our leadership program is to make kids comfortable and confident in who they are,” Tonker says. “Our hope is we can guide teens in discovering their own leadership style.”

Camp Thunderbird also has a counselor-in-training program for rising high school juniors. This program involves an extensive selection process that includes a questionnaire and face-to-face interviews. Being chosen as a counselor-in-training is a huge accomplishment. These young leaders spend four weeks in a cabin with campers and senior counselors, and meet with the program director daily to discuss how they can lead campers most effectively.

“The entire four-week experience is full of training, education and implementation of the skills that they are learning,” Zitney says.

WANT TO KNOW MORE? • Athena’s Path, Hero’s Pursuit: michelleinthemiddle.com/camps • MarineQuest: uncw.edu/marinequest • Children’s Theatre of Charlotte: ctcharlotte.org • Schoolhouse of Wonder: schoolhouseofwonder.org • Camp Thunderbird: ymcacharlotte.org/camps/campthunderbird.aspx

Courtney McLaughlin is a freelance writer and mom in Charlotte. Her daughter is counting the days to when she can return to Camp Thunderbird, aka her “happy place.”

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Camp Options Across the Triangle and Beyond Looking for day camps, track-out camps or summer camps for your child? Browse these listings to explore the many options across the Triangle and beyond. Note: Advertisers’ listings are highlighted with a red arrow and contain a description.

Exhibitors attending our Feb. 17 camp fair, some of which are also advertisers, are highlighted with a green arrow and contain a description. An updated list of exhibitors will be provided at the camp fair. All listings have been updated either with information provided by the businesses or obtained from the businesses’ websites.

DAY CAMPS DURHAM COUNTY ADF SAMUEL H. SCRIPPS STUDIOS 721 Broad St., Durham americandancefestival.org/studios/ dancestudios/camps; 919-797-2871 BULL CITY CRAFT 105 W. NC 54, Durham bullcitycraft.com/arts-crafts/artcamps; 919-419-0800 CAMELOT ACADEMY 809 Proctor St., Durham camelotacademy.org; 919-688-3040 Edu-Ventures camp for ages 6-12, June 10-Aug. 2, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Offers adventure-themed weeks with field trips and daily literature, writing and mathematics.

Summer Explorations camp for ages 5-18, June 10-Aug. 2. Full- and half-day programs. Arts and crafts, cooking/ baking, field trips, filmmaking, ‘Design & Build,’ agriscience, camping and opportunities for high school credit. Summer School for grades 4-12, June 10-Aug. 2, two-week sessions, 9 a.m.-noon (math); 1-4 p.m. (language arts). See website for fees and sessions; sibling discount available.

CAMP INVENTION Locations throughout the Triangle invent.org/programs/campinvention; 800-968-4332 See website for fees and sessions. Offers STEM summer programs led by local, certified educators and gives campers the opportunity to innovate through teamwork and immersive, hands-on creative problem-solving.

CAMP SHELANU 1937 W. Cornwallis Rd., Durham levinjcc.org/camp; 919-345-4948 CAROLINA FRIENDS SCHOOL 4809 Friends School Rd., Durham cfsnc.org/summer; 919-383-6602 Ages 4-18. June 17-Aug. 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., extended care available. $275-$295/week, financial aid available. Camps include academics, arts and crafts, computers leadership, forensics and nature activities. Camps are rooted in the mission and philosophy of the school, and are open to the public.

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE OF TRIANGLE NONPROFIT AND VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP CENTER 700 W. Main St., Durham thevolunteercenter.org/tp42/page. asp?ID=335640; 919-613-5101

DUKE GARDENS CAMP 420 Anderson St., Duke University Durham gardens.duke.edu/learn/camp; 919-668-1707 Ages 4-14. June 10-Aug. 9, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., extended day available from 1-4 p.m. $200/week, financial aid and sibling discount available. $100/ week for extended care. Arts and crafts, games, nature activities and outdoor play.

DUKE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS 3716 Erwin Rd., Durham dukeschool.org; 919-493-2642 Ages 4-15. See website for fees and sessions. Academics, arts and crafts, cooking/baking and nature activities.

DUKE YOUTH PROGRAMS 8 E. Campus Union Dr., Durham learnmore.duke.edu/youth; 919-684-6259 Ages 11-17. June 17-27, July 1-11 and July 15-25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $1,800-$2,200/session, financial aid available. Camps offer academics, computers and more, and are held at Duke University.

DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL ARTS CAMPS 120 Morris St., Durham durhamartscouncilcamps.com; 919-560-2726 Ages 5-17. June 10-Aug. 23, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $180-$250/week, financial aid available. Track-out programs are also offered. Visual and performing arts camps inspired by a cultural theme.

GIRL SCOUTS – NC COASTAL PINES Various locations throughout central North Carolina nccoastalpines.org; 800-284-4475 HILL LEARNING CENTER 3200 Pickett Rd., Durham hillcenter.org/summer; 919-489-7464 Lower school: Grades K-rising 6. June 24-July 26, 8:30-11:30 a.m. $2,850/session. Program features five weeks of daily instruction in reading, written language and math. Upper school: Rising grades 7-10. June 24July 26, 1-4 p.m. $2,400/session. Program immerses students in reading and writing strategies, math concepts and executive function study skills.

HOOPS CITY U 4300 Emperor Blvd., Durham hoopscityu.com; 919-474-2400 ID TECH Locations throughout the Triangle

idtech.com; 888-709-8324 Ages 7-19. Call for camp dates and fees. The STEM education leader with 400,000 alumni. Summer programs are held at 150 prestigious campus locations and include coding, design, game development, robotics and more.

IMACS Locations throughout the Triangle imacs.org; 919-786-0246 Full-day camp for grades 3-8 and individual classes for grades 1-10. See website for fees and sessions. Camps feature logic puzzles, computer programming, virtual robotics and electronics.

IMMACULATA CATHOLIC SCHOOL 721 Burch Ave., Durham immaculataschool.org/camps.html; 919-682-5847 Ages 4-13. See website for fees and sessions. Camps feature academics, arts and crafts, sports, foreign language, music, outdoor play and more.

IMPACT CAMP OF TRIANGLE NONPROFIT AND VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP CENTER 2819 Chapel Hill Rd., Durham thevolunteercenter.org/tp42/page. asp?ID=339276; 919-613-5109 INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL 3001 Academy Rd., Bldg. 300., Durham; 919-401-4343 Ages 2-10. June 18-Aug. 3. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., extended care available. Science, nature, history, culture, games, outdoor exploration and more.

IWALK THE ENO SCIENCE AND NATURE CAMP 6101 Cole Mill Rd., Durham iwalktheeno.org; 919-620-9099 JUST KIDDING AROUND SUMMER FARM CAMP AT HUX FAMILY FARM 1923 Shaw Rd., Durham huxfamilyfarm.com/summercamps. html; 919-666-7258 KIDS ‘R’ KIDS RTP 2502 Presidential Dr., Durham kidsrkidsrtp.com; 919-544-5050 KRAMDEN INSTITUTE: TECHNOLOGY AND CREATIVITY CAMPS 4915 Prospectus Dr., Durham kramden.org/camps; 919-293-1133 MAD SCIENCE CAMPS – AEROSPACE TO ZOOLOGY Locations throughout the Triangle madscience.org; 919-858-8988 MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF DURHAM 2800 Pickett Rd., Durham 919-489-9045; msdurham.org

MUSEUM OF LIFE AND SCIENCE SUMMER DAY CAMPS 433 W. Murray Ave., Durham summercamp.lifeandscience.org; 919-220-5429 Ages 4-18. June 10-Aug. 23, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Camps feature academics, animal care, arts and crafts, computers, fine arts, games, nature activities, outdoor play and more. These premier technology and science camps are held in Durham and Chapel Hill.

NEXT STOP BROADWAY: AN AUTHENTIC THEATER EXPERIENCE Durham Performing Arts Center 123 Vivian St., Durham 919-688-3722 dpacnc.com/nextstepbroadway Ages 10-17. July 29-Aug. 2. See website for fees; financial aid available. Week-long performing arts program featuring classes, workshops and rehearsals taught by Broadway professionals. Campers learn songs and choreography from the “Golden Age of Broadway.” Cast members create presentations based the upcoming DPAC season and other hit musicals.

There is a mid-week “edu-tainment” segment. The week culminates with an “Opening Night” performance for family and friends followed by a cast party.

NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS: SUMMER ACCELERATOR 1219 Broad St., Durham ncssm.edu/accelerator; 919-416-2969 NOTASIUM PLAY AND MUSIC CAMP - DURHAM 3750 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Durham durham.notasium.com/summercamps-durham-nc; 919-230-9321 PATHFINDER COMMUNITY SCHOOL 2400 Broad St., Ste. 5, Durham pathfinderdurham.com; 919-908-6526 Ages 5-14. See website for fees and sessions. Camps for curious, confident and capable kids.

PIEDMONT WILDLIFE CENTER AT LEIGH FARM PARK 364 Leigh Farm Rd., Durham piedmontwildlifecenter.org; 919-489-0900 SCHOOLHOUSE OF WONDER 2634 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 220, Durham schoolhouseofwonder.org; 919-477-2116 Ages 5-17. May 28-Aug. 23. 8:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (ages 5-7), extended care available; 8:15 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (ages 8-12). $279-$319/session, financial aid and sibling discount available. Archery, animal and plant identification, camping/hiking, river/creek exploration, storytelling, naturalist and bushcraft skills. Voted Indy 2018 Best Summer Camp in Durham/Wake/Orange counties. Dirty, Tired, Happy Money-Back Guarantee.

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TRIANGLE DAY SCHOOL 4911 Neal Rd., Durham triangledayschool.org/school-life/ summer-program; 919-383-8800 YMCA OF THE TRIANGLE Various locations throughout central North Carolina ymcatriangle.org/programs-andservices/camps; 919-719-9989 Ages 3 and older. See website for fees and sessions. These full- and half-day camps are located throughout the Triangle and feature nature activities, sports and more.

ORANGE COUNTY ART AND CREATIVE WRITING 4319 Old Chapel Hill Rd., Durham (located in Orange County) afterschoolartandmore.com; 919-259-4705 ARTSCAMP AND SUMMER YOUTH WORKSHOPS AT THE ARTSCENTER 300-G E. Main St., Chapel Hill artscenterlive.org/youth; 919-929-2787 BLUE SKIES OF MAPLEVIEW 3609 Pasture Rd., Hillsborough blueskiesmapleview.us; 919-933-1444 CAMP INVENTION Locations throughout the Triangle invent.org/programs/campinvention; 800-968-4332 See website for fees and sessions. Offers STEM summer programs led by local, certified educators and gives campers the opportunity to become innovators through teamwork and immersive, hands-on creative problem-solving.

CAMP TECHTERRA 811 Ninth St., Ste. 120 # 247, Durham 919-519-9097; techterraeducation.com CAROLINA FRIENDS SCHOOL 4809 Friends School Rd., Durham cfsnc.org/summer; 919-383-6602 Ages 4-18. June 17-Aug. 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., extended care available. $275-$295/week, financial aid available. Camps feature academics, arts and crafts, computers leadership, forensics and nature activities.

Camps are rooted in the mission and philosophy of the school, and are open to the public.

CARRBORO RECREATION AND PARKS 100 N. Greensboro St., Carrboro carrbororec.org/275/recreationparks; 919-918-7364 CHAPEL HILL GYMNASTICS 7405 Rex Rd., Ste. 207, Chapel Hill chapelhillgymnastics.com/camps.html; 919-942-3655 Ages 3-14. June 10-Aug. 23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., extended care available. $180/week, half day; $240/week, full day, sibling discount available.

Camps feature theme-based games and gymnastics activities in an air-conditioned facility.

CHAPEL HILL TENNIS CLUB’S TENNIS CAMP 403 Westbrook Dr., Carrboro

chapelhilltennisclub.com; 919-929-5248 Ages 5-15. June 17-Aug. 16, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $265/ week members, $325/week nonmembers. Camps feature arts and crafts, games, swimming and tennis instruction for all levels.

919-220-5429 Ages 4-18. June 10-Aug. 23, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Camps feature academics, animal care, arts and crafts, computers, fine arts, games, nature activities, outdoor play and more. These premier technology and science camps are held in Durham and Chapel Hill.

CHESTNUT RIDGE CAMP AND RETREAT CENTER 4300 Camp Chestnut Ridge Rd., Efland campchestnutridge.org; 919-304-2178

NEW HOPE CAMP AND CONFERENCE CENTER 4805 NC 86 S., Hillsborough newhopeccc.org; 919-942-4716 Rising grades 1-9. June 10-Aug. 9, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., extended care available. $275/session for rising grades 1-6; $325/session for rising grades 7-9, financial aid and sibling discount available. Camps feature arts and crafts, archery, nature activities, outdoor play and more. Lunch and two snacks provided. Swim lessons are offered for campers in grades 1-2.

CREATIVITY IN MOTION: MUSIC, MOVEMENT AND ART CAMP 200 N. Churton St., Hillsborough creativityinmotioncamp.com; 919-384-6082 EMERSON WALDORF SCHOOL 6211 New Jericho Rd., Chapel Hill emersonwaldorf.org; 919-967-1858 Ages 4-14. June 17-July 26. Arts and crafts, fine arts, music, nature activities, outdoor play, performing arts, woodworking and skateboarding. Campers enjoy 54 acres of fields, forests and farmland.

ENO RIVER ASSOCIATION 4214 Highland Farm Rd., Hillsborough enofieldstation.org; 919-620-9099 GIRL SCOUTS - NC COASTAL PINES Various locations throughout central North Carolina nccoastalpines.org; 800-284-4475 GLAZED EXPECTATIONS 205 W. Main St., Ste. 104, Carrboro glazedexpectations.com; 919-933-9700 ID TECH Locations throughout the Triangle idtech.com; 888-709-8324 Ages 7-19. Call for camp dates and fees. The STEM education leader with 400,000 alumni. Summer programs held at 150 prestigious campus locations and include coding, design, game development, robotics and more.

IMACS Locations throughout the Triangle imacs.org; 919-786-0246 Full-day camp for grades 3-8 and individual classes for grades 1-10. See website for fees and sessions. Camps feature logic puzzles, computer programming, virtual robotics and electronics.

IMMERSION ISLAND LANGUAGE IMMERSION CAMPS 4805 NC 86 S., Chapel Hill immersionisland.org; 919-259-2843 KIDSFEST 260 Erwin Rd., Chapel Hill kidsfest.camp; 919-408-0310 KIDZU CHILDREN’S MUSEUM University Place, 201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill kidzuchildrensmuseum.org/ summer-camps; 919-933-1455 MUSEUM OF LIFE AND SCIENCE SUMMER DAY CAMPS 433 W. Murray Ave., Durham summercamp.lifeandscience.org;

SCHOOLHOUSE OF WONDER 2634 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 220, Durham schoolhouseofwonder.org; 919-477-2116 Ages 5-17. May 28-Aug. 23. 8:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (ages 5-7), extended care available; 8:15 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (ages 8-12). $279-$319/session, financial aid and sibling discount available. Archery, animal and plant identification, camping/hiking, river/creek exploration, storytelling, naturalist and bushcraft skills. Voted Indy 2018 Best Summer Camp in Durham/Wake/Orange counties. Dirty, Tired, Happy Money-Back Guarantee.

SKYHAWKS SPORTS CAMP 101 Meadowlands Dr., Hillsborough oc-sportsplex.com; 585-738-7360 SOCCER IS FUN: SUMMER SOCCER CAMP 601 Brookgreen Dr., Chapel Hill soccer-is-fun.blogspot.com; 919-260-1511 SUMMER CAMP AT TKD 1229 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill taekwondohapkido.com; 919-929-0442 WRITING WONDERS AND MORE 105 Market St., Chapel Hill afterschoolartandmore.com; 919-902-3038 YMCA OF THE TRIANGLE Various locations throughout central North Carolina ymcatriangle.org/programs-andservices/camps; 919-719-9989 Ages 3 and older. See website for fees and sessions. These full- and half-day camps are located throughout the Triangle and feature nature activities, sports and more.

WAKE COUNTY ACTIVATE GOOD 1053 E. Whitaker Mill Rd., Ste. 115, Raleigh activategood.org/teen-summerprogram; 919-578-2280 Ages 14-18. June 17-21 and July 15-19, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $300/session, financial aid available. This volunteer and leadership camp helps campers become change-makers, obtain service hours, meet local leaders and pitch ideas for impact.

ACTIVE TRACKS CAMP 116 Quantum St., Holly Springs activetrackscamp.com; 919-346-4696 AMERICAN GIRL DOLL CAMPS AT HISTORIC POLK HOUSE 537 N. Blount St., Raleigh facebook.com/polkhouse; 919-676-6368 APEX FENCING ACADEMY 504 E. Williams St., Apex apexfencing.net/summer_beginners; 919-271-1507 ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS 3315 Anvil Place, Raleigh artisticgymnastics.us; 919-772-9463 ARTS ACADEMY OF APEX 612 N.C. Hwy. 751, Apex 919-323-2219 artsacademyofapex.com ARTS TOGETHER 114 Saint Mary’s St., Raleigh artstogether.org; 919-828-1713 Ages 3-12. June 17-Aug. 9, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $340$360/week, full day; $170-$190, half day; financial aid available. Camps offered in art, dance and drama combine artistic disciplines with academic topics.

THE ARTY PARTY AT TIME TO SHINE PRESCHOOL 1867 Lake Pine Dr., Cary timetoshinepreschool.com; 919-916-9700 ARTSPACE SUMMER ARTS PROGRAM 201 E. Davie St., Raleigh artspacenc.org; 919-821-2787 Ages 5-16. June 17-Aug. 16, 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. $140/class nonmembers, $125/class members; financial aid and sibling discount available. Campers learn tricks, tips and techniques from professional artists.

BETH MEYER PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMP 504 Newton Rd., Raleigh 919-870-6477; bethmeyerpreschool. org/programs/summer-camp/ BIOMEDICINE, BOTS, COMPUTING & ENGINEERING – STEM FOR KIDS 112-C Pheasant Wood Ct., Morrisville stemforkids.net/t/nctriangle; 919-297-8366 BIOMEDICINE, BOTS, COMPUTING & ENGINEERING – STEM FOR KIDS 7610 Falls of the Neuse Rd., Raleigh stemforkids.net/t/nctriangle; 919-297-8366 BLUE JAY POINT COUNTY PARK 3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd., Raleigh wakegov.com/parks/bluejay; 919-870-4330 BRICKS 4 KIDZ Locations throughout Wake County bricks4kidz.com/northraleigh; 919-271-8638

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60+ locations across the state!

Save $25 using promo code: INNOVATE25RPRINT at invent.org/camp In partnership with the USPTO

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CAMP CLOWN’N AROUND Locations throughout Wake County calvin-klown.com/camp; 919-782-8841

THE CAMPS AT GRANITE FALLS 800 Granite Falls Blvd., Rolesville granitefallsclub.com/youthprograms; 919-562-8895

CAMP INVENTION Locations throughout the Triangle invent.org/programs/campinvention; 800-968-4332 See website for fees and sessions. Offers STEM summer programs led by local, certified educators. Campers innnovate through teamwork and problem-solving.

CHESTERBROOK ACADEMY – CARY 130 Towne Village Dr., Cary 877-959-4181; chesterbrookacademy. com/elementary/raleigh-durham/ cary/camps/summer-camp Ages 3-grade 8. See website for fees and sessions.

Camps feature academics, arts and crafts, field trips, general sports/games and more.

CAMP JCC 12804 Norwood Rd., Raleigh campjrocks.com; 919-676-6170 CAMP JELLYBEANS 10701 Common Oaks Drive Raleigh skate2jellybeans.com; 919-562-2326 CAMP MARBLES AT MARBLES KIDS MUSEUM 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh marbleskidsmuseum.org/camps; 919-857-1040 Ages 3-12. See website for sessions, extended care available. $150-$320/week. Camps feature arts and crafts, cooking/baking, games and IMAX movies; snacks are provided.

CAMP MUSART 616 W. Chatham St., Apex campmusart.com; 919-267-5509

CHESTERBROOK ACADEMY – NORTH RALEIGH 10200 Strickland Rd., Raleigh cbaelementarynorthraleigh.com; 877-959-4181 Age 3-rising grade 6. See website for fees and session. Fees vary. Camps offer playgrounds, a pool, STEAm projects, field trips, team challenges and more.

CIRQUE DE VOL 300-40 W. Hargett St., Raleigh cirquedevol.com; 919-615-2484 CITY BALLET RALEIGH SUMMER DANCE 7440 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh city-ballet.com/schedules/summer; 919-844-9799

CITY OF RALEIGH PARKS AND RECREATION Various locations throughout Raleigh parks.raleighnc.gov; 919-996-6165 Ages 6-12. 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. June-August. See website for fees and sessions, financial aid available. Camps feature arts and crafts, field trips, games, sports, water activities and more. Camps for children with disabilities also available.

CITY OF RALEIGH PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES – CAMP EXPLORATION 3050 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh raleighnc.gov/parks; 919-996-2147 CLIMBING CAMP AT TRIANGLE ROCK CLUB – MORRISVILLE 102 Pheasant Wood Court Morrisville trianglerockclub.com/morrisville/ youth; 919-463-7625 Grades 1-8, minimum age 6. 9 a.m-4 p.m., extended care available. $250/week members; $275/week nonmembers; discount available for siblings registered for the same week. Camps feature rock climbing, adventure, team-building and more.

CLIMBING CAMP AT TRIANGLE ROCK CLUB – RALEIGH 6022 Duraleigh Rd., Raleigh trianglerockclub.com/raleigh/youth; 919-803-5534 Grades 1-8, minimum age 6. 9 a.m-4 p.m., extended care available. $250/week members; $275/week nonmembers; discount available for siblings

registered for the same week. Camps feature rock climbing, adventure, team-building and more.

CODE NINJAS MORRISVILLE/CARY Park West Village Morrisville codeninjas.com/camps/nc-cary; 919-694-7171 CODE NINJAS WAKE FOREST 941 Gateway Commons Circle, Ste. 117, Wake Forest codeninjas.com/locations/ nc-wake-forest/; 919-296-8330 THE CODERSCHOOL – CARY 201 Davis Grove Circle, Ste. 105, Cary thecoderschool.com/cary; 919-234-5193 Ages 10-16. Python Startup camp June 17-21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $279/session, sibling discount available. Academics, computers, coding instruction and games.

THE CODERSCHOOL – RALEIGH 13200 Strickland Rd., Ste. 116, Raleigh thecoderschool.com/raleigh; 919-390-1708 Ages 7-14. June 17-Aug. 23. $349/session. Campers create projects in a collaborative environment using a popular programming language.

DEAD BROKE HORSE FARM 6921 Wildlife Trail Raleigh deadbrokehorsefarm.com; 919-596-8975

Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department

2019 SummerCamps

Summer Camps Join the fun and explore!

Half day morning • Half day afternoon • Full day

Camps starting June 10 Registration begins January 25 Convenient Midtown Location Before and after camp care available

919-996-4800 l parks.raleighnc.gov

Online Camp Registration begins March 4, 2019

CAMPS • Art • Sports • Building • Engineering • Cake Decorating • Legos • Writing • Science …and more

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Hike.

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Discover.

S C H O O L’ S O U T C A M P S

Five-day sessions for children ages 6–8 and 9–12.

We are also offering middle school, high school, and preschool workshops.

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January 29, NCMA members February 26, General public (919) 715-5923 or ncartmuseum.org/summercamp

$280 per camp ($250 NCMA members) Early drop-off and late pickup available, $35 each per camp

2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh (919) 839-NCMA

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DISCOVERY TECH 11000 Lake Grove Blvd., Morrisville discoverycdtech.com; 919-234-0735 ENERGY KIDZ SUMMER CAMP 5400 Atlantic Springs Rd., Raleigh energykidz.net; 919-790-9400 FALLS RIVER SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS IN NORTH RALEIGH 10930 Raven Ridge Rd., Raleigh fallsrivermusic.com; 919-637-0526 FLOUR POWER KIDS COOKING STUDIOS: CARY PARKSIDE 1128 Parkside Main St., Cary flourpowerstudios.com/caryparkside/ events; 919-780-2931 FLOUR POWER KIDS COOKING STUDIOS: FALLS RIVER 10511 Shadowlawn Dr., Ste. 117 Raleigh flourpowerstudios.com/fallsriver/ events; 919-757-1798 FLOUR POWER KIDS COOKING STUDIO: HOLLY SPRINGS 244 Grand Hill Place, Holly Springs flourpowerstudios.com/hollysprings/ events; 919-607-4288 FLOUR POWER KIDS COOKING STUDIOS: NORTH HILLS 201 Park Street at North Hills Raleigh

flourpowerstudios.com/northhills/ events; 919-889-7257 THE FORGE INITIATIVE SUMMER CAMPS 3300 Green Level West, Cary theforgeinitiative.org/workshops; 919-616-6332 GIGGLES DROP-IN CHILDCARE OF CARY 267 Grande Heights Drive Cary gigglesdaycareinc.com; 919-468-1001 GIGGLES DROP-IN CHILDCARE OF RALEIGH 6504 Falls of Neuse Rd., Raleigh gigglesdaycareinc.com; 919-438-1126 GIRL SCOUTS – NC COASTAL PINES Various locations throughout central North Carolina nccoastalpines.org; 800-284-4475 GREYSTONE BAPTIST PRESCHOOL 7509 Lead Mine Rd., Raleigh greystonechurch.org/?p=2408; 919-870-0040 HAPPY TRAILS FARM 704 Dogwood Hill Lane Wake Forest happytrailsfarm.us; 919-528-7968

HISTORIC OAK VIEW COUNTY PARK: FARM CAMP 4028 Carya Dr., Raleigh wakegov.com/parks/oakview; 919-250-1013 HORSES FOR HOPE 2909 Banks Rd., Raleigh horsesforhope.org; 919-270-4832 ID TECH Locations throughout the Triangle idtech.com; 888-709-8324 Ages 7-19. Call for camp dates and fees. The STEM education leader with 400,000 alumni. Summer programs are held at 150 prestigious campus locations and include coding, design, game development, robotics and more.

IMACS Locations throughout the Triangle imacs.org; 919-786-0246 Full-day camp for grades 3-8 and individual classes for grades 1-10. See website for fees and sessions. Camps feature logic puzzles, computer programming, virtual robotics and electronics.

JC RAULSTON ARBORETUM 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh jcra.ncsu.edu/education/childrensprogram/summer-garden-camps/ index.php; 919-513-7011

KIDS R KIDS CARY LEARNING ACADEMY 150 Towne Village Dr., Cary kidsrkidscary.com; 919-467-1112 Summer and track-out camps feature meals, field trips, STEM, arts and crafts, sports, a water park, karaoke and Wii; 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; low ratios and experienced teachers; offers before- and after-school care with transportation.

KIDS R KIDS MORRISVILLE LEARNING ACADEMY 6010 McCrimmon Pkwy. Morrisville kidsrkids.com/morrisville; 919-460-1600 Experienced counselors; camps for ages 5-12. 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Camps offer field trips, meals, water park, STEAM, sports and game zone.

KRAMDEN INSTITUTE: TECHNOLOGY AND CREATIVITY CAMPS 4915 Prospectus Dr., Durham kramden.org/camps; 919-293-1133 L’ECOLE FRENCH SCHOOL OF RALEIGH 5510 Munford Rd., Raleigh lecoleraleigh.org; 919-790-1219 Ages 2-18. June-Aug, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (ages 2-4) or 2-5 p.m. (ages 5-18). Fees vary, sibling discount available. Academics, arts and crafts, games, music and outdoor play. French immersion camps; no French background required.

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LITTLE GURU KIDS YOGA AND CREATIVE ARTS 215 Glenwood Ave., Ste. A, Raleigh littlegurukidsyoga.com; 919-720-4921 Ages 3 and older. May-Aug., 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. or 2-4 p.m. $190/week for half-day camp; $120/week for twohour afternoon camp. Yoga, art, games and fun activities teach campers mindfulness in a way they understand.

THE LITTLE LAWYERS STEMBASED SUMMER CAMP 312 Gregson Dr., Cary legalkid.com; 844-529-5437 MAD SCIENCE CAMPS – AEROSPACE TO ZOOLOGY Locations throughout the Triangle Cary madscience.org; 919-858-8988 MAKER CAMP 601 Meadowmont Lane, Chapel Hill makercampch.com; 919-544-5858

millbrookbaptistchurch.org; 919-876-4030 Ages 1-5. See website for fees and sessions. Camps feature academics, arts and crafts, music, outdoor play and more.

3043 Barrow Dr., Raleigh nctheatre.com/page/summerprograms; 919-855-0015

NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF ART SUMMER CAMPS 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh ncartmuseum.org/calendar/type/ camps; 919-839-6262 See website for fees and sessions, extended care available. $250/week, member; $280/week, nonmember. These fun-filled camps are the perfect place to discover art, both indoors and out.

NOTASIUM PLAY AND MUSIC CAMP – CARY 1000 Ryan Rd., Cary cary.notasium.com/summer-camps; 919-651-0029

NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCES 11 W. Jones St., Raleigh naturalsciences.org/summer-camps; 919-707-9889

MASTER CHANG’S MARTIAL ARTS 9600 Strickland Rd., Raleigh masterchangtkd.com; 919-232-9494

NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCES AT PRAIRIE RIDGE ECO STATION 3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd., Raleigh naturalsciences.org/summer-camps; 919-707-9889

MEREDITH COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL WRITING WORKSHOP 3800 Hillsborough St.., Raleigh meredith.edu/english/youngwriters-camp; 919-413-0544

NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY CLUB GOLF AND TENNIS CAMPS 4200 Hillsborough St., Raleigh ncsuclub.com; 919-828-3465

MILLBROOK BAPTIST PRESCHOOL 1519 E. Millbrook Rd., Raleigh

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RALEIGH LITTLE THEATRE 301 Pogue St., Raleigh raleighlittletheatre.org/education; 919-821-4579 Ages 4-18. See website for fees and sessions, financial aid available. Performing arts. Raleigh Little Theatre’s education program engages young people in theatrical training and personal development.

RAVENSCROFT SCHOOL 7409 Falls of Neuse Rd., Raleigh ravenscroft.org/why-ravenscroft/ summer-programs; 919-847-0900 RESURRECTION LUTHERAN SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP 100 Lochmere Dr., Cary rlscary.org/extracurriculars/schoolsummer-offerings; 919-851-7270 SCHOOLHOUSE OF WONDER 2634 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 220, Durham schoolhouseofwonder.org; 919-477-2116Ages 5-17. May 28-Aug. 23. 8:15

a.m.-3:30 p.m. (ages 5-7), extended care available; 8:15 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (ages 8-12). $279-$319/session, financial aid and sibling discount available. Archery, animal and plant identification, camping/hiking, river/creek exploration, storytelling, naturalist and bushcraft skills. Voted Indy 2018 Best Summer Camp in Durham/Wake/Orange counties. Dirty, Tired, Happy Money-Back Guarantee.

THE SEWING ROOM OF GARNER 337 Technical Ct., Garner garnersewingroom.com; 919-696-8151 SNAPOLOGY OF CHAPEL HILL/ HOLLY SPRINGS 237 N. Salem St., Apex chapelhill.snapology.com; 919-727-8767 ST. DAVID’S DISCOVER CAMPS 3400 White Oak Rd., Raleigh sdsw.org/camps; 919-244-7542 Grades preK-12. June-July. 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., financial aid and sibling discount available. Camps offer cademics, arts and crafts, games, sports, cheer/dance and more.

ST. TIMOTHY’S SCHOOL 4523 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh sttimothys.org/page.cfm?p=2667; 919-274-2222 Ages 4-16. June 10-Aug. 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $150$400/session. Camps offer academics, arts and crafts, games, outdoor play, soccer, and discussions of artists and authors.

The Town of Cary has camps, classes, and programs for all ages and all interests!

LEARN. LAUGH. PLAY.

We’ve got you covered during track-out, teacher workdays, traditional school breaks, and holidays. Choose from a variety of activities including sports, music, arts, drama, nature, science, dance, history, skateboarding, and more!

We also offer Cary residents the opportunity to apply for scholarships and/or reduced fees for Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources programs through the Play It Forward Scholarship Fund. Visit www.townofcary.org/scholarships to learn how to apply for or donate to the fund.

Register starting February 4 (Cary residents) or February 18 (nonresidents). Online registration is available at classweb.townofcary.org or visit any Town of Cary community center to register in person.

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STAGE DOOR DANCE PRODUCTIONS 2720 Godley Lane, Ste. 101, Raleigh stagedoordance.com; 919-720-3036 STAGE DOOR DANCE PRODUCTIONS 4035 Lake Boone Trail, Ste. 113, Raleigh stagedoordance.com; 919-397-1925 SUMMER@SAINT MARY’S SCHOOL 900 Hillsborough St., Raleigh sms.edu/our-programs/summersaint-marys; 919-424-4000 Rising grades K-12. See website for fees and sessions; full- and half-day programs, extended care available. Academics, fine arts, sports, drama and more. Offering an historic 23-acre gated campus, Summer@Saint Mary’s gives participants the opportunity to explore new interests, build fundamental skills, pursue artistic dreams and expand academic horizons. Episcopal affiliation.

SUPER KID SCIENCE 140 Sudano Ct., Holly Springs superkidsscience.com; 984-344-7198

THEATRE RALEIGH: HAIRSPRAY JR. MUSICAL THEATRE CAMPS 3027 Barrow Dr., Raleigh theatreraleigh.com/camps-classes; 919-832-9997 TOWN OF CARY APPLAUSE! YOUTH THEATRE 101 Dry Ave., Cary townofcary.org; 919-469-4069 TOWN OF CARY PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES SUMMER AND TRACK-OUT CAMPS Various locations throughout Cary townofcary.org; 919-469-4061 Ages 5 and older. Full- and half-day programs. See website for fees, locations and sessions. Camps feature academics, visual arts, performing arts, outdoor and nature activities, sports, games and more. Camps are held at a variety of locations in Cary, including Stevens Nature Center, SK8 Cary, Cary Arts Center, Page Walker Arts & History Center, Middle Creek Community Center and other venues.

VALENTINE FIELDS HORSE CAMP 2201 Double M Farm Rd., Knightdale valentinefieldsnc.com; 919-624-1794 WAKE FUTBOL CLUB Various locations in Wake County wakefc.com; 919-249-5119 Ages 6-16. See website for year-round camps and fees, financial aid available. Campers develop soccer skills and concepts in weekly camps, make new friends, play games and learn soccer trivia. Camps help improve technical, tactical and physical skills over the course of the week. Participants take part in high-level drills exercises, compete in games and challenges. Camps are located in Holly Springs, North Raleigh, Cary and Apex.

WARRIOR TECH OCR 220-G Dominion Dr., Morrisville warriortechocr.com; 919-230-1992 See website for fees and sessions. Ninja Warriorbased summer and track-out camps; week-long sessions and single days. Warrior Tech OCR also offers open rig times, classes and group events.

SUPERIOR GYMNASTICS 220-F Dominion Dr., Morrisville asuperiorgym.com; 919-388-1632

TRIANGLE CAMPS FOR KIDS 6175 Old Jenks Rd., Apex sites.google.com/site/ trianglecampsforkids; 919-337-7555

WILLIAM PEACE UNIVERSITY 15 E. Peace St., Raleigh peace.edu/about/conferencescamps-events/summer-camps; 919-508-2396

TECHSPLORERS ENGINEERING SUMMER CAMPS 3501 Ridge Rd., Durham techsplorers.com; 919-901-1197

TRIANGLE TABLE TENNIS 2900 Perimeter Park Dr., Morrisville triangletabletennis.com/kids; 919-388-0272

WOLFPACK GOLF SCHOOLS 3000 Ballybunion Way, Raleigh wolfpackgolfschools.com; 919-846-1536

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WYNNS FAMILY PSYCHOLOGY – CARY 130 Preston Executive Dr., Cary wynnsfamilypsychology.com; 919-467-7777 WYNNS FAMILY PSYCHOLOGY – NORTH RALEIGH 9207 Baileywick Rd., Raleigh wynnsfamilypsychology.com; 919-467-7777 YMCA CAMP KANATA 13524 Camp Kanata Rd., Wake Forest campkanata.org; 919-556-2661 Ages 6-15. See website for fees and weekly sessions, financial aid available. Traditional, coed camp program offering archery, hiking, swimming, creative arts and water activities on a 15-acre lake.

YMCA OF THE TRIANGLE Various locations throughout central North Carolina ymcatriangle.org/programs-andservices/camps; 919-719-9989 Ages 3 and older. See website for fees and sessions.

These full- and half-day camps are located throughout the Triangle and feature nature activities, sports and more.

ZANIAC 1206 Parkside Main St., Cary zaniaclearning.com/parkside; 919-342-8536 Ages 5-13. See website for fees and sessions, sibling discount available. See website for fees and

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SUMMER CAMPS Providing Students with Opportunities to Be Creative Practice Yoga & Mindfulness Practice Self Care Serve Others Create Collaborative Art For The Community Provide Leadership to Peers Feel Empowered and HAVE FUN!!!

We offer morning and afternoon options for ages 3-5 and 6-10.

Our camps are limited to 12 participants to ensure each child gets the most our of their camp experience.

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Hill Learning Center offers summer programs focused on developing the skills needed for students to succeed. With direct instruction in reading, writing, math and executive function study skills, our five-week programs are a great solution for adding structure to your student’s summer.

Hill has a solution for your student! Contact us today.

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sessions, sibling discount available. Academics, games and technology. Interactive STEM day camps ignite a child’s love of learning.

OTHER COUNTIES CAMP CEDAR CLIFF 5 Porters Cove Rd., Asheville campcedarcliff.org; 828-450-3331 CAROLINA TIGER RESCUE 1940 Hanks Chapel Rd., 1940 Hanks Chapel Rd., Pittsboro carolinatigerrescue.org/learn/camps; 919-542-4684 CLAYTON YOUTH THEATER: BACKSTAGE PASS CAMP AND STAGE RIGHT CAMP 111 E. Second St., Clayton claytonyouththeater.com; 919-553-1737 GIRL SCOUTS – NC COASTAL PINES Various locations throughout central North Carolina nccoastalpines.org; 800-284-4475 JORDAN LAKE BOATING CAMP 2092 Martha’s Chapel Rd., Apex jordanlakeboatingcamp.com; 919-585-1488 KIDS R KIDS CLAYTON 307 Tew Ct., Clayton 919-335-9436; kidsrkids.com/clayton/ programs/summer-camp/ SOAR CAMP 226 Soar Lane, Balsam soarnc.org; 828-456-3435 Ages 8-25. June-August. See website for fees and sessions, financial aid available. Camps include academics, horseback riding, nature activities, outdoor play, backpacking, canoeing, llama trekking, whitewater activities, surfing and more. SOAR is an accredited outdoor adventure camp for youth with ADHD and learning disabilities.

SPENCE’S FARM FOR KIDS 6407 Millhouse Rd., Chapel Hill spencesfarm.com; 919-968-8581 SUN STAR FARM CAMP 2092 Martha’s Chapel Rd., Apex sunstarfarmchildrensnursery.com; 919-585-1488 TINKERING SCHOOL NC 2092 Martha’s Chapel Rd., Apex nctinkeringschool.com; 919-585-1488 WB SURF CAMP 7213 Ogden Business Lane, Wilmington wbsurfcamp.com; 910-256-7873 Ages 5-17. June 9-Aug. 2. See website for fees and sessions, financial aid and sibling discount available.

Surfing instruction. Established in 2001, WB Surf Camp leads learn-to-surf adventures.

YOGA, ART AND MINDFULNESS CAMP AT MANDALA YOGA 781 Mount Carmel Church Rd., Chapel Hill kidsmindfulmovement.com; 919-780-3516

TRACK-OUT CAMPS DURHAM COUNTY BULL CITY CRAFT 105 W. NC 54, Durham bullcitycraft.com/arts-crafts/ intersession-camps; 919-419-0800 DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL ARTS CAMPS 120 Morris St., Durham durhamartscouncilcamps.com; 919560-2726 Ages 5-17. June 10-Aug. 23, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $180-$250/week, financial aid available. Visual and performing arts camps inspired by a cultural theme.

IMACS 5738 Dillard Dr., Cary imacs.org; 919-786-0246 Full-day camp for grades 3-8 and individual classes for grades 1-10. See website for fees and sessions. Camps feature logic puzzles, computer programming, virtual robotics and electronics.

KRAMDEN INSTITUTE: TECHNOLOGY AND CREATIVITY CAMPS 4915 Prospectus Dr., Durham kramden.org/camps; 919-293-1133 PIEDMONT WILDLIFE CENTER AT LEIGH FARM PARK 364 Leigh Farm Rd., Durham piedmontwildlifecenter.org; 919-489-0900 SCHOOLHOUSE OF WONDER 2634 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 220, Durham schoolhouseofwonder.org; 919-477-2116 Ages 5-12. Feb. 18-Nov. 22. 8:15 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $74/day, $319/wk., financial aid and sibling discount available. Archery, animal and plant identification, camping/hiking, river/creek exploration, storytelling, naturalist and bushcraft skills. Voted Indy 2018 Best Summer Camp in Durham/Wake/Orange counties.

Dirty, Tired, Happy Money-Back Guarantee.

YMCA OF THE TRIANGLE Various locations throughout central North Carolina ymcatriangle.org/programs-andservices/camps; 919-719-9989 Ages 3 and older. See website for fees and sessions.

These full- and half-day camps are located throughout the Triangle region and feature nature activities, sports and more.

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Full-day camp for grades 3-8 and individual classes for grades 1-10. See website for fees and sessions.

Camps feature logic puzzles, computer programming, virtual robotics and electronics.

NEW HOPE CAMP AND CONFERENCE CENTER 4805 NC 86 S., Hillsborough newhopeccc.org; 919-942-4716 Rising grades 1-9. June 10-Aug. 9, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., extended care available. $275/session for rising grades 1-6; $325/session for rising grades 7-9, financial aid and sibling discount available. Camps feature arts and crafts, archery, nature activities, outdoor play and more. Lunch and two snacks provided. Swim lessons for campers in grades 1-2.

SCHOOLHOUSE OF WONDER 2634 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 220, Durham schoolhouseofwonder.org; 919-477-2116 Ages 5-12. Feb. 18-Nov. 22. 8:15 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $74/day, $319/wk., financial aid and sibling discount available. Archery, animal and plant identification, camping/hiking, river/creek exploration, storytelling, naturalist and bushcraft skills. Voted Indy 2018 Best Summer Camp in Durham/Wake/Orange counties.

Dirty, Tired, Happy Money-Back Guarantee.

WAKE COUNTY ACTIVE TRACKS CAMP 116 Quantum St., Holly Springs activetrackscamp.com; 919-346-4696 ARTS ACADEMY OF APEX 612 N.C. Hwy. 751, Apex artsacademyofapex.com; 919-323-2219 THE ART OF S.T.E.M. AND DRAMA KIDS OF APEX 2180 N. Salem St., Apex theartofstem.org; 919-924-4685 BIOMEDICINE, BOTS, COMPUTING & ENGINEERING – STEM FOR KIDS 112- C Pheasant Wood Ct., Morrisville stemforkids.net/t/nctriangle; 919-297-8366 BIOMEDICINE, BOTS, COMPUTING & ENGINEERING – STEM FOR KIDS 7610 Falls of the Neuse Rd., Raleigh stemforkids.net/t/nctriangle; 919-297-8366 CAMP MUSART 616 W. Chatham St., Apex campmusart.com; 919-267-5509

CLIMBING CAMP AT TRIANGLE ROCK CLUB – MORRISVILLE 102 Pheasant Wood Court Morrisville trianglerockclub.com/morrisville/ youth; 919-463-7625 Grades 1-8, minimum age 6. 9 a.m-4 p.m., extended care available. $250/week members; $275/week nonmembers; discount available for siblings registered for the same week. Camps feature rock climbing, adventure, team-building and more.

CLIMBING CAMP AT TRIANGLE ROCK CLUB – RALEIGH 6022 Duraleigh Rd., Raleigh trianglerockclub.com/raleigh/youth; 919-803-5534 Grades 1-8, minimum age 6. 9 a.m-4 p.m., extended care available. $250/week members; $275/week nonmembers; discount available for siblings registered for the same week. Camps feature rock climbing, adventure, team-building and more.

CODE NINJAS MORRISVILLE/CARY Park West Village Morrisville codeninjas.com/camps/nc-cary; 919-694-7171 CODE NINJAS WAKE FOREST 941 Gateway Commons Circle, Ste. 117, Wake Forest codeninjas.com/locations/nc-wakeforest/; 919-296-8330 THE CODERSCHOOL – CARY 201 Davis Grove Circle, Ste. 105, Cary thecoderschool.com/cary; 919-234-5193 Ages 10-16. Python Startup camp June 17-21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $279/session, sibling discount available.

Academics, computers, coding instruction and games.

THE CODERSCHOOL – RALEIGH 13200 Strickland Rd., Ste. 116, Raleighthecoderschool.com/raleigh; 919-390-1708 Ages 7-14. June 17-Aug. 23. $349/session. Campers collaborate using a popular programming language.

DEAD BROKE HORSE FARM 6921 Wildlife Trail Raleigh deadbrokehorsefarm.com; 919-596-8975 FLOUR POWER KIDS COOKING STUDIOS: CARY PARKSIDE 1128 Parkside Main St., Cary flourpowerstudios.com/ caryparkside/events; 919-780-2931 FLOUR POWER KIDS COOKING STUDIOS: FALLS RIVER 10511 Shadowlawn Dr., Ste. 117 Raleigh flourpowerstudios.com/fallsriver/ events; 919-757-1798

CAMP TECHTERRA 811 Ninth St., Suite 120, #247, Durham 919-519-9097; techterraeducation.com

THE CAMPS AT GRANITE FALLS 800 Granite Falls Blvd., Rolesville granitefallsclub.com/youthprograms; 919-562-8895

CHESTNUT RIDGE CAMP AND RETREAT CENTER 4300 Camp Chestnut Ridge Rd., Efland campchestnutridge.org; 919-304-2178

CHANGING TOMORROW FARM 6312 Cass Holt Rd., Holly Springs changingtomorrowfarm.com; 919-762-7002

FLOUR POWER KIDS COOKING STUDIO: HOLLY SPRINGS 244 Grand Hill Place Holly Springs flourpowerstudios.com/ hollysprings/events; 919-607-4288

IMACS 5738 Dillard Dr., Cary imacs.org; 919-786-0246

CIRQUE DE VOL 300-40 W. Hargett St., Raleigh cirquedevol.com; 919-615-2484

FLOUR POWER KIDS COOKING STUDIOS: NORTH HILLS 201 Park Street at North Hills Raleigh

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flourpowerstudios.com/northhills/ events; 919-889-7257 GIGGLES DROP-IN CHILDCARE OF CARY 267 Grande Heights Dr., Cary gigglesdaycareinc.com; 919-468-1001 GIGGLES DROP-IN CHILDCARE OF RALEIGH 6504 Falls of Neuse Rd., Raleigh gigglesdaycareinc.com; 919-438-1126 HAPPY TRAILS FARM 704 Dogwood Hill Lane Wake Forest happytrailsfarm.us; 919-528-7968 IMACS 5738 Dillard Dr., Cary imacs.org; 919-786-0246 Full-day camp for grades 3-8 and individual classes for grades 1-10. See website for fees and sessions. Camps feature logic puzzles, computer programming, virtual robotics and electronics.

KIDS R KIDS CARY LEARNING ACADEMY 150 Towne Village Dr., Cary kidsrkidscary.com; 919-467-1112 Summer and track-out camps feature meals, field trips, STEM, arts and crafts, sports, a water park, karaoke and Wii; 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; low ratios and experienced teachers; offers before- and after-school care with transportation.

KIDS R KIDS MORRISVILLE LEARNING ACADEMY 6010 McCrimmon Pkwy., Morrisville kidsrkids.com/morrisville; 919-460-1600 Experienced counselors; camps for ages 5-12.

7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Camps feature field trips, meals, water park, STEAM activities, sports and game zone.

KRAMDEN INSTITUTE: TECHNOLOGY AND CREATIVITY CAMPS 4915 Prospectus Dr., Durham kramden.org/camps; 919-293-1133 SCHOOLHOUSE OF WONDER 2634 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 220, Durham schoolhouseofwonder.org; 919-477-2116 Ages 5-12. Feb. 18-Nov. 22. 8:15 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $74/day, $319/wk., financial aid and sibling discount available. Archery, animal and plant identification, camping/hiking, river/creek exploration, storytelling, naturalist and bushcraft skills. Voted Indy 2018 Best Summer Camp in Durham/Wake/Orange counties.

Dirty, Tired, Happy Money-Back Guarantee.

THE SEWING ROOM OF GARNER 337 Technical Ct., Garner garnersewingroom.com; 919-696-8151 SNAPOLOGY OF CHAPEL HILL/ HOLLY SPRINGS 237 N. Salem St., Apex chapelhill.snapology.com; 919-727-8767 THE STEAM MUSEUM AND LEARNING CENTER 10441 Moncreiffe Rd., Ste. 101, Raleigh 919-366-7792

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STEM FOR KIDS 112 Pheasant Wood Court, Ste. C, Morrisville 919-297-8366; stemforkids.net/t/ nctriangle SUPERIOR GYMNASTICS 220-F Dominion Dr., Morrisville asuperiorgym.com; 919-388-1632 THEATRE RALEIGH 3027 Barrow Dr., Raleigh theatreraleigh.com/camps-classes; 919-832-9997 TOWN OF CARY PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES SUMMER AND TRACK-OUT CAMPS Various locations in Cary townofcary.org; 919-469-4061 Ages 5 and older. Full- and half-day programs. See website for fees, locations and sessions. Camps feature academics, visual arts, performing arts, outdoor activities, sports, games and more at locations like Stevens Nature Center, SK8 Cary, Cary Arts Center, Page Walker Arts & History Center and Middle Creek Community Center.

TRIANGLE CAMPS FOR KIDS 6175 Old Jenks Rd., Apex sites.google.com/site/ trianglecampsforkids; 919-337-7555 VALENTINE FIELDS HORSE CAMP 2201 Double M Farm Rd., Knightdale valentinefieldsnc.com; 919-624-1794 WAKE FUTBOL CLUB Various locations in Wake County wakefc.com; 919-249-5119 Ages 6-16. See website for year-round camps and fees, financial aid available. Campers develop soccer skills and concepts in weekly camps, make new friends, play games and learn soccer trivia. Camps help improve technical, tactical and physical skills.

Participants take part in high-level drills exercises, and compete in games and challenges. Camps are located in Holly Springs, North Raleigh, Cary and Apex.

WARRIOR TECH OCR 220-G Dominion Dr., Morrisville warriortechocr.com; 919-230-1992 See website for fees and sessions. Ninja Warriorbased summer and track-out camps; week-long sessions and single days. Warrior Tech OCR also offers open rig times, classes and group events.

ZANIAC 1206 Parkside Main St., Cary zaniaclearning.com/parkside; 919-342-8536 Ages 5-11. See website for fees and sessions, sibling discount available. Academics games and technology. Interactive STEM track-out camps ignite a child’s love of learning.

OTHER COUNTIES JORDAN LAKE BOATING CAMP 2092 Martha’s Chapel Rd., Apex jordanlakeboatingcamp.com; 919-585-1488

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KIDS FARMS 8794 NC Hwy. 751, Durham 919-819-5258; kidsfarms.com See website for fees and sessions.

SUN STAR FARM CAMP 2092 Martha’s Chapel Rd., Apex sunstarfarmchildrensnursery.com; 919-585-1488

RESIDENTIAL CAMPS DURHAM COUNTY DUKE YOUTH PROGRAMS 8 E. Campus Union Dr., Durham learnmore.duke.edu/youth; 919-684-6259 Ages 11-17. June 17-27, July 1-11 and July 15-25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $1,800-$2,200/session, financial aid available. Camps feature academics, computers and more. Camps held at Duke University.

GIRL SCOUTS – NC COASTAL PINES Various locations throughout central North Carolina nccoastalpines.org; 800-284-4475 HOOPS CITY U 4300 Emperor Blvd., Durham hoopscityu.com; 919-474-2400 ID TECH Locations throughout the Triangle idtech.com; 888-709-8324 Ages 7-19. Call for camp dates and fees. The STEM education leader with 400,000 alumni. Summer programs are held at 150 prestigious campus locations and include coding, design, game development, robotics and more.

NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS: STEP UP TO STEM 1219 Broad St., Durham ncssm.edu/accelerator; 919-416-2969 CHESTNUT RIDGE CAMP AND RETREAT CENTER 4300 Camp Chestnut Ridge Rd., Efland campchestnutridge.org; 919-304-2178 HERITAGE STEM CAMPS UNC-Chapel Hill heritagestemcamps.org; 919-589-7610 Ages 12-15. June 16-21 and June 23-28 at UNC-Chapel Hill, and July 14-19 at North Carolina Wesleyan College in Rocky Mount. See website for fees, financial aid and sibling discount available. Single-gender overnight camps focus on hands-on STEM activities and leadership development.

IMMERSION ISLAND LANGUAGE IMMERSION CAMPS 4805 NC 86 S., Chapel Hill immersionisland.org; 919-259-2843 NEW HOPE CAMP AND CONFERENCE CENTER 4805 NC 86 S., Hillsborough newhopeccc.org; 919-942-4716 Rising grades 1-9. June 10-Aug. 9, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., extended care available. $275/session for rising grades 1-6; $325/session for rising grades 7-9, financial aid and sibling discount available. Camps feature arts and crafts, archery, nature activities,

outdoor play and more. Lunch and two snacks provided. Swim lessons for campers in grades 1-2.

GIRL SCOUTS – NC COASTAL PINES Various locations throughout central North Carolina

WAKE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCES: GIRLS IN SCIENCE SUMMER ED-VENTURE CAMP Blue Jay Point County Park Raleigh naturalsciences.org/learn/girls-inscience-summer; 919-707-9951 SUPER KID SCIENCE 140 Sudano Court Holly Springs superkidsscience.com; 984-344-7198 YMCA CAMP KANATA 13524 Camp Kanata Rd., Wake Forest campkanata.org; 919-556-2661 Ages 6-15. See website for fees and weekly sessions, financial aid available. This traditional, coed camp program offers archery, hiking, swimming, creative arts and water activities on a 15-acre lake.

OTHER COUNTIES OR STATES ASTROCAMP AND CAMP MOTORSPORT 8144 Mount Laurel Rd., Clover, Virginia astrocampva.org/scienceadventure; 434-454-4059 Ages 8-17. June 16-Aug. 4, one- and two-week sessions. AstroCamp (astrocamp.org) is $1,300/ session and features outdoor adventure and hands-on science. Camp Motorsport (campmotorsport.org) is $1,450/session and offers motorsport activities, including go-kart racing, dirt buggies and motorsport STEM. Financial aid and sibling discount available.

CAMP CANAAN 3111 Sand Island Rd., Rock Hill, South Carolina campcanaan.org; 828-329-2396 CAMP CEDAR CLIFF 5 Porters Cove Rd., Asheville campcedarcliff.org; 828-450-3331 CAMP CHEERIO 1430 Camp Cheerio Rd., Glade Valley campcheerio.org; 336-363-2604 Rising grades 2-10. June 9-Aug. 16. See website for fees, financial aid available. Camps feature 35-plus activities.

CAMP GLEN ARDEN P.O. Box 7, Tuxedo campglenarden.com; 828-692-8362 CAMP OAK HILL 1528 Oak Hill Rd., Oxford campoakhill.org; 919-710-1612 CAMP ROCKMONT FOR BOYS 375 Lake Eden Rd., Black Mountain rockmont.com; 828-686-3885 CHRIST SCHOOL: REVOLUTION LACROSSE CAMP 500 Christ School Rd., Asheville christschool.org; 828-684-6232

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EAGLE’S NEST CAMP AND HANTE ADVENTURES 43 Hart Rd., Pisgah Forest enf.org; 828-877-4349 MONROE CAMP AND RETREAT CENTER 24501 Camp Rd., Laurel Hill monroecamp.org; 910-276-1654 SOAR CAMP 226 Soar Lane, Balsam soarnc.org; 828-456-3435 Ages 8-25. June-Aug. See website for fees and sessions, financial aid available. Camps feature academics, horseback riding, nature activities, outdoor play, backpacking, canoeing, llama trekking, whitewater activities, surfing and more.

SOAR is an accredited outdoor adventure camp for youth with ADHD and learning disabilities.

SWIFT NATURE CAMP W7471 Ernie Swift Rd., Minong, Wisconsin swiftnaturecamp.com/overnightsummer-camp; 630-645-8036 UNCW MARINEQUEST 601 S. College Rd., Wilmington uncw.edu/marinequest; 910-962-2640 Ages 12-17. See website for fees and sessions.

Marine science, scuba diving, field excursions, ocean-based research cruises and more.

WB SURF CAMP 7213 Ogden Business Lane, Wilmington wbsurfcamp.com; 910-256-7873 Ages 5-17. June 9-Aug. 2. See website for fees and sessions, financial aid and sibling discount available. Camps feature surfing instruction.

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YMCA CAMP HANES 1225 Camp Hanes Rd., King camphanes.org; 336-983-3131 Ages 6-15. June-Aug. $779+/session, financial aid available. Camps are Sunday-Friday and feature arts and crafts, horseback riding, games, nature activities, outdoor play and more. Located at the base of Sauratown Mountain.

YMCA CAMP SILVER BEACH 6272 YMCA Lane, Jamesville campsilverbeach.org; 757-442-4634 Ages 8-16. June 9-Aug. 17. $795/session for YMCA members, $895/session for nonmembers, financial aid and sibling discount available.

Camps feature arts and crafts, games, outdoor play, water activities, alpine tower, ropes course, gaga ball and zip line. Camps are located on the Chesapeake Bay.

YMCA CAMP HARRISON 7901 NC 18 South, Boomer ymcacharlotte.org/camps/campharrison.aspx; 800-514-1417 Ages 6-16. See website for fees and sessions, June 7-Aug. 14; financial aid available. Water and land activities. horseback riding, performing arts, sports, games and more.

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Next Stop Broadway® is a week-long performing arts program consisting of classes, workshops, and rehearsals focused on classic Broadway shows. The staff of Broadway professionals teaches participants songs and choreography from two hit shows from the “Golden Age of Broadway” and cast members create their own presentations based on shows in the upcoming DPAC season and other hit musicals. In addition to dance and vocal training, the program includes a mid-week “edu-tainment” segment, highlighted with film clips of Broadway shows. The week culminates with an “Opening Night” performance for family and friends on Friday afternoon followed by a cast party!

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each August. Located near Pisgah National Forest, the camp spreads aross more than 180 acres of wooded land offering hiking trails, streams and Kahdalea Lake.

Camp Kahdalea’s family camp agenda also includes community meals, games, social events and a wide array of activities for parents and children to join in together, such as arts and crafts, archery, field sports, paddling, swimming and horseback riding.

Full- and half-day excursions are also offered and include hikes to waterfalls at DuPont State Forest and explorations of places like Black Balsam Knob and Devil’s Courthouse. There are no additional costs for any of these excursions.

“It has always been important for us to make it financially reasonable for families,” Trufant says. She understands how challenging it can be to pay for vacations for a large family. For that reason, Camp Kahdalea’s family camps take a comeas-you-are and receive-what-you-need approach.

“We want to be a place of rest, joy, peace and fun,” she says. “Our intention is to bring families together and create something they’ll remember for a long time.”

The Magic of Family Camp Tune out the rest of the world and tune into what really matters

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amily camp is the getaway that brings families closer together. Forget about chores and the schedule of events.

Bring your attention and imagination.

Immerse yourself into adventure and play.

Huddle by the campfire. Family camp gives parents the opportunity to fully engage with their children without having to compete with digital devices, the never-ending to-do list or daily routines.

FAMILY-OWNED FAMILY CAMP Anne Trufant, co-owner of Camp Kahdalea for girls and Camp Chosatonga for boys, holds passionate beliefs about how family camping experiences have improved the lives of her family and other families she has worked with.

“It [has] been a profound experience, not only to bring up our children here, but there have been thousands of folks to come up here,” she says of the camps, which are

both located in Brevard. “We are about impacting lives and helping families come together. We want to create a space where they can come and just be together.”

Anne and her husband, David, purchased Camp Kahdalea and Camp Chosatonga 30 years ago. The two share a love for summer camp spawned from their youth, and their mission is to pass that on to the next generation.

As a mother of seven children, Trufant says it was life changing to move from Louisiana to the Blue Ridge Mountains and create “something of great value” for children and parents. She continues to share her passion for camp with her son, Jeffrey, and grandchildren. Jeffrey currently works as the camps’ program director, and her grandchildren attend camp now.

Family camp takes place at Camp Kahdalea — also known for its all-girls summer camp — over one long weekend

A DIFFERENT KIND OF VACATION Shanna Molitor, a mother of six who lives in Augusta, Georgia, has attended family camp at Camp Kahdalea five consecutive summers. Molitor has children ages 2, 5, 7, 8, 10 and 12, and feels the diverse amount of activities fit the needs of her entire family. She says unlike some trips that require a lot of work and planning, family camp feels like a true vacation for her and her husband.

“Vacations are more work in a new place — so much time [is spent] making food and trying to plan activities everyone wants to do,” Molitor says. “Family camp takes away all the planning and prepping and you just get to spend time with your kids.”

The primary reason the Molitars chose to attend Camp Kahdalea’s family

ABOVE: Neighbors enjoy their last morning together at father-son camp this past fall. Left to right, front row (sons): Parker Williams, Will Perkins, Gaines Penney and Marshall Schreeder. Left to right, back row (dads): Marshall Schreeder, Allen Perkins, Zack Penney and Knox Williams. Photo courtesy of Allen Perkins

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Allen Perkins teaches his son, Will, archery during one of Camp Rockmont’s father-son weekend camps in 2016.

Photo courtesy of Allen Perkins

camp,however, was to scope out the facilities and camp dynamic for the possibility of both Camp Kahdalea and Camp Chosatonga serving as future sleepaway camps for their children.

“My husband is a child psychiatrist, so we know what can happen … We wanted to make sure they were safe, supported and felt comfortable going out on their own,” Molitar says.

The Trufants have seen a tremendous return rate from families who attended family camp and decided to send their child(ren) back when they were older to work as camp counselors.

“There’s a camaraderie and sense of community built from the start; the joy and enthusiasm is palpable,” Trufant says. “We make sure no child is lost here — even the child who is never picked. It’s intentional that we are going after that child to build a life-changing experience. We are serious about impacting lives.”

Family camp helped Molitar’s son, Max, come out of his shell. “He was real

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quiet and kind of shy, and there was a counselor working nicknamed ‘Bit.’ She was so great to him, encouraging him to try new things,” Molitar says. “When you meet someone [who is] really nice to your kid, then you love them instantly. She drew something out of him that we couldn’t, and that’s priceless.”

Molitar’s oldest daughter has attended Camp Kahdalea’s summer camp, and her son, Max, looks forward to attending Camp Chosatonga this summer.

BUILDING THE FATHER-SON EXPERIENCE Creating a space for fathers and sons to spend time together was important to father and Camp Rockmont Director Dan Davis.

Located 13 miles east of Asheville in Black Mountain on Lake Eden, Camp Rockmont offers father-son camps two weekends each fall. These camps feature activities such as canoeing, kayaking, swimming, archery, blacksmithing, shooting and field sports, and classic camp activities such as building campfires and playing games.

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Davis started the father-son camps 13 years ago after realizing his own need to be intentional about getting outside and exploring nature in an unencumbered way to become more present with his son, Micha, who is now a sophomore at Clemson University. Davis, his son and his 90-year-old dad, Cornelius, still join him during fatherson weekends. Davis says these experiences have been vital for his and his son’s personal growth, and for the development of a strong father-son relationship.

The weekend camps are designed to create a sacred space where dads can let go of day-to-day responsibilities and fully engage with their sons in a safe space.

“Going back to the best of your younger self, being free and adventurous, you’re never too old to appreciate that,” Davis says.

Camp Rockmont has more than an 80-percent return rate, so it’s important to plan ahead and register before the camps fill up, since there are only two each year.

Allen Perkins and his son, Will, started attending Camp Rockmont’s father-son

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camp three years ago and have attended four thus far.

“We have so many wonderful memories from those weekends,” Perkins says. “It’s a great investment in my time, and the return far exceeds what you can imagine.”

Perkins, who attended summer camp in western North Carolina as a child, says it’s special to relive those experiences with his son. One standout memory, he says, was teaching his son archery, a sport he thoroughly enjoyed as a child. It’s also a great way to connect with other dads, he says.

“We’ve even come with our neighbors — four sons and four dads from our neighborhood this year,” he says. “We are all friends, but it gave us the space to develop more depth in our relationships, and it was enriching to share this experience with our boys.”

Perkins believes attending father‑son camp is one of the best ways he can provide an opportunity for his son to grow. “My hope is for Will to

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develop skills away from an iPad and TV, communication skills and other interpersonal skills,” he says.

Davis hopes Camp Rockmont’s father‑son camp offers attendees experiences from which they can build upon at home.

“We’re all in this same journey, as parents,” Davis says. “We find the best of ourselves when we’re mindful and we can pass that on to our sons.”

Crystal O’Gorman is a freelance writer who lives in Indian Land, South Carolina, with her husband Ryan and her children, Mikey (8) and Bella (6).

ABOVE RIGHT: Shanna Molitor holds her youngest child, Constance (18 months), as they take in the view at DuPont State Forest last August. Photo courtesy of Shanna Molitor BELOW RIGHT: Max Molitor shares a special moment with a camp counselor during Camp Kahdalea’s family camp in 2015.

Photo courtesy of Shanna Molitor

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