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End of summer happenings at the Northampton Library

August 2, 2011 By

Summer continues to sizzle at the Free Library of Northampton Township.

Join Historical Re-enactor, Michael Jesberger, on Saturday, August 13th at 2:00pm, as he “becomes” a common soldier who fought in the Revolutionary War in Bucks County.  With reproduction-period items, uniforms, maps and eyewitness accounts, Michael tells the story of this exciting and dangerous time in Bucks County history.  This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

On Wednesday, August 24th, a special story time will take place for kids entering kindergarten in the fall – “Kindergarten Here I Come.”  Also on August 24th, cool down with an entertaining performance from the children’s musical group, “The Cat’s Pajamas.”

Check with the library or go to the library’s online Events Calendar at www.buckslib.org for more programs.

Have you run out of ideas for great summer reading?  Come to the library to pick up your free copy of “Book Page,” a monthly publication featuring new books or titles you may have missed.  Hurry, they go fast!  For more info, call the library at 215-357-3050.

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Sponsor a deserving child at YWCA Summer Camp!

July 13, 2011 By

Thanks to generous camp scholarship donors, the YWCA has been able to provide educational enrichment and valuable life skills learning for youngsters whose families could not otherwise afford safe, supervised summer activities for their children.

This summer, they hope to provide a YWCA Summer Camp experience to more than 200 low-income, underserved children who attend camp at low or no cost and spend six weeks growing, learning and having fun in the process.

Many of these children would never have this opportunity if not for the generosity of friends like you.

Please sponsor a child at whatever level that you can.

  • Your gift of $840 enables a child to enjoy six educational and fun-filled weeks of camp including interesting programs and guest speakers as well as well-supervised camp trips such as an educational tour of Philadelphia, a visit to Snipes Farm and Education Center, and an exhilarating day at CoCo Key Water Resort;
  • Your gift of $280 gives a child two weeks of summer camp;
  • Your gift of $140 or $56 gives a deserving child one week or two full days of camp respectively.

You can also make a donation of any amount toward special camp events, ice cream parties, educational trips, etc.  It’s so easy to help a youngster have a wonderful summer!

Just go to www.ywcabucks.org, click on Get Involved, then Donations and then Camp Scholarships to make your much-appreciated donation.

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Summer fun and learning

July 13, 2011 By

submitted by Ron Seidman, VP/GM A Child’s World ECE Centers, ronseidman@comcast.net

The lazy days of summer are here. But while we chill out with our families and friends enjoying the well- deserved relaxation, remember that our children’s brains are always active. Like sponges they want to soak up all they can. While we are soaking up some sun and water, let’s also soak up some learning.

Two of the most important things we can do for young developing learners are to read with them and converse. During these hot humid days there may be a tendency to stay in the air-conditioned house. That may mean more television. Television and repetitive computer games are passive and do more harm than good. Here are some examples of simple activities you can do that are fun and experiential.

A favorite of mine from childhood is making lemonade. While making the lemonade you will have to talk about the ingredients, how many lemons per cups of water and how many teaspoons of sugar. It is a great lesson of math, science and language. The science and the language skills come into play when you talk about the ingredients and how they interact with one another. Why does the sugar take longer to dissolve in cold water than hot? Experiment by placing some sugar in warm water and see if there is a difference. Dissolve, experiment and measure are great vocabulary words. After we made our lemonade my friends and I would take it outside to sell. Now there is commerce to learn about, the exchange of goods and services for payment. A young girl suffering from cancer did just that and started the non-profit charity known as Alex’s Lemonade Stand. Alex and her family turned her love for life and her tragedy into a triumph for thousands of children everywhere.

Have a fun and safe summer.

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Summer nature adventure programs for children at Peace Valley

June 24, 2011 By

Peace Valley Nature Center, located at 170 N. Chapman Road in Doylestown, is currently holding summer nature adventure programs for children Tuesdays through Fridays.

These are hands-on outdoor educational experiences for children ranging from two-years-old to those entering eighth grade.

A variety of programs, including Parent and Preschool, Beasties and Their Ways, Art in the Wild, Dusk to Dark, and World of Science Camp are available.

For more information, visit http://peacevalleynaturecenter.org or call 215-345-7860

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Doylestown Community Sounds of Summer 2011

June 24, 2011 By

Enjoy the Doylestown Township Sounds of Summer Concert Series 2011 beginning Wednesday, June 29th at Chapman Park at 7:00pm.

If you enjoy Big Band favorites and swing hits, don’t miss “In Full Swing” performing Wednesday, July 20th at Chapman Park at 7:00pm.

The Fabulous Greaseband will be twistin’ the night away on Wednesday, July 27th at Central Park at 7:00pm.  This is a seven-member “Best of the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Party Band.”

Concerts are free, open to the public and handicap-accessible.  At the fireworks performance, a $5 per carload donation, in support of this series, will be greatly appreciated.  For outdoor venues, blankets, chairs and picnics are permitted.

Central Park is located at 425 Wells Road; Chapman Park is located at Route 202 and East Road.  In the event of inclement weather, performances will be held at Central Bucks West High School, 375 W. Court Street.

For information and/or schedule updates, contact Doylestown Township at 215-348-9915 or visit www.doylestownpa.org.

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Summer fun at Churchville Nature Center

June 24, 2011 By

Beginners and seasoned butterfly watchers are welcome to participate in the North American Butterfly Association’s (NABA) Annual Butterfly Count being held at the Churchville Nature Center (CNC), 501 Churchville Lane, Churchville on July 9th.  The count will begin around 9:00am and sign-up is required.  There is a $3 NABA fee for all participants.  For more information or to sign up, contact Chris Steiber at 215-357-4005, ext. 11.

With the dog days of summer soon upon us, the meadows and fields are alive with hundreds of species of insects.

On July 17th enjoy a Summer Nature Stroll at 2:00pm as you head out into the Nature Center’s trails for a leisurely walk to see what’s happening this time of year.  You’ll look and listen for wildlife and take a closer look at the trees and plants along the way.  The cost is $2 a person.

CNC will offer a Better Nature Journaling Course on July 16th.  It will focus primarily on keeping journals, particularly a nature journal.  You will learn tips on how to keep better recordings and observations.  There will also be suggestions for drawing and ways to make your walks more adventurous.  You will learn to utilize all your senses when recording in your journals, and you’ll practice these tips through a nature hike on the trails.

Other courses coming up are Better Camping on August 27th and Enhancing Your Nature Experience on September 17th.

You’ll receive a special discount if you sign up for all three sessions.

Everyone is invited to come out and join the Native Americans for a day of fun at Core Creek Park, located at 901 E. Bridgetown Pike in Langhorne, on July 23rd from 10:00am until 8:00pm and July 24th from 10:00am until 6:00pm.  There will be Native American crafters, storytelling, face painting, food and dancers from around the country, as well as drumming and badge activities for scouts.

Also included in the event will be the Nature Center’s 1500s era Lenape Village with fire-making, cooking and information about family life.  Admission at the gate will be $6 for adults, $4 for students and seniors, $3 for children 4 – 12 and free admission for kids under four.

For more information about any of these programs, call the Churchville Nature Center at 215-357-4005 or visit its Web site at www.churchvillenaturecenter.org.

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Old-fashioned family fun at the Dolphin Swim Club

June 24, 2011 By

Summer is a time for families and friends to get together, have fun and enjoy each other’s company!  What better place to do this than the Dolphin Swim Club?

The Dolphin Swim Club has been a neighborhood pool for years and pride’s itself on its family-friendly atmosphere.  Be their guest this summer and enjoy the area’s best swimming pool, top-rated snack stand and unparalleled activities and amenities.

Relax or swim in one of their three pools, play some volleyball, basketball or tennis, have a picnic or gather the family for a BBQ. Children will enjoy the playground, games, and crafts, or can even get a spa treatment!  The skatepark is open as well so bring your helmet, skateboard or bike!

Adults will enjoy the aquacize program and free wireless Internet!

Where else is the family going to be able to enjoy all this for the entire summer for less than one night at the shore?

Bring your family and friends this summer to the Dolphin Swim Club and create memories that will last a lifetime!  Check them out on the Web at www.lowersouthamptontownship.org and get information about upcoming events, such as their July 2nd event, movie nights and campfires.

You can also call 215-357-7300 ext. 340.

Lower Southampton Township looks forward to having you as their guest this summer at the Dolphin Swim Club!

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Summer art camps at AOY Art Center

June 23, 2011 By

The Artists of Yardley (AOY) Art Center is running 46 summer art camps starting in late June through August.  All camps are held at the AOY Art Center on Patterson Farm at 949 Mirror Lake Road in Yardley.

Camp sessions run weekly from 9:00am until noon and then from 1:00pm until 4:00pm.

Any camper signed up for both the morning and afternoon session can also bring lunch and eat on the farm with supervision.

There are art camps for ages five through 18 and all the camps are taught by teaching artists that are members of the AOY Art Center.  Yardley artist Jo-Ann Osnoe will teach “My World: Mixed Media Self-Portrait.  This camp is for ages eight to 12 and runs the week of July 5th.  Campers will get inspired with a self-portrait and then from there create a still life and landscape representing objects and places that are special to them.

“Improve Your Drawing Skills,” taught by Newtown artist Oz Freedgood, runs afternoons the week of July 11th.  This camp is for ages eight to 14 and campers will have fun as they learn the skills for drawing objects and figures.

For a list of all summer camps and registration, go to www.artistsofyardley.org.

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One world, many stories – Summer 2011 for kids & adults at Northampton Twp. Library

June 22, 2011 By

The Free Library of Northampton Township, 25 Upper Holland Road, Richboro, is sponsoring a summer reading program for kids, pre-school to high school, “One World Many Stories.” Register for the summer reading club in person, by phone, or online at www.buckslib.org. Come to the library to pick up a reading log. Record how many minutes you read throughout the summer and return to the library each week to receive a prize! All participants will be entered in a county-wide raffle to win a trip to the Great Wolf Lodge!

Special programs this summer:

Globe Trotting Book Buddies Program – Tuesdays, June 28th-August 2nd at 2:30pm or Fridays, July 1st-August 5th at 10:30am.

Each week focus on a different country. Preschoolers ages 3-6 will be paired with a teen volunteer to share stories and make crafts.

Travel the World Passport Program – Thursdays, June 30th-August 4th for ages 6-12.

Pick up a passport and travel around the world! Each week will feature a different continent. Get your passport stamped each time you come! Make crafts, play games and share snacks from that part of the world. Sign up for one or all!

Eyes of the Wild Traveling Zoo Show – Thursday, July 14th at 7:00pm, for all ages.

Through a combination of education and humor this show provides an entertaining introduction to live animals from around the world.

Beauty and the Beast Acting Camp.

Join Brendan Stackhouse for a week long acting camp July 18th-July 21st from noon-4:00pm. Kids ages 8-13 will earn acting skills and perform a show at the end of the week. Space is limited!

The World of Harry Potter – Friday, July 29th from 7:00-8:30pm.

Prepare for the final movie by going back to the very beginning of Harry’s magical adventure. This Friday night bash will be held after hours at the library. Visit various rooms in the library for wizard crafts, castle games and magical refreshments. For all Harry Potter Fans ages six and up.

Science in the Summer – July 25th-July 28th

Registration is on a first come first serve basis beginning July 5th at noon.

Read to the Dogs – Wednesdays, July 6th-August 10th from noon-2:00pm.

Grab a book, find a comfy spot and read to our therapy dogs!  They love a good story!

For Adults – Summer Event – Author Talk

On July 18th, author Joyce Hinnefeld will visit The Free Library of Northampton for a reading and discussion of her works. Her books are available for lending throughout the Bucks Count Free Library system. Joyce is a resident of Bethlehem, PA and is a professor of English at Moravian College. For more information about Joyce, visit www.strangerherebelow.com. The event begins promptly at 7:00pm in the Community Room. Reserve your seat by calling 215.357.3050 or register online at www.buckslib.org.

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Summer Day Camp at Honey Hollow

June 13, 2011 By

Bucks County Audubon Society at Honey Hollow
2877 Creamery Road
New Hope, Pennsylvania 18938
Phone: 215-297-5880

For complete schedule and more information, visit http://www.bcas.org/

Each week of camp at Honey Hollow is unique and is designed around a specific science-related theme. The activities, crafts and games planned introduce campers to theme related concepts of environmental science and Pennsylvania ecology in a way that is creative and fun. The following schedule describes a day of camp learning about the importance of water as a natural resource:

Summer 2011 Camp Schedule

7/25 – 7/29 Week 3 (Grades 2 – 4, 9am-3pm) Wild Watersheds
Get your feet wet and learn about the importance of watersheds by exploring the streams, ponds and marches at Honey Hollow.
NEW: Sleep Over Night!! Thursday night campers are invited to a camp out at Honey Hollow- complete with s’mores!

8/8 – 8/12 Week 4 (Grades K-2, 9am-1pm) Nests, Holes and Burrows
Learn about the different animals who call Honey Hollow home.

8/22 – 8/26 Week 5 (Grades 1 – 4, 9am-3pm) Things with Wings
Learn about the science of flight and how animals and plants use this adaptation to meet their needs.

FEE
Weeks 1 and 4: Members $130, Non-members $200
Weeks 2 and 5: Members $200, Non-members $275
Week 3: Members $225, Non-members $300

A Typical Day…

9:00 – 9:30 Sign In and Circle Time
9:30 – 9:45 Icebreaker: 20 Questions, What animal am I?
9:45 – 10:15 Aqua Bodies Craft

Do you know what percent of your body is water? This craft illustrates the importance of water in our own bodies on a life-size figure campers personalize.

10:15 – 10:30 Snack
10:30 – 12:00 Science Field Activity: Biological Stream Study

Certain water creatures are more sensitive to pollution than others. In this activity campers investigate the water quality of Honey Hollow Creek by catching and identifying the creatures that live there.

12:00 – 12:45 Lunch & Recess

Weather permitting; campers enjoy a picnic lunch outside everyday followed by a period of free-play.

12:45 – 1:15 Game: Water Carry Relay

A perennial camper favorite- and a good excuse to get a little wet!

1:15 – 1:45 Group Hike

Collect Queen Anne’s Lace for the transpiration experiment and rocks for the terrarium craft.

1:45 – 2:00 Queen Anne’s Lace Transpiration Experiment

Campers investigate the movement of water through plants in this colorful science experiment.

2:00 – 2:45 Terrarium Water Cycle Craft

Campers are introduced to the water cycle and make their own model to take home out of recycled materials.

2:45 – 3:00 Closing Circle

 

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