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KID’S CAMPUS EARLY LEARNING CENTER
KID’S CAMPUS EARLY LEARNING CENTER
MUCH MORE THAN CHILD CAREMUCH MORE THAN CHILD CARE
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A Parent’sGuideto
Summer FunLocal summer camps 4
Get ready for summer 5
Have the best backyard on the block 6
Fun family activities 9
Keep kids safe when they’re connected 10
Reading is important in summer months 11
Help kids learn to swim 14
Selecting the best babysitter 16
Stay safe on the playground 23
Camp opportunitiesCalvert County
This is a sampling of the list ofCalvert County Parks and Recreationcamps. For a complete list and infor-mation on registration, go to www.co.cal.md.us/camps.
Register at Northeast CommunityCenter, North Beach Recreation Cen-ter, Mt. Hope Community Center orSouthern Community CenterMondaythrough Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; andthe Parks and Recreation Main Office,Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4p.m.
Nature CampCampers will experience the great
outdoors June 22-26 from 9 a.m. to 3p.m. With a base at Southern Com-munity Center, trips will be taken toexplore local parks such as Flag Ponds,Cypress Swamp, Kings Landing Park,Calvert Cliffs State Park and JeffersonPatterson Park.
Campers will hike, take tours, docrafts, play games and learn aboutnature and the wild. Ages 7 to 14.
LEGO CampCampers ages 5-14 explore science,
technology, architecture, engineeringand art concepts using LEGO bricksfrom Aug. 10-14, 9 a.m. to noon or12:30-3:30 p.m. at the Northeast Com-munity Center. Children will design,build and light up an entire city com-prised of tall buildings, bridges, roads,parks and railways andwill use batter-ies, bulbs, wires and switches to bringtheir new creations alive. Cost is $115per camper.
Camp Jr. Sheriff’sCampers in grades six to eight
will learn to interact with peers, lawenforcement officers and volunteersfrom 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 6-10 atCovePoint Park. Campers are engagedboth physically and mentally, throughnumerous activities and presentationsgiven by the various teams within theSheriff’s Office: K-9 Unit, CommunityAction Team and Special OperationsTeam. Camp includes a t-shirt, waterbottle and swimming. Cost is only $11per camper.See Camps, Page 7
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Melwood’s Camp Accomplish is an inclusive day and overnight camp offeringcountless activities for kids.
Transporation to and from day camp is free with pickups in Charles. PrinceGeorge’s and St. Mary’s Counties.
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During the summer while school’sout, kids are at greater risk for learn-ing loss and weight gain unless theyhave a game plan that includes learn-ing enrichment and physical activ-ity. Summer camps are a great wayto ensure children continue to growsocially, emotionally, cognitively andphysically, while learning skills thatwill serve them well in the comingschool year and beyond. It’s not tooearly to begin planning your summercamp options now.
Working with SEER, an indepen-dent research organization, the Y sur-veyed nearly 40,000 parents with chil-dren enrolled in Y camp programs.The survey revealed that 91 percentof parents said they agreed day campprograms helped their kids make newfriends. In addition, 81 percent saidthey agreed the program helped theirkids discover what they can achieve,while 86 percent agreed their child felta sense of belonging at camp.
Taking time to research summercamp options is critical to finding thebest fit for your child. Consider a campprogram that offers learning, explora-tion and achievement to help makeyour child’s summer the best ever.Here are some questions to ask whenselecting a camp:
1. Does your child want to attend
a day camp or a resident camp? Typ-ically, day camps are a child’s firstcamp experience that prepares him orher for overnight camps later on, butthere’s no rule that says kids must startclose to home. It all depends on whatyou’re looking for, and what’s com-fortable for your child. Most impor-tantly, you want your child to have funat camp! As a nonprofit committedto youth development, the Y offersmore than 1,800 day and 300 residentcamp programs. Y camps focus onthree areas proven to impact childdevelopment: friendship, accomplish-ment and belonging.
2. What camp size is best? Makesure your camp meets the recom-mended leader-to-participant ratio.For example, there should be a 1:10ratio for camps catering to 8 to 10 yearolds. Also, ask yourself how your childinteracts with peers. Some kids enjoylarge camps where they can makemany friends, while others do better insmaller groups, like a few dozen camp-ers, where there’s no fear of getting lostin the crowd.
3. Does the camp have qualifiedstaff? Selecting a camp requires trust-ing that the camp selects well-qual-ified young adults and trains them
Think it’s too soon tostart planning your child’ssummer? Think again
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When summer arrives, do you seeeven less of your kids than you did dur-ing the school year? Too many Ameri-can children, tweens and teens spendthose extra hours of free time indoorsplaying with technology, rather thanengaging in healthful activity outside.Even when you know where your kidsare, you may not understand whatthey’re doing with all those devicesand game controllers.
This summer, why not help yourchildren get excited about a healthyand fun time outdoors? You can makeyour backyard the neighborhoodhotspot that no kid can resist by pro-viding three key ingredients to a greatsummer: fun, food and friendship.
Fun in the sunTo compete with smartphones,
PCs, tablets and other digital devices,you need outdoor excitement - thekind that only water can provide.Installing a backyard pool may not bepractical for everyone, but a backyardwater slide is.
Easy to set up and use, a water slideis a cost-effective way to create out-door fun this summer. While parentsmay have mixed memories of fun andbumps from the water slides of theirown childhood, modern options likeH2OGO! backyard water slides offerthe timeless appeal of water slidespaired with modern technology to
provide a more comfortable experi-ence. H2OGO! slides feature the SpeedRamp, an inflatable launch pad thatcreates a smooth belly-flop landing atthe start of the superfast 18-foot slide.
Food for funAll that water sliding and other fun
activity is going to make kids work upan appetite. They’ll need fuel so theycan keep having fun. Look for fare thatis easy, kid-friendly and nutritious. Forexample, instead of serving high-fat,high-sugar ice cream, consider frozenfruit or fruit pops. Replace sugary, cal-orie-laden sodas with flavored water.For kids who crave crunch, replacechips with fresh-cut crisp fruits likeapples and kid-friendly veggies suchas carrots or cherry tomatoes. Youcan serve them with a variety of deli-cious, yogurt-based dips. Whip up anacho platter that incorporates low-fatshredded cheese, fresh salsa and leanprotein like beans or grilled chicken.
Friendship and funWith your backyard gaining the
reputation of the neighborhood hotspot for great food and fun, you maynotice some new faces showing up.Encourage children to engage ingames that can help them get to know
Have the bestbackyard in theneighborhood
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Cool Kids Fun CampsThree locations are offered for
camps that last from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Monday through Friday for ages 5-11between June 22 and July 31. CoolKids FunCamps are designedwith theworking parent in mind. The programis structured by the week, so parentscan pick and pay for specific weeks.Registration is limited. Cost for eachcamp varies.
Cool Kids Travel CampsThree locations are offered for
camps that last from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Monday through Friday for ages 11-15between June 22 and July 31. Camp-ers take trips to go skating, bowling,Kings Dominion, Washington Nation-als Game,movies, Breezy Point Beach,local restaurants, Washington, D.C.,and more. This program is formattedinto a weekly structure.
Charles CountyThis is a sampling of the camps
offered this summer by Charles Coun-
ty Parks and Recreation. More infor-mation and registration informationcan be found at www.charlescountyp-arks.com/recreation/summer-camps.
Summer Day CampWith a number of locations across
the county, campers participate in artsand crafts, fun sports competitions,organized games and special eventswith guest presenters. Kids enjoy atrip to the local pool for recreationalswimming and a special event or fieldtrip for each of the six weekly sessions.Before care begins at 6:30 a.m., aftercare ends at 6 p.m. Go to the websiteabove for age restrictions and addi-tional information.
All Star Sports CampCampers are introduced to a variety
of sports through basic drills, activi-ties, gamesand funsport competitionsto better their athletic skills. Sportsinclude basketball, volleyball, soccer,baseball/softball, tennis, flag football,swimming, track and field, and more.The focus is on promoting fun whileinstilling teamwork, sportsmanship,lifelong physical fitness and personalhealth. Before and after care are notavailable for this camp.
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Summer and fun: while these words aren’t technically synonyms, they prob-ably should be. School is out for the children, you have summer vacation timefrom work stocked up, and the nice weather across the country is beckoning.
Are you in search of some fun ideas for your summer activities? Check outthese family-friendly ideas everyone will love!
• Camp — Sleeping under the stars is just the first great benefit of going on acamping adventure. You can plan plenty of fun and kid-friendly activities to keepyou busy all summer long. Hiking, cooking over the campfire, fishing, swim-ming, catching fireflies, telling ghost stories and toasting marshmallows all add
to the fun. Just remember to pack plenty of bug spray and sunblock so your fundoesn’t get interrupted by painful or itchy skin.
• Ride the trails — Taking the family for an ATV ride is an adventure all initself. You get to see the country in a new way, plus you’ll have fun trekkingacross the countryside. If you’ve never tried off-roading before, the new PolarisACE gives you the opportunity. The rider sits squarely between all four wheels,providing smooth handling and riding suspension. It also increases confidence,which, when combined with the perfect amount of horsepower, allows novice
Fun summer activities for the family
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The popularity of mobile devicesand smartphones has produced moretech-savvy kids. Based on a 2013 sur-vey by Scratch Wireless, nearly one infive kids uses a mobile device everyday. Other children regularly go onlinethrough tablets, laptops and homePCs.Connectivity is evermore in reach- and often outside of the watchfuleyes of parents and other caregivers.Although statistics vary, Syman-
tec, maker of Norton Internet Secu-rity software, estimates that at least 20percent of kids will receive harassing,hateful or insulting messages via theInternet. That’s not the only hazardof browsing the Internet. Accordingto the Journal of Adolescent Health,65 percent of online sex offenders usesocial networking sites to gain homeand school information about theirvictims and 82 percent of online sexcrimes against minors originate fromonline social information.While parents worry about their
kids goingonline, smartphones enablefamilies to stay readily in touch, andmany students turn to the Internet forschool assignments. Parentswhowantto protect their youngsters from lessreputable online elements can takecertain measures to reduce the riskthat their kids will come across ques-tionable people and/or content whensurfing the Internet.
Set up parental controlsParental and security controls are
built into most devices that connectto the Internet. Parents can custom-ize the settings, limiting what kids canand can’t do on eachparticular device.
Websites with questionable or adultcontent can be blocked, and locationservices or chattingmay be turned off.Security settings also enable parentsto set up passwords so that purchasescan be prevented or that certain appli-cations require entry of a passwordbefore they can be accessed.
Keep personal informationto a minimumWhenever children and even adults
create newonline accounts or profiles,they should limit the amount of per-sonal information they provide. Trynot to set up usernames that includefull first and last names. Avoid anymention of birthdays, addresses,phonenumbers andnamesof schools.Vague profiles protect user informa-tion and make it more difficult foronline predators to target people.
Avoid compromising photosThe “selfie” craze invites people
from all over to post pictures of them-selves on social media sites. While itcan be fun to share images online,availability of photos can lead to trou-ble.Theseshotscouldgiveotherscluestowherekids go to school,workor live.Images posted while on vacation mayalert others that someone is not home.Compromising or suggestive pho-
tos can harm a child’s reputation—oreven lead toexploitation. Stress tochil-dren that they should only take photosthey would be willing to share withtheir parents and should keep postedphotos to aminimum.
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Reading is a fundamental skill people usethroughout their lives, and in this digital age read-ing ismore important than ever.When children andtweens read, they improve their reading skills andthey also improve their comprehension, knowledgebase, concentration and vocabulary. Many childrenlove books, but getting those children to continue toread as tweens can be more difficult.
As a parent, you cannot afford to let your tween’sreading fall by the wayside or trust that the readingthey do at school is sufficient. Supplemental readingat home will help your child do better at school andin real world after graduation, too. To encouragetheir reading outside the classroom, follow thesesuggestions.
• Keep it positive. Encourage your tween toread without pressuring, nagging or bribing them.Tweens should read for enjoyment, not becausethey feel forced or stand to profit financially fromdoing so. You should also avoid criticizingwhat theyread. Even reading a gossip, music or video gamemagazine is better than not reading at all.
• Set an example. Want your tweens to takean interest in reading? Then read yourself. If yourtweens see that you make a habit of reading andenjoy doing it, they’ll bemore apt to pick up supple-mental reading on their own.
Reading outside of school is very important for kids
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What would summer be withoutdays spent frolicking at the beachor afternoons spent splashing in thepool? Fun in the water makes hot daysmore enjoyable and bearable, and fewsummertime activities do not involvewater play in one aspect or another.
Although time spent in the watercan be refreshing and entertaining,water does present certain hazards,particularly for thosewhodonot knowhow to swim. Learning to swim, espe-cially at a young age, is advisable anda great way to remain safe around thewater.
TheWorldHealthOrganizationsaysdrowning is the third leading cause ofunintentional injury death across theglobe, accounting for 7 percent of allinjury-related deaths. Children, malesand individuals with increased accessto water are most at risk of drowning.In general, children under five years ofage have the highest drowningmortal-ity rates in the world.
According to the American Acad-emy of Pediatrics, parents shouldconsider swimming lessons for mostchildren between the ages of one andfour. New research has revealed thatswimming instruction for childrenbetween the ages of one and four maydecrease drowning risk.However, par-ents should be advised that swimminglessons do not remove all risk. Chil-dren still need constant supervisionwhen in and around water. Addition-ally, learning CPR can be a life-savingmeasure.
When enrolling children in swimlessons, parents should look for safety-certified instructors who have first aidand resuscitation training and certi-fication. Many programs offered aresponsored by the American Red Crossor the YMCA. Private swim clubs mayhave their own instructors.
Children between the ages of 1 and3 typically donot have themotor coor-dination to swim effectively. Thesechildren can benefit from swim les-sons that emphasize getting used tothe water, safety and learning someswimming readiness skills. Instruc-tion may involve teaching childrenhow to move their legs and arms andstrengthen muscles used for swim-ming. Children between the ages offour and five may be more develop-mentally ready for swimming. Suchyoungsters may move from water-safety lessons to actual swimming
with or without support. A study titled“Children’s readiness for learningfront crawl swimming” published inThe Australian Journal of Science andMedicine in Sport showed that wheth-er kids “started lessons at two, threeor four years of age,” they learned toswim well at “approximately the samemean age of five and a half years.”
In addition to swimming lessons,parents and other adults can ensurewater safety by taking the followingprecautionarymeasures:
• Children should never be leftunattended in the water. It takes mereinches of water for a youngster todrown.
• In the pool or another body ofwater, caregivers should be withintouching distance of young swimmersto provide help if needed, even if thechild is wearing a floatation device.
• Keep rescue equipment by thepool.
• Remove toys from the pool whenit’s not in use. These toys can attractchildrenwhowill go in after them.
• A fence around the perimeter ofthe yard may be mandatory, but afence around the pool itself is anothersafety barrier to consider. The fenceshould feature a self-latching gate.
• Even adults should be watchedwhile swimming. It is always a safeidea to swim with a buddy, so that theother person can get help if somethinggoes wrong.
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• Find a story that interests them.Looking for a unique story that willinterest your tween? “Broken” byTanille Edwards is the love story ofMilan, a high-school girl with a bur-geoning modeling career. She’s alsodeaf and struggling with the sameinsecurities many tweens and teensface. This book is geared toward youngadults,making it easy for them to tack-le.
• Start a book club. Join your tweenin what they are reading. Ask them to
pick abook youwill both read togetherand then discuss at the end of themonth. This will help keep both ofyou on task and provide a great way toshare mutual interests.
• Stress reading’s other benefits.Reading offers numerous benefits toyour child beyond the purely academ-ic, so make sure they are aware ofthem. Reading a book also grows theirimagination, spurs creativity, enter-tains and provides a cost-effective wayto kick back and relax after a long dayof school. The more your child seesreading as a reward, the more apt theywill be to do it in their spare time.
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Hiring a babysitter can be a toughdecision for many families. For thefirst several years of their children’slives, many parents only trust them-selvesordirect familymembers to takecare of their kids. But most parentsmust eventually rely on caretakers tolook after their children.
The best place to begin looking iswithin your own community. Church-es, preschools andanetworkof friendscan usually yield suggestions for
potential babysitters. An older child ofa close friend is often a person to con-sider. Otherwise, ask around at yourchild’s day care center or preschool.Some teachers watch children as aside job,whileothersmayoffer recom-mendations. A school that conductsbackground checks on their employ-ees as well as screens them for druguse and illnesses can takemuch of theworkout of the vettingprocess for you.As a parent, you may simply need to
call up some of the sitter’s referencesto validate his or her claims of respon-sibility.
The next step is to interview a sitterand see how he or she interacts withyour child or children. Ask questionsat this point, finding out if the sitter istrained in CPR and first aid and if thesitter completed any courses in han-dling medical emergencies or otherpotentially sticky medical situations.Be sure toaskabout experiencewatch-ing particular age groups as well.
Discuss your rules with the sitter,including bed times, food restric-tions, policy on visitors, use of certainappliances and use of social media ordigital devices while babysitting. Heor she should understand all of yourrequirements and agree to them read-ily before being offered the job.
Once a babysitter has been select-ed, have him or her come to the houseroughly 30 minutes before you decideto leave. This time gives your childrentime to grow acclimated to their pres-ence, and it gives you the chance toanswer any questions the sitter mayhave. Leave emergency phone num-bers as well as details on how you can
be reached andwhere you are going.You will probably be anxious the
first time you leave your children witha sitter. Call home to check on thingsand reassure yourself that all is well.
When you return home, ask howeverything went. Talk about situationsyou know may have been a problem,such as a reluctance for the kids togo to sleep. Reassuring the sitter thatthese behaviors are not a reflection onhis or her skills will make the babysit-ter feelmore comfortable and secure.
Some parents feel better by using ananny cam to keep a close watch onthe situation at home. This is a person-al preference, and may not be neces-sary — unless you suspect somethingis awry. In such instances, it is betterto look for a new sitter instead. Yourchildren can tell you if they liked thesitter and if they felt comfortable withhim or her. Kids who appear reluctantto be around the sitter or who exhibita strong desire for their parents tostay home should raise some red flags.However, if you’ve done your researchand have found someone you believeto be a reliable and safe sitter, thereshould be no problems.
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to safely lead programs that pro-vide values lessons for your child.
Learn about the staff and campdirectors to be assured that thecamp screens, carefully selects andtrains their leaders.
Many camps are accredited bythe American Camp Association,which requires adherence to a widerange of safety practices.
4. Does your child want a gen-eral camp or a specialty camp?
Many organizations like the Yoffer more classic programs that getback to nature with rustic cabins anda variety of outdoor activities.
Some offer specialty programswith a single goal in mind, suchas nature education, training for asport, horseback riding or perform-ing music.
Talk to your children about whattype of camp interests them andwould best provide their ideal sum-mer experience.
Traditional camps that offer awide variety of outdoor programscan be very impactful, and pro-
vide kids with choices that they canmake independently.
5. Does the camp encouragehealthy eating and physical activ-ity?
The collaboration between firstlady Michelle Obama, the Partner-ship for a Healthier America andthe Y has focused on developinghealthy habits in kids, families andcommunities across the nation.
These healthy eating and physi-cal activity (HEPA) standards havebeen adopted by summer day andresident camps.
Make sure your child’s campprogram offers plenty of health-conscious meals and snacks whileproviding plenty of chances forexercise.
When kids are out of school, theycan face hurdles that prevent themfrom reaching their full potential,related to hunger, water safety, aca-demics, safe spaces to play and health.
Through summer camp andother youth development pro-grams, the Y helps more than 9million youth nationwide “hop thegap” and achieve more, providing asafe to place to learn, stay healthyand build friendships.
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Campnastics!This specialized campat EliteGym-
nastics and Recreation Center offersgymnastics instruction for vault,ropes, trampoline, bars, dance, bal-ance beam, and the outrageous “pit.”Nine weekly sessions with a weeklytrip to the pool. Daily activities includecreative arts, special events and orga-nized games. Before care starts at 6:30a.m.; after care ends at 6 p.m. Goto the website for minimum age anddetails.
Junior CampnasticsThis popular gymnastics camp at
Elite Gymnastics and Recreation Cen-ter is now offered as a half-day experi-ence for younger children and gym-nasts. Camp includes basic gymnasticinstruction and activities, games, andarts and crafts. Childrenmust be toilettrained. Camp T-shirt is provided.
Tightline Basketball CampFormer CSM Head Coach Todd
Fong helps improve basic skillsthrough individual instruction withspecial attention to specifics and tech-niques. Everyone receives a T-shirt.Register early, space is limited. Beforeand after care are offered for Session1 only at Hanson Community Center,located directly behind J.P. Ryon. Staffwill escort campers to and from J.P.Ryon each day. Before care starts at 7a.m., after care ends at 6 p.m.
Goal Keeping AcademyCampers will learn technical devel-
opment: catching, handling, collapsediving, tipping, punching and break-aways. Learn positioning, stopping,crosses, restarts, anticipation anddefense. Athletic clothing required.Goalie gloves and shin guards recom-mended. Must bring soccer ball andwater daily. Instructor is AndyGretton,professional goalkeeper coach. Checkthe website for dates and locations.
Sensible Soccer CampQualified British coaches follow an
age-appropriate curriculum that inte-grates coaching, health and fitnessevaluations and innovative learningthrough homework exercises. Space islimited. Check for dates and locationon the Charles County website.
Mike Bozeman Co-EdBasketball Academy
Camp features skill stations, week-long competition, one-verses-one andthree-verses-three,andguestspeakers.Lunch available for purchase. Beforecare starts at 7 a.m.; after care ends at 6p.m. For details call Wendy Bozeman,301-752-7751, go to or www.msnion-line.com.
Junior Lifeguard CampThis camp is for young people who
want to learn the responsibilities andduties of a lifeguard. This is NOT a life-guard training class. The Junior Life-guard Program is designed to teachstudents basic rescue skills, first aid,CPR and water safety. Upon comple-tion students will have a certificationin first aid and American Red CrossJunior Lifeguard Completion certifi-cate. Campers receive a camp T-shirtand are required to bring bathing suit,two towels, change of clothes, ten-nis shoes, and a bag lunch and drink.Participants must be able to swim onelength of the pool (25 yds), treadwaterfor aminute, and swimunderwater for10 yards. No before or after care. Forages 11 to 14 , at North Point Pool July20-24.
Camp SplashThis camp focuses on water safe-
ty, swimming skills, diving skills andother aquatic games. Campers willalso participate in soccer, basketball,tennis and other activities. Weekly feeincludes afield trip andT-shirt. Camp-ers are required to bring a bathing suit,two towels, change of clothes, tennisshoes and bag lunch with drink. Par-ticipants must be able to swim onelength of the pool (25 yds) and treadwater for 30 seconds. For ages 8 to 13at the Lackey Pool July 27-31; NorthPoint Pool Aug. 3-7.
Special PopulationsCamp Co-Op
This camp, held at La Plata HighSchool, is designed for Charles Coun-ty students with significant cognitivedelay who are receiving special edu-cation services. Activities include artsand crafts, swimming, games, sports,life skills, and special field trips. Campoperates for six one-week sessions.Sessionsarefilledonafirst-come,first-serve basis. Transportation is availableat designated areas, based on need.Registration packet required.
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Inspiration LEGO CampCamp provides an opportunity to
designandbuildLEGOcreationswork-ing either individually or in groupsand participate in challenges, groupcompetitions as well as free build timetoward the end of the course. LEGOcurriculum provides an opportunityto build Ancient Egyptian Pyramidsand a LEGO city and bring it to lifewith batteries, wires and bulbs, designand build bridges, sky scrapers, LEGOanimals-creatures, moving vehicles,a LEGO Marina-Yacht, UFO aircraft,creations of their choice, and re-createiconic symbols using LEGOs. Camphasbothhalf-day and full-dayoptions.For informationonages and locations,go to the Charles County website.
Innovative Schoolof Performing Arts
Radio Broadcasting Camp! Kidscreate their veryownradioprogrambybeing the radio personality and host.
Segments include a kids round tablediscussion on topics like bullying, fit-ness and nutrition. Kids receive theirvery own completed radio show CD.See the website for session dates, agesand times. Camp is located at HansonCommunity Center inWaldorf.
Theater Camp for KidsCampers will learn basic acting
techniques, fundamentals of publicspeaking, improvisational skill, how toprepare for an audition, cold readingsand other skills to ignite the actingbug. Camp sessions end with a finalpresentation for family and friends.Bring a lunch, drinks and snacks eachday. Camp is held at MattawomanCommunity Center in Waldorf. Forinformation on dates and ages, go tothe Charles County website.
Counselor-In-Training CampThe Counselor-in-Training Sum-
mer Camp Program (CIT) is a two-week training program designed tooffer young adults an opportunityto train and prepare for positions ascamp counselors, managers or recre-ation leaders. Participants will receivespecial training in what it takes to be a
camp counselor by learning teachingtechniques, going on field trips, work-ing with special needs campers, andbecoming CPR and First Aid certified.Participants must possess a genuineinterest in working with youth, displayhigh energy and enthusiasm, and dis-play a positive attitude.
CIT participants will need to pro-vide their own lunch, snacks anddrinks daily, and dress appropriatelyfor the day’s activities.
This camp is held at Somers Com-munityCenter July 6-19with job shad-owing July 13-17 and is open to stu-dents in grade nine through 12. Goto www.CharlesCountyParks.com fordetails.
St. Mary’s County
This is a sampling of the campsoffered this summer by St. Mary’sCounty Department of Recreationand Parks. For your choice of 25 daycamps, go to www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/daycamp.asp.
For sports camps, go to www.s t m a r y sm d . c om / r e c r e a t e /sportscamps.asp.
Sports camps includebaseball, bas-ketball for both boys and girls, cheer-
leading, co-ed soccer, field hockey,lacrosse, stand-up paddleboarding,tennis and volleyball.
For adaptive recreation camps, goto www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/TRC.asp
New HorizonsSummer Fun Camp
New Horizons is a six-week sum-mer camp program for children withvarious disabilities, provided in part-nership with St. Mary’s County PublicSchools. Activities may include artsand crafts, music, swimming, andexercise, field trips andmuchmore.
Camp is an approved respite careprovider and has full time nursingstaff on duty, allowing for medicationdisbursement, non-delegated nurs-ing duties and emergency care on thespot. A breakfast and lunch programsponsored by the Maryland StateDepartment of Education SummerFood Service Program is also offered.
Parents can work directly withSMCPS tohave their approved extend-ed school year services to be conduct-ed at camp.
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Playground equipment is a magnetfor children, and rightfully so. Kidslove playing on swings, slides andclimbing components of play sets onschool properties and at area parks.While playgrounds are ideal settingsfor fun-filled days, they also carry acertain degree of risk.
Approximately 20 children in theU.S. die from playground-relatedinjures every year. More than half ofthese deaths result from strangulation,and about one-third result from falls,according to the Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention. But parentscan reduce their youngsters’ risk ofinjury in various ways.
• Purchase recommended, safeequipment. Parents should do theirresearch when buying playgroundequipment. Consumers can checkwith the Consumer Product SafetyCommission (CPSC) for any litigationinvolving certain manufacturers orany product recalls. It may cost a littlemore to install a top-of-the-line play-ground set, but the peace of mind isworth the extra cost.
• Invest in adequate surfacing. TheCPSC says roughly 60 percent of allplayground injuries result from fallsfrom the structures. Although no fallis pleasant, the severity of injury canbe greatly reduced depending on howsafe the surface material surround-ing the equipment is. Blacktop, con-crete or even grass can be painful toland on. However, loose-fill materialslike pea gravel, sand, shredded rub-ber or mulch can soften falls. Plus,these materials are relatively low-costand can be made from recycled items.But parents should know that loose-fill materials must be maintained toensure a safe level of thickness; a depthof 12 inches is often recommended.
• Choose an age-appropriate struc-ture. Injuries frequently occur whenchildren use equipment designed forolder kids. Playgrounds are not one-size-fits-all. There are specific differ-ences in the size and stature of young-er children from older ones, as wellas limitations in younger children’sdevelopment. Segregated playgroundareas, or those with groupings ofequipment recommended for certainage groups, can help limit injuries. Pre-school children need smaller steps andcrawl spaces, while older children canutilize overhead bars that maximizeupper-arm strength.
• Safely situate equipment. Con-
sider placing a piece of playgroundequipment under a shady area to keepchildren comfortable and safe fromsunburns. Hot equipment can resultin burns and being out in direct sun-light can also cause UV damage tochildren’s skin. Structures should besituated so there are no obstructionsor obstacles to any moving parts.
• Select a shorter structure. Stud-ies show that the greater the heightof a playground structure, the greaterthe risk for injury. Choose playgroundequipment closer to the ground.
• Inspect and maintain the equip-ment. Safety measures must still betaken after the playground has beenerected. Equipment should be rou-tinely inspected for damage, andmovable parts and joints should beexamined for any signs of wear andtear. Bolts should remain tight, andany protruding hardware should befixed. S-rings and other links andchains should not have gaps wherechildren can get caught. Wood shouldbe inspected for splintering or decayand replaced where necessary.
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• Develop a family project — It’salways fun to spend time together asa family working on a project. Let yourimagination run wild and see where ittakes you. If you want to explore yourcreative talents, consider producinga short play or movie. Everyone canget involved in writing the script, theacting, set creation and finding theperfect costumes. Or consider partici-pating in a community service project.Maybe you have an organization closeto your heart you could raise moneyto help support. Ask the organizationif there is something your family canhelp with this summer.
• Road trip — A themed road tripcan create a lot of excitement for yourfamily members. For example, maybeyou want to create a theme of seeingall the odd tourist attractions like theworld’s largest ball of twine or thecountry’s biggest collection of auto-graphed baseballs. Perhaps you want
to visit as many national parks as youcan. Have your children help with theplanning and you’ll have a very inter-esting road trip adventure.
• Museums — Make it an educa-tional summer by planning visits toall the museums in the nearest city.Include the local zoos and plantedgardens on the list, and you’ll be sureto pique the interest of every memberof your family. Plan for one familymuseum visit a month or every otherweek, and combine it with a familydinner out or a picnic in the park.
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Camp InspireCamp Inspire is a four-week, co-ed,
day camp designed specifically forchildren and young adults diagnosedwith Autism SpectrumDisorder (ASD)and is offered in partnership with St.Mary’s County Public Schools. Theprogram is intended to develop camp-ers’ strengths andhidden abilities. Theprogram includes recreation activities,academic and social development.Activities may include adapted PE,occupational Therapy, Art therapy,Social Stories, field trips and muchmore. Camp Inspire includes a peerassistant program that provides camp-ers extra attention, encouragement,and feedback theymayneed to experi-ence success. Parents can work direct-ly with SMCPS to have their approvedextended school year services to beconducted at camp.
Registration for Special Needs Campsmust be done in person or by mail. Acompleted registration form must becompleted and submitted with pay-ment. Online registration is not avail-able.
Summer Fun Day CampsSummer Fun Day Camps begin
the week of June 22 and will run forone week sessions through Aug. 14.Fun Camps run Monday through Fri-day 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Camp Keep-ers (extended care) is available from6:30-8:30 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. for $15 persession per week. Summer Fun DayCamp locations include HollywoodRecreation Center, Carver RecreationCenter, Margaret Brent RecreationCenter, Elms Beach and ChancellorsRun Regional Park.
Sports Camp opportunities begin onJune 22 and continue until July 23.There are 13 different sports campsto choose from for ages 5 and up;camp times, location, and price varydepending on the camp. Full paymentis due at time of registration.
Recreation and Parks is offeringCamp Limbo for the three days betweenthe last day of school and the first dayof camp, June 17-19. Camp Limbowilloperate 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for $30 perday at Carver Recreation Center.
Registration can be made onlineat www.stmarysmd.com/recreate, atRecreation and Parks office in Leon-ardtown or mailed to P.O. Box 653Leonardtown, MD 20650. For moreinformation call 301-475-4200, ext.1800 or 1801.
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