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hat excites your child? Is it dino-saurs, robots, building things, nature, televi-

sion technology, planets and stars, rockets, earth-quakes, animals, electricity, art? You’ll find all this and more at WonderCamp, the WonderLab Museum’s popular summer science day

camp for elementary-age children!

WonderCamp’s primary purpose is to give children fabulously fun experiences with the process of scientific inquiry, as well as basic sci-ence content, in an informal setting. This year, thanks to a generous grant from the Verizon Foundation, there will be a greater number of technology-focused camps using specialized equipment,

new camps using multidis-ciplinary space science cur-ricula from NASA, and visits from many professionals who reflect the diversity of people with exciting careers in science.

“We believe parents want a high quality summer experience for their chil-dren. We participate in the Indiana Quality Program Self-Assessment, a tool that

enables youth programs to track and improve their per-formance based on Indiana Afterschool Standards,” said Karen Jepson-Innes, WonderLab’s associate direc-tor director.

All camps involve exten-sive hands-on activities. These typically are struc-tured so that campers work together in small groups, rotate among science activity

stations, or collaborate on special projects. Experienced teachers lead the camps with help from well-trained assistants chosen through WonderLab’s High School Summer Internship Program. The typical ratio is one staff person for every four to five campers. Parents receive daily information that is intended to stimulate discussion between campers and parents about the day’s activities and learning.

“My son rarely talks about what he does in school, but he came home with so much to show and say about the projects,” said one parent about her child, who was enrolled in last summer’s WonderCamp.

WonderCamp takes place Monday through Friday at University Elementary

School on the northeast side of Bloomington. On Friday, the final day of each weekly camp session, the camp’s location shifts to the award-winning WonderLab facility downtown. Parents may choose to enroll chil-dren in morning camps, afternoons camps, or the full day from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Parents may sign up for a new extended childcare option offered from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and also from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Details about each camp, as well as the childcare options, are available online and in print at the museum’s welcome desk. Registration materials also are available online and in print. Full and partial scholarships are available for eligible low-income families.

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WonderCamp is for children entering kindergarten through sixth grade. Learn more at: WonderLab, 308 W. 4th Street, Bloomington

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For more information about Bloomington Parks and Recreation’s summer day camps, call 349-3700 or

visit bloomington.in.gov/parks.

We have summer day campsfor all ages & interests!

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Scholarships available for all camps.All camps are inclusive for children with disabilities.

Make it a summer to remember!

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or 91 years, St. Charles has been a leader in aca-demic excellence for Bloomington

and the surrounding com-munities. We are not only committed to each student’s academic excellence but we also empower and fos-ter personal and spiritual development. Through our esteemed academic, arts and athletic programs, our stu-dents achieve their personal best in a safe, supportive, respectful and family-orient-ed environment.

Early Childhood Education Program – Infants through 5

years of age. Our proven and much

admired Early Childhood Education Program provides quality care and education for children ages infant through 5 years of age. All children are paired with an experienced, loving faculty member to help them devel-op to their fullest potential.

Our classrooms are happy, inclusive and secure. We foster active parent involvement and maintain an open door policy. We emphasize a partnership between parents and faculty for your child’s develop-ment. Classes include art, music, science, language development and physical education.

“The St. Charles Early Childhood Education Program truly met our fam-ily’s needs. The intimate and faith filled environment

provided a great atmosphere to learn and grow spiritually, emotionally, and cognitively. We appreciated the safe and close knit surroundings to help foster not only learn-ing, but life-long friend-ships.” ~Dawn Lindeman, Early Childhood Education Program Parent and Licensed Psychologist

APPLY NOW! Openings fill up fast! (812) 336-5853

Kindergarten through 8th grade We provide our students

with a solid foundation in faith, academics, arts and sciences, while instilling self-discipline. Our buddy programs help with the education transition and build a close family-oriented environment.

Our faculty and staff are comprised of award-winning and experienced professionals, dedicated to enriching the lives of our students. Small class sizes allow the personal attention

students need. Our challenging academ-

ic program is evident in our students’ ISTEP+ scores. We consistently rank among the highest scores in the state.

Top 10 Reasons to choose

St. Charles School• Safe, disciplined envi-

ronment that demands high standard of conduct and promotes respect for others.

• An emphasis on moral development through faith, citizenship and leadership skills.

• Passionate faculty committed to helping stu-dents reach their highest potential.

• Arts, physical edu-cation and science from Early Childhood Education Program through 8th grade.

• Variety of extracur-ricular activities and clubs.

• Nationally, 99% of alumni graduate high school with strong preparation for higher education.

• 91.4% Catholic school alumni attend a four year college.

• ISTEP scores con-tinue to rise or maintain at a heightened level.

• Faith-in-action through Christian commu-nity service opportunities.

• St. Charles schol-arships, Voucher and Scholarship Granting Organization available and approved.

(2011-2012 Archdiocese of Indianapolis)

The investment of an education with St. Charles certainly pays off. For the third year in a row, one of our Alumni has won the prestigious Lilly Scholarship Award. In addition to aca-demic scholarships, our students are receiving schol-arships for music, arts and sports.

“The academic prepara-tion has paid huge dividends for our children and their classmates.” ~Alumni parent.

We invite you to come see the St. Charles differ-ence!

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ummertime in Bloomington means fun for families! There are countless activities

in our wonderful com-munity for families and children of all ages. The Robinson family is lifelong Bloomington residents and has owned and operated J.B.’s Salvage Inc. for almost 30 years. Some of our favorite summer activities, past and present included are; summer camps, Vacation Bible Schools, enjoying Lake Monroe, local swimming pools, frequenting Bloomington

Speedway, and much more! J.B.’s Salvage offers a

great way for your family or youth organization to earn a little extra cash! If you have a garage or base-ment to clean out, chances are you can recycle and get paid for many of the items! We will pay you cash for appliances, metal shelves, old bicycles, guttering, sid-ing, aluminum cans, exer-cise equipment, and even the old car that has finally died!

Saving aluminum bev-erage cans can be a valu-able experience for young people. It can teach respon-sibility and that concept that hard work pays off! We have seen many families with children “in charge”

of aluminum can recycling. The youngsters beam with pride while receiving the cash for the work they put in.

We will be offering a promotion through the end of August for youth orga-nizations including but not limited to, church youth groups, boy/girl scouts, summer camps, etc. If one of these organizations col-lects aluminum beverage cans, we at J.B.’s Salvage will pay the going rate per pound PLUS 3 cents more per pound when you mention this article! Just a small way that we can help out youth centered groups in our commu-nity. Remember, it pays to recycle!

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each High Consulting and Therapy invites you to join us for our 5th annual

RHC summer camp. It is a privilege and great respon-sibility to play a part in teaching your camper dur-ing the summer. We pride ourselves on working one-on-one with children who have Autism and are look-ing to meet new friends while having some fun in the sun.

RHSC is a unique sum-mer camp program focused on integrating children with Autism into the com-munity. We infuse your camper’s current edu-cational and social goals into typical summer camp activities on a 1:1 ratio.

RHSC’s goal is to create a fun, safe, positive, and educational environment for your camper through activities focused on learn-ing and creativity.

RHC is committed to helping each individual client and family reach his or her maximum poten-tial. Here at Reach High Consulting, we are focused on collaboration and reach-ing a common goal with all those directly and if pos-sible indirectly involved in each of our client’s lives.

At Reach High Consulting, we engage in only the most effective teaching strategies and sur-round ourselves as much as possible with leaders in the

field of Applied Behavior Analysis and Education. We look up to those that came

before us and graciously thank them for leading the way.

If your son or daugh-ter is ready to get out of house and into a safe, lov-

ing, and fun environment, then join us at RHSC. This summer we have many activities planned such as hiking, canoeing, swim-ming, field trips to won-derlab, children’s museum, the Indianapolis zoo, pottery classes, multiple playgrounds, discovery classes, and the all famous X-Box Kinect workouts and games.

We provide a com-prehensive insurance department to help with funding needs. Indiana has an Autism mandate, which allows parents with private insurance such as Anthem to receive coverage for ABA therapy We also accept Children’s Special Healthcare Insurance as well. Call us today to find out more! (812) 330-4460.

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Camp runs daily from 8AM-4PM. June 9th-July 31st

We are located at: 2101 W. Tapp Road, Bloomington IN, 47403. (812) 330-4460

[email protected]

Registration for Summer Camp opens in January and space is limited, so please register online today to hold your spot. Spaces go very quickly! You can make your reservation by filling out a registration form that can

be found by clicking the summer camp registration link on our website at http://reachhighconsulting.org/. Enrollment Ends April 30, 2014

We look forward to seeing your camper this summer!

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Where: 2101 W. Tapp Road, Bloomington When: June 9 through July 31, 8am to 4pm

Who: Children, ages 2 through 18

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Serving clients with Autism providing 1:1 therapeutic

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hildren can learn money skills as early as age 3! Here are just a few ideas

to help teach your children valuable (and fun!) finan-cial lessons throughout their childhood so they can become financially savvy adults.

• Have preschool-aged children sort play money into piles by color or pic-ture.

• Open a savings account

in your child’s name. Ask your financial institution if they offer a special account

designed especially for chil-dren with fun characters, games, coloring pages and quizzes to make learning about money fun. IU Credit Union offers the M3 Money Club for kids and Elements of Money for teens.

• Play “Department Store”—Price items around the house, like cans of food, stuffed animals and toys. Have your child use a toy cash register to ring up your items. Pay with pretend cash and help your child make change.

• At the grocery store, let youth of all ages help and

teach them how to com-parison shop. For example, show them that for every $4.85 box of cereal, there may be similar brands on sale for half as much.

• As youth get older, let them know what things cost. Share sales receipts for items you’ve purchased for them and for bills you’ve paid.

• If you decide to pay an allowance, include youth in the decision-making process. Discuss allowance amounts and expectations. The amount is your call, but ask for their input. One

idea is to have children set aside part of their allowance for spending, part for sav-ing, and part for sharing or charity. Clarify what you’ll pay for and what they are responsible for. For exam-ple, when you’re at the mov-ies, maybe you agree to pay for the ticket, but the Milk Duds are on them.

• As youth reach high-school age, reexamine the rules. Clarify what you will pay for and what your teen-ager is responsible for. For example, your teenager may want the newest cell phone that comes with a high price tag, so establish your spend-

ing limit. If your teen still wants the more expensive version, have him or her make up the difference.

• Open a checking account and debit card in your teen’s name to help him or her gain more finan-cial responsibility. (At IU Credit Union you may open a checking account and debit card as early as age 14 with a parent or guardian listed as a joint owner.)

Get your children started on the right track finan-cially. Teach them early and often and they will use these skills for a lifetime.

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ccording to the US Dept. of Energy, between 15 and 30% of a home’s energy demand

is hot water usage. Many people with a green con-scious are considering the conversion from a conven-tional storage tank water heater to a tankless water heater (TWH), also known as an on-demand water heater. The environmental benefits from converting to a TWH system are twofold: reduction in greenhouse gas emission from using the more efficient TWH and a reduction in landfill waste. 7.3 million storage tank water heaters end up in landfills annually. TWH are almost completely recy-clable.

There are many advan-tages (and some disadvan-tages) to consider when making the switch. When deciding on the change to a TWH you should consider energy efficiency, cost of installation, energy costs and savings, lifetime of the apparatus, and whole house vs. point of use models.

A TWH works by directly heating water on demand as opposed to a conventional storage tank that collects and stores your water. Conventional storage tanks use a continual heat-ing source, such as a pilot light to keep the water hot. Since water is constantly heated in the tank, energy can be wasted even when a hot water tap isn’t run-

ning. This is called standby heat loss. Only tankless water heaters avoid standby heat losses. According to the Energy.gov website on-demand water heaters can be 24%–34% more energy efficient than conventional storage tank water heaters.

In general, a tankless water heater will cost you more upfront—between $800 to $1,150 (plus instal-lation)—compared to a tra-ditional tank water heaters at $450 to $750 (plus instal-lation). However once you figure in the cost savings in energy usage and factor in the lifetime of a TWH at 20 years, compared to the aver-age lifetime of a tank water heater of 10 years, there is a substantial savings over the life of your TWH.

Size does matter. A TWH will fit on the wall anywhere in the house or even in the garage. And since they have electronic instead of open flame pilots, they can be put in closets and other tight areas that could not accommodate a conven-tional water tank. A typical storage tank water heater is approximately 5’ tall and 2’ in circumference.

When you have decided to have a TWH installed there are some issues which need to be addressed. To determine what size you need you must know the groundwater temperature for your location. Generally groundwater temperature is the average air temp of your region. In south-ern Indiana the ground water is approximately 52 degrees. You will also need

to know your required flow rate (gpm) and your temperature rise (the differ-ence between your inlet or incoming water tempera-ture and outlet temperature or the desired temperature of hot water). There are many online calculators to help you with this step of the process. An example can be found here: http://homerepair.about.com/od/plumbingrepair/qt/Sizing-A-Tankless-Water-Heater.htm.

The last consideration is whether you should pur-chase a Point of Use or a Whole House system. Point of use tankless water heat-ers are less expensive than whole house units and cost around a few hundred dol-lars for the unit (without installation). Whole house units mean that they have higher gpm flow rate capac-ity and can handle demand for more than one fixture at a time. A drawback of the Point of use system is it is designed to work at one fixture at a time. For a fam-ily of four with showers and dishwashers running this is not a viable option.

For homes that use 41 gallons or less of hot water daily, on demand water heaters can be 24%–34% more energy efficient than conventional storage tank water heaters. They can be 8%–14% more energy efficient for homes that use a lot of hot water—around 86 gallons per day. The average family of four uses approximately 70 gallons of water each day.

There are many reasons

to consider a tankless water heater. It will provide a continuous supply of hot water. Its compact size will save space. It is Eco-Friendly. It is long-lasting and reliable. It is safe and clean. There are substantial energy savings over the life of the system. It is recy-clable. There is no stand by heat loss. And you can shave as much as 20% off your water heating bill. Once you know the total costs involved you will agree that a tankless water heater is a cost efficient ecological way to comfort to your entire house.

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he end of the school year is fast approach-ing, how will your kids spend

their free time this sum-mer? Wildcare Inc. offers a day camp program like no other. Campers have a chance to meet a new wildlife ambassador each day, from owls to opos-sums; and to learn about these animals up close by participating in a variety of activities and games. Our activities are educational and also a tremendous amount of fun.

Did you know that owls

can hear in three dimen-sions? Do you know what kind of fox can climb trees or whether humming-birds can fly upside down? Campers will learn the answers to these questions along with other fascinat-

ing facts about wildlife.Our games are tons of

fun and they give camp-ers a chance to experience the world from a turtle or

a goose’s point of view. Our educational programs are designed to encour-age campers’ interest in sciences and every day at

WildCamp offers a new STEM program along with games and activities relat-ing to that day’s program. Campers not only have a blast and make new friends; they’re also exploring a variety of sciences includ-ing ecology, biology, con-servation and environmen-tal studies.

Daily activities include Arts & Crafts projects, out-side games, indoor science projects and activities like building nest boxes for wild birds. In addition, campers have an opportunity for hands on learning with our domestic animal ambas-sadors. Campers engage all five senses to explore the world around them and discover just how much we share in common with our wild neighbors.

WildCamp is a day camp experience like no other. It can be hard in our busy lives to take a minute

just to absorb the wonder and beauty of each and every living creature we share the planet with. Our goal is to educate every camper about the fascinat-ing, beautiful and some-times elusive native wildlife around us every day. Our programs teach campers to respect and appreciate wildlife.

Wildcare Inc. was incor-porated in the spring of 2002 to not only provide professional care to sick, injured and orphaned wild-life so they may be returned to the wild, but also educa-tion outreach programs focusing on the value of sharing the planet with our wild neighbors.

This day-camp is for children entering grades K-6, located at our center 198 N. Hartstrait Road, Bloomington, IN 47404 from 9AM to 3PM June 23rd to June 27th. Daily snacks and a t-shirt are provided, but attendees should bring a sack lunch. Cost is $250 per child; payment plans are avail-able prior to camp. Half day option is available at reduced cost. Enrollment space is limited register today!

For more information or to register for camp please contact us: Camp Director: Sabrina Saylor, 812-323-1313 or email: [email protected] or [email protected]

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2014Summer FUN PASS

May 28 – August 7

Purchase your pass for $12. Bicycle racks are provided on all buses.

For more information, visit us at

www.bloomingtontransit.com

Join the RIDE on North America’s BEST Public Transportation System

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Camp StaffHead Coach and PGA Professional Clint Wallman• PGA Professional since 1987• Six Time PGA Teacher of the Year in the Pacific Northwest• Chrysler National Putting Champion• AimPoint Certified Green Reading Expert• Titleist TPI Certified Fitness Professional• PING Certified Fitting ProfessionalCoach Wallman’s players have won at all levels including the LPGA, NCAA Division 1, high school and

junior levels. Coach Wallman is dedicated to making the game easy to learn and fun to play!

Assistant Coach and Lauren Harling• 2008 IU Graduate with a degree in Finance & Real Estate• 2008 Mountain View Intercollegiate Champion and two-time Big Ten Player of the Week• Taught at the Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy

Volunteer Assistant Coach Allyse Kotso• 2013 IU graduate finishing up a Masters in Sport Science• Titleist TPI Certified Fitness Professional• PING Certified Fitting Professional• Tournament Coordinator for the Indiana Junior Golf Program

n it’s ninth year the Hoosier Women’s Golf Camp offers aspir-ing players the opportunity to learn and refine skills in a true golf academy setting. Players ages

10-18 are invited to utilize the outstanding facilities of the Indiana University Golf pro-gram including: the world-class short game facility, driving range and executive course.

Additionally, campers will have access to state of the art teaching tools including: computer swing analysis utilizing the V1 Golf application, putting analysis via the PING putting software and green reading featuring the AimPoint green reading sys-tem.

Hoosier Women’s Golf Camp Details & Schedule

Dates: June 12-14, 2014Location: Cecil Weathers Golf Team Center & Indiana University Golf CourseFee: $295 (includes meals, instruction, accommodations & camp T-shirt)

Schedule of EventsJune 12, 20145:30 p.m. Big Break Skills Challenge & Pizza Party7:30 p.m. Check into dorms

June 13, 2014 7:30-8:30 Breakfast 8:30- 11:15 Short Game Stations (Putting, Chipping & Bunkers)11:15-11:30 Break11:30-12:00 Aiming Your Putter-How Good Are You?1:00-3:45 More Stations! (Reading Greens, Full Swing, Lag Putting)3:45-4:00 Break4:00-6:00 Par 3 Team Scramble6:00-7:00 Hamburger & Hot Dog Dinner @ Team Center

June 14, 20147:00 Breakfast7:30-9:30 On Course Situations9:30-11:30 Short Game Tournament11:30-12:00 Break

12:00 Lunch and Dorm Check-out1:45-3:30 Play/Individual Practice time3:30-4:00 Awards and Prizes

Little Hoosiers Golf CampIn it’s second year the Little Hoosiers Golf Camp is geared to the youngest of golfers, boys & girls, ages 6-10. The Little Hoosiers will utilize the outstanding facilities of Indiana University Golf with an emphasis on fun and learning. Clubs and balls will be provided as well as games designed to stimulate the young players imagination. Players will learn golf basics as well as rules and games to play to keep golf interesting and fun.

Little Hoosiers Golf Camp Details & Schedule

Dates: June 9-11, 2014Location: Cecil Weathers Golf Team Center & Indiana University Golf CourseFee: $150 (includes lunch, instruction & camp T-shirt)

Schedule of EventsJune 9, 20148:30 a.m. Check in 9:00 a.m. Skills Challenge9:45 a.m. Short Game Instruction & Games11:30 a.m. Lunch12:00 a.m. Dismissal

June 10, 20148:30 a.m. Check in 9:00 a.m. Skills Challenge9:45 a.m. Full Swing/Bunkers Instruction & Games 11:30 a.m. Lunch12:00 a.m. Dismissal

June 11, 20148:30 a.m. Check in 9:00 a.m. Skills Challenge9:45 a.m. Par 3 Course Challenge11:30 a.m. Lunch12:00 a.m. Awards & Dismissal

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Little Hoosiers Day CampAges 6 - 10

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See complete schedule and register online at

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IU GOLF CAMP Ages 10-19

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Bloomington Parks & Recreation Kid City Original351 S. Washington StreetBloomington, IN 47404 (812)349-3731Contact: Amy ShrakeCamp Dates: June 2-August 1Registration Dates: OngoingA new experience awaits every day at Kid City Original! Each Monday through Friday session has a specific theme, and campers spend their days discovering their community on field trips, splashing away at the city’s outdoor pools, and staying active with sports and games.

Bloomington Parks & Recreation Kid City Quest351 S. Washington StreetBloomington, IN 47404 (812)349-3731Contact: Amy ShrakeCamp Dates: June 2-August 1Registration Dates: OngoingQuest campers create their own camp experience when they choose from a menu of activities each camp day! During each Monday through Friday session, campers take field trips in and around Bloomington, splash in the city’s outdoor pools, and stay active and engaged all summer.

Bloomington Parks & Recreation Skateboarding Mini-Camp2602 N. Kinser PikeBloomington, IN 47404 (812)349-3712Contact: John TurnbullCamp Dates: June 9-20; July 7-18Registration Dates: June 6 and July 4Skateboarders of all levels can perfect their street, ramp, and vert skating skills in a fun and safe atmosphere! Camp meets 3 times a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) for two weeks. Each camper needs a helmet. Elbow, knee and wrist protection is strongly encouraged.

Bloomington Parks & Recreation Summer Basketball Camp1700 W. Bloomfield RoadBloomington, IN 47403 (812)349-3720Contact: Leslie BrinsonCamp Dates: July 7-11, July 14-18Registration Dates: Begins April 10The Twin Lakes Recreation Center and Coach Andrew Frank host this basketball camp for players to develop basketball skills and take part in character-building activities that will serve them on and off court. Drills and instruction are repeated each session, so sign up for only one.

Bloomington Parks & Recreation Youth Sailing Camp7600 S. Shields Ridge RoadBloomington, IN 47401 (812)349-3773Contact: Amy ShrakeCamp Dates: June 2-August 1Registration Dates: Begins April 10Youth sailing camps teach safe sailing skills to participants who can swim. Co-sponsored by the

Lake Monroe Sailing Association and Bloomington Parks and Recreation. Camps are held in Monday through Friday sessions; visit .Bloomington.in.gov/parks for more information on camp dates for beginning, intermediate, and advanced sailors.

Boys & Girls Club Camp Rock311 S. Lincoln StreetBloomington, IN 47401 (812)332-5311 Contact: Audrey Hall-Pine, Camp DirectorCamp Dates: May 28 – August 1Registration Dates: March 1 until fullCamp Rock, located on scenic Lake Lemon, boasts a summer day camp experience unlike any other! Campers enjoy exciting weekly field trips all over central Indiana as well as daily activities including canoeing, swimming, hiking, kayaking, arts & crafts, gardening, games, archery and more!

Bradford Woods5040 SR 67 NMartinsville, IN 46151 (765)342-2915 x 5279Contact: Melanie Wills [email protected] or www.bradwords.org and open “Events” to register anytimeCamp Dates: Grades 4-8 June 8-13, July 6-11, July 20-25. Grades 9-12 includes offsite trip June 22-27Registration: OngoingEnvironmental Explorers Summer Camp: Join our skilled instructors on a week-long adventureexploring the woods, eating wild edibles, climbing, canoeing, backpacking, camping and more. Residential camps are for Grades 4 – 8 except the session of June 22-27 which is for grades 9 -12.

Cascades Golf Course Junior Golf Camp3550 N. Kinser PikeBloomington, IN 47404 (812)349-3764Contact: Jason SimsCamp Dates: June 16 – August 1Registration Dates: Begins April 10Campers learn fundamentals of the golf swing, putting, chipping, and the uses of irons and drivers. The camp incorporates The First Tee program to teach life skills: how to manage emotions, set goals and resolve conflicts. Camp week ends with 9 holes of golf and lunch.

Children’s Village Bloomington2431 N. Smith PikeBloomington, IN 47404 (812)355-4881Contact: Elizabeth ChuppCamp Dates: Childcare ongoingRegistration Dates: OngoingChildren’s Village Bloomington provides childcare for children from age 6 weeks to 5 years.

Children’s Village Indianapolis5555 Galeao CourtIndianapolis, IN 46241 (317)821-9000Contact: Denise Ferrell

Camp Dates: June - AugustRegistration Dates: OngoingChildren’s Village Indianapolis provides childcare for children from age 6 weeks to 5 years and before/after school care for school age children up to grade 4. Summer care is provided for school age children as well.

Girls Inc. of Monroe County—Camp Red Fox1108 W. 8th StreetBloomington, IN 47404 (812)336-7313Contact: Daisy Chew [email protected] Dates: June 2 through August 1, weekly sessionsRegistration Dates: Until fullCamp Red Fox is a friendly all-girl environment. Campers participate in educational and fun age-appropriate activities as well as weekly field trip and swimming. Special science and college prep weeks are available just for ages 12 and up. More information at www.girlsinc-monroe.org

Hoosier Heights Indoor Climbing Facility5100 S. Rogers StreetBloomington, IN 47403 (812)824-6414Contact: Katie Sweet [email protected] Dates: various camps in June and JulyRegistration Dates: OngoingExperience CLIMBING and do something different this summer! Hoosier Heights has unique camp options that provide a safe setting where your child will build confidence and have fun. We also have before and after camp options! For more information go to www.hoosierheights.com

Hoosier Tennis Camp for Boys1001 E. 17th Street Bloomington IN 47408 (812)855-1006Contact: Randy Bloemendaal [email protected] Dates: June 22-26Registration Dates: OngoingIU Men’s Tennis Head Coach Randy Bloemendaal offers a five-day camp on the IU-Bloomington campus. If you are a boy ages 9-18, learn the game of tennis from Coach Bloemendaal and his staff and take your game to the next level! Visit www.hoosiersportscamps.com for more information.

Hoosier Tennis Camp for Girls1001 E. 17th Street Bloomington IN 47408 (812)855-4791Contact: Lin Loring [email protected] Dates: June 15-20Registration Dates: OngoingIU Women’s Coach Lin Loring offers a camp for girls of all skill levels. If you’re ages 9-18, learn the sport from one of the nation’s top college coaches. Visit www.hoosiersportscamps.com for

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Hoosier Track & Field Camp1001 E. 17th Street Bloomington IN 47408 (812)855-8583Contact: Abbie Norton [email protected] Dates: June 16-19Registration Dates: OngoingSpecialized instruction will be offered in sprints, middle distance, hurdles, high jump, long jump, triple jump, hurdles, pole vault and throws. The IU staff will utilize the latest training techniques in your specialty event(s). Visit www.hoosiersportscamps.com for more information. All IU camps open to any and all entrants.

Indiana Girls Basketball Camp1001 E. 17th StreetBloomington, IN 47408 (812)855-3013Contact: Liz Honegger [email protected] Dates: Young Hoosiers Camp – June7-8; Team Shootout I – June 14; Parent/Daughter Camp – June 15; Fundamental Camp – June 17-19; Elite Camp – June 21; Team Shootout II – June 22Registration Dates: OngoingIU Coach Curt Miller offers camps for girls of all skill levels in grades K-12. No matter what your skill level, there’s the perfect camp for you. Learn the sport and make friends in the process! Visit www.hoosiersportscamps.com for more information. All IU camps open to any and all entrants.

Indiana Rowing Camp1001 E. 17th StreetBloomington, IN 47408 (812)856-5774Contact: Sheila Rinozzi [email protected] Dates: June 22-26Registration Dates: Ongoing Indiana Rowing Camp is a 5-day camp catering to both beginner and experienced rowers and coxswains age 13-18. IU Head Rowing Coach Steve Peterson and his staff offer a challenging and rewarding experience where beginners learn fundamental skills and experienced athletes focus on technique development and performance. Learn why rowing is the ultimate team sport! Visit www.hoosiersportscamps.com for more information. All IU camps open to any and all entrants.

Indiana Soccer CampPO Box 5664Bloomington, IN 47408 (812)219-6811Contact: Suzy Yeagley ([email protected])Camp Dates: Residential –June 18-22, June 25-29 (boys only); Day Camp – June 9-13 (boys and girls)Registration Dates: Ongoing2012 NCAA Champion Coach Todd Yeagley and his Hoosier staff invite you for a great week of camp this summer. The Indiana Soccer Camp will help you reach the next level. Please visit www.indianasoccercamp.com for more information. All IU camps open to any and all entrants.

Indiana Softball Camps1001 E. 17th StreetBloomington, IN 47408 (812)855-9738Contact: Ben Sorden [email protected] Dates: TBARegistration Dates: OngoingIU Softball Coach Michelle Gardner invites girls ages 9-18 are invited for one of two summer camps. We offer group and one-on-one instruction for campers of all skill levels. Visit www.hoosiersportscamps.com for more information. All IU camps open to any and all entrants.

Indiana Swimming Camp2344 Linden Hill Rd.Bloomington, IN 47401 (812)333-5684Contact: Kandis Looze [email protected] Dates: June 1-6, June 8-13, June 15-20, June 22-27Registration Dates: OngoingBoys and girls ages 8-18 are invited to IU Swim Camp, which offers an experience no other camp can match! Four week-long sessions are offered in June. Register soon – each fills fast! Visit www.hoosiersportscamps.com for information. All IU camps open to any and all entrants.

Indiana University Women’s Golf CampIU Golf CourseBloomington IN 47408 (812)856-5280Contact: Coach Clint Wallman Camp Dates: June 12- June 14Registration: By May 31Female golfers ages 10-18 are invited to join PGA professional and head coach o IU Women’s Golf, Coach Clint Wallman for 2 full days of fun & instruction. Topics include short game, long game, team building and understanding. There will be contests and overnight accommodations at an IU dorm.

Indiana Women’s Soccer Camp for Girls1001 E. 17th St.Bloomington IN 47408 (812)856-1481Contact: Benji Walton [email protected] Camp Dates: Residential – June 15-18, July 20-23; Elite Weekend – June 13-15, July 18-20Registration: OngoingIndiana Women’s Soccer Camp for Girls provides a competitive, intense, and encouraging environment. Our goal is to hire impactful coaches and impart their knowledge of the sport to eager players. Visit www.hoosiersportscamps.com for more information. All IU camps open to any and all entrants.

Indiana University Women’s Volleyball Camps1001 E. 17th StreetBloomington IN 47408 (812)856-0300Contact: [email protected] Dates: “Date Night” Youth Series – May 2, 9, 16, 30; Half-day Serving Camp – June 14; Half-Day Defensive Camp- June 14; Setter/Hitter Camp – June 15; All-skills Camp July 8-10; Elite Position Camp – July 6-8; Team Camp – July 11-13; Little Hoosiers Volley-School – July 19

Registration Dates: OngoingIU Volleyball Coach Sherry Dunbar hosts eight camps in June and July. Experienced and talented coaches from across the country teach basic to advanced skill, team strategy, and position specific techniques. Visit www.iuvolleyballcamps.com for more information. All IU camps open to any and all entrants.

IU Tennis Center1833 N. Fee LaneBloomington, IN 47408 (812)855-5750Contact: Chris ChopraCamp Dates: Starts June 9 (Special Free Family Session June 3-June 6Registration Dates: OngoingThe Indiana University Tennis Center specializes in tennis programming for all ages and ability levels and offers beginning programs for adults and juniors. Visit www.indiana.edu/~tnscntr to see how the Tennis Center can bring your family closer together this summer by learning the game of a lifetime.

Ivy Arts for Kids/Ivy Tech122 S. Walnut StreetBloomington, IN 47404 (812)330-6044Contact: Kristy LeVertCamp Dates: June 9 – August 1Registration Dates: March 1 - July 14Visual and performing arts programming for children grades K-11. Theme-based art classes run in 2-week sessions at the Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center. Theatre camps at Bloomington Playwrights Project nurture creativity &self-expression. Optional Kid City afternoon programming makes for full day camp experience. Visit ivytech.edu/cll for camp details. Handicap accessible.

Ivy Biz for Kids/Ivy Tech200 Daniels WayBloomington, IN 47404 (812)330-6261Contact: Meghan TurnerCamp Dates: June 9-14Registration Dates: March 1 – June 2By using 3-D modeling software, kids in grades 6-8 will translate their jewelry designs into a working prototype, and use a 3-D printer to bring their designs to life. Young master jewelers will then create and present business plans to market and sell their jewelry. Optional Kid City afternoon programming makes for full day camp experience. Visit ivytech.edu/entrepreneurship for camp details. Handicap accessible.

Ivy College for Kids/Ivy Tech200 Daniels WayBloomington, IN 47404 (812)330-6044Contact: Kristy LeVertCamp Dates: June 9-27Registration Dates: March 1 – June 16Age-appropriate, hands-on “college” classes at Ivy Tech for students grades 6-8: digital media, rockets, math, science, cooking and many others from which to choose. Optional Kid city afternoon programming makes for full day camp experience. Visit ivytech.edu/cll for camp details. Handicap accessible.

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Jameson Camp2001 Bridgeport RoadIndianapolis, IN 46231 (317)241-2661Contact: Andrea GrovesCamp Dates: June 1 – August 3Registration Dates: Currently accepting applicationsJameson Camp offers overnight and day camp opportunities for youth ages 5-17. We serve any child that would benefit from the camp experience, but are especially equipped to work with children with social and emotional challenges. Fees are based on household income.

Little Hoosiers Golf CampIU Golf CourseContact: Coach Clint Wallman (812)856-5280Camp Dates: June 9-11Registration Dates: Before May 31Female golfers ages 6-10 are invited to join PGA professional and head coach of IU Women’s Golf Coach Clint Wallman for two half days of fun and instruction!

MCCSC EdVenture Camp553 E. Miller Dr.Bloomington, IN 47401Contact: Laura Threlkeld 812-330-7702Camp Dates: 6/2 - 7/17Registration Dates: Began March 1 - ongoing25 Years of camp experience! All staff CPR/First Aid Certified. Innovative Programming, free breakfast and lunch. Highly trained staff in the fields of education and youth development. Countless opportunities for growth and friend-making. Enrich the mind and exercise the body! Free! Limited transportation to camp.

Monroe County History Center Jr. Historian Summer Camp202 E. 6th StreetBloomington, IN 47408 (812)332-2517 ext. 2Contact: Hillary DettyCamp Dates: June 9-13; June 23-27; July 7-11Registration Date: March 17 until filledThe Jr. Historian Summer Camp offers 3 different weeks of hands on exploring. Week 1 – Indiana Sings: Indiana’s Music History, Week 2 – Gross History: The Yuk Factor, Week 3 – Who Are We? Searching for our Roots. Each week includes a field trip and activities associated with the theme.

Monroe County Humane Association Paws and Claws CampP.O. Box 1334Bloomington, IN 47402 (812)335-9453Contact: Sarah DeLoneCamp Dates: June 2 – 6; June 9 – 13; July 7 – 11; July 14 – 18Registration Date: Opens March 1stPaws and Claws Camp offers daily hands on animal interactions, shelter tours, special guests, crafts, games & more. Animal welfare focus – perfect for the animal lover in your life!! 1pm to 5pm daily. www.monroehumane.org or [email protected]

Monroe County Parks & Recreation Karst Day Camp501 N. Morton Street, Suite 100Bloomington, IN 47404 (812)349-2800

Contact: Beth CossairtCamp Dates: 6/2-8/1Registration Dates: OngoingArts & Crafts, games, sports, swimming, guest speakers, nature activities and field tripswill keep your camper happy and engaged throughout the summer. Experienced, enthusiastic counselors take a genuine interest in campers’ safety, development and personal goals. Based at scenic Karst Farm Park. Scholarships are available.

Monroe County YMCA Day Camp2125 S. Highland Avenue or 1375 N. Wellness WayBloomington, IN 47404 (812)332-5555 Contact: Angela Dilts or Dane LockhartCamp Dates: May 27 – August 1Registration Dates: OngoingThe YMCA offers a fun safe community for youth to explore the outdoors, build self esteem, learn new skills & have fun. Camps include traditional day cam, sports camps, & specialty camps. Splash, explore & play at the YMCA. www.monroecountyymca.org

Pinnacle School2182 W. Industrial Park DriveBloomington, IN 47404 (812)339-8141Contact: Mrs. Sara SatoCamp Dates: 7 – one week sessions June 2 through July 25Registration Dates: Ongoing until filledPrevent the 25% loss in reading and math skills that happens to many kids over the summer! If your child is struggling with reading, spelling, writing, or math, he or she may need a different, more hands-on, approach. Pinnacle can help with academy, art and science camps, tutoring, and new e-tutoring. See www.pinnacleschool.org.

Reach High Consulting & Therapy2101 W. Tapp RoadBloomington, IN 47403 (812)330-4460Contact: Audra LampkinsCamp Dates: June 1 through July 31Registration Dates: Ongoing through April 1RHSC is a unique summer camp focused on integrating clients with Autism into the community on a 1:1 ratio. We provide a comprehensive insurance department to help with funding.

Salvation Army Hidden Falls Camp111 N. Rogers StBloomington, IN 47404 (812)336-4310 ext 104Contact: Scott ParnellCamp Dates: June 10 – July 25Registration Date: VariousHidden Falls is a camp location in beautiful southern Indiana, just outside the city of Bedford. The facility is situated on 706 acres of rolling hills, woodlands, and grassy fields. Behind the rustic log exteriors, you will find modern facilities and a friendly staff.

St. Charles Summer Institute2224 E. Third StreetBloomington, IN 47401 (812)336-5853Contact: Ruth Gleason, DirectorCamp Dates: June 2 – July 18Registration: Ongoing

St. Charles Summer Institute offers a variety of hands-on educational activities which emphasizeproblem solving and cooperative learning skills. Exciting classes are available for students in preschool – grade 12 (as of fall 2014). Extended care and Lunch Bunch are available. Visit us at www.summer-institute.com for full class list and registration form.

Sylvan Learning Center of Bloomington2088 S. Liberty Drive, Suite 109Bloomington, IN 47403 (812)330-0900Contact: Sue GensCamp Dates: June through AugustRegistration Dates: OngoingSylvan Learning Center of Bloomington helps students avoid summer learning loss in reading, math, writing, and study skills with individualized academic programs designed to maximize learning and retention. In as few as three hours per week over the summer, students can improve their academic stills!!

Wildcare, Inc.198 N. Harbstrait RoadBloomington, IN 47404 (812)323-1313Contact: Jennifer Cunningham or Sabrina SaylorCamp dates: June 23 - 27Registration Dates: Now through June 16Let WildCamp draw your child into Science through the eyes of animals. They will get to meet wildlife up close and personal, learn about bones and natural habitats. All while keeping them laughing, moving, singing, and learning. We will offer hands-on activities, environmental games and crafts, water games and so much more. They will also finish a service project that will give back to the animals they meet along the way. We hope you will share our summer with your kids. Applications online at www.wildcareinc.org. For more info visit our Facebook page.

WonderLab’s WonderCamp308 W. 4th StreetBloomington, IN 47404 (812)337-1337 ext 11Contact: Celeste WolfingerCamp Dates: June 16-20; June 23-27; July 7-11; July 14-18Registration Dates: OngoingFun hands-on exploration of robots, television technology, nature, art, engineering, dinosaurs and more! Support from Verizon Foundation for new NASA technology camps and involvement of guest scientists. New extended day options. Camp details, plus enrollment and scholarship forms at www.wonderlab.org and at the museum.

Young Women Writing for (a) Change4638 E. State Road 45Bloomington, IN 47408 (812)325-8427Contact: Avery SmithCamp Dates: July 7 – 11 and July 21-25Registration Dates: OngoingYoung Women Writing for (a) Change offers creative writing camps for girls grades 4 – 12. Our half-day camps are full of writing, inspiration, craft-making, community, and fun. Writers of any experience level are welcome to join us.


he Indiana University Jacobs School of Music provides an opportunity

for students of all ages to immerse themselves in their chosen discipline

The Pre-College year-round programs feature music classes for beginners to advanced students who reside in Bloomington and surrounding communities. Programs include Musical Beginnings starting at age 1 to Adult Guitar. Private and group lessons are avail-able for beginners through advanced levels in Ballet, Choir, Guitar, Harp, Piano, and String instruments (vio-lin, viola, and cello).

High School youth instrumentalists will enjoy a unique camp experi-ence with the IU Band Department at the Summer Music Clinic - now celebrat-ing its 68th year! Students participate in a week of ensembles, techniques and improvisation culminat-ing in a final concert at the world famous Musical Arts Center. More opportunities are found in the academies for saxophone and percus-sion where students are challenged and learning is combined with an oppor-tunity to mingle with world famous faculty in a relaxed engaging atmosphere.

Adults can hone their skills in workshops for clarinet, percussion, natural horn, organ and choir con-ducting or the Edward Auer

piano workshop. Dream of being a singer?

Here is a chance to see what you can do. Vocalists of all skill levels are welcomed to attend the Steve Zegree Vocal Jazz Camp. Open to

high school students, col-lege students and teachers, regardless of experience. Enrollment is limited to 40 students, so everyone receives personal attention and is given two featured

solo performance opportu-nities at a local club (youth are chaperoned). The camp environment is friendly and supportive.

For the more serious youth performers wishing

to master their crafts, the Summer Ballet Intensive, Piano Academy, and Summer String Academy offer participants 2, 3, or 4 weeks of intensive perfor-mances, master classes, and private coachings with uni-versity faculty and guest art-ists, and the 2014 Summer Music Festival. Check the website for details on how to audition.

Need tips on audition-ing for college entrances or help with overcoming but-terflies when you perform? Then the College Audition Preparation Workshop or the Fearless Performance Workshop may be just what you need.

For the young and young at heart, the Jacobs School of Music will offer oppor-tunities throughout the summer to hear great music from local and guest artists at the 2014 Summer Music Festival.

Learn more about the Summer Offerings visit the program’s web page or contact the Office of Pre-College and Summer Programs: 812-855-6025 [email protected]; www.music.indiana.edu/precol-lege

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Summer Offerings Include Ballet Summer IntensiveSessions I, II, III June 1 - 21

Clarinet Performance WorkshopJune 5 - 9

Fearless Performance WorkshopMay 28 – June 1

Saxophone Workshop (NEW!)July 13 - 18

Sacred Music Intensive Workshop (NEW!)June 2 - 6

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he first time I saw live theatre was in 1978. My local high school brought their

production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown to the gymnasium of my elementa-ry school. These actors were not just exotic, older kids from my community; they really were Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy and company. I was transfixed and forever transformed.

No doubt every one of us has a story about a moment in life when we became fully aware and engaged. Perhaps, like me, the causal event came from an artistic expe-rience. I hungered for more art in a way that has never left me, for more moments of revelation that kept me asking “why.”

That is the truest expres-

sion of the value of educa-tion. It is part training and acquisition of skills and knowledge, but if we can successfully light that spark to motivate young learn-ers to keep asking “why,” we then create lifelong learners—perhaps the next Picasso or the next Steve Jobs. There are many sparks to ignite this passion, and one of our camps may just be the one for your child!

Our camps and classes for kids at Ivy Tech Community College—through Ivy Arts for Kids, College for Kids, Ivy Biz for Kids, and our theatrical partner-ship with the Bloomington Playwrights Project—fill this role brilliantly. We open the door to the possible; from robotics, to life sciences, to animation, to sculpture,

to performance, or to any dream your child might wish to pursue. The spark to ignite that passion is avail-able.

But this work is not con-fined to just elective learning

in an after-school or break-time setting. Ivy Tech engaged the com-munity in

a proac-tive way to address the challenge we face as a state, to increase degree attainment to 60 per-

cent by 2025 by helping students today with strong support for remedial class-es, which costs the nation $3.7 billion a

year, with $1.4 billion going directly to remedial educa-tion (Alliance for Excellent Education). Where is the Class of 2025 right now? Elementary school. Where is the greatest need in our community and state? It is in creating access to quality early education, especially for low-income families.

Thanks to the generous support of the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County, Ivy Tech is able to engage Fairview Elementary School with a proactive, arts-infused preschool model. We have sent a visual artist and a theatre artist to work side by side with the preschool teacher to create innovative arts-infused lesson plans—not simply “teaching art” but using the arts and creative play to invigorate tradi-tional classroom learning. We found that the average Fairview student more than doubled vocabulary scores as measured by IGDI versus a control group.

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Arts Infusion - Vocabulary Baseline Vocabulary December Vocabulary Increase in ScoreTempleton - Control 21.30 29.65 39%Fairview - Arts Infusion 14.59 31.65 117%

A 117 percent increase in vocabulary scores. The proof is there. The cost is low. Between our elective programs and our school-based infusions, we can impact change in the lives of young people. Does this mean we stop our traditional methods of remediation? In short—we need to do this AND that to ensure we have a skilled, creative workforce now and in the future—and to provide the Promethean spark that lights the way for future entrepreneurs and creators.

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t has been a very cold, snowy winter but the Bedford Public Library is planning sizzling

summer programs that will engage, children, teens, and parents! The Bedford Public Library will provide a world of fun this sum-mer at the Library and in our community. The 2014 Summer Reading theme is “Fizz, Boom, Read” for children and “Spark a Reaction” for teens.

New this year will be a program that encourages parents to read with their pre-school children. As a child’s first teacher, parents have a strong influence on their children. Reading will help your child start school ready to learn. Plan to read, come to programs, and join the fun!

Summer Reading Programs will begin June 2, 2014. The fifth annual Bedford Public Library Summer Reading Festival will be Thursday, June 5th in the Library parking lot. This fun-filled event allows non-profit agen-cies to showcase upcoming free summer activities for children and families in our community. Come enjoy games, activities, and meet persons in our community who provide services and programs for children.

We hope you will look for Library staff at com-munity events throughout the summer. Our staff will be presenting programs at Summer Meals sites

at Oolitic and Bedford Middle Schools. You will

also find BPL staff provid-ing programming at Safe

Night, Get Outdoors Day, The Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence County, and Hamilton Courts.

Check the Library web-site at www.bedlib.org and the Community Calendar of the Times-Mail for announcements about spe-cial Library programs. Let the Bedford Public Library

help you explore Endless Opportunities this summer.

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We are looking forward to another exciting summer full of educational

and fun classes at the St. Charles Summer Institute. The Summer

Institute will offer your child many learning opportunities that enrich

the basic curriculum taught during the academic year. Each summer

session offers a wide variety of classes that focus on cooperative

learning, problem solving, hands on projects and critical thinking.

We are pleased to introduce many new classes this year and welcome

back some old favorites from previous years.

Because of the growing interest in computer gaming, we will

add new classes such as Minecraft, Star Craft, Web Page Design,

Angry Birds, and Designing Your Own Adventure Games.

Due to the fact that the school year is beginning even earlier,

the 4th session will last only one week. The staff needs the extra

week to get the school ready for the new year.

Children from preschool – 12th grade are encouraged to attend. The

classes are set up according to the grade level achieved in August

2014. Extended Care and “Lunch Bunch” also are available.

I invite you to take a look at the 2014 class list at

www.summer-institute.com and I look forward to seeing

you at the 2014 St. Charles Summer Institute.

Ruth Gleason

Director

Visit www.summer-institute.com for a complete class schedule and registration information.

CALL ST. CHARLES SCHOOL AT 336-5853 OR E-MAIL US AT [email protected]

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nother sum-mer at the his-toric Poplar Grove Schoolhouse is fast approaching, and

the 2014 Young Women Writing for (a) Change ® summer camps along with it! We’ll be offering creative writing camps for girls, teens, and young women entering grades 4-12. Each camp session includes time for writing and sharing, creating art projects, and making new friendships.

For the first time this summer, we’ve added an additional session for girls! Camp sessions are divided into three age groups: Girls (grades 4-6), Teens (grades

7-8) and Young Women (grades 9-12). Teens and Young Women’s camps are held in the afternoons with the Girls camps offered in the morning.

In every age group, our camps focus on inspiring creativity and providing

a safe space for writers to find their individual voices. We create a respectful and empowering community through careful listening and thoughtful feedback. Trained camp facilita-tors plan age-appropriate themes for the different camps. We offer writing prompts and other activi-ties designed to inspire not only the most pas-sionate of writers but also those who may come a little more hesitantly to the page. Participants of all experience levels are welcome. Again and again, new participants come to

our circles insisting that they’re not “real” or seri-ous writers—and leave not only with full notebooks, but a deeper understanding of the importance of their words.

Past writing camps offered themes like “Up Close and Far Away,” which incorporated the art of Georgia O’Keeffe to inspire writing and craft. “Pieces of Me,” focused on the metaphor of puzzles and

the many components of ourselves. One program entitled “I Thought I was the Only One” invited per-sonal reflection, discussion, and sharing to encourage participants to explore a deeper understanding of how we experience and express our emotions.

Each writing camp is planned and facilitated by a team of trained facilitators, with one facilitator per four participants—this way,

each girl who comes to our camps gets personalized attention and care not only during smaller group times, but throughout the entire camp session.

At the end of each class session, participants are asked to write reflec-tions about their day. The following words of one young writer sum up the experience well: ‘I just can’t believe how good it feels just to be listened to.”

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Camps are held at the historic Poplar Grove Schoolhouse on Bloomington’s east side.

HALF-DAY SESSIONS FOR THREE AGE GROUPS:Grades 4-6 Two sessions! . . . . . July 7-11 & July 21-25 (9am-noon)Grades 7-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 21-25 (1-5pm)Grades 10-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 7-11 (1-5:30pm)

INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION:www.wfacfb.org (click on ‘youth programs’)

YWW is a program of the Writing for a Change Foundation of Bloomington, Inc.

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hildhood obesity, loss of classroom learning, behavior problems, lack of social skills…

Kids don’t get enough exercise and get bored in summer with nothing to do. Everyone talks about the problems kids have but we’re doing something about it!

This summer, camp will be based right next to the giant Playscape playground, basketball courts, and the Splash Pad. Acres of open space, trails, ponds, woods, playgrounds, athletic fields, and disk golf are nearby.

Children at Karst Day Camp spend their time outdoors in a variety of interesting and fun activi-ties. Each morning and afternoon they can be found swinging and climb-ing on the playground, tossing a football or playing cards with their favorite counselor, or learning to make a friendship bracelet for a special friend. Then, the day’s special activities begin.

Every day at Karst Day Camp is fun. On Tuesdays and Fridays, it’s a cool-ing trip to the Bryan Park swimming pool. Thursday, it’s the Karst Park Splashpad for more wet fun. Wednesdays are field trip days to a honey farm,

the zoo, children’s museum, a cave, or a state park. They may go canoeing, roller skating or bowling. It might be glazing pottery or checking out books at the library.

Other days are filled with crafts, games, sports, search dog demonstrations, police visits, bike rodeos, baking cookies, learning about nutrition, reading, or learning magic tricks. Some days there are special themes, such as a luau or camp Olympics. On rainy days there may be popcorn and a movie, followed by board games and dance contests.

Because most of the time is spent outside in a wonderful natural setting, nature study is a big part of Karst Day Camp. Campers may walk to the pond to catch tadpoles, find birds with binoculars, net insects, plant seeds in a garden and taste the fresh vegetables that grow there, and make nature crafts using pine-cones and rocks.

Campers are under the supervision of well-trained, experienced counselors who love kids and share many special talents. Of course, safety is the top priority, but “fun” is our goal. Structured activities are balanced with free time to play with friends and invent games. Many chil-dren come all summer and return year after year to see

old friends and make new ones. Families send each child when they are old enough and the oldest beg to stay one more year.

Be sure your child is not bored and inactive this summer. Sign up for Karst Day Camp and come join the fun.

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t’s time to decide how your kids are going to spend their summer! Don’t let them

miss out on a camp experi-ence unlike any other in Bloomington! Camp Rock offers a variety of fun sum-mer activities, a beautiful lake front location, exciting weekly field trips, and an excited, competent team to care for your child.

The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington is to empow-er all youth, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as caring, productive and responsible citizens. The Camp experience seeks to achieve these goals through

fun and engaging programs in the context of a group. This group experience is designed to teach character and foster independence and growth.

Campers start the day between 7:30am and 8:45am at the Lincoln Street Boys & Girls Club where activities include ping pong, air hockey, bil-

liards, large group games and computer exploration - then it’s off to have a great time! We might hit the beach at Lake Lemon just a short walk from our lake

front property, check out a local park or head out on one of our signature week-ly field trips. Campers also enjoy themed activities including competitions, wacky projects and fun games. At the conclusion of each session, we round off the week with a good old fashioned pitch-in style cook out! Each of the 10 weeks of summer has an individual theme. Some of these themes for 2014 include ‘Splish Splash’, ‘I heart Spelunking,’ ‘Paws, Scales & Tails’ and ‘Frontier Week.’ You can pick and choose as many or as few weeks as you like! Cost is $130-$135 per full week and scholarships are available. Short weeks are pro-rated based on the number of days offered. Counselor in Training (CIT) opportunities are available youth in grades 9-12.

Fun is the name of the game, but our number one priority is the safety of our campers. Camp Rock is accredited through the American Camping Association (ACA) in areas including program design, human resources, health & safety, transportation, aquatics and operational management. For more information, please contact Camp Director, Audrey Hall-Pine at 812 332 5311 x15 or [email protected]. To register and to apply for scholarship, please visit www.bgcbloom-ington.org or 311 S Lincoln Street for hard copy regis-tration forms. Registration opens March 1st!

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Join us for new weekly themes, including:

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Registration starts now for campers entering grades 1-8 and entering 9-12 for Counselors in Training. Campers meet at the Boys & Girls Club Downtown each weekday before embarking on a daily adventure including unique outdoor activities and exciting field trips!

Club membership is requiredWe also offer break day camp programs’to encompass spring and other breaks.

Camp drop-off 7:30 am - 8:45 am Camp pick-up: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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ne of the current trends in child development is indoor play versus outdoor play. Can

you remember when you were young playing outside until it was pitch dark out-side? I sure can. I remember playing with my cousins in the summer time down in the creek, playing tag and kick ball, swimming all day and waiting to hear my mom yell for us to come in. Nowadays, children do not get to experience that like I did growing up in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Over the last two decades, children have not been pushed outside to enjoy their surroundings. These days, they are sitting in front of the television playing video games or watching shows and playing on electronic devices such as computers, cell phones, and hand-held games. Did you know that the average American child only spends four to seven minutes in unstructured outside play but more than seven hours in front of an electronic screen? This is very true. Our children are not getting enough outdoor experiences in their lives. This is leading to a rise of childhood obesi-ty, which has doubled in the past 20 years. Schools and childcare centers are now starting to take part in the Michelle Obama Let’s Move campaign. This is focusing

on childhood obesity, eating healthy, and getting children moving. The American Academy of Pediatrics says that each child should have 60 minutes of daily, unstruc-tured free play.

The world around us is changing daily. My genera-tion growing up didn’t have the same stressors as chil-dren today. We were able to be outside without thinking about what was happening in the area that we were liv-ing in. We just cared about what we were doing with our friends and what we were going to do next. We always hated to hear mom calling us, saying it was time to come in. That meant that the day was done and we would have to wait until the next day to finish that game of kick ball or to go swim-ming again. Currently, chil-dren are not experiencing this. They are too involved in their electronic devices, cell phones and television to want to go outside to play. They are missing the fun times that could be had outside.

Our kids are out of shape, tuned out, and stressed out, because they’re missing something essential to their health and develop-ment: connection to the natural world.

Body* Outdoor play

increases fitness levels and builds active, healthy bod-ies, an important strategy in helping the one in three American kids who are obese to get fit.

* Spending time outside raises levels of vitamin D, helping protect children from future bone problems, heart disease, diabetes and other health issues.

* Being outside improves distance vision and lowers the chance of nearsightedness.

Mind* Exposure to natural

settings may be widely effec-tive in reducing ADHD symptoms.

* Schools with environ-mental education programs

score higher on standardized tests in math, reading, writ-ing, and listening.

* Exposure to environ-ment-based education sig-nificantly increases student performance on tests of their critical thinking skills.

Spirit* Children’s stress levels

fall within minutes of seeing green spaces.

* Play protects children’s emotional development, whereas loss of free time and a hurried lifestyle can contribute to anxiety and depression.

* Nature makes you nicer, enhancing social interactions, value for com-munity, and close relation-ships. (National Wildlife

Federation)I encourage you to make

sure your child explore the great outdoors. Get your child up and moving and away from the electronic screens. Limit the amount of time that your child is allowed to watch televi-sion or play on electronics. Get your child involved in outdoor sports, day camps, swimming, and free play outside. Go visit one of the local parks or state parks. Take a daily walk with your family. Have your child help you outside. Experience the great outdoors.

References: National Wildlife Federation. “There’s a reason they call it the great outdoors.” http://www.nwf.org/pdf/Be%20Out%20

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his summer the Library will be building for the future, undergo-ing renovations

to address the changing needs of the Library and Monroe County residents. The Library will remain open throughout the reno-vation, but some areas will be temporarily closed and others relocated. So this summer we are going to Mix it Up.

Join us in the Children’s Department all summer long for animal programs, puppeteers, science experi-ments, dancing, crafts, lots and lots of storytimes, and so much more! In addition,

we are devising some super-secret surprise activities, just to keep things interesting. Look for a mini-disco in the Parent Teacher Reading Room and a minigolf

course around the study tables.

And don’t forget the Summer Reading Game. Starting Tuesday, May 27, registration for Monroe

County Public Library’s FREE summer read-ing game will take place at the Main Library in Bloomington, the Ellettsville Branch, and the

Bookmobile. Along with a host of milestone prizes, every child who completes the game will get to choose a brand-new paperback from the Library’s prize col-lection.

This year we are calling it Mix it Up: Invent Your Summer. We are here to reward children for read-ing, help each child find “that perfect book,” and provide fun activities for all ages that promote literacy. Children also earn points toward prizes by answer-ing our weekly computer question online, taking the weekly challenge at the Library, or attending one of our many Library programs.

Research shows that children who read over

the summer maintain their reading skills and can even make reading gains. Children who don not read can lose two months of reading achievement every summer—with life-long consequences. The good news is that children who read just 15 minutes a day during the break can advance their reading level. So come see all of the ways we can mix up the fun of reading this summer!

Look for more informa-tion about our many other Library programs at sign-up for the Summer Reading Game at the Library. You can also call 349–3100, Monroe County Public Library Children’s Services, or visit mcpl.info/childrens.

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he Indiana University Tennis Center is offering a FREE week-long

tennis clinic for families interested in learning the game together. Instruction for all ages is provided by United States Professional Tennis Association certified instructors. Monday June 3rd - Thursday June 6th 5:30-6:30pm at the IUTC and covers the following:

Monday – GroundstrokesTuesday – Volleys

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Cardio Tennis Day

Think of the sports that

you and your entire family can play together. Tennis is sure to be one that comes to mind. You have probably

heard the saying “the fam-ily that plays together stays together.” Tennis is a great opportunity for you and

your family to share in an activity that has many ben-efits and is FUN.

Tennis is one of the few

sports that you can play throughout your entire life. I remember being on the court when I was young with my parents, aunts and uncles, and my grandpar-ents. All generations can play on the same court at the same time and enjoy it, and it happens frequently. If you go to the IUTC or local Bloomington park tennis courts, you see all different ages of people playing and enjoying them-selves.

Tennis is a great sport to learn together. Regardless of playing ability, everyone can continue to improve their skills by practicing and playing together. In fact, that can be part of the fun. Trying to get better than your sibling or staying a step ahead of your son or daughter can be a fun way to keep everyone competi-tive. Playing with your fam-ily can keep you motivated

to continue improving your game. Not only does it provide motivation, but you have a group of people to practice with, who also want to improve.

Tennis is a great full body workout that improves your agility, flex-ibility, balance, and cardio-vascular system. There is a lot of thinking in tennis that quickens and sharp-ens your mental skills. Depending on what you want to work on, you can find the perfect outlet at the IU Tennis Center whether it is a match against an opponent, a cardio tennis class to get a high intensity workout, or joining a team to enjoy the camaraderie of practicing and playing with your teammates.

Regardless of your abil-ity level, your experience, or anything else that might stand in your way, get out to your local club or park and give tennis a try. While you are at it, grab a family member or two to bring with you and start playing the game of a lifetime.

The IUTC is a thriv-ing auxiliary of the School of Public Health housed within the department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies promoting the positive health, cultural, physical, mental, and social benefits of tennis through programs such as instruc-tional clinics and Cardio Tennis.

Visit us online at www.tenniscenter.indiana.edu. Contact Adult Program Coordinator Sam Kercheval at [email protected] with any questions.

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June - July3-7 day Camp Sessions

Age 6-17Located just east of Bedford. We focus on the Glory of God’s creation in modern cabins and opportunities for indoor swimming, zip lines,

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Hidden Falls Camp - Summer 2014 -

$50 per camp, scholarships available. Interested families should contact the Salvation Army – (812) 336-4310

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Mini Mites: Three days at camp for ages 6-8

Extreme Camp: This camping themed camp is for ages 6-17

Junior Camp: Four days for ages 9-12

Indiana Music Institute: Seven days for ages 9-17

Bible Camp: Religiously themed camp for ages 7-17

Teen Camp: Four days for ages 13-17

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FREE FAMILY SESSION: June 3 - June 6 5:30 - 6:308-week long session begins June 9th; anyone can join at anytime! Call today!

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ollections from the ages, tours for all ages. Indiana University Art Museum’s ency-

clopedic collection of over 40,000 works of art includes examples of the highest quality from every corner of the globe and from throughout human-kind’s history. Museum educators offer customized group tours to fit the needs of visitors of all ages and backgrounds. Parents and children can experience the IU Art Museum’s diverse collections by participat-ing in tours led by trained volunteer tour guides. Museum tours—always free—provide an engaging and unique experience for anyone curious about art. Whether you are a friend of the museum, a first-time visitor, or a parent seek-ing new activities for the family, participating in a museum tour can open up new perspectives on time-less works of art.

Several of the tours have accompanying web mod-ules that can be used to help prepare your group for their museum visit. Please contact the museum’s tour coordinator Patsy Rahn ([email protected]), to arrange a tour or to find out more information. The education depart-ment requires a minimum of three weeks to arrange tours.

The museum also offers a docent-led public tour

every Saturday at 2:00 p.m.; a special, docent-led thematic tour is offered at 2:00 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month. No advance notice or reg-

istration is required for these tours.

This spring, the IU Art Museum celebrates Youth Art Month in collabora-tion with the Monroe County Community School Corporation with a special exhibition of K–6 student artwork, selected and submitted by area art teachers. The exhibit is on view in the Thomas T. Solley Atrium, second

floor, through March 31, 2014. For more informa-tion, please visit www.artmuseum.iu.edu, or call (812) 855-5445.

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The IU Art Museum welcomes groups of all ages to schedule a customizable, interactive tour of the museum collection, arrange a guided visit to the famous Thomas Hart Benton murals, or take a walking tour of Indiana art and architecture on the Indiana University campus.

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t. Vincent de Paul School has been educating chil-dren in faith for over 100 years.

We operate as an extension of the family to unite faith and educational excellence through Gospel values, high educational standards, prayer and sacraments. We accomplish this educa-tional mission through the responsible use of resources generously shared by par-ents, faculty, parishioners and the larger community.

Parents choose Catholic schools because they emphasize academic enrichment and moral and spiritual development for their children. Catholic

schools provide an edu-cation that goes beyond preparation for secular life. They produce students dedicated to their faith, values, families and com-munities. Commitment to service is a core value of St. Vincent de Paul School.

Our students practice stew-ardship: giving their time, talents, and effort to help others, both as an expres-sion of faith and good citi-zenship.

Catholic school students score above average on national academic tests. Nationally, 99.1 percent of catholic school students graduate high school. Locally, 91.4 percent of high school graduates continue secondary educa-tion. At St. Vincent de Paul, students are individually valued, spiritually nurtured, and academically success-ful.

St. Vincent de Paul School encourages inter-ested families to contact the school office to sched-ule a personal tour. To inquire about enrollment or scholarship and tuition assistance opportunities for Catholic and non-Catholic students, contact the school office by emailing [email protected] or by calling 812-279-2540. St. Vincent is located at 923 18th Street, Bedford, IN.

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Early Registration Event 2014-15 School Year

Pre-K through Grade 8 Limited enrollment State and local scholarships available

Meet the SVS faculty, tour the school, and secure your child’s place for the coming

school year!

Saturday, April 12th

Noon to 4pm Shamrock Center/Gymnasium

[email protected] ● 812-279-2540 923 18th St. Bedford, IN ● svsbedford.org

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he following are a few things parents should take into con-sideration when

seeking a summer camp for their kids.

StaffThe right summer camp

staff can make all the dif-ference. Many children are understandably shy when arriving at a summer camp, as their friends from back home might not be joining them. That can make kids hesitant to participate in activities or less enthusiastic

about those activities. But a good staff will know how to make kids feel welcome, which should help them come out of their shells and make the most of their sum-mer camp experiences. The quality of staffs can vary significantly depending on the camp, so it’s important that parents ask camp repre-sentatives about their staffs before making any commit-ments. Ask how long the staff has been together and the types of training new and even veteran staff mem-bers undergo before the start of camp season? Does the training include first aid and emergency medical

training and certification?It’s also good to ask

about the vetting process the camp employs before hiring new staff, including the extent of its background checks. Are criminal back-ground checks conducted? How many references must potential staff members supply to be considered for employment? A good camp will be forthcoming with answers to all of your ques-tions, so eliminate those that appear hesitant to share information about their staffs.

A day in the lifeWhen vetting camps for

kids, parents should ask

what a typical day is like once the season hits full swing. Many parents want their youngsters to have a well-rounded experience, while others might want their kids to attend a more specialized camp, whether it’s a sports camp focus-ing on a particular sport or a music camp devoted to helping kids become better musicians. Regardless of the type of camp parents are considering for their kids, they should ask about what daily life at the camp is like. Ask to see schedules and how strictly camps adhere to those schedules. When con-sidering specialized camps,

ask the staff representative if kids will have the chance to simply have a little fun and which types of recreational activities are planned to give kids a break from what are often rigorous schedules.

Camp goalsAnother thing parents

must consider before choos-ing a summer camp for their kids is the goals of each individual camp. A camp should be dedicated to ensuring kids have fun, even when kids are attend-ing more specialized camps that tend to be more strict. In addition, parents should look for a camp that wants its attendees to foster rela-

tionships with their fellow campers. Camp can be lonely for some youngsters, especially those attend-ing summer camp for the first time, but a summer camp that strives to pro-mote friendship among its campers can reduce, if not eliminate, any feelings of homesickness.

Late winter is when parents should start look-ing at summer camps for their kids, and there are a host of factors moms and dads should take into con-sideration during the vet-ting process to ensure their youngsters have as much fun as possible.

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t can be. But there is a lot more to it for a struggling reader. Dyslexia

describes when the brain is not storing letters, num-bers, sounds, symbols, or other bits of information in a way that it can easily retrieve them later. So a child with dyslexia can be taught something but may or may not be able to find it a few minutes, days, or weeks later. For example, a child memorizes 10 words for a spelling test and gets a 100%, but two weeks later she can’t spell any of them while writing a story. His reading may be very halt-ing. Letters or even whole words may be switched

or missed. Short “sight” words like “the” and “here” may be ignored or read incorrectly. While these kids are smart, because of the inconsistency, parents or teachers often think they are not trying hard enough or just being stubborn. There are a lot of dyslexia myths…

Dyslexia True or False?

1. Just boys can be dys-lexic. False. Both boys and girls can be dyslexic.

2. You can’t tell some-one is dyslexic until 3rd grade. False. Children can be tested as early as age 5.

3. People with dyslexia are often good at art, sci-ence, sports, and making things. True. Dyslexics are bright, creative, visual, and have many gifts, often in these areas.

4. Dyslexia goes away as you get older. False. But with the right help and practice kids can learn strategies and skills to become better readers. The brain will rewire itself to use other parts.

5. Some people with dyslexia have trouble with math facts. True. Any process that works with symbols like numbers or bits of information, or put-ting together a sequence, can be affected in a person with dyslexia.

6. People with dyslexia have a lower IQ. False. Many actually have very high IQs but will often test lower depending on the test that is used.

7. Dyslexia is heredi-tary. True. Dyslexia tends to run in families, although it was not well understood and was often not diagnosed 20 to 30 years ago.

8. Kids with dys-lexia often have ADD or ADHD. True for just over half. Often the ADD or ADHD is identified, but not the underlying dyslexia, which increases a student’s frustration level, anxiety, and poor behaviors, and makes the

situation much worse than it could be.

9. Dyslexia is recog-nized as a separate learn-ing disability in Indiana. False. Unfortunately, only 12 states test and work with kids with dyslexia in public school. In Indiana,

if dyslexia is identified, it is labeled as an “SLD” or “specific learning disabil-ity,” a generic category that includes unrelated disabili-ties. Unless they are also eligible for speech or other services, most children with dyslexia won’t qualify for an IEP, but will struggle and often fail classes in reading, math, or where extensive note taking, read-ing, or writing is required.

10. Many successful people have dyslexia. True. A recent study showed that a third of suc-cessful entrepreneurs are dyslexic or have ADD or ADHD. Some well-known dyslexics include Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Jay Leno, Justin Wilson, Whoopi Goldberg, Adele, and Charles Schwaab.

For more information about dyslexia or to get help for your child, visit www.pinnacleschool.org, interdys.org, and ncld.org.

By Dr. Denise Lessow,Director Pinnacle School

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he Monroe County History Center is proud to again present our Gayle Cook

Junior Historian Summer Program. This year prom-ises to be a fun and excit-ing learning experience for children ages 6 to 12. Every day will include lessons, crafts, games and activities. Campers will also be given time each day to journal about what they have learned and enjoyed that day. Each week’s activities may include a field trip to a specified location in Bloomington in order to better expand on the week’s classes. At the end of each week, a special ceremony is held to award our camp-ers for becoming official “Junior Historians”.

During the first week (June 9th-13th), attend-ees will learn more about Indiana’s Music History Heritage in our Indiana Sings camp. The music of Indiana was strongly influ-

enced by a large number of German and Irish immi-grants who arrived in the 1830s. Indiana was one of the first places where jazz music became popular out-side of New Orleans and Chicago. In the late 1910s and through the 1920s the

state had numerous bands of young musicians playing the new style for dancing. These beginnings were the start of Indiana’s rich musical history which we’ll explore in this camp.

The second week (June 23rd – June 27th) is titled Gross History – The Yuk Factor. Did you know that fatty foods make people belch more? Does touching an earthworm make you say “ewww”? Grossology is a new word in our vocabu-lary describing the study of things that are gross and disgusting. We’ll explore the “yuk” factor that children love to use in their attempts to gross each other to the max!

The third and final week of camp (July 7th- July 11th) is Who Are We: Searching for Our Roots. Families are endlessly fas-cinating. Learning about their families gives children a sense of history and pro-vides them with a connec-tion to something larger than they are. Because of the common threads that run through each of our lives, looking for our roots and learning about our ancestors gives children a context in which to understand the world. Searching for one’s roots can become an intergenera-tional activity bridging the years between children and their parents and grand-parents.

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812.332.2517 ext. 2 • 202 E. 6th St • Bloomington, IN 47408 • monroehistory.org

THIS SUMMER CAMP OFFERS 3 DIFFERENT WEEKS OF

HANDS ON EXPLORING FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGE 6–12

EACH WEEK INCLUDES:• A field trip

• Activities associated with the themeJune 9 – 13, 2014, Indiana Sings: Indiana’s Music History

June 23 – 27, 2014, Gross History: The Yuk FactorJuly 7 – 11, 2014, Who Are We? Searching for Our Roots

PLEASE CALL THE HISTORY CENTER AT 812-332-2517 EXT. 2TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION

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ummertime should be a good balance of free play, dis-covery, leisure, and learning. Here are

some proven tips to keep your child growing educa-tionally over the summer:

Sharpening Math Skills.

We’re surrounded by words and numbers every day. Here are a few ideas to make math fun and even “cool” for your children.

Grocery store math. Counting, estimating, and making change are good math exercises. What can we get for $10.00? Will you count the change for me, please? Let me know when

we’ve reached fifteen items in the cart, please.

Menu math. When eat-ing out, try asking your children: What’s the most expensive meal on the menu? What’s the least expensive? We have $20.00 to spend – what can we get? What’s the proper tip?

Kitchen math. Practice fractions by using recipes or reading cookbooks. Practice numbers by counting the cutlery needed for dinner. Measuring ingredients is a perfect math lesson. Don’t tell your kids, though!

Map math. If you’re planning a trip this sum-mer, sneak in some math by asking: What’s the distance from home to our destina- tion? How long will it take

us if we travel the speed limit? What’s the most direct route? What do you think is the most scenic route? Why?

On-the-Road math. Numbers are all around roads if you look for them. Add or subtract license plate numbers, speed limits, or route numbers. Keep track of time traveled or how long you’ve been reading aloud to encourage learning how to tell time.

Encouraging the Love of Reading.

Reading is an adventure that begins early in a child’s life and should extend beyond the classroom. Summer is the perfect time to make reading fun and inspire children to develop a lifelong friendship with books. Here are some tips

parents can use this sum-mer:

Allow kids to read what they like. Pick books around topics that relate to their interests.

Offer a variety of publi-cations (magazines, news-letters, books, etc.) so kids can make their own literary choices.

Availability is key. Encourage your kids to read everything and read aloud – inspiration is all around you and can be found in food labels, movie disclaim-ers, street signs, store names, music lyrics, restaurant menus, and more! Ensure books are always on-hand. Keep books in each car, at the house, at the homes of family members, etc. This ensures a child can amuse

himself if a sibling’s sports practice is running late or when caught in traffic.

Make mail time fun. Give young readers “junk mail” and ask them to circle words that they recognize. Become the family’s mail-man. Ask your child to read names printed on the mail and have her “deliver” the mail to the specific family members.

Schedule “library time”. Just as a family schedules swimming practice, set spe-cific time aside for visiting the library.

Create a book-on-tape. Encourage your child to read a book aloud and record it. As a special gift or surprise, send the book-on-tape to a loved one.

About Sylvan Learning

Sylvan Learning is the nation’s leading provider of supplemental education for students in grades K-12: in reading, math, writing, study skills, SAT-ACT Prep and more. With 30+ years of experience, Sylvan Learning provides individualized lessons through certified instructors to help students gain the confidence and skills needed to succeed in the classroom and in life.

Sylvan Learning of Bloomington is located just off S.R. 37 and Second Street in Bloomington and offers daytime and evening hours during the summer.

For more information call Sylvan Learning at 1-800-EDUCATE or visit online at www.EDUCATE.com.

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MCA Summer Day Camp and Sports Camp, like many Y programs, is about learning

skills, developing character and making friends. But few environments are as special as camp, where kids become a community as they learn both how to be more independent and how to contribute to a group as they engage in physi-cal, social and educational activities. Camping teaches self-reliance, a love for nature and the outdoors, and the development of attitudes and practices that

build character and leader-ship. Y counselors are dedi-cated to making sure camp is an amazing experience for every camper.

The Monroe County YMCA youth summer programs are for chil-dren ages preschool to teens. Traditional Camp Arrowhead, Specialty Camps-such as, an explo-ration of magic, bowling, games and more; Sports Camps-gymnastics, golf, soccer, tennis, triathlon and more! A variety of camps will be offered at the new Northwest YMCA. For more information on sum-mer opportunities: monro-ecountyymca.org.

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YMCA Summer Day Camp and Sports Camp:

“If you some-how positively impact one child and they get a sense of self and confidence and even just happi-ness, and they bring that back to their family and their school, camp can affect millions of people.”

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Launch the best rockets ever!

College for Kids Ages 11-14 June 9-27 Three 1-week sessions Fun, “college” classes in the morning at Ivy Tech and an afternoon of games, field trips or swimming with Kid City staff at Rhino’s Youth Center.

• Radical Robots• Look Who’s Cooking• Cartooning• Shazam Science• Advanced Rockets• Biotech Pioneers• Animation Station• Advanced Rockets and Robots• much more!

Ivy Biz for KidsAges 11-14 June 9-13

Jewelry Biz and 3D ModelingUsing 3-D modeling software, campers will translate their jewelry design ideas to a working prototype and use a 3-D printer to bring their designs to life! Young master jewelers will then create and present their business plan to market and sell their jewelry.

Summer Science on the Farm Ages 6-14 July 8-10 Three days of science under the sun at the Burton Kimble Farmhouse in Orleans, Indiana! Choose from topics: Fossils, Fishing Worms and Flying, or Metamorphosis.

Ivy Arts for Kids Ages 5-11Four 2-week sessions, June 9-August 1 Classes meet Mon-Fri. AM and PM available.

Create exciting works of art and explore the history of art from around the world at the Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center.

Broadway Kids (Ages 5-8) June 2-13 – Exploring the world of theatre through music, movement, visual arts, and performance.

DramatiCATS (Ages 8-12) June 16-27 – Campers’ imaginations are challenged constantly while they create one of a kind new theatre!

Girls Camp of Rock (Ages 8-12) June 30 - July 4 - Building self-esteem and performance technique while letting girls just rock out!

Youth Musical Theatre Ensemble(Ages 10-17) July 7 - Aug 1 Campers will write, produce, and perform an original musical.

Theatre CampsIvy Tech/BPP Youth Education

Have the best summer ever. To sign up, visit ivytech.edu/cll/youth

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Family 2014

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Transcript of Family 2014