Summer Camps with Pediatric Achievements

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Published: 05/30/2013

Pediatric Achievements provides Occupational Therapy services for Prince William County. As any parent knows, the work your child does during the school year can quickly be lost if they don't keep up their skills during the school break. Pediatric Achievements is offering summer camps aimed at Kindergarten Readiness and Handwriting. Note that this office does work with children with special needs. As a momma who's currently teaching handwriting at home to my little ones at varying levels, I can't tell you how valuable a service I think this would be! Pediatric Achievements is located in the Tackett's Mill Shopping Center.

Here's information from Pediatric Achievements:

Our registration deadline is June 12th and the camps begin the week of June 24^th. They run once a week through the week of August 5^th. We have the following camps:

Woodbridge Office:

Kindergarten Prep (4-5 year olds), Mondays from 9:30 to 10:45 am

Advanced Printing (1^st &; 2^nd grade), Mondays from 11:00 to 12:15 p.m.

Beginner Cursive, Thursdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Manassas Office:

Advanced Printing (1^st & 2^nd grade), Wednesdays from 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm.

Camp sessions will include games, crafts and handwriting in a small group setting. Cost is $150 +$10 workbook for 6 sessions (allowing a week for travel/conflicts) or pay $170 (including workbook) for 7 sessions. Camps utilize Handwriting Without Tears method.

Please call our office at 703/491-1044 or our website at: www.pediatricachievements.com for more information.

Disclosure: As required by law, we want you to know this is a sponsored post, paid for by Pediatric Achievements. PwcMoms.com and its owners/operators/writers are not responsible for camp content or staff. Please be sure to visit the Pediatric Achievements website for additional information and details.

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Summer Fun at Madison Crescent!

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Published: 05/28/2013

For those of you who live on the Gainesville side of the county, check out these great summer events from PwcMoms.com sponsor The Marketplace at Madison Crescent. Madison Crescent is located at the intersection of US 29 and Route 15 in Gainesville, VA.

This summer their fun line-up of free events for Summer 2013 includes the following:

Crescent Cinemas "Fridays Under the Stars"

Join us Friday nights at sundown for a family friendly movie. Activities on the lawn begin at 7:30

May 31 - Wreck-It Ralph

Jun 7 - Madagascar 3

Jun 14 - Rise of the Guardians

June 21 - The Lorax
June 28 - ParaNorman

Activities on the lawn include live music:

May 31 - Jeff Ebbets
June 7 - John Burton
June 14 - Michael Seven
June 21 - Dennis MayerOther activities:
June 7 & June 14
Dragon Dance and activities with Twin Dragon Martial Arts

May 31 & June 21
Yoga Instruction from Balans Studio

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What in the Heck is VBS Anyway?

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Published: 08/11/2011

I've had a few of you ask me this question. I do a VBS Guide every year and every year a few people ask me what it is and what your kids do while they're there.

Here's my run-down.

VBS means "Vacation Bible School". It's essentially amped-up Sunday School, but way "funner". There are, generally speaking, 3 formats that you'll find at a VBS.

1. Marketplace (if the name of the VBS is the name of a town or country and has "Group Publishing" in the corner, this is what you're doing. Examples include "Galilee By the Sea" and "Rome".) The picture below is from Good Shepherd UMC's Egypt VBS in 2010. If you sent your child, I was personally responsible for all that eyeliner that you couldn't get off. :)

2. Traditional Rotation Format (95% of VBS's will follow this one. Examples include "Shake it Up Cafe" and anything from "Cokesbury Publishing")

3. Neighborhood. (All Saint's Anglican Church is the only one I know of that does this format, but it's an awesome concept. They adapt a rotation model to be used by a smaller group in a neighborhood so you don't have to schelp your kids to a church.)

Neighborhood models are fairly easy. Your kid shows up at the appointed place at the appointed time, and the leaders move through the 2ish hours much like a playdate with songs, crafts, and stories. Check in and check out are normally low-key and you can opt to let your child walk home by themself if you're comfortable.

In traditional and rotational format VBS you'll probably be taking your child to a church. There will be a check in/check out process and probably somewhere between 75-200 kids participating in groups or "family groups" of between 8-12 kids and 2 leaders. In Marketplace VBS, the publisher recommends mixed age groups, but I haven't found many churches (if any) that listen. Pretty much everyone divides the kids up by age and/or grade level. These groups then travel together to different stations. In Marketplace VBS's the largest room (a multipurpose gym or the sanctuary) is decorated as a marketplace with crafts, snacks, and other various "period" activities at different booths. Children are able to wander from booth to booth and spend gold coins. In rotational VBS, each of these (snack, crafts, etc.) is in a different room and age groups travel from place to place on a schedule.

Here's a typical day.

1. Drop off. Usually your kid will get a super-awesome T-shirt for their collection of t-shirts to play in! Whoohoo! (Image is of All Saint's Dale City's VBS shirts, from their website)

2. Then your kid is probably going to enjoy an opening of some kind, usually with a prayer and some ultra-cheesy song with hand motions. I've been doing VBS for 27 years and I am constantly amazed how much they LOVE these cheesy songs with hand motions. Seriously, they really like them.

3. They're going to do some crafts. Usually they have to do with the theme or Bible story of the day (for example, a fish craft to go with Jonah and the whale or a set of panda ears because the theme is "Pandamania")

4. They're going to have snack. No worries- the director has flagged everything on your child if they have an allergy and the worst thing that will happen is they'll be given goldfish instead of trail mix because the m&m's may contain peanuts. Your child will insist they're not that allergic and have m&m's all the time, and will still get the goldfish. Everyone else will be jealous because there are no raisins in the goldfish :)

5. They're going to play some games. They might get wet. This is everyone's favorite station every time.

6. They're going to hear a story, typically with some kind of awesome prop involved. Yesterday, we stuffed 20 kids into 2 giant boxes connected to make a whale. Sardines were involved to give it ambiance.

I know that I come across with a lot of sarcasm, but trust me when I say that kids have a great time, with minor exceptions for things like "I wanted to be line leader today but it's my turn tomorrow". It's a low-cost way for them to have a great time and you to have a break. Unless you are a giant sucker like me and can't seem to sign your kids up for VBS without getting sucked into volunteering even though it's not at your church :)

(Secretly, I enjoy the cheesy songs, too....just don't tell)

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Summer Bucket List

Published: 07/14/2011

Oh my mommies! I am terribly sorry for not posting this when I said I would. It's been sitting in my "drafts" section for about a month as I added new ideas, and when we got to last Friday I got so wrapped up in 4th of July and packing for our trip to Pennsylvania that I totally forgot to push "publish". I do hope you'll forgive me!!

Summer Bucket List 2011
A summer bucket list? Yes! How fun! The idea is that you sit down with your munchkins and decide on a list of things you HAVE to accomplish before summer ends. They can be educational, trips, crafts, playdates, anything you want! Maybe you want to send artwork to all the grandparents, visit 1 new park each month, and ride a rollercoaster. Maybe you want to visit an historical site, plant a tree, and learn all the words to livin on a prayer. Whatever you want to do- write it down and check those suckers off!! It's a great cure for "what are we doing today??" and really fun to accomplish!! Here's my PWC Moms suggested Summer Bucket List for 2011. With giveaways, of course. I know how you all love a giveaway!

1. Pick Something. We personally love to pick berries (especially those free blackberries that grow wild all over Virginia. Watch for deerflies and pull the car over!) and peaches. If you've never had a warm from the field peach you do not know what you're missing!! We particularly love Hartland Orchard for peaches, which will start July 9th. You drive your car directly into the fields and they give you very nifty baskets on a stick to use to get your fruit. The more exposed to the sun (think top of the tree) the sweeter and jucier the fruit!! Want more ideas? Try THIS post.

2. Go to a PWC Waterpark. Splashdown, Veterans, and WaterWorks are all fun! They all also have affordable options including "playdate" times earlier in the morning and after 4pm prices. Swimming in the neighborhood pool is great but there's nothing like adding a giant slide to make it a little more fun!! Want to cross this off your list? WaterWorks has given us 2 family 4 packs for after 4pm for lucky readers!

3. Field Trip--DC. We love the Smithsonian Museums and no summer would be complete without a visit to DC. We love to plan our trips for weekdays and usually magically find street parking. However, Metro from Springfield is a really fun option (bonus train ride!) and guarantees you won't have the headache. Friday mornings until 2pm there is a farmer's market next to the Smithsonian Castle and the USDA provides free children's activities (think planting, digging, crafts and stories) as well as covered picnic seating. Add that on to your trip for a totally fun (minus transportation) trip!!

4. 2 Words: Bouncy Castles. Some days it is just too darn hot. In those cases, we think it's time to head inside for a little inflatable fun. House of Bounce would like to invite a PWC Moms reader to head over to their place and mark this off their bucket list- and maybe we'll see you there!! There's nothing better than wearing your kids out while you remain air conditioned!!

5. Eat Watermelon for dinner. We have at least one day in the summer where we come inside completely exhausted and too hot to eat. It's nights like those we make popcorn and watermelon for dinner. It has to happen at least once- it's very exciting to have Mom throw the rules out the window.

6. Catch Fireflies. There is nothing quite as magical as heading out at dusk to catch fireflies in a jar. (Holes in the lid please- and let them back out before you go in for bed!). While you're at it, why not join up with Operation Firefly and help determine where all the fireflies have gone.

7. Field Trip- Richmond. The Children's Museum of Richmond, to be specific!! This incredibly fun museum is adjacent the Science Museum of Richmond and includes everything from creative play to dinosaurs to crafts to biomes. If you've never been, you've got to go! Under a 2 hour ride and your kids can easily spend the better part of a day playing if they're anything like mine. C-MOR has offered a free family pack of tickets to their beautiful museum to a PWC Moms reader so they can check this off their bucket list for summer 2011!! Delegate Rich Anderson, VA-51, who in the interest of full disclosure is a friend of our family after having worked on his campaigns, also invites any PWC Moms and their families to join him at the statehouse for a tour. Call Ryan Galloway, his assistant (and in my experience, follow up with Ryan) to schedule at 571-264-9983

8. Host a Messy Playdate. I started this tradition years ago when I ran a mom's group, and it's still going strong. We run banner paper along the back fence and put out plates of fingerpaint. We put out dishes of flour and buckets of mud. There's glitter involved. Water balloons, mud pies, flower planting, tie dying, the brightest colored popsicles you can find- get out anything that is typically forbidden and ask your guests to wear old swimsuits and bring a change of clothes. Then, turn them loose in your back yard and just hose everything off when you're done- including the kids. We have a great time each year and you can adapt this playdate to any age group from new-to-tactile infants on up. I bet tweens would love a paint fight.

9. Go to a concert. Whether you go for free (Leesylvania, Harris Pavilion, and Sean Connaughton Plaza (that ugly 70's looking building when you enter to go to the Potomac Nationals Complex) all host free concerts throughout the summer) or pay to play (Wolf Trap, the Hylton Performing Arts Center and Locust Shade Ampitheatre offer great kid-friendly options)

10. Read a Classic. We are of the opinion (this is the royal we here- my kids don't get a choice) that there is a great need for more fine children's literature in the world. Abandon Junie B. for a minute and read to your kids from a great children's classic like "Trumpet of the Swan", "Charlotte's Web", "Black Beauty", "James and the Giant Peach", "Little House on the Prairie", "Stuart Little", or your personal favorite. When you're done, be sure to record it to your Summer Quest form and check in at the library each week to claim your prize both for reading and for visiting the library each week this summer season!

11. Climb Something. While we have some great options more locally, such as Hemlock Overlook in Fairfax, I've always always wanted to head over to the Adventure Park at Sand Springs School. It's the largest aerial forest adventure park in North America, and while it's definitely a field trip, it also looks totally B.A. (and no, I don't mean Bachelor of Arts). You can join us in this one, too, because the Adventure Park has very generousl offered one PWC Moms reader a Family 4 Pack of Passes. This would be great for an older kid- they recommend ages 7 and up, but there are restrictions for ages 7-13. Even your teen could have a great time here, as far as I can guess (remember, I don't have teenagers, so take that with a grain of salt!)

12. Go to the Fair! It goes without saying we have to spend one (horrible, sticky, smoky) day at the fair. My kids would kill me if we didn't. We try to stay over in the children's barn and the exhibits as long a we can, and we'll even peek at the monster trucks or tractor pull, but I'm totally in touch with the fact that I'm going to have to buy a funnel cake and ride on the egg beater until I feel sick. It's just a rule :) We like to watch for the discount days, and don't forget even if you can't bake you can show off your "goods" by entering your child in the beautiful baby contest!

We hope that you have a great summer- and we'd love to hear what your bucket list plans are!! If you're a blogger, link to PWC Moms and share your own bucket list. Leave us a comment below with the link and what you'd like to win from our list! If you're not a blogger, you can tag PWC Moms on a facebook status and share what you'd like to win for your own summer bucket list in a facebook note! Happy Summering!

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4th of July Weekend Events 2011 (With 100% more Newspaper Voice)

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Published: 06/29/2011

I'm being lazy y'all, I'm sorry. As many of you know I write for PotomacLocal.com as well as for PWC Moms and right now I'm multi-tasking. Here's my newspaper voice. AKA, the big girl voice. You can catch it every Thursday on PotomacLocal's "Weekend Calendar Highlights".
Friday, July 1

*Fabulous Fridays at Waterworks Waterpark in Dale City will be feature a “Happy Birthday USA” theme and includes food specials, giveaways and games from 5:00p.m. to 9:00 p.m. when the park closes.

*Not ready to be decked out in red, white, and blue quite yet? The Potomac Nationals 7:05 p.m. game will have a “Star Trek Night” promotion.

Saturday, July 2

*Leesylvania State Park hosts their monthly Kid’s Fishing Tournament on Saturday morning beginning at 9:00 a.m. by the marina. Children do not need game licenses, but adults who plan to “help hold the rod” should be sure to have one. Participants are encouraged to bring their own supplies.

*Kick back and celebrate early with the Arts and Stripes Picnic at the Lorton Workhouse. The picnic is a free event, but a $5 donation is suggested. Parking will be available onsight to picnic-goers who are asked to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. Entertainment will include interactive art demonstrations, the Navy Commodores, New Dominion Choraliers, and a keynote from Congressman Gerry Connolley.

*Join the Potomac Nationals for their “History of Baseball” night featuring vintage jersey auction, bobbleheads for the first 1,000 fans, and fireworks after the game, which begins at 6:35 p.m. Special tickets are available that include an all-you-care-to-eat picnic style dinner before the game.

**Closed: Prince William County Neighborhood Libraries

Sunday, July 3

*It’s everyone’s favorite mascot’s birthday, and Uncle Slam plans to celebrate in style. Special tickets are available that include an all-you-care-to-eat picnic dinner before a 6:35 p.m. Potomac Nationals game, which will feature mascots from around the area. After the game, be sure to stick around for fireworks!

**Closed: Prince William County Neighborhood Libraries and Regional Libraries

Monday, July 4

*The Dale City Independence Day Parade begins at 10am, but Dale Boulevard will become 1 lane each direction at 8:00 a.m. and should be avoided if possible. The parade will feature between 150-200 entries and is being Grand Marshaled by hometown hero Marine Corporal Joshua Himan. Parking lots at Beville Middle and the Dale City Boys and Girls Club, and Center Plaza will be closed for event use, but any other plaza on Dale Boulevard may be used by parade watchers for parking. Center Plaza commuter lot will be the site of the annual Family Fun Day that follows the parade and ends at 2:00 p.m.

*Celebrate America with Old Town Manassas. Starting at 2:00 p.m. at the Train Depot in Old Town there will rides for kids, food concessions and a red, white, and blue hayride. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets at 4pm to get seats at the Manassas Museum Lawn for the 9:15 p.m. fireworks display, which is one of the largest in Northern Virginia. Festivities also include Jay Henley and the Stone Brook Band at 4:30 p.m. at the Harris Pavilion.

*Join the Potomac Nationals at 6:35 p.m. for the largest game of the season! Special tickets are available that include a picnic meal before the game, and be sure to stick around after the final pitch for a large fireworks show in honor of the 4th of July.

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Help with PW Parks Summer Camps

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Published: 05/25/2011

I really hope this breakdown helps you guys find camp options that work. A few helpful hints for multiple aged kids:
**Go with SBDCRC if you have multiple ages. They seem to have the widest age range.**
1) Look for funky times- i.e. Swan Lake Ballet Camp the week of August 1st at BLCC is from 9:30-1. I’m not saying you want to drive between 2 community centers, but if you choose correctly, you can have one kid in camp from 9-12 and one from 9:30-1 and do drop off and pick up yourself.
2) If you have Boys and Girls that both want gender-stereotype activities (don’t get mad at me- it happens!!) Again, using an example from BLCC, the week of the 11th you can hit Jazz Camp and CSI Camp (ages 12+ and 8-12 respectively). Younger kids? Try SBDCRC’s Princess Camp for your girlie girl, and then hit several of the one-day art and science camps. It won’t net you an errand day every day for a week, but you can get in 2 or 3 of them!
3) Less picky mixed gender and age kids? Try for the cooking classes or art classes. Several have a decent span of ages and are easily mixed gender.
4) Serious age mix? Tell me about it. With a 3, 5, and 7 year old finding options that fit our family is HARD. You can find options, but they’re not great. My recommendation? Find a camp 2 of your kids can go to. Find another camp the same week. Remember that great friend you met this year with kids the same ages as yours? Divide and conquer, ladies. Divide and conquer. One of you drop off the littles and one of you drop off the bigs. Repeat at pickup. Have lunch together at the park. It’ll be fantastic. :)
Just so you all know, this thing was ridiculous. I’m going to try to get in touch with the park authority to suggest a few things for next year to make camp searching a little bit easier on you (and me, because this may have been the biggest time vacuum ever completed for PWC Moms!!). In the meantime, I hope this helps.
~K
(PS- The Listings appear after the jump)

Ben Lomond Community Center 10501 Copeland Dr, Manassas, VA 20109 (703) 361-7126
June 20th- Creative Movement Story Ballet: Ages 3-5, $125/week 9am-12pm, page 27
June 20th- Beginner Dance/Story Ballet: Ages 6-9, $125/week, 9am-12pm, page 27
June 20th- Hyper Peppy Robots: Ages 8-12, $175/week, 9am-12pm, page 30
June 20th- Magnetic Levitation Cars: Ages 8-12, $175/week, 12:45-3:45pm, page 30
June 20th- Kids Dig Gardening: Ages 5-7, $115/week, 9-11:30am, page 31
June 20th- Kids Dig Gardening: Ages 8-11, $115/week, 12:30-3pm, page 31
June 27th- Jazz/Hip Hop/Lyrical Camp: Ages 7-12, $140/week, 9:30am-1pm, page 27
June 27th- Model Airplanes/Bridges/Gadgets: Ages 8-12, $175/week, 12:45-3:45pm, page 31
June 27th- Chemical Magic: Ages 8-12, $175/week, 9am-12pm, page 30
June 27th- Archery Camp: Ages 8-12, $125/week Monday-Thursday, 9am-12pm, page 32
July 5th- Cartooning Camp: Ages 8-12, $135/week Tuesday-Friday, 1-5pm, page 26
July 5th- BAM! Boys Can Cook, Too: Ages 10-13, $115/week Tuesday-Friday, 9-11:30am, page 27
July 5th- Harry Potter Magic Camp: Ages 6-11, $140/week Tuesday-Friday, 9am-12pm, page 30
July 11th- Creative Cooking Cuisine: Ages 3-4, $50/week 9-10am, page 27
July 11th- Creative Cooking Cuisine: Ages 5-7, $75/week 10:30am-12pm, page 27
July 11th- Creative Cooking Cuisine: Ages 8-11, $75/week 1-2:30pm, page 27
July 11th- Creative Movement Story Ballet: Ages 3-5, $125/week 9am-12pm, page 27
July 11th- Jazz/Hip Hop/Lyrical Camp: Ages 12+, $140/week, 9:30am-1pm, page 27
July 11th- CSI Camp: Ages 8-12, $175/week, 9am-12pm, page 28
July 18th- Creative Kids Art Camp: Ages 3-4, $60/week, 9-10am, page 26
July 18th- Creative Kids Art Camp: Ages 5-7, $75/week, 10:30am-12pm, page 26
July 18th- Creative Kids Art Camp: Ages 8-11, $75/week, 1-2:30pm, page 26
July 18th- Act it Out Drama Camp: Grades K-3, $130/week, 9am-12pm, page 28
July 25th- A Kids Life Drama Camp: Grades 4-7, $130/week, 9am-12pm, page 28
July 25th- Archery Camp: Ages 8-12, $125/week Monday-Thursday, 9am-12pm, page 32
July 25th- Musical Theatre Camp: Ages 8-12, $195/week, 9:30am-3:30pm, page 28
July 25th- Silver Knight Chess Camp: Ages 8-12, $175/week, 9am-12pm, page 29
July 25th- Creative Kids Science: Ages 3-4, $60/week, 9-10am, page 30
July 25th- Creative Kids Science: Ages 5-7, $75/week, 10:30am-12pm, page 30
July 25th- Creative Kids Science: Ages 8-11, $75/week, 1-2:30pm, page 30
August 1st- Creative Movement Story Ballet: Ages 3-5, $125/week 9am-12pm, page 27
August 1st- Swan Lake Ballet Camp: Ages 10+, $140/week, 9:30am-1pm, page 27
August 1st- Video Production Camp: Grades 5-7, $160/week, 7-9pm, page 28
August 8th- Creative Cooking Cuisine: Ages 3-4, $50/week, 9-10am, page 27
August 8th- Creative Cooking Cuisine: Ages 5-7, $75/week, 10:30am-12pm, page 27
August 8th- Creative Cooking Cuisine: Ages 8-11, $75/week, 1-2:30pm, page 27
August 8th- Secret Agent Lab: Ages 8-12, $300/week, 9am-4pm, page 31
August 8th- Beginner Dance/Story Ballet: Ages 6-9, $125/week, 9am-12pm, page 27
August 15th- Chemistry Collision: Ages 8-12, $195/week, 9am-12pm, page 30
August 15th- Guide to the Galaxy: Ages 8-12, $195/week, 12:45-3:45pm, page 31

Birchdale Community Center 14730 Birchdale Avenue Woodbridge, VA 22193 - (703) 670-5178
June 1st- One Fun Day: Ages 3-5, $25/day, 9am-12pm, page 24
June 2nd- One Fun Day: Ages 3-5, $25/day, 9am-12pm, page 24
June 3rd- One Fun Day: Ages 3-5, $25/day, 9am-12pm, page 24
June 4th- One Fun Day: Ages 3-5, $25/day, 9am-12pm, page 24
June 5th- One Fun Day: Ages 3-5, $25/day, 9am-12pm, page 24
June 6th- One Fun Day: Ages 3-5, $25/day, 9am-12pm, page 24
June 7th- One Fun Day: Ages 3-5, $25/day, 9am-12pm, page 24
June 8th- One Fun Day: Ages 3-5, $25/day, 9am-12pm, page 24
June 9th- One Fun Day: Ages 3-5, $25/day, 9am-12pm, page 24
June 10th- One Fun Day: Ages 3-5, $25/day, 9am-12pm, page 24
June 11th- One Fun Day: Ages 3-5, $25/day, 9am-12pm, page 24
June 12th- One Fun Day: Ages 3-5, $25/day, 9am-12pm, page 24
June 13th- One Fun Day: Ages 3-5, $25/day, 9am-12pm, page 24
June 14th- One Fun Day: Ages 3-5, $25/day, 9am-12pm, page 24
June 15th- One Fun Day: Ages 3-5, $25/day, 9am-12pm, page 24
June 16th- One Fun Day: Ages 3-5, $25/day, 9am-12pm, page 24
June 17th- One Fun Day: Ages 3-5, $25/day, 9am-12pm, page 24
June 20th- Birchdale Buddy Camp: Ages 5-8, $158/week, full day, page 25
June 20th- Day Trippers Camp: Ages 8-13, $199/week, full day, page 25
June 27th- Birchdale Buddy Camp: Ages 5-8, $158/week, full day, page 25
June 27th- Day Trippers Camp: Ages 8-13, $199/week, full day, page 25
July 5th- Birchdale Buddy Camp: Ages 5-8, $158/week, full day, page 25
July 5th- Day Trippers Camp: Ages 8-13, $199/week, full day, page 25
July 11th- Birchdale Buddy Camp: Ages 5-8, $158/week, full day, page 25
July 11th- Day Trippers Camp: Ages 8-13, $199/week, full day, page 25
July 18th- Birchdale Buddy Camp: Ages 5-8, $158/week, full day, page 25
July 18th- Day Trippers Camp: Ages 8-13, $199/week, full day, page 25
July 25th- Birchdale Buddy Camp: Ages 5-8, $158/week, full day, page 25
July 25th- Day Trippers Camp: Ages 8-13, $199/week, full day, page 25
August 1st- Birchdale Buddy Camp: Ages 5-8, $158/week, full day, page 25
August 1st- Day Trippers Camp: Ages 8-13, $199/week, full day, page 25
August 8th- Birchdale Buddy Camp: Ages 5-8, $158/week, full day, page 25
August 8th- Day Trippers Camp: Ages 8-13, $199/week, full day, page 25
August 15th- Birchdale Buddy Camp: Ages 5-8, $158/week, full day, page 25
August 15th- Day Trippers Camp: Ages 8-13, $199/week, full day, page 25
August 22nd- Birchdale Buddy Camp: Ages 5-8, $158/week, full day, page 25
August 22nd- Day Trippers Camp: Ages 8-13, $199/week, full day, page 25
August 29th- Summer Splashout Camp: Ages 5-14, $189/week, full day, page 25
August 29th- Day Trippers Camp: Ages 8-13, $199/week, full day, page 25

Chinn Aquatic and Fitness Center 13025 Chinn Park Drive Prince William, VA 22192-5073 (703) 730-1051
June 7th- Mini Cuisine Camp: Ages 3-5, $50- meets T/W/TH, 10-11am, page 27
June 20th- Champ Camp: Ages 2.5-5, $85/week 9am-noon, page 24
June 20th- Hi-5 Camp: Age 5, $190/week, full day, page 25
June 20th- Summer Celebration: Ages 6-12, $190/week, full day, page 25
June 20th- Teen Scene: Ages 13-15, $195/week, full day, page 25
June 27th- Champ Camp: Ages 2.5-5, $85/week 9am-noon, page 24
June 27th- Hi-5 Camp: Age 5, $190/week, full day, page 25
June 27th- Summer Celebration: Ages 6-12, $190/week, full day, page 25
June 27th- Teen Scene: Ages 13-15, $195/week, full day, page 25
June 27th- Pee Wee Hoops Camp: Ages 5-6, $65/week Monday-Thursday, 6:30-7:30pm, page 32
July 5th- Champ Camp: Ages 2.5-5, $85/week 9am-noon, page 24
July 5th- Hi-5 Camp: Age 5, $190/week, full day, page 25
July 5th- Summer Celebration: Ages 6-12, $190/week, full day, page 25
July 5th- Teen Scene: Ages 13-15, $195/week, full day, page 25
July 11th- Champ Camp: Ages 2.5-5, $85/week 9am-noon, page 24
July 11th- Cross Training Camp: Ages 12-15, $70/week, 6-8pm, page 32
July 11th- Hi-5 Camp: Age 5, $190/week, full day, page 25
July 11th- Summer Celebration: Ages 6-12, $190/week, full day, page 25
July 11th- Teen Scene: Ages 13-15, $195/week, full day, page 25
July 11th- Creative Writing Camp: Ages 8-12, $50/week 6:30-7:30pm, page 31
July 18th- Girls Basketball Camp: Ages 6-10, $75/week, 6:30-9pm, page 32
July 18th- Champ Camp: Ages 2.5-5, $85/week 9am-noon, page 24
July 18th- Hi-5 Camp: Age 5, $190/week, full day, page 25
July 18th- Ball 4 All: Ages 10-15, $110/week, 6:30-8:30pm, page 32
July 18th- Summer Celebration: Ages 6-12, $190/week, full day, page 25
July18th- Teen Scene: Ages 13-15, $195/week, full day, page 25
July 25th- Champ Camp: Ages 2.5-5, $85/week 9am-noon, page 24
July 25th- Hi-5 Camp: Age 5, $190/week, full day, page 25
July 25th- Ball 4 All: Ages 10-15, $110/week, 6:30-8:30pm, page 32
July 25th- Summer Celebration: Ages 6-12, $190/week, full day, page 25
July 25th- Teen Scene: Ages 13-15, $195/week, full day, page 25
July 25th- Van Gogh For It Art Camp: Ages 8-12, $50/week 6:30-7:30pm, page 26
August 1st- Champ Camp: Ages 2.5-5, $85/week 9am-noon, page 24
August 1st- Hi-5 Camp: Age 5, $190/week, full day, page 25
August 1st- Summer Celebration: Ages 6-12, $190/week, full day, page 25
August 1st- Cross Training Camp: Ages 12-15, $70/week, 6-8pm, page 32
August 1st- Teen Scene: Ages 13-15, $195/week, full day, page 25
August 8th- Champ Camp: Ages 2.5-5, $85/week 9am-noon, page 24
August 8th- Hi-5 Camp: Age 5, $190/week, full day, page 25
August 8th- Summer Celebration: Ages 6-12, $190/week, full day, page 25
August 8th- Teen Scene: Ages 13-15, $195/week, full day, page 25
August 15th- Champ Camp: Ages 2.5-5, $85/week 9am-noon, page 24
August 15th- Hi-5 Camp: Age 5, $190/week, full day, page 25
August 15th- Summer Celebration: Ages 6-12, $190/week, full day, page 25
August 15th- Teen Scene: Ages 13-15, $195/week, full day, page 25
August 22nd- Champ Camp: Ages 2.5-5, $85/week 9am-noon, page 24
August 22nd- Hi-5 Camp: Age 5, $190/week, full day, page 25
August 22nd- Summer Celebration: Ages 6-12, $190/week, full day, page 25
August 22nd- Teen Scene: Ages 13-15, $195/week, full day, page 25
August 29th- Teen Scene: Ages 13-15, $195/week, full day, page 25

Historic Site Camps
June 27th- Civil War Days Camp: Ages 8-12, $120/week Ben Lomond Manor House, 9am-12pm, page 29
July 11th- Civil War Homefront Camp: Ages 8-12, $130/week Brentsville Historic Recreation Area, 9am-12pm, page 29
August 1st- Civil War Days Camp: Ages 8-12, $120/week Ben Lomond Manor House, 9am-12pm, page 29
August 15th- Colonial Era Camp: Ages 8-12, $130/week Rippon HIstoric Lodge, 9am-12pm, page 29

James Long Park 4603 James Madison Highway, Haymarket, VA, 20169
June 20th- Silver Knight Chess: Ages 8-12, $175/week, 9am-12pm, page 29
June 20th- Archery Camp: Ages 8-12, $125/week Monday-Thursday, 9am-12pm, page 32
June 27th- Harry Potter Magic Camp: Ages 6-11, $175/week, 9am-12pm, page 30
July 5th- Creative Kids Art Camp: Ages 3-4, $50/week Tuesday-Friday, 9-10am, page 26
July 5th- Creative Kids Art Camp: Ages 5-7, $65/week Tuesday-Friday, 10:30am-12pm, page 26
July 5th- Creative Kids Art Camp: Ages 8-11, $65/week Tuesday-Friday, 1-2:30pm, page 26
July 18th- Creative Kids Science Camp: Ages 3-4, $60/week, 9-10am, page 30
July 18th- Creative Kids Science Camp: Ages 5-7, $75/week, 10:30am-12pm, page 30
July 18th- Creative Kids Science Camp: Ages 8-11, $75/week, 1-2:30pm, page 30
July 18th- Archery Camp: Ages 8-12, $125/week Monday-Thursday, 9am-12pm, page 32
July 25th- CSI Camp: Ages 8-12, $175/week, 9am-12pm, page 28
August 1st- Cartooning: Ages 8-12, $165/week, 9am-1pm, page 26
August 8th- Basic Archery Hunting for Deer: Ages 10-14, $150/week Monday-Thursday, 9am-12pm, page 32

Lake Ridge Park 12350 Cotton Mill Drive Lake Ridge, VA 22192 (703) 494-5464
June 20th- Creative Kids Science Camp: Ages 6-8, $95/week, 1-4pm, page 30
June 20th- Latitude 28: Ages 5-14, $185/week, full day, page 25
June 20th- Paddling Camp: Ages 10-14, $95/week, 9am-12pm, page 29
June 27th- Family Paddling Camp: Ages 5+, $50/pp/week Monday-Thursday, 6:30-8:30pm, page 29
June 27th- Latitude 28: Ages 5-14, $185/week, full day, page 25
July 5th- Fishing A to Z: Ages 9-12, $95/Week Tuesday-Friday, 9am-12pm, page 29
July 5th- Latitude 28: Ages 5-14, $185/week, full day, page 25
July 5th- In a Galaxy Far Far Away: Ages Not Listed, $90/week Tuesday-Friday, 9am-12pm, page 30
July 11th- Little Acorns: Ages 4-5, $85/week, 9am-12pm, page 24
July 11th- Latitude 28: Ages 5-14, $185/week, full day, page 25
July 11th- XTreme Teens in WVA: Ages 13-16, $850/week sleep away, page 25
July 11th- Girls Only Archery Camp: Ages 8-10, $125/week, 9am-12pm, page 32
July 11th- Girls Only Archery Camp: Ages 11-14, $125/week, 1-4pm, page 32
July 18th- XTreme Teens in WVA: Ages 13-16, $850/week sleep away, page 25
July 18th- Little Acorns: Ages 4-5, $85/week, 9am-12pm, page 24
July 18th- Latitude 28: Ages 5-14, $185/week, full day, page 25
July 25th- Latitude 28: Ages 5-14, $185/week, full day, page 25
July 25th- Eco Camp: Ages 8-10, $200/week, full day, page 25
July 25th- Classic Jurassic: Ages 3-9, $85/week, 9am-12pm, page 28
August 1st- Little Acorns: Ages 4-5, $85/week, 9am-12pm, page 24
August 1st- Latitude 28: Ages 5-14, $185/week, full day, page 25
August 1st- Baseball Camp: Ages 7-12, $100/week, 5:30-7:30pm, page 32 HELD AT LAKE RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
August 1st- Boys Only Archery Camp: Ages 8-10, $125/week, 9am-12pm, page 32
August 1st- Boys Only Archery Camp: Ages 11-14, $125/week, 1-4pm, page 32
August 8th- Little Acorns: Ages 4-5, $85/week, 9am-12pm, page 24
August 8th- Latitude 28: Ages 5-14, $185/week, full day, page 25
August 15th- Creative Kids Science Camp: Ages 4-5, $95/week, 9am-12pm, page 30
August 15th- Latitude 28: Ages 5-14, $185/week, full day, page 25
August 22nd- Once Upon a Time: Ages 5-7, $90/week, 9am-12pm, page 31
August 22nd- Paddling Camp: Ages 10-14, $95/week, 9am-12pm, page 29
August 22nd- Magic Camp: Ages 8-14, $160/week full day, page 2

Locust Shade Park 4701 Locust Shade Drive Triangle, VA 22172-1935 - (703) 221-8579
June 6th- Little Naturalist: Ages 3-6, $60/week, 10-11:30am, page 29
June 20th- Canoe Camp: Ages 9-14, $85/week, 9am-12pm, page 29
June 27th- Try It/Badge Camp: Scout Aged, $60/week Monday-Thursday, 3:30-6pm, page 30
June 27th- Summer Drama: Ages 9-13, $85/week, 9am-12pm, page 28
July 11th- Try It/Badge Camp: Scout Aged, $60/week Monday-Thursday, 3:30-6pm, page 30
July 18th- Canoe Camp: Ages 9-14, $85/week, 9am-12pm, page 29
July 18th- Little Naturalist: Ages 3-6, $60/week, 10-11:30am, page 29
July 25th- Junior Naturalist: Ages 8-12, $80/week Monday to Thursday, 9-11am, page 30
July 25th- Shakepspeare: Ages 9-14, $85/week, 9am-12pm, page 28
August 1st- Sports and Great Outdoors: Ages 9-14, $160/week, full day, page 26
August 1st to 12th- Showtime: Ages 11-16, $170/session, 9am-12pm, page 28
August 8th- Treasure Hunt: Ages 10-14, $180/week, 9am-5pm, page 28
August 8th- Sports and Great Outdoors: Ages 9-14, $160/week, full day, page 26
August 15th- Drama For Kids: Ages 4-7, $100/week, 9am-12pm, page 28

S.B. Dale City Rec Center 14300 Minnieville Road Woodbridge, VA 22193 (703) 670-7112
June 6th- Dinosaur Dig Camp: Ages 3-5, $80/week, 9am-12pm, page 28
June 13th- Back to Nature: Ages 3-5, $80/week, 9am-12pm, page 29
June 13th- Princess Camp: Ages 3-5, $80/week, 9am-12pm, page 31
June 20th- Little Campers: Ages 3-4, $60/week M/W/F, 9am-12pm, page 24
June 20th- Creative Cooking Cuisine: Ages 3-5, $75/week, 9-10:30am, page 27
June 20th- Creative Cooking Cuisine: Ages 6-9, $75/week, 11am-12:30pm, page 27
June 20th- Summer Blast Camp: Ages 6-13, $170/week full day, page 26
June 20th- Silver Night Chess: Ages 8-12, $175/week Half Day, $300/week Full Day, 9am-12pm OR 1pm-4pm OR Full Day, page 29
June 20th- Back to Nature: Ages 7-10, $80/week, 9am-12pm, page 29
June 21st- Clay Class: Ages 4-6/7-10, $18/class, 9am-12pm, page 31
June 23rd- Painting Class: Ages 4-6/7-10, $18/class, 9am-12pm, page 31
June 27th- Young Einsteins: Ages 3-5, $80/week, 9am-12pm, page 30
June 27th- Summer Blast Camp: Ages 6-13, $170/week full day, page 26
June 27th- Sports Sampler: No Age Given, $120/week, 10am-2pm, page 32
June 27/29th- Boredom Buster: Ages 8-13, $70/2 day session, 9am-5pm, page 31
June 27/29th- Rock Paper Scissors: Ages 8-10, $50 2 classes, 12:30-3:30pm, page 26
June 27th- Lil Shooters Basketball Camp: Ages not given, $75/week, 10:30am-12:30pm, page 32
June 28th- Eruptions Class: Ages 4-6/7-10, $18/class, 9am-12pm, page 31
June 28th- Polymer Clay Sculpting: Ages 9-11, $50/2 class session, T/TH, 10am, page 26
June 30th- Bugs Class: Ages 4-6/7-10, $18/class, 9am-12pm, page 31
July 5th- Wide World of Sports: Ages 6-9, $120/week, 9:30am-1:30pm, page 31
July 5th- Summer Blast Camp: Ages 6-13, $170/week full day, page 26
July 5th- Recycling Class: Ages 3-5/6-9, $18/class, 9am-12pm, page 31
July 6th- Hands Class: Ages 3-5/6-9, $18/class, 9am-12pm, page 31
July 7th- Tissue Paper Class: Ages 3-5/6-9, $18/class, 9am-12pm, page 31
July 8th- Cardboard Class: Ages 3-5/6-9, $18/class, 9am-12pm, page 31
July 11th- Amazing Athletics: Ages 9-12, $120/week, 9:30am-12:30pm, page 31-32
July 11th- Little Campers: Ages 3-4, $60/week M/W/F, 9am-12pm, page 24
July 11th- Creative Cooking Cuisine: Ages 3-5, $75/week, 9-10:30am, page 27
July 11th- Creative Cooking Cuisine: Ages 6-9, $75/week, 11am-12:30pm, page 27
July 11th- Dinosaur Dig Camp: Ages 6-9, $80/week, 9am-12pm, page 28
July 11th- Summer Blast Camp: Ages 6-13, $170/week full day, page 26
July 11th- Robotic Arm Science: Ages 9-13, $185/week, 1-4pm, page 27
July 12th- Boxes Class: Ages 3-5, $18/class, 9am-12pm, page 31
July 12th- Jewelry Pizzaz: Ages 9-11, $50/2 class session, T/TH, 1pm, page 26
July 14th- Paper Plates Class: Ages 3-5, $18/class, 9am-12pm, page 31
July 18th- Princess Camp: Ages 3-5, $80/week, 9am-12pm, page 31
July 18th- Summer Blast Camp: Ages 6-13, $170/week full day, page 26
July 18th- Playground Games: Ages 5-7, $110/week, 9:30am-12:30pm, page 32
July 19th- Pond Animals: Ages 5-7, $18/class, 9am-12pm, page 31
July 21st- Pets: Ages 5-7, $18/class, 9am-12pm, page 31
July 25th- Little Campers: Ages 3-4, $60/week M/W/F, 9am-12pm, page 24
July 25th- Summer Blast Camp: Ages 6-13, $170/week full day, page 26
July 25th- Creative Cooking Cuisine: Ages 3-5, $75/week, 9-10:30am, page 27
July 25th- Creative Cooking Cuisine: Ages 6-9, $75/week, 11am-12:30pm, page 27
July 25th- Lights Camera Action: Ages 6-9, $80/week, 9am-12pm, page 28
July 25th- Stop Motion Animation: Ages 8-11, $240/half day/week or $470/full day/week, 9-11:45am OR 12:15-3pm OR 9am-3pm (full day), page 27
July 26th- Reptiles Class: Ages 3-5/6-9, $18/class, 9am-12pm, page 31 
July 26th- Cartooning: Ages 10-14, $55/ 2 classes, T/TH, 1:30-3:30pm, page 26
July 28th- Plants Class: Ages 3-5/6-9, $18/class, 9am-12pm, page 31
August 1st- Silver Night Chess: Ages 8-12, $175/week Half Day, $300/week Full Day, 9am-12pm OR 1pm-4pm OR Full Day, page 29
August 1st- Summer Blast Camp: Ages 6-13, $170/week full day, page 26
August 1st- Sports Sampler: No Age Given, $120/week, 10am-2pm, page 32
August 1st- Creative Kids Art Camp: Ages 3-5, $8-/week, 9am-12pm, page 26
August 1st/3rd- Rock Paper Scissors: Ages 8-10, $50 2 classes, 12:30-3:30pm, page 26
August 2nd- Egg Cartons Class: Ages 6-9, $18/class, 9am-12pm, page 31
August 2nd- Polymer Clay Sculpting: Ages 9-11, $50/2 class session, T/TH, 10am, page 26
August 4th- Craft Sticks Class: Ages 6-9, $18/class, 9am-12pm, page 31
August 8th- Creative Cooking Cuisine: Ages 3-5, $75/week, 9-10:30am, page 27
August 8th- Summer Blast Camp: Ages 6-13, $170/week full day, page 26
August 8th- Creative Cooking Cuisine: Ages 6-9, $75/week, 11am-12:30pm, page 27
August 8th- Little Campers: Ages 3-4, $60/week M/W/F, 9am-12pm, page 24
August 8th- Let’s Get Fit: Ages 8-14, $195/week, 9am-2pm, page 29
August 8th- 2D Video Game Design: Ages 8-11, $240/half day/week or $470/full day/week, 9-11:45am OR 12:15-3pm OR 9am-3pm (full day), page 26
August 8/10/12th- Discovering Other Cultures: Ages 5-7, $60/3 day session, 9am-12pm, page 31
August 9th- Rainforest Class: Ages 3-5/6-9, $18/class, 9am-12pm, page 31
August 9th- Jewelry Pizzaz: Ages 9-11, $50/2 class session, T/TH, 1pm, page 26
August 9th- Cartooning: Ages 10-14, $55/ 2 classes, T/TH, 1:30-3:30pm, page 26
August 11th- Animals Class: Ages 3-5/6-9, $18/class, 9am-12pm, page 31
August 15th- Young Einsteins: Ages 3-5, $80/week, 9am-12pm, page 30
August 15th- Summer Blast Camp: Ages 6-13, $170/week full day, page 26
August 15/17th- Boredom Buster: Ages 8-13, $70/2 day session, 9am-5pm, page 31
August 16th- Nature Class: Ages 6-9, $18/class, 9am-12pm, page 31
August 18th- Senses Class: Ages 6-9, $18/class, 9am-12pm, page 31
August 22nd- Performance Dance Camp: Ages 8-17, $125/week, 9am-5pm, page 28
August 22nd- Mystics Basketball Camp: Ages 8-17, $325/week, full day, page 26
August 22nd- Challenge Elite Soccer Camp: Ages 6-14, $215/week, full day, page 26
August 22nd- Advanced Robotics: Ages 7-12, $180/week, 9am-12pm, page 27
August 22nd- Botball Robotics: Ages 7-12, $180/week, 12:30-3:30pm, page 27
August 23rd- Clay Class: Ages 3-5/6-9, $18/class, 9am-12pm, page 31
August 24th- Paint Class: Ages 3-5/6-9, $18/class, 9am-12pm, page 31
August 25th- Recycling Class: Ages 3-5/6-9, $18/class, 9am-12pm, page 31
August 29th- Challenge Elite Soccer Camp: Ages 6-14, $215/week, full day, page 26
August 29th- Xbox 360 Game Design: Ages 8-11, $240/half day/week or $470/full day/week, 9-11:45am OR 12:15-3pm OR 9am-3pm (full day), page 26
August 29th- Stop Motion Animation: Ages 8-11, $240/half day/week or $470/full day/week, 9-11:45am OR 12:15-3pm OR 9am-3pm (full day), page 27

Veterans Park 14300 Featherstone Road Woodbridge, VA 22191 - (703) 491-2183
June 20th- Veterans Variety: Ages 6-13, $158/week, full day, page 26
June 20th- Barnyard Palooza: Ages 3-5, $58/week, 9:30am, page 31
June 27th- CSI Camp: Ages 8-12, $140/week, 9am-1pm, page 28
June 27th- Let’s Get Fit: Ages 8-14, $195/week, 9am-2pm, page 29
June 27th- Creative Kids Science Camp: Ages 8-12, 9am-12pm, page 30
July 5th- For the Love of Animals: Ages 7-10, $65/week Tuesday-Friday, 9:30-11:30am, page 31
July 5th- Girls Softball Camp: Age not given, $95/week Tuesday-Friday, 9am-12pm, page 32
July 11th- Let’s Get Fit: Ages 8-14, $195/week, 9am-2pm, page 29
July 11th- Platform Gaming: Ages 6-12, $130/week, 9am-12pm, page 30
July 11th- Shooter Games: Ages 6-12, $130/week, 1-4pm, page 30
July 18th- Book It: Ages 3-5, $58/week, 9:30am, page 31
July 23rd- Creative Kids Science Camp: Ages 8-12, 9am-12pm, page 30
August 1st- CSI Camp: Ages 8-12, $140/week, 9am-1pm, page 28
August 8th-Civil Engineer: Ages 6-12, $130/week, 9am-12pm, page 30
August 8th-Industrial Engineer Engineer: Ages 6-12, $130/week, 1-4pm, page 30
August 15th- Veterans Variety: Ages 6-13, $158/week, full day, page 26
August 15th- To Infinity and Beyond: Ages 3-5, $58/week, 9:30am, page 31
August 15th- Come on Down Name That Game: Ages 7-10, $95/week, 9am-12pm, page 29

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Summer Lovin....On the Cheap :)

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Published: 05/18/2011

I love a deal. I think I've swooned over coupon deals more times than y'all should have to put up with! For summer, though, I like to be especially frugal because there are a lot of days to fill between school ending a school starting and only so much money to spend on each one!!

Bowling-
1. AMF Lanes (formerly part of kidsbowlfree.com, which you can try if you're traveling/visiting relatives) is offering 2 free games per kid per day from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Adults can add on 2 games per day for $27.95 (one time fee). Shoes are not included. Buy your own and make it free or rent them for $4 a kid.

Movies- (It appears AMC is not doing their summer movie program this year, so I'm including some really inexpensive Fairfax options for those of you willing to drive. Call AMC and complain, you have my blessing!)
1. Regal Cinemas Summer Movie Express (Manassas and Fairfax locations) is offering 2 G/PG
movies for $1/ticket on Tuesdays/Wednesdays at 10 am.

2. Rave Motion Pictures (Fairfax Corner and Centreville) is still having a FREE summer movie
festival for 8 weeks on Tues/Wed morning at 10am.

3. University Mall Theatres will be hosting a Summer Cinema Camp from June 20 to September 2nd. Monday-Friday there will be a 10am family-friendly showing. Tickets are $2, or, buy a season pass for $11 or a pack of 10 tickets for $15. Their Tuesday showings are always $2 each for tickets, popcorn, and sodas.

Reading-
1. Barnes and Noble will give your child a free book when they bring in a reading journal showing they read 8.

2. Borders has the same program for ages 12 and under, but you read 10 books. The link I've provided is to the Krazy Coupon Lady, who has the form that you need to fill out in PDF form. Scroll down and print it out.

3. Prince William County Library Summer Quest- All ages can earn prizes for reading. This year it's online and it's FREE :) Registration starts June 1st.

Amusement Parks-
1. Busch Gardens is again offering its free preschool pass! All you have to do is be a Virginia Resident!! Note to my military mommas, you can score free tickets to Busch parks (including Busch Gardens and Sesame Place).

Vacation Bible School-
1. Free or Cheap, have you read our VBS Listings yet? You'd think these churches want people to show up with their prices ;)

Theatre/Arts-
1. Fairfax County (I'm sorry guys! They just have really great stuff!) Park Authority offers free performances throughout the summer. I'd recommend the one at Frying Pan Farm Park because your kids will love running around and checking it out afterwards!

2. Wolf Trap has changed its Theater in the Woods presentations so now you get two performances for $8! Check out the schedule and order your tickets early- they sell out! Afterwards, you're almost at Tysons Corner, so you may as well do a little shopping ;)

3. Locust Shade Park (Yay PWC!) offers performances in their ampitheater for $4 per person all summer.

4. There are free concerts throughout the summer at Sean Connaughton Plaza.

Swimming-
1. Waterworks Park has a Tot/Parent Swim every Wednesday (Starting June 2) from 9-10:30 for $3.50 per child with parents free.

2. Splashdown will offer a similar program on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-10:30 for $4 a child.

Baseball-
The Potomac Nationals offer games for $1 on Mondays, with $1 tickets and $1 hot dogs all night long.

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One for my Homies in Bristow/Gainesville

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Published: 04/07/2011

Oh other end of the county people.

I really do love you guys. One of my dearest friends in the whole world is, in fact, moving to Bristow in the near future. I may ~~never forgive her for moving to the dark side of the universe~~ visit her often just on the other side of PWC! Then I'll know more for you all to do!!

(By the way, you can email me anytime and I'm happy to add events!! Please share with the class!)

Someone asked for camp options in your neck of the woods. Here are a few.

4-H PWC offers a camp the 3rd week of July in Front Royal.

Lake Manassas Academy has several camp options and you register by week. It's $199 but is full time and includes field trips.

The Little Gym of Gainesville offers camp options from 1 day to week long options varying in theme from Tumbling to Cheerleading.

Tiny Dancers in Gainesville hosts weeklong camps but I'm going to be honest with you, these are the most INSANELY priced camps I've ever seen. It's $200/week and it's for 1/2 day. But, they look cute and they go as young as 3.

The City of Manassas Park offers an $80 Spring Break camp. I'm not sure how close that is to you all, but I hadn't found it before, so I'm putting it here :)

If you're a Sport and Health Gainesville Member, they offer both Spring Break and Summer Camp.

Golden Boot Soccer offers camps for various levels and interests at various price points, depending on the week and whether or not it's a full-day option.

Clay Cafe Studios in Chantilly offers one day to one week options, but they're also on the expensive
side.

Haymarket Sportsplex offers camps and Wee Camps for $195 a week, 9am-2pm. It's also adjacent to Jump-N-Jimmy's so your kids will get plenty of bounce time, too.

Hope this helps!! Please email me if you've got more ideas!!

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Vacation Bible Schoo 2011l- Will Keep Growing

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Published: 04/07/2011

MANASSAS:
JUNE 20-24 Manassas St. Thomas, “PandaMania” 9am-12pm

JULY 17-21, Grace UMC “Time Travelers: Destination Nazareth”, 5:45-8:30pm

JULY 17-21, Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church 6-8pm

AUGUST 1-5, Sudley United Methodist “SonSurf Beach” 9am-12pm

AUGUST 1-5, Manassas Baptist Church "Music Camp" 9am-12pm (Age4-Grade 6) $40 Registration begins on May 1, sliding price scale for more than one child.

WOODBRIDGE:
JUNE 20-24, St. Margaret’s Anglican “Pandamanian” 9am-12pm

JULY 11-15, All Saints Anglican “Big Apple Adventure”, Various times and locations

JULY 11-15, Epiphany/LCOC/Good Shepherd Lutheran, “Island Odyssey” 5:30-8:00pm

JULY 18-22, St. Paul UMC “Shake It Up Cafe”

JULY 25-29, Grace Baptist, “Big Apple Adventure” 9am-12pm

AUGUST 8-12, GSUMC “PandaMania” 9am-12pm

DUMFRIES:
JUNE 26-30, Little Union Baptist, 6:30-9:15pm

JUNE 27-July 1 Grace Church, “Moving Forward” 9am-1pm $10 (includes lunch)

JUNE 27-July 1, Potomac Crest Baptist, “Route 254” 6-9pm

JULY 11-15, All Saints Anglican “Big Apple Adventure”, Various times and locations

GAINESVILLE:
JUNE 20-24, Grace Church "G3 Soccer Camp", Bristow, Rising 1-6 graders, $15/kid, $40/family registration opens May 1

JUNE 27-July 1, Grace Life Community Church “Pandamania” 9:30-12pm

JULY 11-15, Park Valley Church “Kids Sports” 5:30-8:45pm (K-5 only)

JULY 18-22 Gainesville UMC "Backstage with the Bible" 9:00am-12:30pm

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Summer Camps- A Few Highlights

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Published: 03/07/2011

Registration is now OPEN for most camps, including the Prince William Park Authority Camps, of which there are FAR too many for me to list here. Try their website instead. If you have more ideas, please let me know and I'll add them to the list!!

1- Horses
Twin Oaks in Chantilly offers both Summer and Spring Break Camps. They're not as expensive as I thought they'd be for horseback riding, although definietly not cheap, and they look fun! Riders do not need to have any experience. Ages 5 and up.

Criswood Farm in Manassas (Near Harris Teeter and the Muslim Center of NVA) will be offering camps every week of the summer for ages 8 and up.

2-Traditional Camp Activity Style
Adventure Links offers both overnight and day camps out of Manassas and Centreville. They include field trips, rock climbing, sailing, camping, caving, and more. Beginning at age 8 and going through age 18.

A little less adventurous but still traditional- Lake Ridge Parks and Recreation Association offers a camp for ages 6-12 with field trips, crafts, swimming and sports. Fees vary slightly for LRPRA members and non-members, but not enough that you couldn't sign up with a non-Lake Ridge friend. Both Full Day and Half Day options are available.

3- Younger Children
Gymboree (including the Gymboree in Woodbridge near BJs) will offer Bubble Camp every Friday for ages 3-5 from 9-3. Children must be "potty independent" to register. Children who register will also be eligible to attend free open gyms on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Kids N Motion will again be offering its camp for ages 3-12. CHILDREN DO NOT HAVE TO BE POTTY TRAINED FOR THIS CAMP!! I know I always have at least one person looking for that feature!! Both the Woodbridge and Fredericksburg campuses will also offer a spring break camp program that is now registering, as well. This camp is also great because you can register for just 1 day a week all the way up to 5.

4- Older Students Only
GW Community School is offering an INSANELY expensive but very neat looking Robotics Camp for students in High School. It's in Springfield, but a very cool offering that a parent asked me to find.

George Mason University is offering Babysitter Training at the Freedom Center (PWC). Ages 11-15.

The Freedom Center (PWC) is offering an exercise-themed Teen Dance Party Camp for ages 8-15. Off the same link, George Mason University is offering an intensive Dance Program for ages 16-22 at the Fairfax Campus.

George Mason University is offering Forensics Camp for High Schoolers ages 13-18 at their Fairfax Campus with Forensics faculty members.

George Mason University offers spots in a Summer Writing Enrichment Program for rising 5th-12th graders. You MUST APPLY FOR A SPOT IN THIS PROGRAM. Applications are available beginning late March/early April. (Fairfax Campus)

The Potomac Arts Academy is offering Teen Guitar.

5- Academic Enrichment
6- Computers and Electronics
George Mason University offers computing for rising 3rd-8th graders who struggle with writing skills. The program combines writing skills with computer skills. (Fairfax)

7- Science and Mathematics
The Freedom Center of GMU (PWC) offers both Little Scientist (ages 3-4) and Scientist (ages 6-12 in 2 groups) day camps. Several sessions are available. Parent participation is required in the Little Scientist Camp.

8- Fine and Performing Arts
ACTING- George Mason University (Fairfax) offers Acting (ages 5-18), Summer Musical Showcase (ages 7-12), Advanced Actors Showcase (ages 12-18). The Freedom Center (same link) is offering Lights Camera Action for ages 5-8, Drama KinderKids for ages 4-5, DramaKids for ages 6-10,

ACTING- The Center for the Arts at the Candy Factory in Manassas is offering a summer drama program for ages 5 and up through Pied Piper Theatre. Theatre Express!, a performing arts day camp, is available for ages 8-12; Footlights and Fairy Tales provides fun for ages 5-7; and Will Shakespeare’s Excellent Adventure offers unique opportunities for youth 13-18.

ARTS- The Hylton Performing Arts Center (PWC) offers integrated arts programs both AM and PM for ages 3-5 and 5-7.

ARTS- Lorton Workhouse Center for the Arts will be offering summer camps for ages 6 and older in the fine arts throughout the summer.

COOKING- The Freedom Center (PWC) offers cooking camps for ages 4-13 in 3 age groups.

DANCE- The Freedom Center (PWC) offers Dance Camp for ages 5-12. They are also offering Jazz for all ages.

DANCE- Linda's Ballet Workshop plans to offer 2 weeklong sessions in July and August. These 3 day a week camps are half day and available to children ages 4-12 in 3 age group brackets.

9- Sports Camps
Gymnastics World in Lake Ridge will be offering both full day with before/after care (6am-8pm) and half day camps for ages 4 and up.

Apollo Gymnastics will be offering week long camps beginning in July for ages 5-12. Half day and full day options are available.

Challenger Sports SOCCER camp for ages 3-14 will be held at the Lake Ridge Fields the last week of June and first week of August and throughout August at the Dale City Rec Center. Half day and full day options are available.

Karate Camp from Jason Yi's TKD College is a full day program for ages 5 and up. After care is available. The program is normally $219 a week, but there is an unspecified "Early Registration Discount" if you sign up before school ends.

Swimming Camps from Swim Kids are available throughout the summer in locations all over the greater PWC area. Camps are NOT even half day, but they are a great way to make sure that your child can be confident in the water this summer. (NEVER leave your child unattended in the water)

For other swimming options- not truly camps, but definitely a "keep you busy" option- try the local swim teams, the Amberjax, Frogs, Barracudas, QDD, and Flying Ducks

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Free (And Super Cheap!) Summer Options 2010

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Published: 06/08/2010

School's (almost) out for summer, and for some of you in private school, you may already be done! While there are many camps and day activities out there, my favorite are ALWAYS the freebies!! You may have to make a short drive to get to some of them, or register in advance, but it's worth it for the free entertainment for your classmate-deprived children! And hey, you can even bring a friend for the price ;)

1) Regal Cinemas offers FREE G or PG rated movies each Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am. Get there early to ensure your seat in the movie you want, because they do go quick. Here's the link for the list of movies and theaters in Virginia, but their website lists participating theaters all over the country, so if you're looking for rainy day options at the beach in North Carolina or visiting Grammy in Nebraska, you can still take advantage of a free day at the movies! In our experience, many but not all of the theaters who participate in this program also offer a discounted kids' snack pack with a juice box, popcorn, and fruit snacks for a few bucks.

2) Like the ambiance of your local lanes? At KidsBowlFree.com you can sign your children up to bowl 2 free games PER DAY. Again, summer is roughly 90 days, so that's 180 free games of bowling! Locally our Dale City AMF offers this program, but this is another nationwide option, so if you know you're traveling, be sure to look up a participating alley nearby! Dale City AMF offers a special $2.99 kids meal to "kids club" members during the promotional free bowling period. For $26.95 up to 4 adults can bowl with their children for the 2 games per day, too.

~~3) Until 7/11, you can refresh yourselves with a sugar rush courtesy of Taco Bell by printing a coupon for their new~~ ~~Limeade Sparklers. They look like sugar with more sugar, but hey, it's summer!~~

4) Not totally free- but close- AMC Summer Movie Club is each Tuesday at 10 AM and features a child-friendly movie for $1. Kids packs are $4, which is slightly less obnoxious than the regular price ;) and all proceeds go to charity. Click here for the list of movies.

5) Heading to Williamsburg? Be sure to sign up your preschoolers for a free pass to Busch Gardens! Click here for more details, and don't forget your whole family gets in for free if you're military!

6) Another not totally free but close- for HOME Monday night games, the Potomac Nationals offer $1 tickets and $1 hot dogs. Take me out to the ballgame! Click here for the schedule and full list of promotions for the summer!

7) An oldie but a goodie is Summer Quest at the local library! Sign up at any local branch and your child can receive freebies for reading books all summer long!

Have more ideas? Be sure to leave a comment below and we'll get it added!

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A Few Educational Summer Options 2010

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Published: 05/11/2010

1. The University of Richmond School of Continuing Studies is offering programs in both Manassas and Woodbridge. There are programs for:
** 4 year olds through 2nd Graders in Phonics, Comprehension, and Independent Reading Skills
**3rd-5th Grader in Fluency, Comprehension and Advanced Decoding Skills
**6th-11th Graders (in 2 groups) for Speed Reading, Comprehension, and Study Skills
**College Students, 12th Graders, and Adults on Speed Reading for Work, School and Pleasure

All of these courses will be offered at Manassas Christian School, Prince William Academy, and Centreville Baptist Church. You can call 1-800-979-9151 for the full schedule or to receive more information.

2. Northern Virginia Community College is again offering its College for Kids Programs. Click the link here and then under the Announcements box, click "see brochure" to download the full PDF of offerings. Classes are for children ages 7-13 in the Art Program (includes Anime, Watercolor, Collage, Drawing and Cartooning), ages 10-13 in the Foreign Language Program (Polish or Korean), ages 10-13 in Math (Money Matters and Math Scene Investigation), 8-13 in Computers (Keyboarding, Powerpoint, Webmaster, Computer Animation, Computer Graphics). Contact Stephanie Loving for more information: 703-878-5770.

3. George Mason University offers Summer Enrichment Camps, too. Their full program list is at http://summercamps.gmu.edu/ and includes activities ranging from Science to Computers to Babysitting, Fine Arts, Math, Drama, and more! Classes are for students as young as 4 and go through High School Programs. Half day and full day options are available.

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