JUNE 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. Call 614-427-1126 for more information.

(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/.

(NJ) New Jersey State Museum, SMALL EXPLORERS, 2^nd Saturday of each month through June 2023, 9:45 or 11:00 am, Ages: 0 to 5 years, NJ State Museum, 205 W. State Street, Trenton, NJ 08060, njsmfsmallexplorers@gmail.com. Small Explorers is a FREE program for children 5 and under and their families to assist with developing school-readiness. Every month we explore a new theme through storytelling, museum objects, crafts, games, and playtime! Program takes place in-person in the Museum from October-June. Two sessions to choose from: 9:45 or 11:00 am. Space is limited, registration required. Registration link available each month on the Museum’s website or Facebook page. Free. www.statemuseum.nj.gov.

(PA) York County History Center, HOMESCHOOL DAYS, 1^st and 3^rd Tuesdays of each month, through May 2023. Sessions generally run from 11 a.m. to noon, with additional sessions added as needed based on interest. Elementary age students. Agricultural and Industrial Museum, 217 W. Princess Street, York PA 17401, 717-848-1587, schools@yorkhistorycenter.org, $5 per student, adults admitted free. Each Homeschool Day at the York County History Center features a different student-centered workshop led by our museum staff and free time to explore our museum and interactive exhibits. Programs are designed for elementary school-age students but younger and older siblings are welcome to participate. Your family will be encouraged to work together, ask questions, and engage with our museum’s STEAM content! www.yorkhistorycenter.org.

(VA) Children’s Museum of Richmond, BILINGUAL STORY TIME, every Thursday at 10:30 AM. Ages 0-8 and their caregivers. Children’s Museum of Richmond – Downtown, 2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220804. 474.7000, info@cmorva.org. Join us Thursday in October for a bilingual story time in the Downtown Playhouse! We’ll sing, dance, read and learn Spanish! Free with Museum admission. www.cmorva.org.

(VA) Children’s Museum of Richmond, SPECIAL NIGHTS, every third Friday of the month from 5-7 pm, alternating between our Downtown and Chesterfield locations; first Special Night of 2023 takes place Downtown. All ages. Children’s Museum of Richmond – Downtown, 2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220 & Chesterfield, 6629 Lake Harbour Drive, Midlothian, VA 23112, 804.474.7000, info@cmorva.org. The Children’s Museum is excited to host a FREE night for families with children with disabilities on the third Friday of each month from 5:00-7:00 pm. The event will be open for registration about a week prior to each event. Free. www.cmorva.org.

(VA) Children’s Museum of Richmond, TUTUS & TIES, Every Tuesday at 2:00 PM. Ages 0-8 and their caregivers. Children’s Museum of Richmond – Downtown, 2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220, 804.474.7000, info@cmorva.org/ Movement and Play are good for children’s bodies and brains. In fact, movement can help increase memory, perception, language comprehension, attention, emotional understanding, and decision making! Join us in the Downtown Playhouse where we’ll dress up and move! Free with Museum admission. www.cmorva.org.

(VA) June 1, 2023, THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (abridged) [revised] (again), 2:00pm and 7:30pm. While we welcome children ages 7 and up, appropriateness of the content is at the parent or guardian’s discretion. We invite you to research the show online and call the box office for specific information if you are unsure. The Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S Market Street, Staunton, Virginia, 24401, 1-877-MUCH-ADO (1-877-682-4236), tickets@americanshakespearecenter.com. The American Shakespeare Center, home of the Blackfriars Playhouse–the world’s only re-creation of Shakespeare’s indoor theatre–is celebrating their 35th Anniversary in 2023. From May 17-June 4, ASC presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] (again) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield, with new revisions by Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield. In a rush to glory, three madcap players in tights weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories, and tragedies in one wild ride that will leave audiences breathless and helpless with laughter. Perfect for long-time Shakespeare fans and newcomers alike, the performance will run approximately 100 minutes. Cost: $27-60 per ticket. https://americanshakespearecenter.com/calendar/.

(VA) June 2, 2023, THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (abridged) [revised] (again), 7:30pm, While we welcome children ages 7 and up, appropriateness of the content is at the parent or guardian’s discretion. We invite you to research the show online and call the box office for specific information if you are unsure. The Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S Market Street, Staunton, Virginia, 24401, 1-877-MUCH-ADO (1-877-682-4236), tickets@americanshakespearecenter.com. The American Shakespeare Center, home of the Blackfriars Playhouse–the world’s only re-creation of Shakespeare’s indoor theatre–is celebrating their 35th Anniversary in 2023. From May 17-June 4, ASC presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] (again) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield, with new revisions by Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield. In a rush to glory, three madcap players in tights weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories, and tragedies in one wild ride that will leave audiences breathless and helpless with laughter. Perfect for long-time Shakespeare fans and newcomers alike, the performance will run approximately 100 minutes. Cost: $27-60 per ticket. https://americanshakespearecenter.com/calendar/.

(VA) June 3, 2023, THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (abridged) [revised] (again), 7:30pm. While we welcome children ages 7 and up, appropriateness of the content is at the parent or guardian’s discretion. We invite you to research the show online and call the box office for specific information if you are unsure. The Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S Market Street, Staunton, Virginia, 24401, 1-877-MUCH-ADO (1-877-682-4236), tickets@americanshakespearecenter.com. The American Shakespeare Center, home of the Blackfriars Playhouse–the world’s only re-creation of Shakespeare’s indoor theatre–is celebrating their 35th Anniversary in 2023. From May 17-June 4, ASC presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] (again) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield, with new revisions by Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield. In a rush to glory, three madcap players in tights weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories, and tragedies in one wild ride that will leave audiences breathless and helpless with laughter. Perfect for long-time Shakespeare fans and newcomers alike, the performance will run approximately 100 minutes. Cost: $27-60 per ticket. https://americanshakespearecenter.com/calendar/.

(MD) June 3, 2023, ST. CLEMENT’S ISLAND HERITAGE DAY, 10AM-3PM. St. Clement’s Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road, Colton’s Point, MD 20626, 301-769-2222. Celebrate the history and heritage of St. Clement’s Island with tons of fun and FREE activities and programs for the whole family out on beautiful St. Clement’s Island. Experience a day of history, wildlife and art, and take part in activities that include, games, lighthouse tours, traditional music and much more. Lots of related vendors will be on hand. Visitors will be able to take free water taxi rides out to the island for all the festivities. Discover St. Clement’s Island State Park and its history as the site of Maryland’s first colonial landing in 1634. Enjoy the scenic and natural beauty of the island, Potomac River and waterfowl with a walk along the beach. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at the pavilion or any of the tables dotting the island shore. The reconstructed Blackistone Lighthouse will be open and available for tours. Facebook.com/SCIMuseum; https://fb.me/e/3f7GRCYA5.

(MD) June 3, 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.

(VA) June 4, 2023, THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (abridged) [revised] (again), 2:00pm and 7:30pm. While we welcome children ages 7 and up, appropriateness of the content is at the parent or guardian’s discretion. We invite you to research the show online and call the box office for specific information if you are unsure. The Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S Market Street, Staunton, Virginia, 24401, 1-877-MUCH-ADO (1-877-682-4236), tickets@americanshakespearecenter.com. The American Shakespeare Center, home of the Blackfriars Playhouse–the world’s only re-creation of Shakespeare’s indoor theatre–is celebrating their 35th Anniversary in 2023. From May 17-June 4, ASC presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] (again) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield, with new revisions by Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield. In a rush to glory, three madcap players in tights weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories, and tragedies in one wild ride that will leave audiences breathless and helpless with laughter. Perfect for long-time Shakespeare fans and newcomers alike, the performance will run approximately 100 minutes. Cost: $27-60 per ticket. https://americanshakespearecenter.com/calendar/.

(NC) June 5-August 5, 2023, ACADEMY AT SOAR SUMMER SPANISH IN COSTA RICA IMMERSION PROGRAM, 9^th through 12^th Grades. SOAR, 112 Virginia Avenue, Building B, Waynesville, NC 28786, 828-456-3435, admissions@soarnc.org. The course will begin and end at the Academy at SOAR in Waynesville, North Carolina, but they will spend the summer in Costa Rica. This 9-week Spanish Immersion course allows students to earn foreign language credits during the summer for either Spanish I, Spanish II, or Spanish III. Students will attend a Spanish language school, which allows for a full and dynamic immersion experience. In addition to language skills, students will gain practical life experience, increase their independent living skills, and discover the culture of the country of residence. Students’ interactions with locals through daily tasks and responsibilities and extending to their travels, provide consistent opportunities to practice, learn, and refine their conversational Spanish in a variety of situations. Students must have a valid passport that does not expire over the summer. Cost of Event: $15,300. https://soarnc.org/spanish-immersion/

(NC) June 6-23, 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/.

(MD) June 7, 202, ISLAND FEVER, 9:00 am to 11:30 am. Recommended for Grades 3 to 8. Masonville Cove Environmental Education Campus. 1000 Frankfurst Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21226, 410-354-7180. vbandell@livingclassrooms.org. Students are introduced to the concept of urban heat islands and investigate temperatures of different surfaces when exposed to heat/light with infrared thermometers. Combined with hands-on experiments that investigate how plants help cool the hearth and engineering design challenges to address the problem of Urban Heat Island, students will gain an understanding of why urban areas tend to be hotter than rural, more natural areas. $20/participant. www.masonvillecove.org.

(NC) June 8-17, 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) June 9 – 19, 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/

(MD) June 10, 2023, INSECTS & JACK-O-LANTERN SEED STARTS, 2PM. U.S. Colored Troops Interpretive Center, Lexington Park. All ages are invited to enjoy new outdoor activities while visiting St. Clement’s Island Museum, Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, or the U.S. Colored Troops Interpretive Center in Lexington Park on the second Saturday of the month throughout the year. Price is included in regular museum admission. Call ahead to pre-register. Registration is not required but encouraged so that we can ensure enough materials for participants. Please also call location for more information on the weathering-out policy. More information: (301) 994-1471 or Facebook.com/USCTCenter museums.stmarysmd.com.

(FL) June 11 – 20, 2023, SOAR ADHD SUMMER CAMP: FLORIDA KEYS SCUBA ADVENTURE, Ages: 14-18. Camp Sawyer in the FL Keys, 33990 Overseas Hwy, Big Pine Key, FL 33043, (828) 456-3315, admissions@soarnc.org. The FL SCUBA Adventure is a satellite camp meaning participants tent camp the entire time and is housed at Camp Sawyer in the FL Keys. This course provides campers an opportunity to learn a lifelong skill, one that enables them to explore a whole new world filled with amazing corals, fish, and marine life. The group will explore the FL Keys, both above and below the water. Courses begin with SCUBA instruction near Big Pine Key, utilizing the spectacular Looe Key Marine Sanctuary. Campers will be awestruck by the beauty and diversity of the coral reef as they are free to explore its amazing intricacies. Cost of Event: $4,800. https://soarnc.org/fl-scuba/.

(NC) June 11-25, 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/.

(FL) June 11 – 20, 2023, SOAR ADHD SUMMER CAMP: FLORIDA KEYS ADVENTURE, Ages: 11-18. Camp Sawyer in the FL Keys, 33990 Overseas Hwy, Big Pine Key, FL 33043, (828) 456-3315, admissions@soarnc.org. The FL Keys Adventure is a satellite camp, meaning participants tent camp the entire course and are housed at Camp Sawyer in the middle FL Keys. The trip’s highlight is a 4-day, 3-night excursion to Dry Tortugas National Park, a beautiful island located halfway between Florida and Cuba and home to Fort Jefferson, a moat-surrounded, octagon-shaped fort dating back to the early 1800s. While there, campers will explore the island, discovering its shallow water shipwrecks, catching fish from shore, snorkeling the patch reefs, and kayaking in the beautiful aquamarine waters of the Caribbean. SOAR’s 22-foot Mako boat provides campers the perfect opportunity to catch snapper, sea bass, shark, and more. Campers also get to zoom across the water while tubing behind the boat! Cost of Event: $4,800. https://soarnc.org/fl-keys-adventure/.

(VA) June 14, 2023, MOMMY & ME, 10:00-11:00 am, Ages 2-5 years old. Virginia Museum of Transportation, 303 Norfolk Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA 24016, 540-342-5670 ext. 105, education@vmt.org. Themed Craft, Story & Snack for Mom and Child to Do Together. $10: Mom & Child: $10; Additional Child: $5. www.vmt.org.

(SC) June 17, 2023, AMERICANA FOLK FESTIVAL, 10 am – 4 pm. Hagood Mill, 138 Hagood Mill Road, Pickens, SC 29671, 864-898-2936, info@hagoodmillhistoricsite.com. We have an amazing day planned for y’all. All day: Operation of the Historic Hagood Mill, living history demonstrations, artisan craft market and tours of the Hagood Creek Petroglyph Site. Admission is $5 per person aged 13 and up. Free admission for 12 and under. No parking fee. Camping fees are additional. Event goes on rain or shine. No refunds. https://www.hagoodmillhistoricsite.com/

(MD) June 17, 18 & 19, 2023, DRAYDEN AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOOLHOUSE OPEN HOUSE, 11:00 am-2:00 pm (special Juneteenth weekend hours.) 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.

(MD)June 18, 2023, FREE ADMISSION TO DADS ON FATHER’S DAY, 10 am to 5 pm. St. Clement’s Island Museum in Colton’s Point and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum in Piney Point. Both museums will offer free museum admission for dads during normal operating hours, Please note regular admission prices apply to others in the party. St. Clement’s Island Water Taxi rides are not included in this promotion. Water taxi rides are $7 per person (all ages), which includes museum admission. The Old Jail Museum in Leonardtown is always free admission for all visitors The Museum Stores at all three locations are open daily and showcase a broad assortment of unique items, There is something for everyone – including dad! For more information on this promotion, hours of operation, programs, events, admission prices, and more, follow the Museum Division pages on social media at Facebook.com/SCIMuseum, Facebook.com/1836Light, and Facebook.com/TheOldJailMuseum.

(PA) June 18, 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.

(NC) June 22-July 1, 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/

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(NC) June 23 – July 3, 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) June 23 – July 3, 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) June 24, 2023, CHILDREN’S DAY, All ages with a focus on children. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 347 Quiet Valley Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, 570-992-6161, Farm@quietvalley.org. A day of fun on the farm for the young folk. Various “chores”, crafts, and games will be taking place. There is no additional charge for Children’s Day activities. $15 for adults, $8 for children 3-12. quietvalley.org.

(PA) June 24, 2023, CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH 40^TH BIRTHDAY FREE DAY, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, All ages. Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, 10 Children’s Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, 412-322-5058, hi@pittsburghkids.org. Free. Join us to celebrate our 40^th birthday with a day full of fun for the whole family! Admission is free; tickets are available on the museum’s website now at pittsburghkids.org/visit/tickets/. pittsburghkids.org.

(VA) June 24, 2023, STAR CITY MOTOR MADNESS “AFTER PARTY”, 5:30-10:00 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 The Worx. Food Trucks. Activities for Kids. Museum Open for Touring. Cost: ages 18-59: $12; ages 60 & up: $10; ages 13-16: $10; ages 3-12: $8. www.vmt.org

(FL) June 25 – July 4, 2023, SOAR ADHD SUMMER CAMP: FLORIDA KEYS ADVENTURE, Ages: 11-18. Camp Sawyer in the FL Keys, 33990 Overseas Hwy, Big Pine Key, FL 33043, (828) 456-3315, admissions@soarnc.org. The FL Keys Adventure is a satellite camp, meaning participants tent camp the entire course and are housed at Camp Sawyer in the middle FL Keys. The trip’s highlight is a 4-day, 3-night excursion to Dry Tortugas National Park, a beautiful island located halfway between Florida and Cuba and home to Fort Jefferson, a moat-surrounded, octagon-shaped fort dating back to the early 1800s. While there, campers will explore the island, discovering its shallow water shipwrecks, catching fish from shore, snorkeling the patch reefs, and kayaking in the beautiful aquamarine waters of the Caribbean. SOAR’s 22-foot Mako boat provides campers the perfect opportunity to catch snapper, sea bass, shark, and more. Campers also get to zoom across the water while tubing behind the boat! Cost of Event: $4,800. https://soarnc.org/fl-keys-adventure/.

(PA) JUNE 26–AUGUST 4, 2023. THE BALLET GUILD’S SUMMER DANCE PROGRAM. Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley, 556 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018, 610.865.0353. The Ballet Guild’s Summer Dance Program (located at its studios, 556 Main Street, Bethlehem) includes classes for ages three through adult on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Choose one week, two weeks, or more to fit with your schedule! The youngest students begin with an introduction to the basics of ballet. The Pre-Professional Day Intensive is designed for the serious student, age 9 & up and includes Progressing Ballet Technique in addition to ballet, tap, jazz, and musical theater. https://www.bglv.org/classes/summer-dance-program/.

(PA) June 26- 30, 2023, MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY SUMMER SCIENCE TRAINING PROGRAM (SSTP) SESSION 1, 9am-4pm Daily. Ages: Students entering 8^th-12^th 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 8^th through 12^th grades in the fall of 2023 to include this engaging and enriching program in their summer schedule. https://www.millersville.edu/sstp/index.php.

(PA) June 26-30, 2023, SUMMER ART CAMP, Ages: 5-9, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM; Ages: 10-14, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM. Trinity Lutheran Church, 106 Penn St, Bedford, PA 15522, 814-589-3020. Camps are taught in small, informal groups by Museum staff and professional visiting artists. These are five-day. There will be an exhibition reception for friends and family of the students’ creations on the final day of camp starting one hour before the close of camp. This year’s theme is art in nature! Through drawing, painting, and sculpture, we will depict our favorite creatures with an emphasis on shading. Our older young artists are beginning to draw more realistically, and learning to depict light on a subject will add drama to their drawings and paintings. Cost: $125. https://www.sama-art.org/event-list

(NC) June 28-July 15. 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) June 30-July 14, 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/.