By Katie Moosbrugger
It’s not to early to start making summer plans! Take note of today’s news to help you get ready for summer, and don’t miss our new giveaway announcements!
Summer Camp at Greensboro Day School
It is hard to believe summer is almost upon us. It’s time to relax and recharge, right? Sure. Until the kids get antsy, parents need a break, and you need HELP: Greensboro Day School summer camps to the rescue! Greensboro Day School’s summer camps provide organized activities, time for free play, a nurturing and safe environment, and essential time in the outdoors — an experience that offers extraordinary learning opportunities and enduring memories. At GDS summer camps, children are safe to try new things and be proud of who they are. Children do not have to attend GDS to attend summer camps. Instructors are experienced adults who choose to go back to GDS each summer to share their time and talents with your children. Please visit the website today to see all the fun and learning GDS has to offer this summer! Camps are filling up fast, so don’t delay!
Get Back Outside with Mosquito Authority
If you enjoy playing, cooking out and relaxing in your yard, then it’s time to fight these annoying bloodsuckers once and for all with help from The Mosquito Authority of the Triad! Due to concerns about a variety of mosquito-borne diseases, eliminating early breeders, treating habitat and establishing protection around your home are particularly important this year. Mosquito Authority’s comprehensive program breaks the mosquito life cycle to keep the disease-carrying pests out of your yard – and your life – all season long. All their treatments include REPEL+PLUS which was designed and formulated by Mosquito Authority for maximum mosquito control. Built around very strict guidelines put in place by the Environmental Protection Agency, some components of REPEL+PLUS use no pesticides at all. For more information on REPEL+PLUS or other Mosquito Authority, call Shea directly at 336-712-5278 or send an email to her at shea@bugsbite.com.
Camp SAY Summer Camp
Camp SAY combines the highest-quality, traditional summer camp experience with comprehensive activities and innovative programs that empower young people who stutter (ages 8-18). This 2-week residential camp provides a highly immersive experience that helps kids & teens who stutter build self-confidence, communication skills and friendships. Summer 2016 dates are August 2nd-16th (shortened stays available). Camp SAY takes place at a 500-acre, American Camp Association (ACA)-accredited facility, in Hendersonville, NC (near Asheville). Camp offers an outstanding staff-to-camper ratio and financial aid is available for tuition & travel. Learn more at: CampSAY.org. Complete an inquiry form, or contact Director Meg Hart: Meg@SAY.org, 828.393.4244, with questions or to obtain a Camp SAY information package (with brochures & video). “My daughter rated Camp SAY as one of the biggest highlights of her life! You have given her a voice. She is now beginning to believe in herself and her potential.” ~ Angela, Camp SAY parent
St. Leo’s Preschool Program
St. Leo Catholic School is expanding its academically-focused Preschool Program. Starting fall 2016, they will offer a Flexible 5 Day Program from 8:30 am to 11:30 am. Parents may register for T/TH, M/W/F, Monday-Thursday or Monday-Friday programs. Breakfast Bunch and Lunch Bunch will be offered 5 days a week for an additional fee. Pre-Kindergarten continues its 5 day-a-week program. Preschool curriculum includes Circle Time, Learning Centers, Zoo Phonics, Religion, Spanish, Fitness and Music. Pre-Kindergarten also includes Computer and Library. Lead teachers for both programs earned bachelor’s degrees and are certified by the Diocese of Charlotte. Preschool has an Assistant Teacher and Pre-Kindergarten has two Assistant Teachers which equates to a 6:1 and 7:1 student-to-teacher ratio respectively. Preschool accepts potty-trained children who are 3-years-old by August 31. Pre-Kindergarten accepts children who are 4-years-old by August 31. Both programs are accepting applications. Schedule a tour today by calling Melissa Kinsley at 336-748-8252.
Join Camp Hanes for the Best Summer Ever!
YMCA Camp Hanes Day Camp offers campers all the excitement of residential camp without spending the night. Campers are picked up in the morning from William G. White Jr. Family YMCA, Fulton Family YMCA and Robinhood Road Family YMCA and transported to YMCA Camp Hanes. They will spend the day participating in activities like canoeing, swimming, lake slide, water zip line, archery, riflery, arts and crafts, nature fun and field games. Each afternoon, campers are returned to their drop off location.
Camp Hanes also offers a Teen Leadership Training Program. This three week program is designed for young men and women who have a drive to learn leadership skills. They will participate in group discussions, team building, initiatives, and challenge course participation. They will also participate in service projects at camp and help with the day camp program. This will teach the importance of sharing their talents and abilities with others, and of course they will have fun enjoying the activities with their peers. Learn more HERE on the website.
Be A Team Player!
At the Greensboro YMCA, participating in Sports isn’t just about winning. It’s about the character, confidence, life skills, healthy habits and teamwork that kids learn when they play as part of a team. The YMCA offers sports programs for boys and girls aged 3-18. And while it might still be chilly outside, now is the time for your kids to sign up for Spring Sports including Soccer, T-ball/Baseball, Flag Football and Volleyball. Practices start in early March. Visit the Bryan, Spears, Ragsdale, Hayes-Taylor or Reidsville YMCA locations or visit them online at YMCAGreensboro.org for more information and to join the team! The YMCA’s goal is to turn no one away due to inability to pay, so financial assistance is available for those who qualify. The sign-up deadline is Feb. 26, 2016.
