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| *Note: Non-profit organizations list for free on EssentialMom.com & for-profit organizations listed are paid advertisers, please research your camp choices personally, this is not a "recommended list", although there are certainly some great options out there! Have fun! | ||
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| Amadeus Conservatory of Music, www.amadeusconservatory.com | ||
| The Performing Arts Day Camp in Chappaqua, ages 6-16, features a production of Once Upon a Mattress. Directed by Cynthia Wuco, who holds degrees from The Juilliard School and Manhattan School of Music, campers make sets, design costumes, do choreography, and put on a full length production at the Armonk Library Theater. They also take private lessons, music theory, jazz percussion ensemble, and electronic composition. Call 238-0388 for a brochure. Click here for more camp information! | ||
| Amadeus Conservatory of Music, www.amadeusconservatory.com | ||
| The Aladdin Musical Theater Day Camp, directed by Emmy-award winner Isaac Raz in Bedford at St. Mathew's Church and Kathy Kirk at the Wainwright House in Rye, ages 3-7, features a musical review of Aladdin. Campers learn to sing, dance, and act out scense from Aladdin, culminating in a performance at the Armonk Library Theater. They make costumes and sets in Arts & Crafts, and learn basic choreography in Dance. They have fun learning to play child-sized violins, recorders, ukeleles, accordions, keyboards, and percussion instruments in a group setting. Call 232-8808 (Bedford) or 967-0987 (Rye) for more information. Three and six week sessions are available. The Bedford camp at St. Mathew's Church also hosts a great outdoor play area and playground. Click here for more camp information! | ||
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| Evolution Dance Theater | ||
| Evolution Dance Theater. 300 Main St, Mount Kisco NY 10549, 914-245-0321, www.edtheater.bravehost.com, edtheater@gmail.com
SummerDance! Ages: 11-18 yrs, No.: Aprox. 15, Dates: June 30-July 11, 9:30-4:30 pm. Dancers will move at SummerDance!, a two-week intensive offering a full day of required classes including ballet and modern, jazz, yoga, hip hop, middle eastern, and dance history taught by professional performing artists. Intermediate level experience in either ballet or modern required. Performing Arts Camp Ages: 3-10 yrs, No.: Aprox. 30, Dates: July 14 through August 1. Younger students make music, explore drama and creative movement, play yoga games, and learn age appropriate hip hop and the basics of modern dance. |
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| John Jay Homestead Summer History Camp | ||
| History Camp at John Jay Homestead State Historic Site. Where can your kids be part of Ben Franklin's Bucket Brigade, create their own Native American tribe and explore the early cultures of Europe? At John Jay Homestead's annual History Camp your kids will be able to do all of this, and more! The camp is divided into three sessions, each with its own theme. Kids can sign up for just one session or all three. This year's programs are "Patriots, Politics and Petticoats: The American Revolution" (July 23-26), "Tribal Tales: Chief Catoonah and Early Settlers" (July 30 through August 1), and "Around the World with John Jay" (August 6-9). John Jay Homestead State Historic Site is one of six state historic sites and 13 parks administered by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation-Taconic Region. For more information about New York State Parks, log onto www.nyparks.com. More information about the camp can be found on the Friends of John Jay Homestead website, www.johnjayhomestead.org or by calling (914) 232-5651 x101. Be sure to register your child ASAP as spaces are limited and fill up quickly. | ||
| "Little Fauves" Art Camp, Pound Ridge | ||
| "Little Fauves" Art Camp for Wild and Woolly Pre-school Artists. Original projects inspired by famous artists of the past and present. Sessions full of multi-media art making, art appreciation, and outdoor play time. Located at the Pound Ridge Montessori School. Two weeks in June only, space is limited. For info contact Grainne Bellotti M.A.T., B.F.A., N.Y. State Cert. Art K-12. grainneb@sbcglobal.net or 203-853-9357. Check back for more classes this fall! | ||
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| Mt. Vernon Extension Center, Westchester Community College | ||
| Junior Chef Academy. The 2007 Summer Jr. Chef Academy is back with expanded hours and new programming components! Jr. Chefs will learn kitchen safety, cooking and baking techniques, healthy lifestyle eating, food preparation skills, and will participate in a learning environment. New components include nutrition education and using the computer lab to make a personalized cookbook. Sample tasty treats and take them home. Weekly topics include fun with healthy foods, snack attack, baker's delight and let's make meal making. Choose one, two, three, or all four weeks of instruction for a food-and-fun-filled summer! Menu's change weekly! M/T/W/Th, 9am to 4pm, includes supervised lunch break (students must bring their own lunch), $250 (+ $50 materials & lab fee, payable at the time of registration). Fun with Healthy Foods Jr. Chefs will receive instruction on how to prepare healthy foods using fruits, vegetables and other food groups. Jr. Baker's Delight Jr. Chefs will learn how to prepare cookies and cakes from scratch just like the bakery. Instruction will include how to prepare ingredients, mixing techniques, and decorating baked items. Snack Attack Jr. Chefs will have an opportunity to learn how food can be fun. Learn how to prepare traditional versions of some fun foods. Let's Make a Meal! Jr. Chefs will develop basic cooking skills and learn how to create a scrumptious meal. From preparation to enjoyment. Learn simple preparations for a well balanced meal. Nutrition Jr. Chefs will learn about healthy eating principles by reviewing the food pyramid and participating in interactive exercise that aid students in choosing healthy food alternatives. Recipes will be examined to review nutritional content. Computer Jr. Chefs will take their recipes and digital pictures of prepared items into the computer lab to make a cookbook of the weekly menu items. Instruction will be given in Microsoft Word. Sec. A: July 9-12. #MV-V133, Sec. B: July 16-19. #MV-V134, Sec. C: July 23-26. #MV-V135, Sec. D: July 30-Aug.3. #MV-V136, To Register: Call 914-606-7200. Mt. Vernon Extension Center is located at 175 Gramatan Avenue in Mt. Vernon. | ||
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| Music Conservatory of Westchester, www.MusicConservatory.org | ||
| Music & Art Enrichment (ages 6-11)
Children are introduced to the world of musical instruments, chorus, art and dance. Introductory group instrumental lessons are offered. The program culminates in a presentation. July 2 through July 27. Afternoon Actors Showcase (ages 7-13) This program covers basic improvisation, theatre exercises, beginning conflict monologues and ensemble and solo singing, culminating in a staged performance. July 2 through July 27. Summer Theatre Workshop (ages 7-16) Participants learn theatre skills, explore creativity, discover a variety of techniques and expand their imaginations with the guidance of Broadway professionals. There will be staged performances of "Cats" and "Seussical." Session I: July 9 through July 27. Session II: July 30 through Aug. 17. Hip Hop Academy (ages 12-17) This eight-week training program will teach participants how to tell stories through rhyme in a positive way using appropriate lyrics and addressing life experiences. There will be a number of public performances. Special guest artists will help guide participants. Auditions are April 21 and 28. May 16 through July 7. Summer High School Vocal Academy (ages 14 and up) The program is designed to help students develop their potential in the vocal arts. Students will gain an awareness of healthy vocal technique and other skills in a range of vocal styles. Special Guest opera and Broadway star Harolyn Blackwell. July 30 through Aug. 10. Music Conservatory of Westchester, 216 Central Ave., White Plains. 914-761-3900, www.MusicConservatory.org |
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| Ossining Extension Center, Westchester Community College | ||
| The Science Academy. Is your child a doctor or scientist in the making? Come to The Science Academy for a summer of scientific investigation and fun! One Session: July 30 through August 9, 2007 M-Th. Classes meet from 9:30am to 12pm and 12:30pm to 2:30pm. Classes for kids ages 8-12: Intro to Human Anatomy, The Scientist as Detective. Classes for teens ages 13-16: The Science of Forensics: What's Behind CSI?, Careers in Medicine: Emergency Medicine. To Register: Call 914-606-7400 for schedule and fees. Ossining Extension Center is located on Route 9 in the Arcadian Shopping Center. | ||
| Peekskill Extension Center Westchester Community College. | ||
| Pre-college Program in New Media Arts: Summer Courses for ages 7 to 17. We offer numerous opportunities for creative computing. Your child will have fun and learn skills on our state-of-the-art equipment. The Peekskill Extension Center holds 114 Apple post-production work stations that offer a professional work environment for your child to develop their portfolio this summer. Our expert instructors guide students through tasks in everything from Flash animation and web design to audio mixing and video editing. Session I: July 9-19, 2007 and Session II: July 23-August 2, 2007. Classes meet from 9:30-11:30 am and from 12:00-2:00 pm. Classes cost $151.00. See our website www.sunywcc.edu/peekskill and click on Non-credit Course Offerings-- Summer 2006 for more information. To register call 914-606-7300 after April 2. The Peekskill Extension Center is located at 27 North Division Street in the Peekskill Arts district, www.sunywcc.edu/peekskill | ||
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| Pelham Arts Center | ||
| Pelham Arts Center. Summer Arts Workshop for children 4 - 9 year olds. Summer Arts Workshop offers participants the chance to explore their creative talents while having fun in a unique, art-infused environment. All activities are conducted in the Center's air conditioned studios and gallery. Workshops offer activities in a range of media including: clay, paint, drawing, printing, music-making, movement and design. Each class is taught by professional teaching artists and enrollment is limited to 14 to 16 children. Children are supervised by counselors and junior counselors who remain with each age group all day. The supportive, non-competitive learning environment is ideal for creative and inquisitive children who enjoy a good time while expressing themselves artistically. Children bring their own lunch, snacks are provided. Contact: Jessica Cioffoletti, Program Manager, phone: (914) 738-2525.
Pelham Arts Center: TADA! Theater Workshop for children 8- 14 yrs. Campers should bring their own lunch, snacks are provided. TADA! is New York City's preeminent youth theater company and their philosophy is to foster confidence and teamwork, encourage students to take risks and to set and achieve goals. The exciting and challenging program allows young people to explore and perform in an educational, supportive, and professional environment, culminating in a group performance. Contact: Jessica Cioffoletti, Program Manager, phone: (914) 738-2525, info@pelhamartcenter.org |
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| Purchase College Summer Youth Programs | ||
| Young Artists. Ages 7 to 12. Your young artist will embark on an exciting journey of discovery as we explore the creative process through the visual arts. Our destinations along the way include drawing and painting, sculpture and ceramics, collage and a variety of crafts. Our guides are highly imaginative art educators who are dedicated to making art come alive for your young artist. This special journey takes place in the well-equipped studios of the School of Art and Design at Purchase College. Classes run Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 3:00pm.
Young Photographers. Ages 12 to 17. This program introduces students to the art, science, and history of photography, and now includes digital techniques with lessons in black-and-white and color photography. The class identifies and photographs interesting subject matter on the campus, and each student shoots several rolls of film. Students are also introduced to the darkroom while learning how to use enlargers and developers. The final week is devoted to digital photography. At the end of the program, students present an exhibition for family and friends. Please note: Students must supply their own 35mm and digital cameras. Young Filmmakers. Ages 12 to 17. Spend the summer writing, directing, editing, and acting in original movies, learning the art of visual storytelling. Starting with short three-frame movies and building to more complicated scripts, new and returning students learn how to tell a story through images, develop strong plot lines, compose shots, convey their ideas to actors, use special effects, and edit on a professional digital editing system. They become comfortable with digital video equipment and learn how to pan, track, and cut with both a tripod and hand-held cameras. Script workshops, special effects classes, lighting and genre techniques (horror, action, suspense), advanced composition, and advanced editing are offered so that students who have been working in video can enhance their skills and develop new ones. Please note: Students must supply their own digital camcorders. Classes run Monday to Friday, 9:30am-3:00pm. Shakespeare. Ages 10 to 18. Explore the art of acting with professional artists and educators. The curriculum for each two-week session is designed to enhance the understanding of Shakespeare's language through performance. A typical day includes: Acting classes, which will focus on perception and expression; Voice and Speech, where students will discover how to project and to articulate so they will be clearly heard and understood; in Dance/Clown/Mask, the students will find their own personal clown and create and build their own masks; in Stage Combat, the basics of theatrical stage combat will be introduced. Each two-week session culminates in a public performance. Classes run Monday to Friday, 10am-5:00pm. Youth Theatre. Ages 9 to 16. This unique musical theatre program, now in its third decade, is taught by highly skilled theatre professionals. Students explore all aspects of the challenging musical theatre world, including acting, singing, and movement, in workshops tailored for their age groups. The program is performance-based and specially designed to help young people learn and develop self-confidence, discipline, and presentation skills. Family and friends are invited to celebrate their young thespians' accomplishments at the Youth Theatre Please note: Participants must provide their own jazz shoes. Classes run Monday to Thursday, 9:30am-3:00pm. For more information and to request a brochure, contact Ruth Nybro at 914-251-6508. www.purchase.edu/departments/AcademicPrograms/ce/y |
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| RCS Summer Programs, www.rcsny.org | ||
RCS Summer Programs offers three diverse camps for children ages three to fourteen. The 2008 Summer Session will begin on Monday, June 16, 2008. |
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| RCS Camp Cisqua: Mount Kisco, New York.
A six-week camp with weekly enrollments gives children (ages 3-11) the opportunity to engage in a variety of activities with general themes of Imagination, Adventure, and Circus Arts. Every week children will engage in indoor and outdoor activities including: arts & crafts, music, sports & games, nature exploration, water play, and computer. Throughout the summer, experts will provide enriching experiences and entertainment. This summer the guests include: Jerry Hornak the Magician, Bill Robinson of Wildlife Lectures, and professionals from Cirque du Jour! For general questions about the camp please contact Director Kimberly Fox at 914.244.1214 or email: kimberly_fox@rcsny.org. |
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| RCS Sports Camp: Bedford, New York
This two-week camp with weekly enrollment offers an opportunity for young athletes (ages 8-14) to develop their abilities in a fun, supportive, skill-based environment in two distinct sports: basketball and soccer. Outstanding individual and team instruction is coupled with an emphasis on fundamentals, respect, and sportsmanship to form the core of the program. For general questions about the camp please contact Director Tom Morrissey at 914.244.1251, ext. 1161 or email: tom_morrissey@rcsny.org. |
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| RCS Summer Arts Camp: Bedford, New York
This six-week camp with weekly enrollments is designed to allow children (ages 9-14) to express themselves and experiment with new ideas, processes, media, and styles. Instruction is available in fine arts, music, theater, digital photography, and video. Specialized classes in watercolor, martial arts, and jewelry making are also offered. For general questions about the camp please contact Director Keith Robellard at 914.244.1251, ext. 1165 or email: keith_robellard@rcsny.org. |
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| Information is available at www.rcsny.org. To request a brochure, contact the Executive Director of RCS Summer Programs, Jennifer Ortiz at 914.244.1226 or email: jennifer_ortiz@rcsny.org. | ||
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| Rosenthal JCC of Northern Westchester | ||
| JCC Camp Discovery Located on 19 acres of scenic woodland in Croton-on-Hudson, Camp Discovery offers more fun than you ever imagined! We offer activities that every child will love, including daily instructional AND free swim, arts and crafts, drama and dance, softball, gaga, volleyball, basketball, soccer, archery, computers, Jewish culture and more! Older campers are ready for more adventure, and take off-site day and overnight trips to amusement parks, baseball games and more. Grades K through 9th. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. plus FREE DOOR-TO-DOOR TRANSPORTATION. For more information, call (914) 741-0333x25 or look online at www.rosenthaljcc.org
JCC Camp Bear Ridge Summers were made for the great outdoors. At Camp Bear Ridge, children ages two through five years enjoy the JCC's spacious campus, lush ballfields and three outdoor playgrounds. They exercise with sports, cool off in our sprinklers and other water games, take nature walks, and even create outdoors art projects. When it's rainy or extremely hot, campers enjoy our air-conditioned classrooms and indoor gym. Programs are created to challenge and stimulate each age group, as well as allowing for free time for play, independent exploration and making friends. The oldest campers also take bi-weekly field trips. For more information, call (914) 741-0333x21 or look online at www.rosenthaljcc.org JCC Camp Katan Camp Katan in Yorktown creates magical and unforgettable experiences for all campers, ages two through five. Our small groups and highly trained early childhood staff make this camp unique. Each week, campers participate in arts and crafts, music, movement, creative play and Shabbat, all centered around changing weekly themes. Plus, we welcome special guests who bring added fun and excitement. For more information, call (914) 736-3076 or look online at www.rosenthaljcc.org |
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| SPCA Summer Critters Camp | ||
| SPCA Summer Critters Camp. At Camp Critter, your child will have lots of fun while making a difference in the lives of homeless animals. We will...Help find homes for shelter animals, Bake dog biscuits and make cat toys, Have fun while interacting with the animals, learning about sheltering, animal care, animal cruelty, and how kids can make a difference in the lives of homeless animals, Take part in environmental and humane education projects, arts, crafts, games, and more. Summer session details: Small groups-- No more than 12 campers per session, High ratio of counselors and CITs to campers, means lots of individual attention for your child. Summer session Dates: July 21 - 25 for campers ages 6 through 9, July 28 - August 1 for campers ages 10 through 13, August 4 - 8 for campers ages 10 through 13. Afternoon sessions only: 1 to 4 PM. Call now to register or for more information, 914-941-2896 ext. 28, Or visit our website at www.spca914.org | ||
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| Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, Farm Day Camp. | ||
| Stone Barns Center is located on 80 acres of gardens, pastures and woods in Pocantico Hills, NY. The not-for-profit Center opened to the public May 1, 2004, is a four seasons working farm, a multi-purpose education center, with Blue Hill restaurant and café. Our mission is to demonstrate, teach and promote sustainable, community-based food production. Campers will participate in educational activities emphasizing the farm to table connection by connecting children with their food from beginning to end. Farm Camp is designed for children ages 5-12 and will run daily from 9:00 am through 3:30 pm. Campers will be grouped with children of their age and will learn how to be a farmer by participating in hands-on garden and animal chores. During the month of July campers will help with our garlic harvest and in August we will have more tomatoes than we can pick. The campers will see where their food is grown and will help prepare small snacks after harvesting in the garden. Farm Day Camp will run for six weeks during the months of July and August. This year we will expand and diversify our offerings by having two-week sessions for children ages 7-12. Campers ages 5-6 will participate in week-long sessions. Farm Camp registration must be mailed in or faxed in, Walk-ins, phone or email registrations will not be accepted. Full payment and completed forms must accompany registration. If you would like to send a child in need to camp, please refer to the registration form for more information. Space is extremely limited. To request a brochure by mail call Shelby Snyder, Camp Director at 914-366-6200 x111 or contact her via e-mail at shelbys@stonebarnscenter.org. For further information or to download a brochure please log on to the Stone Barns website at www.stonebarnscenter.org. shelbys@stonebarnscenter.org. | ||
| Summerweek History Day Camp | ||
| Summerweek History Day Camp, for children ages 9-12, is an educational and entertaining weeklong day camp filled with hands-on activities and learning. Parents may enroll their children in one or more of the sessions in Westchester County offered at Philipsburg Manor, Van Cortlandt Manor, and Washington Irving's Sunnyside. Call 914-631-8200, ext. 628 for information and reservations. www.hudsonvalley.org |
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| Teatown Lake Reservation | ||
| Teatown's Natural Science Summer Day Camp 2007. Teatown Lake Reservation is a nonprofit, environmental organization with a nature education center and
834-acre preserve located in the Towns of Yorktown, Cortlandt and New Castle. Teatown's mission is to conserve open space and to educate and involve the regional community in order to sustain the diversity of wildlife, plants and habitats for future generations. Teatown's preserve includes the 33-acre Teatown Lake; 15 miles of trails; habitats including streams, a scenic gorge, hardwood swamps, mixed forests, meadows, hemlock and laurel groves; numerous live animals and exhibits in our living museum/nature center, including nine birds of prey; and a two-acre wildflower preserve (Wildflower Island) with some 230 species of native and endangered wildflowers. Nature Camp: 4 2-week sessions June 25th through August 17th. Half day and full day sessions 4 to 14 year olds. Registration for Teatown members begins Jan 31 and for nonmembers April 3. Teatown, 1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining. For more information, call 914-762-2912 or visit www.Teatown.org |
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| Westchester Art Workshop, Westchester Community College | ||
| Westchester Art Workshop. Experience individualized art instruction in our beautiful studios. Our friendly, creative environment inspires young artists! One session: June 25 to July 26, 2007 M-Th. Two-hour classes for children and teens ages 6-16. Age appropriate instruction is offered in: Painting & Drawing, Jewelry, Photography, Ceramics, Mixed Media, Sculpture, and Animation. Also, ask about our Portfolio Preparation & Presentation in Computer Arts and Studio Arts for Teens! To Register: Call 914-606-7500 for schedule and fees. Westchester Art Workshop is centrally located in the Westchester County Center, White Plains. | ||
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| Westchester County Parks Summer Camps | ||
| From nature discovery and life on an early-1900s farm, to learning basketball, golf and musical skills, Westchester County Parks offers a variety of summer camps and programs for children of all ages.
For more information about camps and to download applications, call (914) 864-PARK or log on to www.westchestergov.com/parks. |
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| Aldrich Museum | ||
Art Daze: Summer Workshops. Art Daze is The Aldrich Museum's summer program for kids ages 4 to 12. Children will work with a different artist each week to experience the groundbreaking directions contemporary art is taking today. Participants in these workshops will unleash their creative talents as they design, create, build, and have fun with their peers in a museum setting. Call 203.438.4519, ext.40 to register and for additional information. Aldrich Buddies. Our year-round program continues in the summer for ages 3 to 5 with an adult. Workshops that are inspired by the art represented in our current exhibitions are designed to expand your child's developing definition of art, while magnifying his/her creativity through stories, artwork, and hands-on projects. During these sessions, parents and caretakers participate alongside their children and are encouraged to extend their learning experience at home. Materials and snacks are included and registration is required. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. For more information, please call 203-438-4519, ext.40. www.aldrichart.org cpedraza@aldrichart.org |
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| Apple Blossom School Summer Camp | ||
| Apple Blossom School and Family Center Summer Camp. Ages 2 1/2 to 7, during the months of July and August. Each program will offer a rich experience in the arts including crafts, singing, gardening and cooking. Each camp will feature a flowing, gentle rhythm, responsive to the openess of summer. Children will have time to explore the natural world with nature walks and projects and plenty of outdoor play time. All Apple Blossom Summer Camp classes will be led by teachers in Waldorf Teacher Training. Programs are supported by the Lead Faculty of Apple Blossom School and will offer the children a true to form Waldorf experience nourishing their physical developent and striving for truth beauty and goodness in the classroom environment. Classes contingent on enrollement of 5 or more children per 2-week session. Apple Blossom School is located at 440 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT 06897. Please call with questions and to register 203-834-0344. | ||
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| Audubon Greenwich Summer Nature Camp | ||
| Summer Nature Camp. Now for children entering Kindergarten to 10th Grade! Sign up your child or provide a scholarship for a young person to enjoy a whole week of hiking, exploring and learning about nature at Audubon Greenwich. One-week camps July 2 - August 10. K-5th Grade: Predators & Prey, Wildlife In Your Neighborhood, Aquatic Adventures. 6-10th Grade: Audubon Ecology Adventures - daily field trips to local parks & natural areas. Registration starts March 1st, 2007. Camp fills up fast so sign-up now to reserve your space. Price per week: $300. 9:30 am - 3:30 pm. For more information, registration forms or brochure, call 203-869-5272 x 239 or visit our website at www.greenwich.audubon.org. | ||
| Summer Days at Stepping Stones Museum | ||
| Summer Day Camp at Stepping Stones 2007: A Unique Summer Experience for Kids
Summer Days is a unique museum-based camp program for children from kindergarten to 2nd grade. Children may choose from four different weeks of fun and stimulating programs (a different theme each week) or choose a combination of weeks. Young campers can enjoy messy art, learning about the human body, the wonders of weather and science experiments. The programs, which will run from July 23 to August 17, expose children to a rich variety of activities. New this year will be an extended-day option. The camp runs daily from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Children who opt for the extended-day program stay until 3 p.m. Museum Mess Makers is the first week of the camp program from July 23 to 27. Creating a mess is a good thing in a week of "hands-on" art and science activities. Campers will mash pulp to make paper from recycled materials, mix solids and liquids to create a gas and excavate artifacts with toothbrushes among other activities. In Storm Chasers, which runs from July 30 to August 3, children will join the Stepping Stones team of dedicated weather watchers and explore the wonders of weather's powerful events. Campers will create a tornado, make snow, become part of a moving hurricane and learn how they can help protect our delicate ecosystem. Bruises, Odors, Digestion and You. From August 6 to 10, the theme is Bruises, Odors, Digestion and You. Kids will love learning about the human body, especially when it comes to body chemistry: Why feet smell after being inside sneakers all day? What makes your stomach growl? Campers will get to know their bodies inside and out by going on an in-depth exploration of our newest exhibit, Healthyville. Young Detectives. From August 13 to 17, campers will become Young Detectives. When mysterious events begin to happen at the museum, Stepping Stones sleuths will question, observe and experiment with clues to explain strange happenings. The cost for a summer camp week is $220 for a half day or $200 for museum members or, for the extended day, the cost is $355 or $325 for members. Financial assistance is available. For more information or to register for Summer Days, call 203 899 0606, ext. 247 or email tracy@steppingstonesmuseum.org. Stepping Stones Museum, Mathews Park, 303 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT. For more information, call 203-899-0606 or visit www.steppingstonesmuseum.org |
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| Collaboration Camp: Stepping Stones, Maritime Aquarium & Seaport Association | ||
| Collaboration Camps: Stepping Stones, The Maritime Aquarium & The Seaport Assoc. Stepping Stones will also be participating in two different collaborative camp programs with The Maritime Aquarium and Norwalk Seaport Association.
Wacky Water, for children ages 6 to 9, will take place from June 25 to 29, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Days will be split between Stepping Stones and the Maritime Aquarium. Children will learn all about the unique principles of water, why some things float and others sink. They'll even meet an animal that can walk on water. The cost is $245 per child for the week. In It's Nature! It's Alive! from July 2 to 13, children ages 6 to 11 can attend a two-week camp and visit all three participating attractions. They'll learn about nature through combined science and theater activities. They'll have fun acting like a monkey, crawling like a crab, swimming like a seal and putting it all together in a festive end-of-camp nature show! The fee is $565 per child. Pre-care and extended care is available at The Maritime Aquarium. For more information about the collaboration camps or to register, call 203 852 0700, ext. 2353, between 2:00 to 4:00 pm or email campdirector@maritimeaquarium.org. Stepping Stones Museum, Mathews Park, 303 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT. For more information, call 203-899-0606 or visit www.steppingstonesmuseum.org |
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| Usdan Center For the Creative and Performing Arts | ||
| Usdan Center For the Creative and Performing Arts, in the Huntington area of Long Island, and celebrating its 40th Anniversary, is America's largest summer arts day camp, annually hosting 1600 children ages 6-18 from throughout the Tri-State area. Air-conditioned buses transport students-- in Westchester, from New Rochelle, Scarsdale and Rye. Students from nearby Connecticut come to Westchester for pickup. The 2008 season runs June 30-August 15. Usdan, called by Time Magazine "One of the most unique camps in America," offers more than 40 programs in the arts and chess on its magnificent 200-acre woodland campus, plus on-site performances by distinguished artists. No audition is needed for most programs, and about one-third of students attend on scholarship. Families may visit the Center any Monday-Friday, at 185 Colonial Springs Road in Wheatley Heights, NY or call 212-772-6060, or 631-643-7900. Also, visit www.usdan.com | ||
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