JULY 2023
(Nationwide/Virtually) SUMMER SALUTE TO SERVICE 2-D ARTWORK CONTEST, All ages. National Veterans Memorial and Museum, 614-427-1126, Education@nationalvmm.org. In collaboration with the Delaware County Veterans Service Office (Ohio), the National Veterans Memorial and Museum (NVMM) is requesting submissions for two-dimensional (2-D) art from all ages in four categories. We want you to share your connection to the Veteran experience through your own artwork. Artwork from the top three finalists in each of the four categories will be displayed at the Delaware County (Ohio)Fair and the National Veterans Memorial and Museum. Overall winners will receive a prize pack of gift cards and a one-year family membership to the NVMM. Free.
(PA) Sundays, FREE FAMILY SUNDAYS, 10am-5pm, all ages. National Museum of Industrial History, 602 East Second Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015, 610-694-6644, info@nmih.org. Visit the National Museum of Industrial History on Sundays when youth 12 and under receive free admission when accompanied by an adult. Cost included with admission. www.nmih.org.
(CT) Thru November 2023, DESTINATION WESTPORT WALKING TOURS, Ages 7+. Westport Museum for History and Culture, 25 Avery Place, Westport, CT, 06880. (203)222-1424, programs@westporthistory.org. Explore Westport on foot! Walk through cemeteries, public parks, and well-known streets to hear stories from our communities past. Members $10, Non-Members $15. Visit www.westporthistory.org for information on all the different tours offered.
(PA) On display through September 3, 2023, OPPOSITES ABSTRACT: A MO WILLEMS EXHIBIT, Spring Hours: Saturdays & Sundays, noon – 5:00 pm; Summer Hours: Daily, noon – 5:00 pm. Check museumlab.org for current hours. Ages: 10+ and families. MuseumLab, 6 Allegheny Square East (next to Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh), Pittsburgh, PA 15212, 412-322-5058, hi@pittsburghkids.org. Free. Explore the complicated yet simple concept of opposites through the words and images of children’s book author/illustrator Mo Willems. MuseumLab is located across from Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, and admission includes both museums. museumlab.org.
(FL) Through Sept. 4, 2023, SPIDERS ALIVE! Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, 352-846-2000. Take an eight-legged walk on the wild side with Spiders Alive! This exciting exhibit dives into the world of spiders, scorpions and their relatives with more than a dozen LIVE species on display. Discover the unique traits and characteristics of this diverse group of animals at this interactive, family-friendly experience! Spiders and their relatives highlight the ecological importance of these animals that include black widows, orb weavers and scorpions. Large touchable models reveal more about spider anatomy and their differences from insects while rare fossils — including one that’s 100 million years old — display species from the past. Videos showcase a variety of unique animal behaviors, such as a diving bell spider living under water and a southern black widow spinning silk. Separate fact from myth and learn about ancient spiders, conservation, venom and more. $8 adults | $7.50 FL. residents, seniors & non-UF college students; $5.50 ages 3-17; FREE for ages 0-2, UF students & Museum members. https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/.
(MD) July 1, 2023, DRAYDEN AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOOLHOUSE OPEN HOUSE, 11:00 am-2:00 pm. Drayden African American Schoolhouse, 18287 Cherryfield Road, Drayden, Maryland 20630, 301-994-1471. The St. Mary’s County Museum Division, in partnership with the Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions (UCAC), will be offering free Open Houses for visitors and the community at the Drayden African American Schoolhouse in Drayden. The Drayden African American Schoolhouse is one of the nation’s best-preserved one-room African American schoolhouses, and its story represents a significant part of St. Mary’s County’s African American history. The St. Mary’s County Museum Division also offers special programs for school, bus, and other tour groups who would like to schedule a visit to the Drayden site. Individual visitors who would like to see the schoolhouse during times outside open house hours can contact the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum at (301) 994-1471 to arrange a visit. For more information about the Drayden African American Schoolhouse Open Houses, programs, admission prices, and more, visit the Drayden African American Schoolhouse Facebook page at Facebook.com/DraydenSchool or call (301) 994-1471.
(OH) July 1-4. 2023. DAVE WARTHER MEMORIAL WEEKEND, All ages. Ernest Warther Museum, 331 Karl Avenue, Dover, Ohio 44622, 330-505-6003, info@thewarthermuseum.com. The Dave Warther Memorial Weekend celebrates the life of Dave Warther marking what would be his 97th birthday on July 2nd and commemorating his service to the United States Navy during World War II by thanking all active military and veterans over these four days with free admission to our museum. Valid military I.D. required. Admission cost based on age. warthermuseum.com.
(NY) July 5- 7, 2023, ST. THOMAS AQUINAS COLLEGE SUMMER STEAM CAMP: THE MATHEMATICS OF GAMES, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Specifically designed for middle and elementary school students entering grades 5-9, these camps offer something for everyone in Science, Technology, Arts, and Mathematics. St. Thomas Aquinas College, 125 Route 340, Sparkill, NY 10976, 845-398-4150, phughes@stac.edu. Have you ever wondered how to be that one person who always wins the game; or how to argue your way into getting what you want? Game Theory is the answer! Come to math camp to learn the art of counting (combinatorics), guessing the right answer (probability), and figuring out your opponent’s moves (game theory). Come learn the math that teaches you not only how to win those games, but how to win in the business world as well! Cost: $200. https://www.stac.edu/academics/steam-camps.
(NY) July 5-July 28, 2003. SUMMER STEAM CAMPS, St. Thomas Aquinas College, 125 Route 340, Sparkill, NY 10976, 845-398-4150, phughes@stac.edu. Looking for the perfect summer camp for your child? St. Thomas Aquinas College (STAC) Summer STEAM program aims to develop in students, the 21st century version of problem-solving, teamwork, collaboration, and communication by making classroom work in Science, Technology, Art, and Mathematics stimulating, timely, and engaging. STAC’s Summer STEAM Camps are particularly suited for middle school students entering grades 5-9. They will be held in person and offer something for everyone in Science, Technology, Arts, and Mathematics. https://www.stac.edu/academics/steam-camps.
(PA) July 6, 2023, SUMMER MINI-CAMP, 9:30-11:30. (Drop off from 9:00-9:30 am, Ages: 8-12. National Museum of Industrial History, 602 East Second Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015, 610-694-6644, education@nmih.org. Calling all explorers, innovators, and inventors! Mini-camp sessions at the National Museum of Industrial History offer a unique opportunity for children to discover our local industrial history, learn through hands-on activities, exercise their imaginations, and form friendships. Each session will include facilitated museum exploration, and activities that incorporate hands-on learning, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math content and skills. Cost:1 session: $25/child for members; $30/child for non-members; 2 sessions: $45/child for members; $55/child for non-members; 3 sessions: $65/child for members; $75/child for non-members; 4 sessions: $85/child for members; $95/child for non-members. www.nmih.org/educate/summer.
(NC) July 6-15, 2023, SOAR ADHD SUMMER CAMP: LLAMA TREK, Ages: 8-10, SOAR Balsam Base, 226 Soar Lane, Balsam, NC 28707, 828-456-3435, admissions@soarnc.org. Our Llama Trek course is quite popular and tends to fill up the quickest. At only 10 days long, it is designed for our youngest campers, and the staff in this course are more sensitive to their needs (i.e. homesickness and bedwetting). This course will go on a 3-day, 2-night llama trek expedition where each camper will be assigned a llama to care for and lead for the duration of the expedition. Campers will also work on team building with a low ropes course, self-confidence with rock climbing, and gain some independence and social skills in a non-threatening environment. There will be opportunities for whitewater rafting, swimming, day hikes, and visiting a nature center. Cost of Event: $4,400. https://soarnc.org/nc-llama-trek-adventure/
(MD) July 7-9, 202, THE POTOMAC JAZZ & SEAFOOD FESTIVAL, one of the Mid-Atlantic’s signature jazz events, held along the shores of the beautiful Potomac River and in the charming Town of Leonardtown in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, will feature fantastic jazz artists during the three-day jazz weekend from. This popular, annual festival, which has become known in the past two decades for showcasing local culinary delicacies of Maryland’s Mother County in addition to renowned, national jazz talent, will feature three days of jazz fun. In 2019, the 20th anniversary festival was recognized by the Maryland office of Tourism with the “Maximizing Opportunities Award” – the only event in Maryland to receive such distinction. Tickets, both VIP and discount packages, are now available on the festival’s website, PotomacJazzandSeafoodFestival.com. Proceeds from this event go towards funding the non-profit Friends of St. Clement’s Island & Piney Point Museums, whose mission is to support the museums and historic sites under the care of the St. Mary’s County Museum Division.
(NC) July 7 – 17, 2023, SOAR ADHD SUMMER CAMP: NORTH CAROLINA CLASSIC, Ages: 11 – 18. SOAR Balsam Base, 226 Soar Lane, Balsam, NC 28707, 828-456-3435, admissions@soarnc.org. SOAR’s North Carolina Classic is the original course SOAR started with in Western North Carolina. This course will take campers on a four-day, 3-night backpacking excursion through Pisgah National Forest. Campers will also be able to participate in other outdoor activities such as our high ropes course, rock climbing, fishing, mountain biking, and white water rafting across Western North Carolina. Don’t wait, adventure is here! Cost of Event: $4,300. https://soarnc.org/nc-classic-adventure/
(NC) July 7-17, 2023, SOAR ADHD SUMMER CAMP: NORTH CAROLINA CANOE Ages: 11-18. SOAR Balsam Base, 226 Soar Lane, Balsam, NC 28707, 828-456-3435, admissions@soarnc.org. SOAR’s North Carolina Canoe adventure is a great way to spend the summer surrounded by mountain lakes and rivers. This adventure takes campers on a four day canoe trip around Lake Fontana, located in the Nantahala National Forest. While on their trip campers will get a chance to see local wildlife as they paddle around this gentle lake. Additionally, campers will be able to participate in outdoor activities such as fishing, rock climbing, white-water rafting, hiking, and camping throughout Western North Carolina. Don’t wait, adventure is here! Cost of Event: $4,300. https://soarnc.org/nc-canoeing-adventure/
(VA) July 8, 2023, CAR-B-QUE & CAR SHOW, 6:00 – 10:00 pm. , All Ages Welcome, Virginia Museum of Transportation, 303 Norfolk Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA 24016. 540-342-5670 ext. 104. Events@vmt.org. Concert featuring live music by Midnight Envy. Food Trucks. Activities for Kids. Museum Open for Touring. www.vmt.org
(PA) July 10-14, 2023, MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY SUMMER SCIENCE TRAINING PROGRAM (SSTP) SESSION 2, 9am-4pm Daily, Ages: Students entering 8th-12th grade in the fall of 2023. Millersville University Argires Science Complex, 50 East Frederick Street, Millersville, PA 17551, 717-871-4292, sstp@millersville.edu. Cost: $250/session. The annual Summer Science Training Program (SSTP), sponsored by the Millersville University College of Science and Technology, offers two distinct five-day sessions of science and math workshops, with each session consisting of 10 stimulating topics under the STEM umbrella. SSTP provides students with learning opportunities typically not available at the pre-college level through a wide range of academic disciplines and a focus on intensive student-teacher interaction, advanced-level learning, research, and problem-solving experiences. The University encourages all students interested in STEM fields and entering 8th through 12th grades in the fall of 2023 to include this engaging and enriching program in their summer schedule. https://www.millersville.edu/sstp/index.php.
(NY) July 10-14, 2023, ST. THOMAS AQUINAS COLLEGE SUMMER STEAM CAMP: EXPLORING THE LINK BETWEEN MATHEMATICS AND ART, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Specifically designed for middle and elementary school students entering grades 5-9, these camps offer something for everyone in Science, Technology, Arts, and Mathematics. St. Thomas Aquinas College, 125 Route 340, Sparkill, NY 10976, 845-398-4150, phughes@stac.edu. Campers will investigate the intersection of mathematics and art through a week of hands-on creative activities. We will explore how the Fibonacci Numbers relate to art and architecture, use ratios and proportions to design original sculptures, and scale up images to generate our own “Street Art”. We will also examine the hidden mathematics in origami, fractals, perspective, and mosaics. By the end of camp, campers will have begun crafting a graphic novelette incorporating the use of mathematics in their illustrations. Cost: $250. https://www.stac.edu/academics/steam-camps.
(MD) July 10-14, 2023, EVERYMAN THEATRE SUMMER EXPERIENCES, 8:30am – 4:30pm. Kindergarten-Grade 8. Everyman Theatre, 315 W. Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201, (443) 776 – 8580, education@everymantheatre.org, Cost: $350.00 – $750.00. Summer is a time to celebrate the imagination, learn through play, and to embrace the joy of collaboration! Everyman Theatre is proud to offer full-day, full-week summer programming for students entering Grades K – 8. Rising Kindergarten through 2nd graders can experience the power of story and imagination in Story Explorers, designed to introduce students to theatre, build dramatic language and exercise creative muscles. Play Builders allows students entering 3rd through 5th grade to learn and explore the foundations of theatre through acting, movement, music and more. For rising 6th through 8th graders, Theatre Makers: Play Production guides students through the rehearsal process, culminating in a final performance for friends and family. https://everymantheatre.org/summer-camp/.
(MD) July 11-13, 2023, ST. CLEMENT’S ISLAND MUSEUM ART KIDS’ CLASSES, St. Clement’s Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Rd Coltons Point, MD 20626, (301) 769-4723. Young artists are invited to join art instructor, Ms. Ellen Duke Wilson, this summer to explore fine arts through St. Clement’s Island Museum Art Kids classes. Young artists will expand their understanding of art and history while learning to sketch, paint, and sculpt. Students will also reflect on how making art can impact society in positives way for future generations. At the end of each session, all participants create an individualized work of art to share with their family and community. These classes are geared towards children. Preregistration is required and the cost is $5 per child. All materials are provided; however, participants are asked to bring a light snack. Parents are encouraged to sign up soon as slots fill up quickly. For more information regarding St. Clement’s Island Museum Art Kids, or to sign up your child, please call Christina Barbour at (301) 769-4723.
(VA) July 12, 2023, MOMMY & ME, 10:00 – 11:00 am, Ages 2-5 years old. Virginia Museum of Transportation, 303 Norfolk Avenue S, Roanoke, VA 24016, 540-342-5670 ext. 105, education@vmt.orgThemed Craft, Story & Snack for Mom and Child to Do Together. Mom & Child: $10: Additional Child: $5. www.vmt.org.
(PA) July 13, 2023, SUMMER MINI-CAMP, Ages: 8-12. 9:30-11:30. (Drop off from 9:00-9:30 am. National Museum of Industrial History, 602 East Second Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015, 610-694-6644, education@nmih.org. Calling all explorers, innovators, and inventors! Mini-camp sessions at the National Museum of Industrial History offer a unique opportunity for children to discover our local industrial history, learn through hands-on activities, exercise their imaginations, and form friendships. Each session will include facilitated museum exploration, and activities that incorporate hands-on learning, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math content and skills. Cost:1 session: $25/child for members; $30/child for non-members; 2 sessions: $45/child for members; $55/child for non-members; 3 sessions: $65/child for members; $75/child for non-members; 4 sessions: $85/child for members; $95/child for non-members. www.nmih.org/educate/summer.
(PA) July 15, 2023, MUSIC IN THE VALLEY, All ages, Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 347 Quiet Valley Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, 570-992-6161, Farm@quietvalley.org. Music in the Valley features various groups performing traditional music at different locations on the farm. This is a wonderful opportunity to speak to the musicians and learn about folk instruments and the traditional music of the 19th century. Enjoy this special day of wonderful, old-fashion entertainment. The event will be held under tents, rain or shine. The day ends with a jam session around 3:30pm. $15 for adults, $8 for children 3-12. quietvalley.org.
(OH) July 15 & 16, 2023, REVOLUTION ON THE TUSCARAWAS, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., all ages. Fort Laurens Museum, 11067 Fort Laurens Rd. Bolivar, OH 44697, 330-874-3011, fortlaurens@gmail.com, Fort Laurens is once again holding our annual Revolutionary War Reenactment with the Brigade of the American Revolution! Join us for a variety of different 18th century demonstrations: music, artillery, cooking, medicine, British and American soldiers, and so much more! Hours for the event are Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and free for children 12 & under. All proceeds go toward the preservation and educational efforts of Fort Laurens. www.fortlaurensmuseum.org.
(PA) July 16, 2023, S.T.E.A.M. ADVENTURES, 11am-3pm. National Museum of Industrial History, 602 East Second Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015, 610-694-6644, info@nmih.org. Join us on the third Sunday of each month between 11 and free for a drop-in style family program to engage in S.T.E.A.M. concepts like building, engineering, and strategic thinking. Each month has a new theme! As part of our Free Family Sunday program, all youth 12 and under receive free admission when accompanied by an adult. Free. www.nmih.org.
(PA) July 17-21, 2023, GIRLS IN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY: BACK TO BASICS!, 10:00 AM TO 3:00 PM, AGES 6 TO 12. American Helicopter Museum & Education Center, 1220 American Boulevard, West Chester, PA 19380, 610-436-9600, info@americanhelicopter.museum. Join us for our Girls in Science and Technology (GIST) program as we learn the major topics of science. Each day we will rediscover the foundational topics of science, including chemistry, biology, environmental/earth science, electricity, and aerodynamics and engineering. Using fascinating demonstrations and hands-on experiments, our science experts will help participants understand the significance of these topics and how they help explain the world around us. Attendees will reach new heights with a helicopter ride provided by Sky River Helicopters! (Included with each registration.) Cost: $200.00 per person. If you have questions or would like registration information, please contact the Museum at 610-436-9600, x205, or ptaylor@americanhelicopter.museum. https://americanhelicopter.museum/.
(MD) July 17–21, 2023, EVERYMAN THEATRE SUMMER EXPERIENCES, 8:30am – 4:30pm. Kindergarten-Grade 8. Everyman Theatre, 315 W. Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201, (443) 776 – 8580, education@everymantheatre.org, Cost: $350.00 – $750.00. Summer is a time to celebrate the imagination, learn through play, and to embrace the joy of collaboration! Everyman Theatre is proud to offer full-day, full-week summer programming for students entering Grades K – 8. Rising Kindergarten through 2nd graders can experience the power of story and imagination in Story Explorers, designed to introduce students to theatre, build dramatic language and exercise creative muscles. Play Builders allows students entering 3rd through 5th grade to learn and explore the foundations of theatre through acting, movement, music and more. For rising 6th through 8th graders, Theatre Makers: Play Production guides students through the rehearsal process, culminating in a final performance for friends and family. https://everymantheatre.org/summer-camp/.
(PA) July 17-21, 2023, GIRLS IN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (GIST), 10:00 AM TO 3:00 PM (Daily). American Helicopter Museum Education Center, 1220 American Boulevard, West Chester, PA 19380, 610-436-9600, info@americanhelicopter.museum. Join us for our Girls in Science and Technology program as we learn the major topics of science. Each day we will rediscover the foundational topics of science, including chemistry, biology, environmental/earth science, electricity, and aerodynamics and engineering. Using fascinating demonstrations and hands-on experiments, our science experts will help participants understand the significance of these topics and how they help explain the world around us. Attendees will reach new heights with a helicopter ride provided by Sky River Helicopters! (Included with registration.) Join us for this amazing opportunity to dig deep into the heart of science! $200.00/PERSON. http://americanhelicopter.museum/.
(MD) July 18-21, 2023, OUTDOOR SUMMER EDUCATIONAL STEAM PROGRAMS, Ages 7 to 13. Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, Lighthouse Road, Piney Point, MD 20674. Focused on outdoor science and exploration, the “Little Explorers” session (ages 7 to 10) and will be offered from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and the “Growing Naturalists” session (ages 11 to 13) will offered be from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Kids can explore different topics at Piney Point while having fun! Each day will feature a different nature theme filled with fun crafts and activities. The program will focus on the S in STEAM (Science) and strive to show your child how great it is to learn about our local environment. Parents are encouraged to book their child’s slot soon, as each program is limited to 15 participants to give each child the best hands-on experience possible. Call (301) 994-1471 to book; the cost is $50 per child per session for the entire 4-day program. If you’re booking more than one child, each additional is $25 per session. For families wishing to keep children/siblings in the same group, older children may participate in the younger group session. For more information about the program, other educational activities, or Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, please call (301) 994-1471 or visit Facebook.com/1836Light.
(NC) July 19-August 2, 2023, SOAR ADHD SUMMER CAMP: NORTH CAROLINA EXPEDITION, Ages: 13-18. SOAR Balsam Base, 226 Soar Lane, Balsam, NC 28707, 828-456-3435, admissions@soarnc.org. At 15-days, this course is designed to be slightly more physically challenging and offers a broader range of adventures than other courses. The NC Expedition crew’s biggest adventure – a 5-day backpacking trip in Pisgah National Forest, through which they learn the fundamentals of expedition planning: using a map and compass, planning their backpacking route, and organizing and packing just the essentials! Hiking days will be rewarded with exhilarating views and the satisfaction of navigating “the road less traveled.” Along with traditional activities you see in other courses this group also gets to go mountain biking, rappelling, and caving! They spend more time on the water where they Funyak the Tuckasegee, then whitewater raft down the 2-3 class Nantahala River, and also whitewater raft on the Ocoee River, site of the 1996 Olympic Whitewater competitions and home to prime Class 3-4 water. Cost of Event: $5,200. https://soarnc.org/nc-expedition/.
(PA) July 20, 2023, SUMMER MINI-CAMP, Ages: 8-12. 9:30-11:30. (Drop off from 9:00-9:30 am. National Museum of Industrial History, 602 East Second Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015, 610-694-6644, education@nmih.org. Calling all explorers, innovators, and inventors! Mini-camp sessions at the National Museum of Industrial History offer a unique opportunity for children to discover our local industrial history, learn through hands-on activities, exercise their imaginations, and form friendships. Each session will include facilitated museum exploration, and activities that incorporate hands-on learning, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math content and skills. Cost:1 session: $25/child for members; $30/child for non-members; 2 sessions: $45/child for members; $55/child for non-members; 3 sessions: $65/child for members; $75/child for non-members; 4 sessions: $85/child for members; $95/child for non-members. www.nmih.org/educate/summer.
(NC) July 20-29, 2023, SOAR ADHD SUMMER CAMP: LLAMA TREK, Ages: 8-10, SOAR Balsam Base, 226 Soar Lane, Balsam, NC 28707, 828-456-3435, admissions@soarnc.org. Our Llama Trek course is quite popular and tends to fill up the quickest. At only 10 days long, it is designed for our youngest campers, and the staff in this course are more sensitive to their needs (i.e. homesickness and bedwetting). This course will go on a 3-day, 2-night llama trek expedition where each camper will be assigned a llama to care for and lead for the duration of the expedition. Campers will also work on team building with a low ropes course, self-confidence with rock climbing, and gain some independence and social skills in a non-threatening environment. There will be opportunities for whitewater rafting, swimming, day hikes, and visiting a nature center. Cost of Event: $4,400. https://soarnc.org/nc-llama-trek-adventure/
(NC) July 20-August 6, 2023, SOAR ADHD SUMMER CAMP: NORTH CAROLINA ACADEMIC DISCOVERY, Ages: 11-18. SOAR Balsam Base, 226 Soar Lane, Balsam, NC 28707, 828-456-3435, admissions@soarnc.org. At 18 days, NC Academic Discovery combines a multitude of outdoor adventure activities and academic / study skill instruction. The differentiating aspect of this course is the classroom experience, which is designed to help prevent summer “learning loss” (in either Language Arts or Math) while providing instruction in study skills and organizational strategies, which so often challenge our ADHD campers. Interspersed throughout the course are 8 days that include classroom instruction. The remainder of camp is spent doing adventure activities including high ropes, team building initiatives, archery & hatchet throwing, primitive skills, etc. On weekends, the teams head to the field for a variety of exciting expeditions including backpacking, rock climbing, caving, swimming, and whitewater rafting. Cost of Event: $5,500. https://soarnc.org/nc-academic-discovery/.
(NC) July 21 – 31, 2023, SOAR ADHD SUMMER CAMP: NORTH CAROLINA CLASSIC, Ages: 11 – 18, SOAR Balsam Base, 226 Soar Lane, Balsam, NC 28707, 828-456-3435, admissions@soarnc.org. SOAR’s North Carolina Classic is the original course SOAR started with in Western North Carolina. This course will take campers on a four-day, 3-night backpacking excursion through Pisgah National Forest. Campers will also be able to participate in other outdoor activities such as our high ropes course, rock climbing, fishing, mountain biking, and white water rafting across Western North Carolina. Don’t wait, adventure is here! Cost of Event: $4,300. https://soarnc.org/nc-classic-adventure/
(NC) July 21 – 31, 2023, SOAR ADHD SUMMER CAMP: NORTH CAROLINA CANOE, Ages: 11 – 18. SOAR Balsam Base, 226 Soar Lane, Balsam, NC 28707, 828-456-3435, admissions@soarnc.org. SOAR’s North Carolina Canoe adventure is a great way to spend the summer surrounded by mountain lakes and rivers. This adventure takes campers on a four day canoe trip around Lake Fontana, located in the Nantahala National Forest. While on their trip campers will get a chance to see local wildlife as they paddle around this gentle lake. Additionally, campers will be able to participate in outdoor activities such as fishing, rock climbing, white-water rafting, hiking, and camping throughout Western North Carolina. Don’t wait, adventure is here! Cost of Event: $4,300. https://soarnc.org/nc-canoeing-adventure
(PA) July 22, 2023, ROCKET WORKSHOP, Ages: 8-13, 1-3 p.m. American Helicopter Museum & Education Center, 1220 American Boulevard, West Chester, PA 19380, info@americanhelicopter.museum. We are clear for lift-off! This two-hour interactive workshop will use videos and hands-on activities to explore rockets. We’ll discuss current space projects, the physics of getting to space, and even build a rocket! The pace will be fast and your learner is guaranteed to have an out-of-this-world experience. Cost: $40. Register at https://www.jotform.com/form/230333763230143. For more information contact: https://americanhelicopter.museum/
(VA) July 24 – 28, 2023, KIDS SUMMER CAMP: “TRAINS, PLANES & AUTOMOBILES. Kindergarten through 2nd Grade. Virginia Museum of Transportation, 303 Norfolk Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA 24016, 540-342-5670 ext. 105, education@vmt.org. Non-members: $225 / Members: $195. www.vmt.org
(NY) July 24-28, 2023, ST. THOMAS AQUINAS COLLEGE SUMMER STEAM CAMP: SUSTAINABLE ENERGY, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Specifically designed for middle and elementary school students entering grades 5-9, these camps offer something for everyone in Science, Technology, Arts, and Mathematics. St. Thomas Aquinas College, 125 Route 340, Sparkill, NY 10976, 845-398-4150, phughes@stac.edu. Campers will learn about sources of sustainable energy through a combination of hands-on exploration and computer simulation. Topics of inquiry will include wind turbines, solar ovens, photovoltaic, hydroelectric, and fuel cells. Campers will have the opportunity to design, build and operate their own sustainable device. Camp will include a field trip to nearby Liberty Science Center to explore Energy Quest and other science exhibits. Cost: $425. https://www.stac.edu/academics/steam-camps.
(MD) July 24–28, 2023, EVERYMAN THEATRE SUMMER EXPERIENCES, 8:30am – 4:30pm. Kindergarten-Grade 8. Everyman Theatre, 315 W. Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201, (443) 776 – 8580, education@everymantheatre.org, Cost: $350.00 – $750.00. Summer is a time to celebrate the imagination, learn through play, and to embrace the joy of collaboration! Everyman Theatre is proud to offer full-day, full-week summer programming for students entering Grades K – 8. Rising Kindergarten through 2nd graders can experience the power of story and imagination in Story Explorers, designed to introduce students to theatre, build dramatic language and exercise creative muscles. Play Builders allows students entering 3rd through 5th grade to learn and explore the foundations of theatre through acting, movement, music and more. For rising 6th through 8th graders, Theatre Makers: Play Production guides students through the rehearsal process, culminating in a final performance for friends and family. https://everymantheatre.org/summer-camp/.
(MD) July 25-27, 2023, ST. CLEMENT’S ISLAND MUSEUM ART KIDS’ CLASSES, St. Clement’s Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Rd Coltons Point, MD 20626, (301) 769-4723. Young artists are invited to join art instructor, Ms. Ellen Duke Wilson, this summer to explore fine arts through St. Clement’s Island Museum Art Kids classes. Young artists will expand their understanding of art and history while learning to sketch, paint, and sculpt. Students will also reflect on how making art can impact society in positives way for future generations. At the end of each session, all participants create an individualized work of art to share with their family and community. These classes are geared towards children. Preregistration is required and the cost is $5 per child. All materials are provided; however, participants are asked to bring a light snack. Parents are encouraged to sign up soon as slots fill up quickly. For more information regarding St. Clement’s Island Museum Art Kids, or to sign up your child, please call Christina Barbour at (301) 769-4723.
(PA) July 27, 2023, SUMMER MINI-CAMP, Ages: 8-12. 9:30-11:30. (Drop off from 9:00-9:30 am. National Museum of Industrial History, 602 East Second Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015, 610-694-6644, education@nmih.org. Calling all explorers, innovators, and inventors! Mini-camp sessions at the National Museum of Industrial History offer a unique opportunity for children to discover our local industrial history, learn through hands-on activities, exercise their imaginations, and form friendships. Each session will include facilitated museum exploration, and activities that incorporate hands-on learning, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math content and skills. Cost:1 session: $25/child for members; $30/child for non-members; 2 sessions: $45/child for members; $55/child for non-members; 3 sessions: $65/child for members; $75/child for non-members; 4 sessions: $85/child for members; $95/child for non-members. www.nmih.org/educate/summer.