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camps & classes lower shore maryland - 2008 4-H Summer Adventures Day Programs (Wicomico County) SALISBURY. This day adventure is for the child who does not need a full childcare program. The nifty aspect of 4-H Summer Adventures is that kids learn about science, nutrition, nature, life and how to make things with their hands. They "learn by doing". The adventures are usually on Wednesdays in June and July. Kids 8-12 are invited to come play and learn with our 4-H family. Call Barbara Barga at the Wicomico County Extension, (410) 749-6141 ext. 105 for more information. 4-H is an Equal Opportunity Program.
4-H Summer Activities (Worcester County) WORCESTER COUNTY. Join Worcester County 4-H on Thursdays , June 26- July 31 for outdoor activities.Learn about habitats, horseshoe crabs, watersheds, and much more at two Worcester County sites- Pocomoke River State Park- Shad Landing, and Assateague State Park. Many hands-on activities for all kids ages 8- 14. Contact Cindy Morris or Jeanne Davis at Worcester County Extension (410) 632-1972 for more information. 4-H is an Equal Opportunity Program.
Art At The Beach Summer Classes OCEAN CITY. The Art League of Ocean City will offer free art classes July 15, 16, 17 and August 12, 13, 14 to ages 5-13. The goal of this program is to inspire creativity through instruction in artistic techniques and mediums. For more information, call Sarah Titus at (410) 334-2267.
Art Institute and Gallery Children's Summer Sessions
SALISBURY. The Art Institute and Gallery has summer classes for kids 2-18 and every skill level. Pre-K Amazing Art Adventure is for children ages 2-5: Session 1 June 16 - 20 and Session 2 June 23 – 27.Adult participation is mandatory. Artopia is for children ages 5-12: Session 1 July 7- 11 and Session 2 July 14 - July 18.All Things That Fly In The Sky! Is for children 5-10 years and allows students to create original 3-D and 2-D art projects based on a variety of flying machines, insects, toys, etc. Students will learn new ways to build projects out of new and recycled materials. Session 1 July 21- 28 and Session 2 July 28- August 1.Saturday Sessions with Jess Cross Davis meet Saturdays July 12, 19, 26 August 2, 9 and is for children 6-12 years. Students will learn learn basic drawing, painting, and sculpting techniques. For more information or sign up for classes call (410)546-4748 visit the website @ www.artinstituteandgallery.org
Bio Blitz Nature Camp OCEAN CITY. Would your kids like to get their hands wet and explore new things this summer?Ocean City Recreation and Parks has the camp for them.New to our camp line up for 2008, we are teaming up with the Maryland Coastal Bays and Delmarva Low-Impact Tourism Experiences to offer the Ocean City Coastal Bays Bio Blitz camp.June 30th and July 1st, kids ages 8 to 12 will become wildlife scientists and discover what it takes to keep a heron happy, a terrapin tickled, a horseshoe crab content, a pipefish pleased and a dolphin delighted!For information on the BioBlitz Nature Camp or any of the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Summer Camps (see OC Rec & Park), visit our website at www.ocsportscamps.com or call (410) 250-0125.
Camp EAGLET at Green Gate Farm PRINCESS ANNE. Where horses can help you soar to new heights! Includes non-riding horse activities, horse care, crafts, games, and lots more! Sessions run daily from 9am – 4pm: Session I June 16-20; Session II June 30-July 3; Session III July 14-18; Session IV July 28-Aug 1. Friday evenings are “Family Night”! Call 410-651-5885 for a registration form or more information. Visit us at www.greengatefarm.org
Camp Pinehurst Special Needs Summer Camp SALISBURY. Held June 16-July 24, Monday - Thursday. 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Pinehurst Elementary School. Camp for developmental disabled youths. If you are newly interested in this program, please call to see if your child qualifies. For more information on the program, contact Andy Kitzrow at (410) 548-4900 ext. 109 orakitzrow@wicomicocounty.org
Camp X - Mitchell’s Martial Arts SALISBURY. Summer camp includes martial arts, swimming, putt putt golf, crafts, basketball, field trips, gymnastics, volleyball, indoor skating, and more. Camp Xtreme is designed for 11 to 13 year olds and includes paintball, go carts, laser tag and more. For information, call (410) 341-3333.
Chesapeake Martial Arts Summer Camp W. OCEAN CITY. Ocean City's finest! Exciting camp, martial arts every morning and then, Jolly Rogers Water Park, Coco's Fun House, Frontier Town, sports days, Shorebird games, reading time every day, a huge self-confidence booster. A summer to remember! For information, email jim_cmakarate@yahoo.com
Chris Emge Summer Volleyball Camp SALISBURY. Two great camp experiences, at one convenient time! August 11-14 from 8-11 am in the air conditioned gym at Salisbury Chirstian School. The camp will be hosted by James M Bennett’s head volleyball coach Chris Emge and is designed to teach both beginners and advanced volleyball skills. Camp is open to boys and girls grades 6 - 10. For more information, please call (410) 430-8484 or email cemge@wcboe.org
Coastal Extreme All Star Cheerleading SALISBURY. Coastal Xtreme All Stars is a non-profit gym dedicated to providing a fun and safe learning experience for youth to excel in competitive cheerleading. Cheerleading is about building confidence, masteringskills and making friends who work together as a team. Coastal Xtremehas dedicated coaches and parents who volunteer countless hours tohelp our girls reach their goals. Interested in joining us? Visit our website at www.leaguelineup.com/coastalxtremeallstars. Watch for try May tryout dates.
Dancenter Salisbury Summer Camp SALISBURY. Dancenter Salisbury will offer two great dance camp experiences this summer. Have a "Fabulous" time learning to dance to all the favorites in our "High School Musical" camps. Our ever popular "Fairy Tale Princess" camps will also be back, this year including a mini-camp for preschoolers. We will also have a mini-six week session of classes in all the dance disciplines, from preschool through adult. Contact Mary Norton at (410) 572-5580.
D'Ann Danse Studios Summer Camp SALISBURY. Join us for the hottest camp this summer! D’ann Danse Studios offers a Full Danse Camp like no other. Learn the latest moves at the studio that rocks! Call (410) 742-3388 for more information.
Feet of Fire! Dance Summer Sessions SALISBURY. Feet of Fire will be offering summer dance classes during the months of June & August. These classes will be for students of all ages including adults. Auditions for our Performance Troupe and for our "award-winning" Competition Team will also take place at the end of June. Registration will be available for these classes starting in April. Call (410) 219-3030.
Flora’s Ultimate Summer Camp FRUITLAND. Flora's has the most exciting and active summer camp on Delmarva. With an array of activities from sports, movies, swimming, and field trips children are guaranteed to have a fun, safe, and memorable summer experience. Contact Flora’s Fitness for more information at (443) 783-6856. Flora’s Football Camp Salisbury University Football Coach, Sherman Wood and staff, is offering youth a technique football camp at Flora’s Fitness.Session I June 23-27.Session II July 7-11Learn football from one of the best.Call Flora’s Fitness for details (443) 783-6856.
Footsteps Dance Academy Camps SALISBURY. Summer Dance Intensive offering Ballet-Pointe-Liturgical-Tap-Jazz-Hip Hop-Irish. 6 exciting weeks in two, 3-week sessions. Session One: June 23 - July 11. Session Two: July 28th - August 15th. E. S. Adkins Business Center, Salisbury. For information, call (410) 546-5014 or visit www.footstepsdanceacademy.com
Girl Scout Camp DELMARVA. Summer Traditions Girls’ Summer Camp 2008 information is now available at the Girl Scouts website atwww.gscb.org. Two Sessions - July 14-18 and August 4-8, 2008 at Mid-Shore YMCA in Salisbury. Camp runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The cost is $50 per girl. Please bring a bag lunch and drink. The camp is open to all girls entering first through eighth grades. You do not have to be a registered Girl Scout to attend. Girls must register for the summer camp sessions in advance. The camp is sponsored by the Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council. For more information or to register please contact Pat Lewis at (410) 742-5107 or 1-800-374-9811 extension 26.
Holly Ridge Farm Equestrian Center Girls Summer Camp SALISBURY-OCEAN CITY-BERLIN. Fully licensed summer camp. Indoor arena, horsemanship, art, horse crafts. For information call (410) 835-2596 or visit www.hollyridgefarm.com
Kids Klub Summer Escape SALISBURY. June 16-August 15, Monday-Friday from 7 am - 5:30 pm. Held at these locatons: Fruitland Intermediate, Pinehurst Elementary, Westside Intermediate, and Pittsville Elementary. Kids Klub provides well-trained staff, highly interactive themes, weekly cookouts, and FREE field trips each week. For detailed information, visit Wicomico County Youth and Civic Center or our NEW website atwww.wicomicokidsklub.orgcontact Andy Kitzrow by phone at (410) 548-4900 ext. 109 or by email atakitzrow@wicomicocounty.org Kids Learn to Sail CRISFIELD. Somers Cove Yacht Club offers a Kids Learn to Sail program for introducing children ages 8 to 13 to sailing. Visit website atwww.scyc.infoor call Dr. Jim Follmer at (410) 548-5605 or email jmfollmer@comcast.net
Laxangels - Spring/Summer Session SALISBURY. Instructional beginners Lax program for girls 4-9 yrs old. Six sessions begin May 19 and end June 16. Call Pat Boccia at (410)749-8870 and leave a message or pboccia@averyhall.com
Maryland Summer Center for Gifted and Talented SALISBURY. Gifted and talented students from the Lower Eastern Shore counties will have an opportunity to spend one or two weeks in July conducting original research with the help of experts and scientists in the field. They may choose to investigate plant and animal communities important to local waterways or explore the past as they conduct research into the lives of those who once lived and worked near Pemberton Hall, an 18th century plantation along the shores of the Wicomico River. For information on acceptance criteria and registration, visitwww.marylandpublicschools.org/summercenters, or call Susan Bounds at (410) 749-2614.
Maryland Summer Center for the Fine and Performing Arts at Salisbury University SALISBURY. Offering orchestra, acting, digital video production, musical theatre, and visual arts to students entering grades 7 - 12. July 6 to 19th. Auditions Saturday April 19 in Salisbury and April 26 in Baltimore. For information or application, visitwww.salisbury.edu/mscaor contact Robert Smith, director atmsca@salisbury.eduor call (410) 548 4777.
Mid-Shore YMCA Summer Discovery (ages 6-12) SALISBURY. Daily activities include swim lessons and free swim, crafts, indoor and outdoor games & sports, team building exercises, health and fitness activities and much more. This year we will be offering a choice of 2 specialities per week for Summer Discovery. Some of the choices will be Center Stage (drama), creative writing, goofy games, hot shot basketball, iron chef (cooking), and mad scientist. Register for one week or 11. Camp runs June 9-August 22, 2008 / 7am-6pm. Full camp activities run from 9am-4pm. Contact Kate Russell at (410) 749-0101 for more details.
Mid-Shore YMCA Summer Leagues SALISBURY. Teen Basketball Summer League begins May 1st. Youth T Ball & Coach's Pitch League begins May 10th.All games will be played on Saturdays and league will be divided into Pee Wee Players, U7, U9, U11, U13, U15.For further information, contact Sheri Reid, Associate Executive Director at 410-749-0101 ext. 114 or sreid@middelmarvaymca.org
Mid-Shore YMCA Specialty Camps SALISBURY. Teen Camp ages 12-15, Willy Y Pre-School Camp ages 3-5, Hot Shot Basketball Camp ages 5-14, Soccer Skills & Drills Camp ages 5-14, All About Sports Camp ages 8-14, 5 Alive age 5, and Tennis Basics 101 ages 10-14, and Volleyball Camp ages 10-14, and By Land & Sea ages 6-14. For dates and times, contact Sheri Reid at sreid@middelmarvaymca.org Missy Denault at (410) 749-0101 ext. 107.
Monart Drawing & Art Studio BERLIN.Art classes for children, teens, and adults. 2008 summer camps available. 11312 Manklin Creek Road, Berlin, MD. For information, call (410) 641-8833 or visit www.ocmdmonart.com
NASA Space Flight Adventure Camp CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND, VA. Coed camp for students age 11 - 15 for kids interested in how and why rockets and spaceships fly, aerodynamics, robotics, rocket launching, flight simulation, and the role of radar and weather, then this is where you want to be. Construct and launch model rockets, conduct a a simulated full-scale rocket launch, visit many NASA, NOAA & Navy operational sites. Eight weekly sessions June through August. For more information, call 1-866-757-7223 or visit www.VaSpaceFlightAcademy.org
Nor'Eastern Storm Cheerleading and Dance FRUITLAND. All Star Cheerleading and hip hop dance at Salisbury's largest competitive cheer gym. Teams for ages 4 - 18 years old. Call for summer information at (410) 713-8785 or visit www.noreasternstorm.com
Ocean City Recreation and Parks Camps OCEAN CITY. Day camps: Scamper Camp and Camp Horizon. Science Camps: CSI, Rocket Robot, Bio Blitz (see Bio Blitz), Robotics, and Fossil Hunt. Sports Camps: Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Dance, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Jr. Beach Patrol, Tennis, Skate, Volleyball, and Boogie Board. For information, visitwww. ocsportscamps.comor call (410) 250-0125.
Planet Maze / Laser Storm / Lost Gallery: Camps-R-Us OCEAN CITY. Located at 33rd Street and Coastal Highway, we offer summer fun for all ages 2 to 80. Magnificent indoor swirling tubes and slides and ball pit; extreme laser tag arena; inter-galactic 18-hole miniature golf. Rain or shine we have activities for Scout groups, sports camps, teen/youth groups, and day camps. We offer group rates, plenty of bus parking, full-service snack bar and arcade with redemption prizes. For information, call (410) 524-4FUN or visit www.planetmaze.com Princess Camp at Teacup Cottage FRUITLAND. Week-long Princess camps will begin June 9th. With dress-up, tea time, etiquette courses, crafts, and much more, this is sure to be an exciting camp for your little princess. Camp is held next door to Peapods in Fruitland on Rt. 13. For enrollment information, call (410) 334-3600.
Salisbury Christian School Summer Camp SALISBURY. June 16th through August 8th. Eight weeks of themed activities including NASCAR, Olympics, NASA, Fear Factor, and more! Age-appropriate worship and bible activities, swimming, weekly field trips, sports and outdoor activities, crafts and games. For more information, contact Trish Robins at (410) 546-0661, ext. 308.
Salisbury Studio of Dance Camps FRUITLAND. Dance camps for upper-level dancers, as well as Fairy Princess Ballerina Camps, Hannah Montana Camps, High School Musical Camp, and American Girl Camp. Each camp is designed for specific age groups ranging from age 3 to adult. For information, call (410) 742-2858.
Seaside Dance Academy Summer Camps BERLIN. Princess Camp – Ages 3 through 6 from June 23 – 27 and August 4 – 8. Come have fun with fairytale magic, as we dance to our favorite Princess music. Hip-Hop Old & New School Camp – Ages 10 through 14 from June 23 – 27. Come learn your favorite moves from the MC Hammer to the Soulja Boy. Learn dance combinations to all generations of Hip-Hop music. Broadway Musical Camp – Ages 8 through 12 from August 4 – 8. Get a taste of Broadway by dancing to hit songs dancing to hit songs from Popular Broadway Musicals. For information, email seasidedance@verizon.net
Soccer Sessions SALISBURY & SEAFORD. Day camp sessions for boys and girls ages 6-16 beginning June 23rd and July 7th. Advanced evening camps open to high school girls and boys ages 14-18 years. All sessions are held at Salisbury University. A third day camp session is planned for July 14-18 from 9am to 1 pm at Seaford High School. These camps, now in their 17th year, are conducted by Gerry DiBartolo, SU mens’soccer coach and Tim Lee, Seaford High School soccer coach. For additional information, call (410) 749-8615 or Tim Lee (302-629-5465), or visitsoccersessionscamps.com
Sylvan Learning Center SALISBURY-POCOMOKE-BERLIN. Sylvan Learning Center, the nation’s top source of supplemental education, provides programs in reading, writing, math, algebra, study skills, and SAT Prep to curb the learning gap during summer months. For accelerated students, summer provides an opportunity to foster their enthusiasm for learning and continue advancing in skills. For children who have been challenged at school, it’s a time to catch up on key reading, writing, and math skills and gain confidence as they head back to class. At Sylvan, learning is fun, rewarding, and motivating. A few hours a week can provide extra challenge, bridge learning gaps, and stimulate students’ interest in learning. Call Salisbury Sylvan at (410) 341-4100 for enrollment in Salisbury and Pocomoke. Tidewater School by the Sea - Artsmart Word Tour Program BISHOPVILLE. Tidewater School By The Sea in Bishopville, Maryland is now accepting enrollment of our "Art Smart Word Tour Program". The program will be held during the month of July. We accept children 3 and over for this camp. Tidewater is also accepting enrollment for the Fall 2008 school year. We are expanding to accomodate a 2 year old nursery program. After many request from parents with siblings and numerous phone calls, we have decided that our community wants a safe and loving environment for their toddler to be introduced to social interaction and learning. The teacher that will lead this program is certified in childcare and Montessori training for ages 0-3. As always, we will offer our pre-K and elementary programs as well. Please call Jen Esch, Director, at (410) 352-3355 with questions or to schedule a tour.
VBS - Allen Memorial Baptist Church SALISBURY. Allen Memorial's Vacation Bible School is Monday June 23 to Friday June, 27 from 8:30am-12:00am in their new location at 1303 Snow Hill Road in Salisbury. This year's VBS theme is Outrigger Island. For more information, contact Erica Henry at (410) 742-2659.
Ward Museum Nature Inspired Art Camp SALISBURY.July 14-18 Children enjoy a week filled with art and environmental educational activities: Garden Mosaics, Painting Chickadee Chicks, Goud Birdhouses, Basket Weaving, and Carving 101. Local artists hold classes each day and between classes children participate in educational activities to learn about the environment and backyard habitats. Aftercare also available. 9am - 3pm. Ages 8-12. $150 members, $185 non-members. Register by July 3. (410) 742-4988.
Wicomico County Rec and Parks SALISBURY. >>Summer Playgrounds: The FREE program, for children 5+ in neighborhoods throughout Wicomico, features a variety of activities. Come to each sites’ pavilion to join in the fun.Call Andy Kitzrow at 410-548-4900 ext. 109 or akitzrow@wicomicocounty.org >>Summer Nature Camp at Pemberton Historical Park: Explore and learn about nature at Pemberton’s Nature Camp, designed for ages 4-14.Camp provides learning opportunities coupled with hands-on outdoor fun!For more information, please contact Chad Ford at 410-860-2447 or pembertonpark@wicomicocounty.org >>Westside Community Center Summer Camp: June 16 – August 7 Join us for a summer of fun and adventure on the Westside! Enjoy wacky theme weeks and a variety of activities in our airconditioned gym and computer lab.Contact Joy Klauder, C.R. Krauss @ 410-873-2993 or westside@wicomicocounty.org >>Challenger British Soccer Camp: July 7-11 or Aug. 18-22 at the Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex.For ages 3+. The largest soccer camp in the USA and Canada will be coming to Salisbury. It will teach participants proper soccer techniques, and skills! For more information, visit www.challengersports.com, www.wicomicorecandparks.org or contact Lee Steffey at 410-548-4900 ext. 105 or lsteffey@wicomicocounty.org >>Paul Butler Basketball Camp: July 14-18 from 8:00 A.M.-12:00.Paul Butler Basketball Camp is for any child interested in sharpening their skills on the court. Fundamentals, skills, and knowledge of the game will be taught.Camp is designed for ages 6-13. For more information www.wicomicorecandparks.org or contact Lee Steffey at 410-548-4900 ext. 105 or lsteffey@wicomicocounty.org >>Shore Stick Field Hockey Camp: July 21- 25 from 9:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M.The Shore Stick Field Hockey Camp, directed by Salisbury University’s Dawn Chamberlin, is open to girls of all skill levels entering the third grade through graduated seniors and is intended to improve the skill level and conceptual knowledge of Field Hockey players. For more information, please contact Kelly O’Brien at 410-548-4900 ext. 108 or kobrien@wicomicocounty.org >>Soccer Camp:Teen Conditioning and Pre-Season Preparation. August 4 – 8 from 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M for ages 12 – 16. Westside Community Center soccer camp provides great opportunities for teens to step up their game emphasizing not only conditioning, but basic tactics, and match play as well. Come see what this can do for your game!For more information, please contact Joy Klauder or C.R. Krauss at 410-873-2993 or westside@wicomicocounty.org >>Margie Knight Girls Volleyball Camp: August 4 – 8 from 9:00 A.M.- 12:00 P.M. for girls 12 – 17. Improve your volleyball skills and get a jump start on the season.Future stars will be led by Salisbury University’s Head Volleyball Coach, Margie Knight.Space is limited, so register early.For more information, please contact Kelly O’Brien at 410-548-4900 ext. 108 or kobrien@wicomicocounty.org>>Soccer Camp: Youth Instructional Camp: August 11 – 15 from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. for ages 6 – 11.As a player development program, this camp provides an introduction to all aspects of the game such as positioning, tactical play, and communication. It continues to develop participants as it emphasizes on mastery of basic offensive and defensive skill techniques and how they are applied to match. For more information, please contact C.R. Krauss at 410-873-2993 or westside@wicomicocounty.org
>>T-Ball: June 21 -July 26 from 8:00am- 9:00am at Billy Gene Jackson Jr. Park.Open to boys and girls 4-6.Only $10/child.For more info call: 410-742-7347, 410-548-4900 >>Tennis: June 21-July 26 from 8:00am- 9:00am at Billy Gene Jackson Jr. Park. Open to boys and girls 7-14.Only $15/child.For more info call 410-742-7347, 410-548-4900 >>Golf: June 18-July 23 from 9:00am- 10:00am at Billy Gene Jackson Jr. Park.Open to boys and girls 7-16.Only $15/child.For more info call 410-742-7347, 410-548-4900
Wicomico County Enrichment Center SALISBURY. The Wicomico County Board of Education is again offering enrichment courses on a variety of topics for students in grades 1 - 8 at Salisbury Middle School. Applications will be available by the end of March in school offices, the www.wcboe.org website and the Wicomico County Board of Education. Courses will be offered in art, theater, computer, video production, Destination Imagination, sign language, guitar, hands-on science, cooking, dance, math. enrichment, creative writing and puppetry. Contact Susan Bounds atsbounds@wcboe.orgfor more information.
Worcester County Arts Council Summer Arts Camp
BERLIN. The Worcester County Arts Council is now accepting applications for the annual Summer Arts Camp which will be held June 16 through June 20, 2008 at BerlinIntermediateSchool. This camp is designed for students entering 3rd through 7th grades in fall 2008 and last year over 150 children attended. The cost is $50.00 for the week long camp which is held from 9 am to 12 noon Monday to Thursday, and 9 am till 1 pm on Friday. Bus transportation from Pocomoke and Snow Hill for an additional $5.00 for the week will be offered. Visit www.worcestercountyartscouncil.org or call our office at 410-641-0809. Scholarships available. For volunteering opportunities at the Arts Camp please contact Anna Mullis at 410-641-0809 or curator@worcestercountyartscouncil.org
Worcester Preparatory School’s Summer Camps BERLIN. Worcester Prep’s Summer Camp program hosts boys and girls entering 1st Grade through 8th Grade in a variety of theme-based camps. The program runs for two weeks in July: July 14-18 and July 21-25. The 2008 camp listing is available through our website: www.worcesterprep.org. For more information, please call (410) 641-3575.
Wor-Wic Summer Courses for Gifted and Talented SALISBURY. Parents of gifted and talented students entering the 4th through 9th grade in the fall of 2008 can register their children now through June 13 for Summer Scholars courses offered by the continuing education division at Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury. Courses run Monday through Friday, beginning July 7, at the college campus on the corner of Route 50 and Walston Switch Road. Full or half-day courses available. Space is limited. For more information, visit www.worwic.eduor call (410) 334-2815.
Wor-Wic Summer Program for Children SALISBURY. Parents can register their children now through May 12 for the summer program to be held June 16 through Aug. 22 at the on-campus child development center at Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury. The 10-week summer program is for children ages 6 through 12 and will be held Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. A different theme each week including learning about the Eastern Shore, the wild West, Independence Day, children around the world, sports, and much more. For more information, visit www.worwic.eduor call the child development center at (410) 334-2962.
ZooCamp SALISBURY. Looking for something different and exciting to do this summer? Come to ZooCamp. ZooCamp is a unique day camp experience where campers get close to animals and nature. There are two, one-week sessions for campers entering grades K-1, grades 2-3, grades 4-5, and a two-week session for campers entering grades 6-8. Sessions begin June 16th and end August 22nd. For information, call (410) 546-3440 ext. 5 or visitwww.salisburyzoo.orgfor a camp brochure and registration form. Adults: ask about docent training and CAT (Certified Animal Team) training. Sessions in June.
camps & classes upper shore maryland - 2008 Camp Fairlee CHESTERTOWN, MD. Camp Fairlee a specialty residential summer camp for children (6+) with disabilties. Activities include arts, crafts, high ropes, wall climbing, swimming, canoeing, hayrides, and other activities. Full time nurse. Special Autism weeks with 1:1 supervision. For information, call (410) 778-0566.
Camp for Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Kids CENTREVILLE, MD. Deaf Independent Living Association (DILA) is sponsoring their first overnight summer kids camp at the beautiful Camp Pecometh in Centreville, MD. Deaf, hard of hearing, or siblings of deaf and hard of hearing children ages 5 – 17 are welcome. Cost is $100 per child for a fun-filled three day two night stay starting Friday, August 8 thru August 10, 2008. Fishing, hiking, canoe trips, campfires, swimming, water trampolines, splashdown, and crafts are some of the planned activities. For more information, call (410) 742-5052 (V/TTY). Registration is a First Come, First Serve basis. Limited scholarships available.
Girl Scout Summer Roundup DENTON, MD. Summer Roundup is a resident camp program held at Girl Scouts Camp Todd. It is a safe and healthy way for girls to have fun, make new friends, and create lasting memories! This year’s theme is “Lights, Camera, Action.” There will be round-the-clock fun, including a live stage show, photography, fashion design, and martial arts with the goal of building self esteem. Girls may participate in crafts, swimming, cookouts, songs, boating, and campfire activities as well as age level programs that may include off-site field trips. You do not have to be a Girl Scout to attend. For more information about Summer Roundup, please contact Amy Schisler at (410) 745-2559 or visit www.gscb.org
Operation Purple® Camp MD CHESTERTOWN, MD. Operation Purple will be held this year August 17- 21 at Camp Fairlee near Chestertown, Maryland. This camp is FREE to the children 9-13 of military personnel who are deployed. Activities will focus on the experience of military children whose parents are deployed. There is one day of military themed activities and children will enjoy high and low ropes, wall climbing, canoeing, pool and many other camp activities. This camp is hosted by Easter Seals of Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore. For application, call (410) 778-0566 or email fairlee@esdel.org
United States Naval Academy Lacrosse Camp ANNAPOLIS, MD. NAVY Youth Day Clinic: June 23 - 26, 2008 for ages 5 to 14. NAVY Specialty Skills Clinic: June 27-29, 2008 for all ages. NAVY Elite Camp: July 7 - 9, 2008 for 9th grade to Incoming College Freshmen. NAVY Open Camp: July 13 - 16, 2008 for all ages. Visit www.allamericanlacrosse.comor www.navysports.comfor more information.
camps & classes delaware - 2008 Abbott’s Mill Nature Center Camps MILFORD. Beginning July 14, Abbott’s Mill Nature Center will offer various camps for kids of all ages. Track wild animals, explore the outdoors, get up close and personal with snakes, turtles, frogs, salamanders, and fish! Learn to be a herpetologist, a person who studies reptiles and amphibians. See nature as an artisit and discover the myriad shapes, colors, textures, and lighting found in nature. Embark on a buccaneering adventure in and around the Delaware Bay. Explore and study ocean, bay, and tidal areas. Navigate a saltmarsh by canoe and collect brackish and saltwater organisms. For camp information, visitwww.delawarenaturesociety.orgor call Linda Chambers at (302) 239-2334 Ext. 103.
Black Belt World DELMAR. Want the perfect camp for your child? We have the answer. Our weekly field trips include movies, swimming, Coco’s Funhouse, Chuck "E" Cheeses and much more. Exciting Weekly themes create lasting memories for your child. Register for at least 8 weeks and only pay $99 weekly. Call (302) 846-3030.
CapeHenlopen LEWES. >>Battery 519 Tours on May 3, and June 7, 12, 14, 19, 26, 28 at 2 p.m.Explore FortMiles, see the 12” gun, and learn the history of the site from a costumed tour guide. >>Fish Hawk Challenge Adventure Race onMay 31at 7:30 a.m. Test your skills kayaking, biking, and running on the beach. This race is open to athletes of any skill level with prizes in different categories. >>Dolphin Watch on June 14, 21 and 28 at 9:30 a.m.Bottle-nosed dolphins are common summer visitors to the waters of CapeHenlopen. Join a park naturalist for an overview of these marine mammals, then search for them from land at the Hawk Watch Overlook. Visit www.destateparks.com for more exciting programs.
DelawareSeashoreState Park REHOBOTH BEACH. >>Breeches Buoy Demonstration May 25 and June 26 from 1 - 2pm. The Indian River Life-Saving Station is one of only three places in the country that demonstrates this rescue procedure once used to bring shipwrecked sailors safely to shore. >>Introduction to Surf Fishing May 10, 11am - 1pm, and June 22, 10am – Noon for ages 10 and over. Under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. >>Turks-Head Knot Bracelets May 18, 11 am - 12:30 pm; May 24 and June 15, 22 and 29, 1 - 2:30 p.m. Make your own woven rope bracelet just like those worn by mariners for ages. For information call (302) 227-2800.
Delaware State Parks Summer Camps CAPE HENLOPEN in LEWES. Half-day camps for ages 4 - 6 and full-day camps for ages 7 - 13. KILLENS POND in FELTON. Full-day camps for ages 4 - 13 with before and aftercare. Registrations now being accepted, visit www.destateparks.com for details, or call (302) 739-9191.
Ecobay Kayaking Adventures Keiki KayaK Kamp OCEAN VIEW. 9am - 1pm June 28-29; July 14-15; August 11-12. The James Farm Ecological Preserve, Ocean View, DE, on the Indian River Bay. Ages 9-14. Cost is $149 includes; picnic lunch, Awards, T-shirt, and lots of FUN! For information, call Lisa Daisey at (302) 841-2722.
ECS in the Summertime LAUREL. June 16 - August 15, Epworth Christian Academy will begin their traditional summer camp. This spiritually-charged camp, grounded in the Word of God, will challenge students to excellence spiritually, academically and physically. Activities include weekly trips, swimming, sports, projects, crafts, Bible memorization, awards and more. Schedule will be Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm. The cost is $115/week or $25/day. Discounts are available for payment in full. Also, new this summer will be Discovering the Treasures in You Writing Workshop. This workshop will feature 6+1 Trait Writing by a trained facilitator. For information, call (302) 875-4488.
Fun with Filmaking REHOBOTH - LEWES - MILTON. Fun with Filmmaking is a program designed to introduce children (ages 6 - 9) to the basics of the filmmaking process.Kids can learn about Costumes, Sound Effects, Storyboarding, Acting, Make-up, & Scriptwriting.Fun with Filmmaking is a free, three day series offered on the following dates: Tuesday thru Thursday, July 1 - 3 at Milton Public Library from 10am – 12pm. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, July 7, 9, & 11 at Rehoboth Beach Public Library from 10am – 12pm.Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, July 21, 23, & 25 at Lewes Public Library from 1 – 3pm.Children are encouraged to attend all three sessions per week to take full advantage of the series. For more information or to sign up for any sessions contact Rehoboth Beach Film Society: (302) 645-9095 or visit www.rehobothfilm.com
Keiki Kayak Kamp OCEAN VIEW. Held at the James Farm Ecological Preserve in Cedar Neck on June 28th and 28th. Cost is $149 and includes T-shirt, accomplishment certificate, picnic lunch, and lots of fun. For information, email Lisa Daisey at lisadaisey@yahoo.com Possum Point Players Drama & Theatre Academy GEORGETOWN. Drama Academy for kids in grades 2 thru 5 July 21 - 25, 20089am - 4pm. Cost: $150.00 Theatre Academy for kids in grades 5 thru 10 August 4 - 8, 2008 from 9am - 4pm. Cost is $150. Fun and learning about theatre which includes focusing and concentrating, acting, vocal work, dance and improvisation. Culminating with a performance on the last day of camp produced and presented by the campers. For information, call (302) 856-4560.
Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild FREE WRITE! REHOBOTH BEACH. Youth ages 9-15 Fridays, Lewes Library 10am - noon. Children work with published writers in a creative workshop environment. For more information, www.rehobothbeachwritersguild.com T'ae' Pung Martial Arts Academy Summer Camp DAGSBORO. Nothing to do with your child on a rainy day at the beach? Try our all-day Summer Camp! Activities include: martial arts, Olympic games, beach day, water parks, bowing & more. Join all 6 weeks / weekly / daily. Call (302) 732-9097 or visit www.hapkidoist.org
VBS - High Tide Church / G-Force Camp ROXANA. Vacation Bible School from June 23-27 from 5:45-8:00 pm at the Roxana Fire Hall. Free! For more information, call (302) 732-3303 or visit www.hightidechurch.org
VBS - St. John's United Methodist Church / Cosmic City SEAFORD. Blast off to Cosmic City at St. John’s United Methodist Church! June 23-27th from 5:30-8:00pm we will Soar into Space and Learn of God’s Grace through crafts, games, songs and a full science lab for kids of all ages. For more information or to pre-register, contact (302) 629-9466 ext. 114
day activities & things to do - 2008 Coast Kids Program OCEAN CITY. The Coast Kids program hosts events in the coastal bays area once per month in the summer (and the rest of the year too). To see a list of the upcoming events and to join the program, go to www.actoforbays.org/coastkids
OC Kids Fun Pass Discount Card W. OCEAN CITY. Save money all summer at these great family beach locations: Ripley’s Believe it or Not!, Old Pro Golf, K-Coast Surf Shop, Planet Maze, Trimper’s Ride’s and Amusements, Old Pro Golf, Baja Amusements, Frontier Town and much more! For information, call (410) 422-1542. Visit www.ockidsfunpass.comor stop by OC Chamber Visitor Center on Rt. 50 in W. Ocean City.
Poplar Hill Mansion SALISBURY. Poplar Hill Mansion is Salisbury, Maryland’s oldest home with construction beginning in 1795 and completion circa 1805. This beautiful home was originally situated on over 360 acres and is an outstanding example of a Federal style home. The Mansion is open for tours on the first and third Sundays of the month from 1 - 4 pm and offers FREE admission during thosetimes. All other times by appointment for a fee of $3.00 per person. Groups are welcome! Poplar Hill Mansion 117 Elizabeth Street, Salisbury, MD. Call (410) 749-1776 or visitwww.poplarhillmansion.org
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